The Disappearing Door

Mysteriously, this house on Cherokee Street had a 3rd-floor door on the back of the house. It had been boarded-up and painted on the outside.

On the inside, paneling covered it up entirely.

Ashwood Enterprises—the general contractor on this house—is removing the door and installing a window. As with every other wall in the house, insulation (R-19) is being installed in the process. You can also note the new wiring and electric outlets.

New Columns on the Back Porch

The porch isn’t quite finished, but the new columns make a big difference…

Finding The Floor

There was a small addition on the back of 512 Cherokee Street. While the rest of the house was built of brick, the addition was constructed with wood. You had to step up into the room from the kitchen and it was almost a foot higher than the rest of the 1st floor. The contractor found extensive rot when he opened up this room. He had to dig his way down to the floor! The flooring had to be discarded all the way down to the concrete slab, which was level with the kitchen floor.



Needless to say, this addition is being extensively rebuilt. It’s being converted into a pantry and half bath. The doorway is being opened up and a larger window is being installed. It’s really a joy getting to watch this room come together. It’s the sort of improvement that really needs to happen in many of these older homes. Too often landlords simply add another layer of flooring and a fresh coat of paint.