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    A knotty pine kitchen — respectfully retained and revived

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    A sneak peek at Karmi’s retro renovation kitchen

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    Kurt’s silver pearlescent 1952 vintage plastic tile kitchen

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    Gina’s 1960s mosaic splatter tile bathroom

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    Michael’s ‘traditional’ ranch in Worthington, Ohio

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    Let’s help Catherine retro-renovate her 1948 Ohio ranch

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    Ideas for Dana and her 1953 Crosley kitchen

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