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The original house was an honest, architecturally predictable, solid home, but made little concession to our sub-tropical climate. Outdoor living areas were non-existent, and the owners were forced to live indoors. But houses like this are adaptable, and with clever design, and respect for their many very good points, they can join us here in the 21st century and live again

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