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Our 1950s Airbnb Reno in Auburn: Follow the Full Makeover
We bought a 1955 home in Auburn and got straight to work — demo started the same day we closed. Follow along as Curt and I turn this classic brick ranch into a stylish Airbnb, one week (and one surprise) at a time.
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This is the first time we’ve ever documented a renovation from the very beginning — and this house is going to be a fun one. The goal? Turn a well-loved 1955 brick home in Auburn into a one-of-a-kind Airbnb.
Day One: Demo Starts on Closing Day
You read that right. We closed and rolled right into demo. This home already had great bones thanks to the previous owners — they invested in all the hard stuff you can’t see. So now? We get to make it pretty.
Highlights from Day One:
- Tearing out flooring and getting a plan in place for paint, layout, and updates
- Removing a bedroom pass-through to make way for a coffee bar
- Previewing each room and planning updates — from sheetrock fixes to closet systems
- And yes… discovering leftover Snickers and condoms in a cabinet
This home will feature all new landscaping, painted brick, refinished floors, fresh design — and a little bit of Amy-style magic. Can’t wait to share the next phase!
– Amy
Our demo started by lunch on the day we closed.
- Amy Barton Cotney
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Amy Barton Cotney
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