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Although facebrick has many advantages, when it’s floor to ceiling, both inside and out, some prospective owners find it off-putting. And this house also had dark, narrow passages and a warren-like layout. However, despite all these drawbacks, Gina and Derwich Zaidan decided that with some love and attention it would be ideal for their growing family.

“It was all facebrick on

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