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The Upstate renovation we featured today shows that brand-new and high-end isn’t always necessary. Click through for one reader’s thoughts.

Comment of the Day

Beautiful result without the usual number of professionals and high-end choices. The stove is obviously a splurge, but one that fits in with the desire to keep it “real.” Beautiful place. Beats the ex-lax building any day.

— QuartersB in Irish Transplant Creates Cozy Home in History-Laden Upstate Farmhouse

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