Finally, before we installed the new oak flooring, toothing it to seamlessly match the rest of the main level, we re-insulated the kitchen walls and made a few discoveries along the way. As was the custom with homes built in that period, insulation often consisted of what ever was handy at the time. In this case the cavities were stuffed with newspapers from the 1940’s revealing war news and a host of prints ads extolling the virtues of Camel cigarettes and Coca Cola. Design/Build Consultant—Jonah Smith Project Manager — Drew Johnston Photography — Alyssa Lee