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Excited yet blissfully unaware of the monumental undertaking ahead, the narrator thought that restoring the building would be a straightforward process. However, upon entering, they were met with an overwhelming “mountain of stuff,” a time capsule of forgotten items that would take years to sort through and organize. Realizing they were dealing with a chaotic labyrinth of junk was a sobering moment; the reality of the task expanded exponentially, with the building requiring thousands of dollars and hours just to clear out the junk before any renovation could begin.