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GOING WITH THE flow

When Victor and Charlene dos Santos bought this house almost 20 years ago, they loved the easy flow through the rooms, the relaxing laid-back atmosphere and the very forgiving Oregon pine floors, which have withstood years of bike riding and general wear and tear.

“At that stage, we were first-time homeowners and new parents, so we had a very limited budget for

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