OREGON AVE. WAKEFIELD RD. h WASENA AVE. K Court IMBERLY PAYNE STEPS INSIDE a construction zone on Mount Vernon Road. There's dust and noise, ladders in the living room and coverings to protect newly-tiled bathroom floors. Already, a slew of contractors have take down walls and limbed up trees. They've replaced windows and added central air. They've installed a roof and updated the plumbing. Before the 1930s-era home has new owners, there will be a flurry LINCOLN AVE. of paint and hardwood refinishes, patio pavers and stylish light fixtures. "When it's all done, it's just a really good feeling to walk away knowing someone's getting a home that will last them for many years," Kimberly says, standing in the chaos with a satisfied smile. TheRoanoker.com SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2020 69http://www.TheRoanoker.com