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Goodbye Blackness! The Transformation Is Incredible! - E17

2,356 views · Published 30 May 2017 · 6:01 · Indexed 20 October 2026

Channel: Mike Martins · 2017 · Howto & Style

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Welcome back to another episode of Building My Dream Game Store, where one of the biggest visual transformations of this entire project is finally complete.

Today marks the end of an era—the last of the old black paint is disappearing, and with it, the abandoned look that this building carried for years.

After weeks of demolition, drywall repairs, cleaning, painting, and endless hours of hard work, the storefront is finally bright, welcoming, and full of life again. The large windows once hidden behind dark paint are now open, allowing natural light to pour inside and completely change the atmosphere.

The vision for both businesses is becoming much easier to imagine. On one side will be Merritt Toys & Games, offering board games, trading card games, sports cards, RPGs, Gundam models, collectibles, and family game nights. On the other side will be Rosie's Filipino Foods, providing Filipino grocery products to the local community without the need to travel long distances.

Inside the building, we're now preparing for the next major phase. The remaining walls will be sanded, the entire interior will receive primer, and the hardwood flooring installation is just around the corner. Every room now has a purpose, every repair is bringing us closer to opening day, and every hour of work is paying off.

One thing I'm especially proud of is keeping this renovation on a strict budget. Thanks to community support, helpful friends, and doing as much of the labour as possible ourselves, we've managed to completely transform this building while still staying under budget.

What started as a forgotten storefront is slowly becoming a bright, inviting space that I hope will serve the Merritt community for many years.

Thank you for following this incredible journey.

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