© Tripplaar is a Washington, D.C.-based freelance photographer. This picture is from a project shot two years ago when furniture and fixtures in the Watergate Hotel were being sold off in preparation for a renovation. View more images on Tripplaar’s Web site.
Great shot!
It is very handy to stumble on a bit of additional info when doing renovations (or thinking about it). If you want a few really good tips, I also highly recommend checking Masterrenovator.com, the site is full of good information for things that can keep you out of trouble.