Another unique aspect of the present house are the interior, handmade doors. There are several doors which are recommended for refinishing and reuse in the renovated structure as part of the historical preservation. No other interior items are worth saving. The cabinets and bookshelves should be replaced. These areas were built with untreated Douglas fir wood and have severe dryrot and pest infestation.
Railings are inadequate and also in poor condition.
It is recommend that all porches, decks, and stairs be demolished. New decks and railings would be made of low maintenance materials with railings and stairs to meet current codes. There is a boiler in the shop to be removed which was once used for a radiant heating system but is no longer connected. Two forced-air electric furnaces were added later but more efficient models are currently available so they should also be removed. The BLM has requested that the house be all-electric for space heating and cooling, water heating, and cooking.