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Wisconsin Family Uncovers Hidden Staircase to Vast Attic; TikTok Reveal Draws 4.2 Million Views

The family is trying to fund an attic makeover through TikTok monetization.

Overview

  • Carol and Tracy Thiemer bought the 1920s home in 2022 and spotted signs within days that an upstairs access had been sealed.
  • Video shows Tracy breaking through an interior wall to expose a staircase leading to a large third-story attic.
  • Follow-up clips highlight wooden beams, windows and an "ancient" chandelier, with existing plumbing and electrical and no evidence of pests.
  • They have installed an access door, but broader renovation work is on hold due to budget constraints.
  • The TikTok series has reached about 4.2 million views as they seek entry into TikTok’s Creator Rewards program to help convert the space into a playroom, with a bathroom planned later.