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Who is Rehab Addict Nicole Curtis?

Watch Rehab Addict - HG Show Page Video Lead from HGTV Trending Trending. HGTV Smart Home 2022. Rock the Block. Paint Shades We Love. Patio Design Ideas ... Old Doors for New Countertops 02:23. Old Doors for New Countertops 02:23. Will Nicole's idea of turning old doors into new countertops work or flop?

What happens behind the scenes of Rehab Addict?

Oct 10, 2017 · On Rehab Addict, host Nicole Curtis is famous for salvaging even the most hopeless artifacts.One of her design mantras has always been, "only garbage goes in the dumpster." Curtis shared her philosophy with the La Crosse Tribune. "I challenge people every day. I really use all salvage materials," she explained. "My goal is to make you think before you act."

What is Rehab Addict on HGTV?

Feb 16, 2022 · HGTV star Nicole Curtis has been out of the spotlight for two years since ending her show “Rehab Addict” in 2018. The 44-year-old is now back with a brand new series, “Rehab Addict Rescue,” where she helps homeowners restore crumbling historic homes to …

What happened to Rehab Addict's Renee Curtis'grandparents'house?

May 12, 2014 · Preserving old homes is the green thing to do, says host of HGTV's "Rehab Addict" Nicole Curtis. It's good for our history and our environment. "More homeowners need to get on board," she says ...

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Mar 21, 2013 · On HGTV/DIY Network's "Rehab Addict," Nicole Curtis saves old houses from the wrecking ball, restoring them to their former glory. She chatted with readers about renovation projects, paint choices, historic home preservation and more. Every week, Jura Koncius helps you in your quest to achieve domestic bliss.

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Did Rehab Addict get Cancelled?

The eight hour-long episodes mark Curtis's return to TV after a significant hiatus following the end of Rehab Addict 1.0 in the fall of 2018. "I was completely burned out," Curtis admits of her decision to step away. "There was so much time in those ten years where I didn't get to enjoy it at all.

Is Rehab Addict Rescue fake?

A reality show that's actually real The show is off my real life," she shared with the La Crosse Tribune. "It's just kind of what I do. Nothing I do is separate. It's all wrapped into one.Oct 10, 2017

Does the Rehab Addict have a boyfriend?

As of 2019, Curtis was in a happy relationship In a June 2019 article published in People Magazine, Curtis was in a happy relationship with Ryan Sawtelle, the executive director and founder of the White Heart Foundation, a military non-profit organization. The couple had been dating for two years by then.Jan 28, 2021

Is Rehab Addict on YouTube TV?

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Did the rehab addict have a baby?

Nicole had her son Harper in 2015 and, in 2018, came to a custody agreement with her ex, Shane Maguire. After a years-long legal battle, the two agreed to share joint custody, according to The Blast.Jan 28, 2021

How much did the Ransom Gillis house sell for?

The multi-family unit at 104 Edmund Place in Detroit's Brush Park neighborhood is selling for $3.3 million. The 11,602-square-foot building is divided into six condominiums that range in size from 1,100- to 1,450-square-feet.Apr 6, 2016

How old is Nicole on Rehab Addict?

45 years (August 20, 1976)Nicole Curtis / Age

How many properties does Nicole Curtis own?

Curtis, who has acquired and restored about six houses in Detroit, said she invests her own money into the projects. “For myself, my own projects, we keep all of the houses we restore because there's no value in them when we finish. I don't get my money back,” Curtis said.Mar 20, 2021

Who is Steven Cimini?

Steve Cimini was convicted of driving under the influence and leaving the scene of a crime on May 12, 1997 and was ordered to surrender himself for a year-long sentence the following month. Ethan Curtis was born on Christmas Eve 1997, just seven months into his sentence.Nov 10, 2016

What is Curtis' passion for rehab?

"The most important thing is that these homes are one of a kind," she told the Boston Globe. "We're never going to be able to rebuild them. We don't have the tradespeople anymore to do it, we don't have the materials that these houses were built out of, and you know, like anything else, once it's gone it's gone."

Who is Nicole Curtis?

She's a dumpster diver. On Rehab Addict, host Nicole Curtis is famous for salvaging even the most hopeless artifacts. One of her design mantras has always been, "only garbage goes in the dumpster.". Curtis shared her philosophy with the La Crosse Tribune.

What is the mantra of Curtis?

Curtis lives by the mantra, "Mistakes are knowledge waiting to happen." On every show, she makes sure to stress that beautiful, thoughtful renovations take time. "I tell it like it is. I show what really goes on," Curtis shared with The Inquisitr. "You cannot remodel a kitchen in 22 minutes and make it look perfect. I think that's why people enjoy it (the show)."

Does Curtis have 24 hours a day?

Curtis insists on controlling all aspects of her show, so it's pretty incredible to think that she has the same 24 hours in a day like the rest of us. From finding each house to writing every Facebook post, Curtis must not have a lot of time for sleep each night. "I'm the executive producer of the show and the projects are all mine," she explained to The Inquisitr. "They're all houses that I found."

Did Nicole Curtis clean houses?

She worked her way through college as a waitress at a few different restaurants including IHOP and Hooters. Not only that, but she cleaned houses before her shifts at the restaurant just to make ends meet. Once her son Ethan was born, Curtis continued cleaning houses to support the two of them. She actually owned her own cleaning business so she could set her own hours and always be there for her son. "I never regretted giving up a corporate job to clean houses so that I could make Ethan's second grade Halloween party happen," she told People.

Who is the host of rehab addict?

Nicole Curtis, host of HGTV's "Rehab Addict," regularly takes on falling apart old homes -- ones others would have leveled or improved but made worse -- and restores them authentically. Photo courtesy of Nicole Curtis.

Why are old windows drafty?

Repair don't replace windows -- They are important to the home's historic value. Old windows leak and are drafty because they haven't been properly maintained. Have them repaired and weatherstripped so they're efficient and work. Adding historically accurate storm windows outside can boost efficiency.

1. Thoroughly clean an item or space before you do anything else

Nicole says one crucial steps that’s easy to overlook when doing home renovations or DIY projects is to thoroughly clean an item or space before you start flexing your rehab muscles. She recommends using lemon oil to clean and restore wood. You can find lemon oil at places like Home Depot and Amazon.

2. Save chalk paint for craft projects

Using chalk paint is among Nicole’s pet peeves. You heard that right—no chalk paint on furniture, walls, or doors if you want to do it the Nicole Curtis way. Save it for your craft projects. Keep the historical integrity of vintage furniture by refinishing and/or re-staining wood and if necessary, reupholstering .

3. Bring in new accessories to make an old space feel fresh and new

You don’t have to use white paint on things like cabinets or wood paneling to make it feel fresh and new. According to Nicole, it’s all about adding crisp accessories, especially linens. Take for example the Eisenhower pink tile that is so common in the bathrooms of houses built in the 1950s.

4. Watch the Turner Classic Movie channel for inspiration

Nicole finds inspiration for her rehab projects in many different places, but one she absolutely swears by is the Turner Classic Movie channel. “For one I love the old movies, but I also love seeing the old houses because you can see how they’re setup and I get so many ideas from it,” says Nicole.

6. Find your fire and help improve your local community

Between now and December 7, you have the opportunity to bring your own rehab project to life and improve your community through BernzoMatic’s Find Your Fire Community Grants. “This is the easiest way to get a grant I’ve ever seen,” says Nicole.

Who is Nicole Curtis?

Great guest today to answer your questions. Nicole Curtis is a licensed Realtor and interior designer with a passion for restoring and preserving old houses. She also loves salvage. On HGTV/DIY Network's new series "Rehab Addict," she finds old houses in need of help and restores them to stunning treasures. Nicole will be appearing at the Washington Home and Garden Show on March 23 and 24 but we have her here today to help you guys out.

What are the laws on lead paint?

Dont eat them-don't inhale them-don't leave them to rot into your yard or fly into your neighbor's house. Homeowners can do all the work themselves. We always use drop clothes, masks, safety glasses and gloves when removing sanding or prepping anything. Then repaint--the lead is dangerous when it is not contained -sealing over chipped paint with a new layer contains it...more questions hit us up on facebook

Does shellac take stain?

If the wood was originally stained or shellac-YES IT WILL TAKE STAIN---if it was painted originally (NO SHELLAC) typically it will not because the paint was applied to the bare grain

Is there a guarantee that a wood floor was stained upstairs?

There is no guarantee that it was ever stained upstairs. Typically, the downstairs had a different species of wood (more expensive) and was left natural because this was the area that your guests saw:) Upstairs was usually pine or a lower grade wood and painted right away. Use a heat gun to do a test patch-if you do not see signs of old stain or varnish--repaint. because if it was never stained it will be hard for it to take stain.

What is Nicole Curtis' mission?

It has become her mission to save these historical landmarks that would otherwise be torn down to build cheap McMansions.

Is energy conscious a thing?

It is no secret that we are living in one of the most energy conscious periods of our lifetimes. While this new enthusiasm for efficiency is great for our future, it’s created a new set of problems. More specifically, its created huge opportunities for new businesses to sell you replacement windows, low-flow faucets and energy efficient appliances.

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