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Oct 14, 2010 · Rehab Addict: With Nicole Curtis, Jason Sanford, Bobby Prothero, LeBron James. Nicole Curtis is saving historic houses, one broken-down fireplace at a time. Working in Detroit and Minneapolis, Nicole takes ramshackle homes from the wrecking ball to their original stunning glory. Whether it's managing her rugged crew or wrangling city officials, this single mom wields …
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
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.
What is Nicole Curtis favorite paint color?
NC: My favorite has always been Jogging Path (SW 7638). I use that color everywhere — bathrooms, bedrooms, home offices. Sometimes people describe it as sage, but it looks different in every room.
Who is the designer on Rehab Addict?
Nicole CurtisNicole Curtis, host of Rehab Addict on HGTV and DIY Network. A self-taught home rehabber and designer, Nicole Curtis is also a mom, a master of salvage picking and a spirited advocate for saving old houses and rebuilding communities.
How many houses does Nicole Curtis own?
six housesCurtis, 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. “They are like my little museums.”Mar 20, 2021
Is Rehab Addict coming back in 2021?
Brand New Series Starring Rehab Addict's Nicole Curtis Is Coming to HGTV. Home renovation star Nicole Curtis helps overwhelmed DIY-ers restore their historic homes in new HGTV series Rehab Addict Rescue, premiering January 2021.Dec 16, 2020
How old is the Rehab Addict girl?
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 their former glory.Jan 29, 2021
Where does Nicole from Rehab Addict live?
The new series comes a decade after Curtis first made her TV debut on her hit show, "Rehab Addict." Since then, she's has restored houses all over Detroit, a few in the suburbs and several in Minneapolis where she used to live.Jan 27, 2021
Is Nicole from Rehab Addict married?
Steve LaneNicole Curtis / Spouse (m. ?–2009)
Neutral Tones
Using a neutral palette is always a safe choice for real estate investors. While some may see it as boring, neutral tones do a great job of highlighting the textural elements to a flip.
Cool Tones
Cool tones, your blue, and greens are always a welcome addition to any home rehab project. Don’t limit yourself to the same powder blues, and mint greens, colors such as emerald green and royal blue can completely transform a room. Blue is commonly associated with serenity and peace, so it is a great choice for bedrooms and offices.
Warm Tones
Warm tones like yellow, orange and red, are a beautiful way to add some life to home rehab. While it’s common to see yellow in kitchens, other great warm tones like orange, pink, or red, can add some warmth in a room. Using these warm color tones will create a lively and intimate feel. With most of these colors being used as an accent wall.
Dramatic Tones
Dramatic and bold colors if used right can be breathtaking. While most home investors shy away from the bold, they are missing out on a potential to make the most out of the space. While not a fit for every room black and royal reds can transform a home rehab and draw out the best characters and charm of a space.
Why does Nicole strip carpet?
You'll often find her stripping carpet or paint to expose the authentic beauty of the wood or stone beneath. By doing so, she saves money on building materials and boosts the home's value.
Who removed the old carpet?
Nicole Curtis removed the old carpet to reveal beautiful, original pine floors. The refinished hardwoods plus the new furnishings work together to make the living and dining rooms comfortable, functional and stylish. Nicole is adamant about preserving a home's original architecture and charm.
How does Nicole save money?
Nicole saves EVERYTHING. When a new heating system was installed in this 1920s bungalow, the old cast iron radiator was repurposed for use as a bedroom shelf. By reusing and recycling, she saves thousands of dollars on her projects and maintains as much of the home's original integrity as possible.
What color trim is needed for a new house?
However, the new house also has brown trim. This is a simple house and only one color trim – the white trim – is necessary. The brown just adds confusion. The new house is a common makeover you see everywhere and most people on social media will ooh and ahh and make a fuss about such a wonderful improvement.
Why was the original house welcoming?
The house was welcoming because it had a wide set of stairs as you approach the front door. Now the porch stairs are narrow and unwelcoming.
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
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.
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.