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 her hammer with skill and returns condemned properties to their place as the pride of the neighborhood.—DIY
Nicole Curtis is a sweet-talking, hammer-swinging whirlwind. The Detroit native is a licensed Realtor and interior designer with a passion for restoring and preserving old houses. She's been remodeling houses for 15 years, beginning with her own property investments in Minneapolis and Tampa, Fla., and later in Atlanta and Los Angeles. Nikki uses her eclectic style to create high-end details on a budget. She shops discount stores, flea markets and reuse centers for interesting elements that give each restoration a personality as unique as her own. On DIY Networks new series Rehab Addict, Nikki finds old houses in Minneapolis and Detroit that were once the pride of the neighborhood but have fallen on hard times. With help from her family, she restores houses that were ready for the wrecking ball to their former glory.
