Rehab Addict: Detroit

Nicole Curtis begins renovations on the Ransom Gillis House, a historic home in Detroits Brush Park neighborhood. Built in 1876 and abandoned since the 1960s, this mansion is in need of some serious rehab. Construction is underway, and all of the trades work together to reinforce the strength of the home, one brick at a time. Nicole attempts to salvage as many original elements as possible and restore this home to its former glory.

Now that the kitchen and dining room have been renovated, its time for Nicole Curtis to revamp the living room and foyer of the Ransom Gillis House. The renovation takes an unexpected turn when Nicole finds out what the original staircase would have looked like. She is going to spare no expense in order to salvage as many of the original elements as she possibly can.

Nicole Curtis renovates the upstairs turret bedroom and the Ransom Gillis turret in this iconic Detroit mansion. Since so little of the Turrets original framework remains, it takes Nicole and her entire army of trades to rebuild it. A Brush Park neighbor and fellow restoration enthusiast has a surprise that will help Nicole with her mission. With a new frame, roof and windows, this defining architectural element of the house comes back to life.

Now that the front house has come together beautifully, its time for Rehab Addict Nicole Curtis to turn her attention to the back unit of the Ransom Gillis house. All of the trades work together to ensure that the back unit renovation goes just as seamlessly as the front. Subtle details throughout the house recall the original grandeur of this 1800s Victorian mansion.