Ep 8. 25th Street Project

Rehab Addict season 10 episode 8, titled "25th Street Project," follows Nicole Curtis as she takes on another challenging renovation project. Nicole, a real estate investor and designer, is known for her love of restoring old homes back to their former glory. In this episode, she tackles a 1915 bungalow located on 25th Street.

Nicole starts her project by assessing the condition of the home. She quickly realizes that the bungalow has suffered extensive damage from years of neglect and poor maintenance. The porch, which is an important feature of the home's facade, is especially in need of repair. Nicole decides to remove the porch and rebuild it entirely from scratch.

As she works on the porch, Nicole encounters a number of unexpected challenges. The porch's columns are rotting, and the roof has several leaks. To make matters worse, the foundation of the home is not stable, which is affecting the porch's structural integrity. Nicole works with her team of contractors to stabilize the foundation and replace the columns, adding elegant decorative features to the design to match the home's original style.

With the porch complete, Nicole moves on to the interior of the home. She discovers that the original floor plan has been altered and decides to restore it to its original configuration. She removes a wall that was added to create a small bedroom and extends the living room to create a more open and inviting space.

Another major issue with the home turns out to be the outdated electrical wiring. Nicole's team updates the wiring, ensuring that it complies with current safety standards. The plumbing is also in dire need of an upgrade, and Nicole works to replace the outdated pipes.

Throughout the episode, Nicole emphasizes the importance of preserving the home's historic charm while making modern updates. She carefully selects materials and design features that complement the original character of the home. For example, she adds reclaimed wood accents to the living room and uses vintage tile in the bathroom.

The 25th Street Project is one of Nicole's more challenging renovations, but she and her team ultimately succeed in transforming the old bungalow into a beautiful and functional home. As with all of her projects, Nicole's dedication to preserving historic architecture shines through in this episode, making it a must-watch for fans of restoration and design.