As host of Rehab Addict, Nicole Curtis saves condemned houses from demoliton with her skills as an interior designer, licensed realtor and self-taught rehabber.

Nicole provides detailed explanations and tips for her steps in the renovation process. Many of her tips can be used in your own home renovation. Watch Nicole's latest collection of video tips.

It can be hard to tell what condition a house is in when it's buried under dense vegetation. For this project, Nicole uses her Bobcat-driving skills to clear a yard before starting work on the house.

Because the homes she rehabs are sometimes centuries old, many of their electrical and plumbing systems have to be completely ripped out and re-routed to ensure the renovated house meets city code requirements.