A Deserving Akron Family's Rehab Addict Makeover

Renovation guru Nicole Curtis teamed up with NBA star LeBron James and his charitable foundation to make over a deserving Akron family's run-down house. See all the before-and-after photos here.

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December 18, 2014

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The Finishing Touches

LeBron James, Nicole Curtis and a host of volunteers completely transformed the Riley family residence in Akron, Ohio. Flip through the stunning before-and-after photos.

Before: No Curb Appeal

The single family home sits atop a compact lot with minimal tree cover.

After: Renovated Home With New Driveway & Brick Edging

A basketball hoops sits at the end of the new driveway of the Riley family home.

Before: Broken-Down Walkway

Before its renovation on HGTV's Rehab Addict, the exterior of the Riley family's home needs some work.

After: No More Crumbling Steps

New gray stone steps lead up to the gray, brick walkway of the renovated Riley family home.

Before: Riley Family Front Porch

Updated steps were on the to-do list for this total home makeover.

After: Inviting and Spacious

The renovated exterior of the Riley family home features pistachio siding and crisp white trim. The flag and wreath-clad door add to the home's charming, All-American curb appeal.

Before: The Riley Family's Backyard

As seen on HGTV's Rehab Addict, this is the Riley family's backyard before the complete renovation.

After: A Beautiful Backyard

The Riley family backyard gets a landscaping treatment and a new brick walkway, as seen on HGTV's Rehab Addict

Before: The Riley Family Kitchen

Nicole Curtis poses in the ready-to-be-gutted kitchen of the Riley family.

After: Bright White Kitchen

As seen on HGTV's Rehab Addict, Nicole Curtis completely gutted this family's kitchen, adding new white cabinets, black granite countertops and a subway tile backsplash. To preserve something old, Nicole refinished the home's existing hardwood floors.

After: White on White

As seen on Rehab Addict, the kitchen in the Riley home was completely gutted. New cabinets, appliances and granite countertops were added. A white subway tile backsplash with dark-colored grout adds a vintage touch. In order to keep something from the original home, Nicole Curtis was able to salvage the hardwood floors.

After: Subway Tile Backsplash

As seen on HGTV's Rehab Addict, Nicole Curtis completely gutted this family's kitchen, adding new white cabinets, black granite countertops and a subway tile backsplash. To preserve something old, Nicole refinished the home's existing hardwood floors.

Before: The Riley Family Living Room

Before its transformation on HGTV's Rehab Addict, the Riley family's living room is in need of renovation and repair.

After: A Family Room Fit For Five

The renovated Riley family living room is furnished with plenty of new seating for the family of five.

Before: The Riley Family Living Room

As seen on Rehab Addict, the Riley living room before renovation.

After: Fresh Paint

Refinishing the banister and painting the railing pins and stair treads gives this staircase a fresh new look. A leather sofa along with a white chair and ottoman provide extra seating for the family of five.

After: Personal Touches

Host Nicole Curtis of Rehab Addict framed black-and-white photos of each of the homeowners' children with family dog, Gizmo, and hung them in the living room.

After: Family Photos

Host Nicole Curtis of Rehab Addict adds special touches, like framed family pictures, after she completes the living room renovation.

After: "Family Means..." Pillow

Nicole Curtis used special touches like this pillow to make the living room a special place for the Riley family.

Before: The Riley Family Dining Room

As seen on Rehab Addict, the Riley dining room before renovation. Mariah Riley is a participant in the Wheels for Education Program under the LeBron James Family Foundation. Mariah earned a complete home makeover for meeting all her goals and working hard in school. Nicole Curtis, host of Rehab Addict will work together with LeBron James, countless volunteers and the LeBron James Family Foundation staff to renovate this entire home in nine days.

Refinished Hardwoods & New Furnishings

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.

Before: The Riley Family Dining Room

As seen on Rehab Addict, the Riley dining room before renovation.

After: A Dining Room Fit For a Family of Five

The newly furnished Riley family dining room table has more than enough chairs for the family of five to sit together.

After: Old Becomes New

Host Nicole Curtis of Rehab Addict salvaged old windows from a construction site and turned them into unique frames for family photos in the dining room.

Before: The Riley Family Bathroom

As seen on Rehab Addict, the Riley home bathroom was ragged, dingy and in need of some major love.

After: Bathroom Fit For a Family of Five

The Riley family bathroom gets a massive overhaul during renovation, as seen on HGTV's Rehab Addict. The new bathroom comes with duel vanity sinks, new cabinetry, new toilet and black and white hexagonal tile flooring.

After: Bright White Vanity

A new vanity with duel sinks is a valuable addition for this family of 5. The floor is now tiled with black and white hexagon tiles, there is a new toilet and new mirrors.

After: Sleek Double Vanity Sinks

A new vanity with dual sinks is a valuable addition for this family of five.

After: Black & White Honeycomb Tile

No longer covered in peeling linoleum, the bathroom floor features tasteful black and white tile.

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