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When it comes to restoring kitchens, Nicole Curtis' rule is that it should look old and work like new! In her Grand Blvd. home, she has to work with a large kitchen that offers little wall space. After a couple of re-designs and some custom woodwork, she finally settles on a layout that allows for new, modern appliances while maintaining important design elements, such as the original upper cabinets. Despite some setbacks - including a literal hole in the wall - Nicole combines the old with the new to create a gorgeous kitchen that maintains its original charm while offering the comforts of the 21st century.

Nicole is ready to tackle the 2nd floor of the house - but one rainy day proves just how damaged the 100 year old roof is. Severe leaks are threatening to destroy multiple rooms, so Nicole gets on top of the house to inspect the damage. Most people would tear up the original clay tile and do a complete replacement, but not Nicole Curtis! Despite the extra cost, new tile is blended with old to keep the original, unique look of the house. Once the roof is water tight, two upstairs bedrooms are ready to be restored. A fresh window seat, antique glass knobs, and a stairwell re-do get Nicole closer to finishing her Grand 2nd floor.

Once a boarded-up eyesore, Nicole's first-floor solarium has the potential to be the best room in the house. With the help of her dad and a yard-sale crockpot, Nicole starts with an often overlooked detail: window hardware. Boiling the hardware removes years of paint and leaves them shiny and new, a great first step in making the solarium a bright and welcoming entryway to her Grand Blvd. estate. Some antique mirrors and light fixtures go a long way to make the room feel cozy and fresh, while maintaining the antique-feel of the 100-year old home. Nicole takes a much needed break with her son to celebrate a Thanksgiving parade in her home city, Detroit.

What's Nicole Curtis' favorite kind of bathroom to renovate? One with almost entirely original fixtures! With the help of a 1920's mint condition porcelain sink, Nicole is able to transform the Jack and Jill bathroom in her Grand Blvd. home without sacrificing its antique integrity. Two bedrooms - one girl's, one boy's - lay on either side. After stripping the wallpaper, restoring the original oak floors and adding some new paint, the rooms are almost move-in ready. All that's left is for her son to stage the room with personal touches, and clean the unique Inglenook that provides a centerpiece for the boy's room.

If Nicole is going to turn the entire third floor of her Grand Blvd. estate into a master suite, a custom new bathroom will have to be the first step. She starts with an overcrowded, neglected bath that doesn't fit her grandiose plans. By knocking down a wall and changing some angles, the floorplan is expanded to include a double vanity, claw-foot tub and walk-in shower. Despite a small plumbing mishap, Nicole's new bathroom is shaping up to be one of the most original and inviting spaces in her 1913 auction home.

Nicole's 1913 mansion in the heart of Detroit is topped with an old, dusty attic that was once servant's quarters. Though some homeowners might have just seen room for storage, Nicole sees the opposite: a master suite! A sitting room, dressing room and gorgeous master bedroom take form, thanks to a little salvaging and a lot of hard work. Nicole never wastes original fixtures, even if it's an ancient broken mirror or a period chandelier from a local commercial building. From gross to gorgeous, Nicole makes her master suite a million dollar space on a "Detroit budget."

The century-old Tudor house is one thing, but Nicole Curtis also wants to make sure the garage is up to par. Over the years, the structure has been neglected so there's a long road ahead: roof repair takes a lot of time, but Nicole is able to salvage some important tile and wood. By re-using original ceramic roof tile and finding new replicas, the look and feel is restored rather than forgotten. A restored porch is added off the solarium, as Nicole gets started on making the laundry room a warm and inviting space.

It's a family affair as Nicole tackles an old shack that desperately needs some loving restoration. With the help of her brother, her nephew and her son, Ethan, carpets come up, there's new paint and a new fence. Since this is basically a crash pad, Nicole tries to keep her costs to an absolute minimum. But at the end of the day, Nicole transforms this unlivable space into a cozy new home.

Tamara uses her design expertise to modernize an outdated, 1970s Tudor home. She gives the kitchen a much-needed upgrade and renovates two uninspired living spaces on the first floor into statement rooms.

Tamara buys a 1910 Victorian farmhouse and wants to add a half bath to the first floor, but a misplaced staircase may pose a problem. On the second floor, she adds a massive main suite and a large kids' bedroom.

Tamara renovates a 1908 Shirtwaist home that was abandoned by the previous renovator. She refurbishes original corbels for the walls and builds a custom range hood for the open plan kitchen. Later, she creates a charming den using wainscoting and tile.

Tamara turns a large, old farmhouse into a country living-style home. She creates an open floor plan, transforms the dreary main suite and adds country charm and character throughout the entire property.

A contractor friend asks Tamara to work her magic on a 1948 ranch house. She installs a herringbone walkway and solves a dilemma while whitewashing the brick. Then, she adds a study space and upgrades a shared bathroom for kids.

After a couple hurriedly bought their first home together, their family grew to include a three-year-old daughter and two younger twin boys. While the home has been improved thanks to her interior design education, she's had enough of the small space on a busy road and is ready to expand into a house with plenty of room to raise their children while working from home. He, however, loves the expansive deck, large lot and incredible privacy of their current abode. Hilary is ready to add some square footage by reconfiguring the space but David is prepared to show them some houses that will let them grow more efficiently.

A couple loves the character of their 1960s home, but he wants something more energy efficient with space to expand their family. She thinks a renovation can fix the functional flaws, so Hilary is tasked with a remodel that gives the family room to flourish.

Busy parents with two young kids are struggling in their 1970s house with a choppy floor plan. She convinced him to buy the property because it's three doors down from his childhood home, but the nostalgia quickly wore off when he realized how much work needed to be done. While she's convinced it's their forever home, he's ready to sell and find a suburban new build with extra space.

Two busy professionals feel that their work-from-home life is no longer working for them. He isn't ready to give up their quiet, wooded lot, but she thinks the house is dated and much too small for their family, especially with no private office space.

A couple that built their home made mistakes with their floor plan and now they need more space. He feels they need a design expert to update and improve the layout, but she thinks the best option is to find a new home that fits their family.

Jenny and Dave give behind-the-scenes details as they reveal what really happened during the renovation of a family's 1902 home. Jenny personally relates to the husband's feelings when his wife bought the house without him seeing it.

A young couple loves their downtown Bentonville home, but they don't like how closed-off it feels -- inside and out. With some added charm, Dave and Jenny Marrs create the warm and inviting open space they've been dreaming of for their growing family.

After dating only six months, a Denver couple throws caution to the wind and moves to the Netherlands. They're looking for place with two bedrooms for visiting friends and family, but finding that spacious kitchen they're hoping for may be difficult.

A Chicago couple disagrees on which area they'd like to live in. She wants to be in the heart of the city, but he's a house flipper who prefers a turn-key property where he can relax in the suburbs.

Newcomers to Houston, TX, disagree over his need for fancy finishes in a home. However, they may both be out of their depth when it comes to a housing market where flooding is all too common.

After living in a rural town for over a year, a young couple is ready to get back to city life in Johannesburg, South Africa. They hope to find a roomy place that fits their budget and still allows them to experience the bar and restaurant scene.

A young couple loves their downtown Bentonville home, but they don't like how closed-off it feels -- inside and out. With some added charm, Dave and Jenny Marrs create the warm and inviting open space they've been dreaming of for their growing family.

After dating only six months, a Denver couple throws caution to the wind and moves to the Netherlands. They're looking for place with two bedrooms for visiting friends and family, but finding that spacious kitchen they're hoping for may be difficult.

A Chicago couple disagrees on which area they'd like to live in. She wants to be in the heart of the city, but he's a house flipper who prefers a turn-key property where he can relax in the suburbs.

Newcomers to Houston, TX, disagree over his need for fancy finishes in a home. However, they may both be out of their depth when it comes to a housing market where flooding is all too common.

After living in a rural town for over a year, a young couple is ready to get back to city life in Johannesburg, South Africa. They hope to find a roomy place that fits their budget and still allows them to experience the bar and restaurant scene.

Jenny and Dave give behind-the-scenes details as they reveal what really happened during the renovation of a family's 1902 home. Jenny personally relates to the husband's feelings when his wife bought the house without him seeing it.

A couple's 19th-century home has been in their family for five generations, and they want to update it to fit their lifestyle. Dave and Jenny renovate the space while preserving the historic charm so the home can be passed down for generations to come.

A couple bought a karate studio as an investment property but when life threw them a curveball, they decided to downsize. With Dave and Jenny's help, they want to transform the commercial space into a home complete with industrial and modern charm.