Nicole Curtis On Saving Old Homes And Ransom Gillis

Nicole Curtis joins Adam Helfman on Hire It Done for a conversation about saving old homes, the Ransom Gillis mansion in Detroit, and what homeowners can learn from restoration-minded renovation.   In this episode, Nicole talks about why Ransom Gillis still means so much to people, what the house looked like before restoration, why she left the brick exposed, and why old-home details deserve more thought before they are covered, removed, or thrown away.   Adam and Nicole also talk about the difference between fast remodeling and true restoration, the role of skilled tradespeople, and the homeowner mindset needed before making big renovation decisions.   If you love old homes, Detroit architecture, historic preservation, or smart home improvement advice, this episode is worth watching.   Q&A-Style Takeaways Question: Why does the Ransom Gillis house still matter? Answer: Nicole Curtis explains that Ransom Gillis is one of the homes people still talk to her about because it showed what could happen when a house many people would have written off was restored instead.   Question: Why did Nicole Curtis leave the brick exposed? Answer: She said the brick was one of the only original pieces left, so leaving it visible helped preserve the story and feeling of the house.   Question: What can homeowners learn from Nicole Curtis? Answer: Before tearing out old details, homeowners should ask what can be saved, what should be protected, and whether they need a restoration-minded contractor instead of a shortcut crew.   Question: What does Adam Helfman add to the conversation? Answer: Adam brings the homeowner protection angle, including how to think about contractors, communication, remodeling decisions, and practical maintenance around the house.   CONNECT WITH NICOLE CURTIS Website: https://www.nicolecurtis.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolecurtisrehabaddict/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/detroitdesign/   🔗 CONNECT WITH ADAM HELFMAN AND HIRE IT DONE 💻 Website: https://hireitdone.com/ 🎥 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HireitDone 🤝 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamhelfman/ 🤝 https://www.linkedin.com/company/hireitdone/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hireitdone 𝕏 X: https://x.com/helfystyle   #HireItDone #NicoleCurtis #RansomGillis #RehabAddict #DetroitHomes #HistoricPreservation #HomeImprovement #OldHomes #Renovation #DetroitArchitecture