Nicole Curtis talks 'Rehab Addict,' giving back and her debut book 'Better Than New'

By: Gibson Johns

Nicole Curtis, whose hit HGTV show "Rehab Addict" has been on for a remarkable seven seasons, is unapologetic in her approach to renovating houses her way and her way only. At the same time, she's also insistent that being a "maker," as she calls it, requires an inherent willingness to give back to her community.

That's why, in partnership with blowtorch makers Bernzomatic, Curtis is helping to give away $38,000 to a community-minded project as part of the Find Your Fire Community Grants Program, which you can find out more about here.

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In addition to giving back, the "Rehab Addict" -- yes, she realizes how the name of her show initially sounds -- is also ready to publish her first book, Better Than New, which will impart lessons that she has learned throughout her years of experience in renovating houses as a real estate expert.

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We recently caught up with Nicole Curtis at our AOL HQ in New York City for a Facebook Live interview in which we talked about her show (and what we can expect from it in the future), her upcoming book, giving back and what it really means to be a "maker." Check it out below:

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