Category: Renovation

Air Force Veteran Transforms World War II Aircraft Into ‘Fabulous Flamingo’ Motor Home

A former U.S. Air Force master sergeant has put his life’s work to use in a very unique renovation. Wanting to build himself a motor home, he repurposed an old World War II airplane into a functional, mobile living space, naming the 300-square-foot RV the “Fabulous Flamingo.” As a child, Gino Lucci of Michigan watched…


Derelict Gas Station Turns Into a Roadside Diner in 10 Weeks and Locals Are Loving It

A derelict gas station in West Cork, Ireland, has been given a new lease on life as a roadside diner, and locals are relishing this foodie heaven. Trained chef Faye Bolger, 30, has run the Bally Bia food store in the village of Ballydehob since she was 26 years old. When the store began outgrowing…


Michigan Couple Tackle Renovation of Old 1929 Fire Station—So They Can Live in It

A couple in Wyandotte, Michigan, are revitalizing an old fire station to preserve a piece of history—and turn it into a family home with a ton of character. Tony McDonald and his wife Andrea Broecker took on the project with a purpose when they decided to refurbish the building, originally built in 1929. “We want…


Dad of 4 Buys Wife’s Childhood Abode Built in 1906, Renovates Into Fabulous Dream Home

A dad-of-four has documented the arduous task of renovating his wife’s childhood home to restore its original beauty. Adam Miller, 36, bought his wife’s childhood abode, built in 1906, for $525,000 last June and began restoring the house for his wife Jessica, 32, and four sons to live in. Adam, an entrepreneur and business owner,…


Firefighter Renovates 1950s Bungalow Into Luxury Home, Shares Insider Tips

A DIY-novice discovered a love for renovating during an 18-month project dedicated to building his dream home. From a drab, freezing bungalow to a luxury home, James Stuart’s dream came to fruition, allowing him to share what he has learned. Stuart, a firefighter of 15 years and trophy-winning bodybuilder, claims his love for renovation has…


Mom Spends 4 Years Transforming Hovel Into Beautiful Family Home, and the Before & After Photos Are Incredible

A determined mom has transformed a hoarder’s hovel into a stunning family home. Ciara Sowers, 32, spent four YEARS clearing out rotten food, jars of urine, and bags of human hair from the house to make an incredible home for herself and her daughters Macy, 6, and Marleigh, 3. Ciara had bought the house from…


Homeless Man Buys Derelict House for $1,500, Transforms It Into ‘Forever Home’ Over 10 Years

Native Detroiter Michael Gray bought an abandoned property for just $1,500 in 2009. Homeless at the time, Gray moved in immediately and began a decade-long restoration that would eventually transform the derelict house into a comfy home for himself and his wife. Gray celebrated his 10th wedding anniversary with his wife, Cynthia, on their renovated…