--- product_id: 34723233 title: "Better Than New: Lessons I've Learned from Saving Old Homes (and How They Saved Me)" price: "₩46399" currency: KRW in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.kr/products/34723233-better-than-new-lessons-ive-learned-from-saving-old-homes store_origin: KR region: South Korea --- # Better Than New: Lessons I've Learned from Saving Old Homes (and How They Saved Me) **Price:** ₩46399 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Better Than New: Lessons I've Learned from Saving Old Homes (and How They Saved Me) - **How much does it cost?** ₩46399 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kr](https://www.desertcart.kr/products/34723233-better-than-new-lessons-ive-learned-from-saving-old-homes) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Better Than New: Lessons I've Learned from Saving Old Homes (and How They Saved Me) [Curtis, Nicole] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Better Than New: Lessons I've Learned from Saving Old Homes (and How They Saved Me) Review: I am able to start learning and healing again because of this book - This is a very good quality book. The pages are sturdy, it is very colorful and easy to read. The book is in first person which I was hoping for. I tried to cancel this order after I heard about the author's most recent "oops". I was not able to do so in time and I am glad I was unable to cancel. Within the first few pages I was reminded of both my own humanity, as well as hers. She ihas been my favorite person to watch and learn from and it was difficult to cope with her racial slur, but, the book reminded me of her ability to learn from her mistakes and also reminded me that without forgivness, the learning opportunity becomes irrelevent. I thought of my own mistakes as I read about her ealy mistakes and pondered her newest one. Our lives really are like old houses. They may need repairs, gutted out, and a fresh coat of ideas over time, but, with a lot of TLC, they can be made beautiful again. This book was able, in the first chapter, to restore my own forgivness, patiance, and understanding for my favorite fallen star, and for my own mishaps that I would hope I could be forgiven for as I learn and grow from them. I do believe we have something to learn from old houses, our mistakes, this book, and this Author. 5 stars Review: An easy read - I bought this book for my mother since we were binge watching Nicole Curtis's shows. She really enjoyed it and so did I. It's fun and gives you some interesting background to some of her shows. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,218,219 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1,369 in Television Performer Biographies #2,210 in Home Decorating (Books) #21,219 in Memoirs (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,430 Reviews | ## Images ![Better Than New: Lessons I've Learned from Saving Old Homes (and How They Saved Me) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91NykgWyofL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I am able to start learning and healing again because of this book *by R***E on April 9, 2026* This is a very good quality book. The pages are sturdy, it is very colorful and easy to read. The book is in first person which I was hoping for. I tried to cancel this order after I heard about the author's most recent "oops". I was not able to do so in time and I am glad I was unable to cancel. Within the first few pages I was reminded of both my own humanity, as well as hers. She ihas been my favorite person to watch and learn from and it was difficult to cope with her racial slur, but, the book reminded me of her ability to learn from her mistakes and also reminded me that without forgivness, the learning opportunity becomes irrelevent. I thought of my own mistakes as I read about her ealy mistakes and pondered her newest one. Our lives really are like old houses. They may need repairs, gutted out, and a fresh coat of ideas over time, but, with a lot of TLC, they can be made beautiful again. This book was able, in the first chapter, to restore my own forgivness, patiance, and understanding for my favorite fallen star, and for my own mishaps that I would hope I could be forgiven for as I learn and grow from them. I do believe we have something to learn from old houses, our mistakes, this book, and this Author. 5 stars ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An easy read *by L***S on August 14, 2025* I bought this book for my mother since we were binge watching Nicole Curtis's shows. She really enjoyed it and so did I. It's fun and gives you some interesting background to some of her shows. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ My parents didn't exactly jump for joy when I decided to drive headfirst into adulthood by ... *by T***E on March 6, 2018* Review courtesy of TheTatteredPage.com *Warning: This review may contain spoilers. Read at your own risk. One-word Review: INSIGHTFUL Reading Tune: Game of Survival - Ruelle Opening Line: My parents didn't exactly jump for joy when I decided to drive headfirst into adulthood by moving south with my boyfriend right after my high school graduation. My Review: First off, I have always enjoyed shows the centered on home renovation. Years ago, I saw Nicole's Rehab Addict, a show that incorporated my love for old house and home renovation and it was headed by a woman! I always wanted to go into revonation real estate and as a woman, seeing Nicole conquer it head on, I was immediately hooked. Better Than New was jsut as captivating as Rehab Addict, as it is informative and inspiring. An engrossing page turner, I could not put the book down. While not the most fantastical writing, the story felt genuine and that perhaps is what makes it so compelling. I was drawn into the story. The writing wasn't flowery or beat-arond-the-bush, instead it was direct and spoke to you on a personal level - as if Nicole was right there having a conversation with you. Readers got an exclusive peek into in the tell-all of Curtis’ life like never before. Curtis’ voice is that if an old friend telling stories of days past over steaming cups of hot chocolate. While I read the book, as aforementioned, I felt as if Curtis was talking directly to me. Her voice felt real, honest. She did not hold back. Not even the embarrassing moments or romantic blunders. We learned more about her post-Rehab Addict life, about her son and his father, about her struggles as a single-mom trying to find her way. How she turned her love for old house into a passionate career, how she landed the Rehab Addict television contract, her hopes and dreams and the not so made-for-tv blemishes. Coming from the standpoint of wanting to go into renovation real estate as well, I do wish there were more tips and tricks and facts about how Nicole went about renovation her houses. But, I realize purpose of Better Than New was to be an autobiography. Having said that, I do hope she would publish a work that included said desires. All in all, Better Than New is fresh, real and insightful. A treat for fans of Rehab Addict -- or any who desires to behind-the-scenes account. If you are a Rehab Addict addict then you will be obsessed with Better Than New. Read Better Than New, you will not be disappointed. Happy Reading! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.kr/products/34723233-better-than-new-lessons-ive-learned-from-saving-old-homes](https://www.desertcart.kr/products/34723233-better-than-new-lessons-ive-learned-from-saving-old-homes) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Korea* *Store origin: KR* *Last updated: 2026-05-09*