They are not afraid of dirt: stars who make repairs with their own hands

They are not afraid of dirt: stars who make repairs with their own hands

Repair is a difficult and painstaking business, but when it is done for loved ones and with your own hands, when part of your soul is invested in it, the burden no longer seems so heavy. Celebrities on HGTV Home & Garden’s popular Star Repair show acted as designers and workers in the process of renovating houses for their families.

Brad Pitt converted his makeup artist’s garage into a make-up studio

Hollywood actor Brad Pitt made a surprise for Jean Black, who has been his friend and make-up artist for 30 years. He converted her small garage with an area of ​​37 square meters into a make-up studio and a guest house. The reconstruction work was carried out for three weeks, while Black was absent from the city. During the renovation, a complete redevelopment was made. A wall was erected in the room, which had previously been a single space. Behind it was placed a bathroom and a pantry for storing cosmetics and tools.

Most of the building has been converted into a residential studio with a kitchen. To save space, a transforming bed was installed in it, and some of the shelves were converted into hidden cabinets – when you press a special button, a vast space opens behind them. Also on the site near the house was a paleo garden. He called the completed project unique, created in a single copy only for Jean Black. The make-up artist called the resulting house a real madness and could not hold back her tears when she saw it.

Make-up garage before renovation

Make-up garage before renovation

Make-up garage after renovation

Make-up garage after renovation

Jeremy Renner completely renovated his mother’s house

Even before the quarantine began, The Avengers star Jeremy Renner decided to move the parent, Valerie Kirley, closer to Los Angeles, where all her children and grandchildren live. For his mother, the actor looked after a pretty 70s condominium located in the Woodland Hills area.

The artist decided to renovate the selected mansion in his own way. For a complete makeover of the house, Renner broke the wall between the kitchen and dining room to increase the space. In the living room, he expanded the window and replaced the mirror elements that were in vogue in the 70s with a marble fireplace. In addition, during the renovation, it was possible to equip an additional bedroom in the house.

The work took a total of five weeks, during which the unsuspecting woman lived in Renner’s house. Seeing the results of the repairs, she couldn’t believe her eyes. Valerie was sure she and her son had the wrong address. Realizing that the children had made a surprise to her, the woman burst into tears of happiness.

House before Jeremy Renner’s renovation

House before Jeremy Renner’s renovation

House after renovation by Jeremy Renner

House after renovation by Jeremy Renner

Rebel Wilson turns her friend’s property into a cozy getaway

Australian actress Rebel Wilson decided to help her friend Nicole, who was able to fulfill her cherished dream – the girl bought her own house. However, there was only enough money for the mansion itself, so the courtyard remained uncomfortable. The surrounding area, according to the actress, looked more like a prison yard.

Rebel wanted to do her bit and turn the site into a cozy resting place where you can get together with a large company. For this, the actress, along with the hosts of the program, brothers Jonathan and Drew Scott, decided to surprise her friend. While Nicole and her husband were away, the backyard of her house was completely renovated. There was an open-air living room, a dining area with a barbecue, a fireplace and even a pool. Wilson and the Scott brothers made the playground functional and relaxing at the same time.

Rebel Wilson’s girlfriend’s plot before renovation

Rebel Wilson’s girlfriend’s plot before renovation

Rebel Wilson’s girlfriend’s plot after renovation

Rebel Wilson’s girlfriend’s plot after renovation

Melissa McCarthy renovated uncle and aunt family home in Chicago

Jim and Connie are the uncle and aunt of American actress Melissa McCarthy. They are retired police officers who have been married for 35 years. People have spent their entire lives serving the community, and Melissa decided now was the time to pay them back.

The actress wanted to make a truly wonderful wedding anniversary gift for Uncle Jim and Aunt Connie while they were away. She decided to renovate their house. Since the deadline was only 3 weeks, there was no time to chill. Melissa donned construction overalls, grabbed a sledgehammer and began to pull out the blinds, smash the walls, and even ripped out the sink. Brothers Drew and Jonathan Scott, as well as cousin Jenna, helped McCarthy in this difficult task. Roll up their sleeves, the team completely revamped Uncle Jim’s kitchen, living room, dining area and nook.

By the way, the reaction was not long in coming. Upon entering the house, Jim and Connie were so discouraged that they forgot their suitcases on the street. There were happy, grateful smiles on their faces, because this is really the best gift for a wedding anniversary.

Melissa McCarthy’s family home before renovation

Melissa McCarthy’s family home before renovation

Melissa McCarthy’s family home after renovation

Melissa McCarthy’s family home after renovation

Members of the Kardashian-Jenner family transformed best friend’s garden

Together with real estate and renovation experts – the Scott brothers – Chris, Kim and Kendall wanted to renovate the garden of Lisa, Chris’s best friend, whom they have been in contact with for 40 years. It is known that she recently renovated her home in Southern California, but there is no budget left for the garden.

Then Chris, Kim and Kendall helped transform a neglected open space into an oasis where Lisa and her family could spend time. To do this, Kendall mastered the excavator, and Chris mastered the jackhammer to completely destroy the old patio.

After hard construction work, a stunning stone path, framed by mature olives, appeared on the site in front of Lisa’s house, and a fully equipped outdoor kitchen was erected in the backyard, along with a gazebo and a fireplace, as well as a large swimming pool with a furnished seating area.

Kardashian’s girlfriend’s garden before renovation

Kardashian’s girlfriend’s garden before renovation

Kardashian’s girlfriend’s garden after renovation

Kardashian’s girlfriend’s garden after renovation

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