The Paul Anka Transformation

The faded blue door is gone, replaced by a new white door with a black handleset, a matching black lantern and mailbox, fresh mulch and a pair of planters by the steps.

Fresh paint throughout, new luxury vinyl plank flooring, new light fixtures, new carpet on the stairs and new sliding closet doors at the entry. The room now opens cleanly through to the new kitchen.

Oak cabinets and white appliances replaced with flat-panel white cabinetry, a stainless range, fridge and hood fan, and a new pull-down faucet. The old tile came up and luxury vinyl plank flooring now runs through the kitchen and dining area.

Tile replaced with luxury vinyl plank flooring, fresh paint and a new drum light over the table, with mirrored closet doors by the back entrance.

The wall-hung sink on metal legs was swapped for a white shaker vanity with a brushed nickel faucet, a new one-piece toilet and an oval mirror, with luxury vinyl plank flooring replacing the old tile.

The stained laminate counter is gone. A white shaker vanity with a solid white top, chrome faucet and black pulls takes its place, along with a new toilet, a round mirror and luxury vinyl plank flooring.

Fresh paint and new carpet give the largest bedroom a clean, bright finish under the wide window.

Wall shelves and hooks removed, holes patched and painted, new carpet and a new window blind.

The overgrown beds were cleared, new sod laid, the stepping stones reset, and a fresh planting bed added along the back fence.