Curb Appeal: The Block

Designer John Gidding breathes new life into a boring 1970s rancher with a spectacular $20,000 makeover.

Frank and Angel live in the gorgeous Berkeley Hills, but their dated hillside home is anything but beautiful. Designer John Gidding and his team know this is going to be a difficult task, but if anyone can pull it, off it's them.

Jeffrey and Kim admit they are embarrassed by their bland, barren home. Designer John Gidding and his crew raise the family's spirits the form of a $20,000 makeover to turn the 1950s rancher into the coolest house on the block.

Designer John Gidding transforms a recently engaged couple's hodgepodge home into a stylish modern facade to match their young, vibrant personalities.

The Hulse's have two young boys, and their blank facade is not reflecting their lively personalities. Designer John Gidding and his team step in to give the lucky young family a $20,000 makeover.

Designer John Gidding and his team give a bright and colorful makeover to an all-white Victorian that resembles a haunted house.

Designer John Gidding reinvigorates a boring, beige bungalow with a $20,000 Spanish eclectic makeover.

New parents Randy and Meredith's home lacks the charm of others in the neighborhood. With the help of designer John Gidding and his team, their bright pink home will go from the eyesore of the block to the gem.

Tim and Karen's home has been in the family for three generations, and it's starting to show signs of neglect. Designer John Gidding steps in to transform this ugly duckling of the street into a stately Georgian manor.

No one can see beyond the dated shingles and dilapidated fence of Gentry and Eric's house. Designer John Gidding and his team step in to turn the hidden hideaway into the picturesque gem of the block.

Raul and Jocelyn recently purchased a fixer-upper with zero style. The home absolutely does not reflect their creative spirits so John Gidding and his team step in to bring in some color and much-needed architectural details.

Mike and Teresa are a vibrant, young couple. Unfortunately their home is sticking out like a sore thumb. Designer John Gidding and his team step in and transform this bland home into a modern piece of art.

Diana and Mate recently purchased a home that used to be a general store. Designer John Gidding steps in to transform the decrepit front yard and bright blue house into a comfortable and charming residence for the family.