Leanne and Steve Ford: The Restoration Duo Behind Restored by the Fords
January 4, 2018
Leanne and Steve Ford: The Restoration Duo Behind Restored by the Fords
Leanne and Steve Ford renovate unique, eccentric homes in the Pittsburgh area and are the latest duo to join the HGTV family. Leanne is the "house whisperer" and Steve is the "MacGyver-like" carpenter and contractor and together they are bringing their crazy, over the top ideas to life in Restored by the Fords. Don't miss the premiere of Restored by the Fords on January 8th at 10pm e/p.
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They're Related
1/7They're Related
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Leanne and Steve Ford are siblings, and she praises her brother for being a "handy guy" and using his carpentry skills to bring her ideas to life.Restored by the FordsLeanne and Steve Ford: The Restoration Duo Behind Restored by the FordsThey're Related
PHOTO 1 of 7READ LESS -Leanne and Steve Ford are siblings, and she praises her brother for being a "handy guy" and using his carpentry skills to bring her ideas to life.Photo Credit: HGTVSource: www.hgtv.com
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How This Duo Became a Team
2/7How This Duo Became a Team
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Leanne is the designer in the family and her first home was a historic schoolhouse that hadn't been touched since the 1960s. She wanted to bring it to life and make it more modern, but all the contractors she had in mind didn't work out so she turned to Steve and they took matters into their own hands.Restored by the FordsLeanne and Steve Ford: The Restoration Duo Behind Restored by the FordsHow This Duo Became a Team
PHOTO 2 of 7READ LESS -Leanne is the designer in the family and her first home was a historic schoolhouse that hadn't been touched since the 1960s. She wanted to bring it to life and make it more modern, but all the contractors she had in mind didn't work out so she turned to Steve and they took matters into their own hands.Photo Credit: HGTVSource: www.hgtv.com
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Steve To The Rescue
3/7Steve To The Rescue
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Steve loves skiing, snowboarding and rafting and did seasonal contracting jobs to pay for his hobbies. It wasn't until his sister Leanne called him for help with her schoolhouse purchase, that he made it his full-time job.Restored by the FordsLeanne and Steve Ford: The Restoration Duo Behind Restored by the FordsSteve To The Rescue
PHOTO 3 of 7READ LESS -Steve loves skiing, snowboarding and rafting and did seasonal contracting jobs to pay for his hobbies. It wasn't until his sister Leanne called him for help with her schoolhouse purchase, that he made it his full-time job.Photo Credit: HGTVSource: www.hgtv.com
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Interior Design Wasn't Her First Passion
4/7Interior Design Wasn't Her First Passion
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Leanne actually spent 15 years in the fashion industry as a stylist and creative director in New York and Los Angeles. Her past creative experiences is why she loves mixing old and new together, as she feels this blend is what makes a home interesting.Restored by the FordsLeanne and Steve Ford: The Restoration Duo Behind Restored by the FordsInterior Design Wasn't Her First Passion
PHOTO 4 of 7READ LESS -Leanne actually spent 15 years in the fashion industry as a stylist and creative director in New York and Los Angeles. Her past creative experiences is why she loves mixing old and new together, as she feels this blend is what makes a home interesting.Photo Credit: HGTVSource: www.hgtv.com
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Sibling Love
5/7Sibling Love
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Leanne and Steve make a great team and love working together. She's the brains behind the designs and he can usually take any vision or idea she proposes and make it come to life.Restored by the FordsLeanne and Steve Ford: The Restoration Duo Behind Restored by the FordsSibling Love
PHOTO 5 of 7READ LESS -Leanne and Steve make a great team and love working together. She's the brains behind the designs and he can usually take any vision or idea she proposes and make it come to life.Photo Credit: HGTVSource: www.hgtv.com
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Schoolhouse Charm
6/7Schoolhouse Charm
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Once Leanne and Steve finished working on the old schoolhouse she bought, they started getting requests from family and friends. One redesigned and renovated house led to another and eventually they made designing homes their primary job.Restored by the FordsLeanne and Steve Ford: The Restoration Duo Behind Restored by the FordsSchoolhouse Charm
PHOTO 6 of 7READ LESS -Once Leanne and Steve finished working on the old schoolhouse she bought, they started getting requests from family and friends. One redesigned and renovated house led to another and eventually they made designing homes their primary job.Photo Credit: HGTVSource: www.hgtv.com
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Diamond in the Rough
7/7Diamond in the Rough
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Leanne and Steve look for character-filled homes that are eccentric, unusual or unique in the Pittsburgh area, so they can transform the old into new again. We can't wait to see these spectacular renovations come to life on <em><a href="http://www.hgtv.ca/shows/restored-by-the-fords/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Restored by the Fords</a></em>, Mondays at 10pm e/p.Restored by the FordsLeanne and Steve Ford: The Restoration Duo Behind Restored by the FordsDiamond in the Rough
PHOTO 7 of 7READ LESS -Leanne and Steve look for character-filled homes that are eccentric, unusual or unique in the Pittsburgh area, so they can transform the old into new again. We can't wait to see these spectacular renovations come to life on <em><a href="http://www.hgtv.ca/shows/restored-by-the-fords/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Restored by the Fords</a></em>, Mondays at 10pm e/p.Photo Credit: HGTVSource: www.hgtv.com
