Gutted: How An Old House Remodeled Me

“What if the only way to rebuild your life is to begin by tearing down the walls?”

Gutted: How An Old House Remodeled Me

By MAIDA KORTE

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Simon and Schuster
Madia Korte

Welcome

I am Maida Korte and I write about life, family, interior design, and the lessons they bring.

My debut memoir, Gutted: How An Old House Remodeled Me is now available. This is a memoir about designing (or redesigning) your life. My second book releases June 1, 2027 and is titled, Basically, It’s Going to be a Nightmare: Lessons in Remodeling.

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