‘Makeover’ home in Canfield goes up in 38 days

‘Makeover’ home in Canfield goes up in 38 days

CANFIELD — Rebecka Bailing could only look in disbelief at the newly constructed four-bedroom home that stands where her previous home had been just five weeks ago.

“I don’t know how long it’s going to take me to realize this is mine,” Bailing said after touring the home this afternoon.

Bailing’s previous home was fraught with problems that ranged from a leaking roof to mold and exposed electrical wiring.

The effort to give the single mother a new place to live became a community project that moved with lightning speed as it was headed by six Canfield men who dubbed it “Extreme Makeover: My Hometown Mahoning Valley.” Bailing’s new home was built in just 38 days.

Bailing, sons, John, 13, and Carter, 7, and daughter, Haley, 10, were expected to sleep in their new home tonight after spending the last five weeks living with friends.

For the complete story, see Sunday’s Vindicator and Vindy.com.