In over twenty years of rehabbing houses, Phil Huston of Hustar Properties LLC thought he had seen it all. But nothing in Huston's past prepared him for the saga of the Burke House at 1917 Park Avenue in Minneapolis.

"Just last year, this house was the neighborhood drug magnet," says Huston. "There were always crowds of people hanging around causing trouble."

Few would suspect that the home was actually a "Sober House," or group recovery home. "The Burke House was supposed to be a place for recovery from substance abuse but, in reality, it had become a haven for drug use," notes Huston.

However, there were still some individuals committed to recovery who were fighting the tide of drug use in the house. It was these stories of courage to stay sober that spoke to Huston. "Their commitment to turn their lives around convinced me to get involved."

The Burke House offers 4,600 square feet of space, including 10 bedrooms. "We put a lot of work into this place - all new mechanics including a new furnace, water heater, electrical and all new fixtures," says Huston.

The rehabilitation lasted four months and had Huston patrolling the premises at all hours to keep it safe. Amidst all of the project's drama, the rehab became even more personal for Huston. "I named this place the 'Burke House' because my son-in-law was also undergoing substance abuse treatment," Huston says. "I told him that if he was successful, I would name the house in his honor." Today, the Burke House stands as a testament to all who have the courage to face their addiction head-on.