From the monthly archives:

September 2008

Trim For 50s Ranch Style Homes

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If you own a ranch style home, previous owners may have made changes to the house that weren’t keeping with the style.  Some people like to update their homes with each new style while others prefer to maintain the style integrity.  If you’d prefer to stick with the original style and are thinking about the [...]

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Traditional Doors For 1950s Ranch

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The door is more than an entrance to your home; it’s a way to invite others into your life.  Traditional doors for 1950s ranch style homes were solid wood doors that had small windows in various configurations to allow you to see who was at the door. When homeowners remodel, they often switch out the [...]

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Replacing Ranch Style Home Windows

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One complaint ranch style home owners have is that some of the windows are too small.  Many homeowners think replacing ranch windows is the answer.  What is the process for replacing windows and how expensive is it? There are a few things you want to consider before enlarging the windows in your home.  If your [...]

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Ranch Style Homes With Courtyards

Improving your home’s Curb Appeal is one change that you can make that can greatly affect how much you can make if you decide to sell your home.    Ranch style homes with courtyards in the front will make your house stand out among other ranchers in the neighborhood. Anyone who knows about architectural styles knows [...]

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Ranch Style Home Kitchen Remodel Ideas

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Ranch style homes built in the mid-1950s are notorious for having small kitchens.  That’s why so many home owners are looking for ranch style home kitchen remodel ideas.  Perhaps these ideas for remodeling your kitchen will be what you’re looking for or at least give you a place to start. If you need to enlarge [...]

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Ranch House Floor Remodel

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Living in a ranch house can be a great thing.  However, since many were built more than 50 years ago, you may be considering a ranch house floor remodel, especially if you still have pink tiles or avocado green shag carpeting.  What are your options to keep with the original style? When ranch houses were [...]

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Plea To Ranch Style Home Sellers

It’s not unusual for homeowners to make changes to their homes.  Their circumstances may change, styles change, or they may simply get tired of the way things look.  From home buyers comes a plea to ranch style home sellers, don’t be guilty of using cheap cover ups when making those changes!  Think about what you [...]

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Mid-century Fabrics for Your Ranch Remodel

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For most people, sights and sounds can bring back a whole flood of memories from when they were a child.  Some people are the same way when it comes to fabrics.  The fabrics have a certain look or feel that takes reminds people of times gone by.  If you own a 1950s to 1970s ranch [...]

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Ideas For Remodeling 50s Ranch Bathrooms

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When first-time homeowners buy their home, they may have some ideas in mind for making the house their own.  It’s common for new homeowners to paint or remodel.  They often want ideas for remodeling 50s ranch bathrooms thinking they’ll be easy because of their size. Don’t let the size of the room lull you into [...]

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How To Remodel A Ranch Style Home

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The ranch style home has been a mainstay in home designs since the 1930s.  It is an informal style that lends itself to various interior designs.  If you’re tired of the same look, you may be thinking about a change; but do you know how to remodel a ranch style house? The ranch style house [...]

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