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Decorating Ranch Style House

Historical Development Ranch House

Part of the appeal of the traditional nineteenth century adobe (which is often called a ranch house) was how the design was informal yet it played off of the relationship of the inside of the house and the space outdoors. This type of home, a single-story design, was built with long porches, or corridors, that [...]

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White Washing Over Real Wood Paneling

Hi Debra, I have a question about painting or white washing real wood paneling. We have a VINTAGE 1975 house that we have recently purchased. I love the BONES of the house, but it is in need of some serious updating. The den has real wood knotty pine paneling in a walnut type color finish. [...]

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5 Ways to Brighten a Room

“Thirty years ago the ranch-style home was everything anybody could ever want–roomy, informal, and affordable. Today, value-conscious home buyers with an eye for remodeling are snapping up these humble, hardworking classics. Reasons? Ranch homes age well. Their straightforward construction means few, if any, structural problems. Plumbing, wiring, and mechanical systems are usually in good working [...]

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How To Paint Paneling

If you live in a 1950′s or even a 1970′s ranch style home… you probably have some wood paneling. It might be just the look you want… but most of us want it to just go away. If removing wood paneling is not an option… what are we to do? photo credit: trekkyandyI I had [...]

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Ways To Cover Wood Paneling

I think we all will agree that wood paneling is going to be a part of owning a ranch style home. It’s just a given that when you walk into a 1950′s ranch… you start looking for the wood paneling and if it’s something you could live with. This question is from a gal who [...]

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