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Exterior Design Ideas

Remodel Outside Ranch Homes with Porches

One of the complaints that homeowners of Ranch style homes have is that the outside of the house is boring, there’s nothing to set it off from other homes of the same style. Patios, Paths and Walkways are a great way to remodel outside ranch homes. If your ranch style home is like most, it’s [...]

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Backyard Furniture For Ranch Style House

Red Retro Collection Spring Chair Summer is undeniably one of the most-wanted seasons of the year. The gentle warmth of the atmosphere invokes a spirit of openness and makes us feel zestful and cheered. The time might be just right to redo your garden patio with a couple of new furniture. When winter fades, so [...]

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Ranch Entryways Welcome Guests and Family

2,772 square foot Ranch House model in Shafter...

Image via Wikipedia Entryways have a lot to say about the homeowner. For those that have a ranch, entryways say “Welcome, we’re glad you’re here.” If the entryway to your ranch home isn’t so welcoming, there are ways to change it so it does. If your home is pleasing to the eye and leads guests [...]

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Bungalow Exterior Paint

Although the name “bungalow” comes from India, this style of house is an entirely American architectural style. Bungalows are single-story houses with a low-pitched shingle roof. They were popular during the 1910s and 1920s. The bungalow exterior paint was earthy and muted in tone. Image via Wikipedia The bungalow had an unusual floor plan. In [...]

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Traditional Doors For 1950s Ranch

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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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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Adding On To A 50s Ranch

How do you decide about adding on to a 50s ranch house? If you currently live in a ranch style house built in the 1950s, chances are you have between 1,500 and 1,800 square feet. Those were common sizes at the time. Some home owners have decided to add on but have found that it [...]

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Choosing Colors For A Brick Ranch Style House

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Image via Wikipedia What paint colors go well with pink brick ranch houses? Do you need help choosing colors for a brick ranch style house? Recently got just this question. House Colors: Exterior Color by Style of Architecture “I need help. buying a ranch style home in Texas built in 1974 and it needs a [...]

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Exterior Paint Color Ideas

Styling with paint brings out the best features and subdues the unfavorable features in a house or a room. I you want to “style” a house you probably need exterior paint color ideas. Study the house carefully. does it seem to be too high for it’s length? Then the roof needs to be a darker [...]

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