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Exterior Paint

Bungalow Exterior Paint

Bungalow Exterior

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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Adding On To A 50s Ranch

Adding On To a 50

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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