Update ranch house

A handsome pergola-topped porch gives the eye—and visitors— good reason to linger

Grays, pinks, and hand-me-down furniture come together in a ranch house fixed up in a little town called Fairhope

Ranch homes are one of the most promising available housing. Here are some ranch house exterior remodel ideas and tips to consider.

Proof you can upgrade an outdated home, and make it your own.

See how brick&batten designers, architects, and graphics turn these traditional ranch homes into absolute stunners..with before & after curb appeal makeovers. According to Zillow, 9 of 10 houses, in the 1950’s and 60’s were ranch style. As the 80’s hit, people were opting for more square footage; however, the McMansion trend is quickly coming to an end and the 50’s ranches are BACK in a big way. Ranch homes are in high demand and ready to be updated.So let's get started in updating yours!

Ranch houses: low, wide, and iconic, they dominate many suburban neighborhoods across the country, particularly in southern, sunnier climes. While the classic ranch style homes from mid-century planned communities were famously similar to one another, later iterations of the style embraced custom architectural adaptations like split-level floors, vaulted roofs, and... Read more »

Before and after of a tired, brick, ranch. Hard to believe it's the same house!

Millie's Remodel is a 1950's brick ranch renovation. Follow along as I give this dated house some updated style and a second bathroom.

Grays, pinks, and hand-me-down furniture come together in a ranch house fixed up in a little town called Fairhope

This 1960s ranch in Maine was "bland and boring," not to mention tiny, with only 750 square feet, but now has the charm and curb appeal of a cozy cottage.