Red brick ranch

HGTV Magazine presents the most charming houses across the country — from small towns and big cities alike. Read on for all the inspiring curb appeal and landscaping ideas.

updating a 1950's brick ranch home

Roula H. in Virginia felt stuck with her red brick home exterior. She wanted it to be more unique and inviting, but she was bound by strict HOA limitations. The brick&batten team worked with Roula to come up with a design that would help her love her home anyway. Here's the story of her experience and the work she did to get curb appeal she's now proud of.

Discover a variety of exterior brick paint color ideas that can dramatically change your home's look. From bold black to earthy terracotta and fresh white, explore these different color choices and how they can transform your home's curb appeal.

Best House Paint Colors with Red Brick includes exterior custom paint colors developed by professional blogger redheadcandecorate.com for her family's Cape Cod home in Michigan. She includes the exact custom formula that you can not find on shelves.

Before the season turns, get a start on boosting your curb appeal. Get inspiration from this done in a weekend DIY front porch remodel. Painted shutters, added flower boxes, a DIY wreath and colorful decor added a welcoming feel to the front of this charming house.

Rather than painting brick, HGTV's Erin Napier says it's best to do some color matching and adding accents. Here's how.

These home exterior before-and-afters demonstrate how a house can go from ordinary to unforgettable. Whether you want to refresh your curb appeal or increase the value of your home, find inspiration in these home exterior remodels.

*Update - We've now painted our second house with lime wash. Read the detailed tutorial here ** Never paint brick. I remember a neighbor growing up who painted their brick house, and my parents always lamented the color when we drove by. “You never paint brick…” They would say. And it’s sort of true. Paint