Ranch curb appeal

My husband and I bought this house because we love the inside, but the previous owners did nothing for the outside. You can kind of tell at one point someone had painted random bricks blue and black on the front (they're now peeling and drive me nuts) and I think there must have been large overgrown...

This list of 15 modern ranch style homes with massive curb appeal will give you plenty of ideas and inspiration to update your home.

While the ranch style is known for its '50s charm, it also includes cottage-inspired designs, traditional exteriors, and the modern ranch house.

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.

Before and After! See the dramatic change of our ranch house exterior makeover with a front porch. Our guide shows you how simple updates can boost curb appeal and functionality.

Does your small front yard need more curb appeal? Check out these small front yard landscaping ideas from HGTV, complete with inspiring photos.

Built in: 1940. Bought in: 1996. Size: 3,000 sq. ft. "Only two families owned this house before us, and its charm is still very much intact," says homeowner Teresa Wood. "The traditional red-brick facade and spacious front porch remind my husband, Joe, of his childhood home." By extending the walkway into a brick parking pad, the Woods created space for cars without compromising the house’s character.

She sent a photo of her starter home, purchased in 1979... the transformation was astonishing. In fact, the before and after pics went viral on pinterest...

Ranch houses are known for being single-story and low to the ground, typically boasting a front or back patio area. Even larger Ranchers can easily appear smaller due to their stout architecture, which can create some complications when choosing the landscape. Taller and fuller plants can hide your house and block your windows. Still, that […]