See the before and after photos of how Angela gave her basic red-brick ranch a modern new look with gray paint and a turquoise front door.

Painted brick can transform a house and offer instant curb appeal. This collection of photos is a great example of what a creative mind and paint can do. The houses are charming and inviting. Let m…

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.

6 ways to update your 1950s ranch with paint, windows, patio and addition. Ranches are affordable archtiecture that are easy to update.

updating a 1950's brick ranch home

Our designers love using front porch additions to create relaxing spots to unwind while elevating curb appeal. Check out some of our favorite screened-in porch ideas.

How we transformed our basic brick ranch by adding a new front porch!

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.

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!

*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