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.

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.

Paint can give a dated brick house a new identity. Check out these painted brick house ideas for inspiration.

It’s time for the very first flip update! Last week I shared the Before Tour, so now that we’re all up to speed on what we’re working with, let’s talk about everything that happened last week. I’ve documented & recapped it all the in the Cottage House Flip Episode 2: First, there was some demo. Remember […]

Take a look at a fabulous Atlanta ranch renovation on HGTV.com.

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!

updating a 1950's brick ranch home

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.

Make your mid-century home feel updated and fresh without losing the historical charm with these easy Cape Cod curb appeal ideas.