Resourceful in the Ranchos, Pt. 1: The “Californian” sees the light
The model of the Cliff May Ranchos is stunning, but dated changes turned this paradise into a dark dungeon that needed fixing.
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Not Your Average Joe Pt. 3: Managing a Restoration Budget
Bringing their Cliff May back to life was perfect in theory, but in practice, it came with a tricky caveat: money.
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Not Your Average Joe Pt. 2: Restoring a California Gem
Some heavy research ensures a newly purchased Cliff May gets the proper treatment.
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Not Your Average Joe Pt. 1: Resurrecting a Cliff May
It took some convincing, but when this couple got on board with this dilapidated ranch, an amazing restoration followed.
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Sweet Preserves, Pt.3: A Life Long Addiction to Kitsch
Bobby and Marti move their collections of kitsch into their ranch and expertly style it to fit the well-preserved interior.
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Sweet Preserves, Pt.2: Coast to Coast Vintage Finds
Another buyer snags this 1948 ranch, but when the sale doesn't finalize, new owners seize the opportunity to fill the home with vintage items.
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Sweet Preserves, Pt.1: Curating a Home Museum
They found their dream home only to have it sell out from under them.
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Oakland Sanctuary, Pt. 3: Small Details, Big Names
With a renovated exterior and kitchen, the project wraps up with details by McCobb and Bertoia.
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Oakland Sanctuary, Pt. 2: Ranch House Turned Think Lab
Jean Orlebeke moved into her idyllic 1953 home 10 years ago and started renovations early on using some unexpected resources.
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