Cosmetics-Only Renovation, Pt. 1: A Colorful Opportunity in Philly
What if you found a ranch so perfect that you hardly have to renovate its '50s features?
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Architecture + Renovation
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A Tasty Visit to L.A.’s Past at Tiny Naylor’s
This original Hollywood diner may no longer exist as a point on your map, but we have a special treat you can make to keep the dream alive.
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Resourceful in the Ranchos, Pt. 3: That “populist, ranchy feel”
With the "Californian" Cliff May cleaned up and renovated, it was time for the homeowners to apply their design ideas to the décor.
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Resourceful in the Ranchos, Pt. 2: Renovation and Recycling
With the renovation well underway, non-period carpet gets ripped out and walls get replaced with glass.
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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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East Coast Preservation Groups to Watch
In part 1 of this series, learn how these preservation groups on the Atlantic are saving midcentury architecture and what you can do to keep these communities alive.
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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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