1950s house remodel

Welcome to our 1950's fixer upper home tour. Today I am sharing exactly what our home looked like when we first received the keys.We bought this home in

Millie's Remodel is a 1950's brick ranch renovation. Follow along as I give this dated house some updated style and a second bathroom.

This industrious North Carolina couple coaxed their woefully dated ranch out of 1973 by rescuing vintage furniture, refreshing items from online marketplaces, and reusing existing pieces for every room in the home.

After spending two years cooking and recipe testing in his 1950s kitchen, cookbook author Chris Reynolds knew the time was right to redo his kitchen. As he tells us, it was “while baking, at least, three recipes a day” that he was able to plan out his perfect kitchen — something timeless, free of gimmicks or trendy finishes. Chris also stayed with the retro vibe of his kitchen by installing quartz countertops that look like vintage speckled Formica!

There are plenty of good things about buying a house from the original owner. No questions about when appliances were replaced, when work was done, or whether there’s a reason for that sticky window in the guest room. But the downside? The house might be in need of a major update. Emily found herself in this situation when she bought a 1950s ranch house from the original owner. Here’s how her kitchen looked before. Get ready for a major update.

Dark interiors, paneling, and hardwoods covered up with carpet -- this 1950's Atlanta Bungalow gets a major renovation. Refinished hardwoods, neutral pallette, and updated trim work make this home classic again.

With a small budget and plenty of creativity, Lindsey Drennan turned a 1950s charmer into a relaxing home base with a modern touch.

As I went back through all the 'Before' photos of this house, it was almost hard to believe how much it has changed. The small, separate ro...

How do you renovate a house with no money? Try these ideas on for size, from acquiring new skills to getting your renovation to pay you back.