Jessie and Tina Rodriguez help bring new life to vintage houses. Here they pput the final staging touches on a mid-century ranch style home they restored in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.

This 2700-square-foot house was built in 1957 and is a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home located directly on a golf course. Jessie and Tina purchased it for $500,000 and anticipated spending around $50,000 on renovations. Houses in the neighborhood not directly adjacent to the golf course sell for $600,000 or more. Once restored, this one, with it's highly desirable location, is likely to resell at a premium price.

Horizontal wood siding in natural finish and dark, and contrasting accents, give this home major new curb appeal. "One-story ranch houses, also called ramblers, are built with low rooflines and large windows," says Jessie. "They typically have a minimalist design with neutral colors, mixed textures and an open floor plan."

Tina and Jessie discuss the design plan as they prepare for demolition to get underway in the old kitchen. The plan includes restoring original solid-wood cabinets and doors, repurposing existing porcelain bathroom sinks and bringing back era-specific cork floors.