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Tarek and Christina's Ranch House Makeover

April 21, 2015

By: Liz Gray

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Tarek and Christina bought this California ranch house without setting foot inside. After lots of reno surprises, from mold and termites to a leaky roof, this completely gutted home might just be their best remodel yet. See the amazing transformation.

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Christina Shows Off the Finished Ranch Home's Kitchen

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A TOTAL TRANSFORMATION

When Tarek and Christina opened the door of this 936-square-foot, 3 bedroom, 1 bath home, they were greeted by lots of unwelcome surprises, from mold and termites to faulty wiring and a leaky roof. See how they transformed the crumbling home into a modern showpiece perfect for a family.

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EXTERIOR: BEFORE

With no grass, no driveway and crumbling siding, this home needed some serious exterior love.

New Windows with Custom Frames Updates Exterior

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EXTERIOR: AFTER

Tarek and Christina added all-new windows with custom frames and painted the home's exterior a warm gray shade.

New Driveway and Carport Extends Exterior Space

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EXTERIOR: AFTER

A new driveway and carport extend the home's usable space and offer a covered entrance into the living room.

New Grass and Flowering Plants in Backyard

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EXTERIOR: AFTER

Though this home's interior is on the small side, it boasts a spacious backyard. Tarek and Christina added fresh sod and flowering plants to make this space into a selling point.

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EXTERIOR: AFTER

A new covered patio offers lots of room outside for family dinners and parties.

Transformed Ranch Home Backyard and Patio

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EXTERIOR: AFTER

Graphic orange and white pillows add a fun pop of color to a contemporary outdoor living room, as seen on HGTV"s Flip or Flop. The ranch home's shaded patio extends out to a huge backyard enclosed by a brick wall.

Christina and Daughter Taylor Plant Flowers Outside of Home

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BEHIND THE SCENES

Christina and daughter Taylor plant flowers to prepare for the home's open house.

Toxic Mold and Garbage Fill Kitchen Before Remodel

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KITCHEN: BEFORE

Filthy and full of trash, the kitchen had to be completely gutted before the renovation could begin.

Sophisticated White Kitchen with Dark Wood Floors

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KITCHEN: AFTER

What a transformation! The monochromatic color palette makes this small kitchen appear more spacious, while the marble countertops, white subway tiles and stainless steel appliances pack style into every inch.

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KITCHEN: AFTER

The eat-in dining space offers seating for four, and connects to the living room.

Contemporary Eat-In Kitchen with Breakfast Nook

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KITCHEN: AFTER

Orange velvet chairs add a touch of elegance and texture to a sleek and sunny breakfast nook, as seen on HGTV's Flip or Flop.

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LIVING ROOM: BEFORE

Before the renovation, this room was filled with toxic mold. The home's drywall and insulation were completely removed before Tarek and Christina could revitalize this space.

Graphic Patterns Fill Contemporary Living Room

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LIVING ROOM: AFTER

The biggest splurge here? A pair of sliding glass doors that let light in and visually expand the living space. New drywall, neutral paint and hardwood floors complete the look.

Trash Filled Living Room Before Renovation

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LIVING ROOM: BEFORE

As seen on HGTV's Flip or Flop, the living room is piled high with boxes and trash before Tarek and Christina take over.

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LIVING ROOM: AFTER

This neutral contemporary living room is unrecognizable after a stunning remodel from power couple Christina and Tarek El Moussa from HGTV's Flip or Flop. Sliding doors open up to a brand new patio and shed tons of natural light into the bright space.

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BEDROOM: AFTER

After rebuilding the bedrooms from the ground up, they're a blank slate for the new buyer.

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BEHIND THE SCENES

Tarek adds the finishing touches in this home's bathroom.

Remodeled Bathroom with Neutral Tones and Subway Tile

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BATHROOM: AFTER

To keep the house cohesive, the design elements from the kitchen are repeated in this home's main bathroom, with marble countertops and subway tile taking center stage.

Tarek and Christina Stand in Renovated Ranch Home

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BEHIND THE SCENES

Tarek and Christina pause on the patio of the remodeled home.

Tarek and Christina's Ranch House Makeover

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KITCHEN: BEFORE

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