5. Simple addition. Because of their horizontal layout, ranch houses are relatively easy to add on to. No need to worry about accommodating a stairwell or supporting another floor — just extend out.
And if you want to add another story, the ranch's simple design makes it less challenging than, say, adding on to a Tudor or Craftsman, where you have to worry about blending with the style of the original.
5. Simple addition. Because of their horizontal layout, ranch houses are relatively easy to add on to. No need to worry about accommodating a stairwell or supporting another floor — just extend out. And if you want to add another story, the ranch's simple design makes it less challenging than, say, adding on to a Tudor or Craftsman, where you have to worry about blending with the style of the original.
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