https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:40:00 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-live-in-a-ranch-house/page/2#post-588954 Sat, 23 Feb 2013 12:15:18 +0000 spaniellove 588954@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I grew up in a ranch style home and hate living in a 2-story house because of the stairs! I have a fear of stairs because of my depth perception issues and fell down the stairs a few times pretty badly. I'd gladly live in a ranch style home if it had the square footage. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-live-in-a-ranch-house/page/2#post-588901 Sat, 23 Feb 2013 11:38:02 +0000 lemondrop 588901@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Pretty much all are ranch style here for energy efficiency. I'd hate to pay the AC bill on a multilevel here in AZ! I like multilevels, but really don't have a huge preference either way. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-live-in-a-ranch-house#post-588763 Sat, 23 Feb 2013 09:39:53 +0000 matador84 588763@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Most all homes are ranch style here! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-live-in-a-ranch-house#post-588721 Sat, 23 Feb 2013 09:16:34 +0000 Mrs. Polish 588721@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have never lived in anything except a ranch. Our current home has a basement though so our first floor is a bit raised which makes me feel a little more safe, but otherwise it doesn't concern me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-live-in-a-ranch-house#post-588715 Sat, 23 Feb 2013 09:11:15 +0000 MaisyMay 588715@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My DH prefers ranch to multi-story. He says that since we live in CA, where earthquakes are prevalent, he feels safer in a 1 story home. Also, he says that if you have more than 1 level, whatever you are looking for/need is always on the other level. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-live-in-a-ranch-house#post-588711 Sat, 23 Feb 2013 09:07:26 +0000 cvbee 588711@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We call them 'bungalow' homes here. I totally would live in them. But then again I live in a rural area. I always like the bedroom situated in the most 'private' setting of the house, whatever that means for the house situation. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-live-in-a-ranch-house#post-588703 Sat, 23 Feb 2013 08:35:54 +0000 Smurfette 588703@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep. Live in one now. Not counting the basement even though it has sliding doors to the backyard. I never feel unsafe. We are going to get an alarm thought just cause DH travels so much. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-live-in-a-ranch-house#post-588628 Sat, 23 Feb 2013 06:46:03 +0000 honeybear 588628@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like 1 level homes. Stairs in most 2 level houses are too steep, narrow, and unattractive, in my view. Plus, with small children, or older adults, they're a hazard. </p> <p>The curb appeal of a ranch depends on the occupant's tastes. I've seen some gorgeous ranches and some hideous ones, but thats true of multi-levels, too. </p> <p>As for security, I feel that the risks are similar and dependent on your neighborhood. In other emergencies, like a fire, I'd feel safer in a 1level, because there is a greater likelihood that you could safely escape on your own. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-live-in-a-ranch-house#post-588602 Sat, 23 Feb 2013 04:12:48 +0000 rachiecakes 588602@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've always lived in a multi-level, including now - we're in a three story townhouse. I'd much prefer a ranch! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-live-in-a-ranch-house#post-588457 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 22:24:11 +0000 Mrs. Grizzly Bear 588457@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've lived in a ranch house nearly my entire life. The only time I haven't is in this current house - which is a one story but not a ranch style - and when I was living in a dormitory for college. The new house we're hoping to move into is two stories and I'm in your reverse situation. I don't see how I'm going to be able to sleep at night knowing someone could break in downstairs and come upstairs! With a one story house, you hear everything. I don't know about a two story house. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-live-in-a-ranch-house#post-588387 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 21:37:07 +0000 MrsTiz 588387@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've lived in a ranch, two story, apartment and now a ranch with a bonus room.</p> <p>I love it! I would always have a security system in any home, I'm not sure where the idea that two or more floors mean you are safer? If your upstairs and someone breaks in, you aren't getting out without a two story jump. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-live-in-a-ranch-house#post-588363 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 21:28:10 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 588363@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Growing up, I lived in one-story, two-story and split level homes. I will only live in one-story houses that have a split floorplan (master on the other side of the house from the other bedrooms). I just can't do the stairs with my knee anymore. And, with that kind of floorplan, it keeps the noise down as the kids get older. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-live-in-a-ranch-house#post-588355 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 21:25:30 +0000 doodlepoodle 588355@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've lived in 2 story, ranch, and split level. As a midwesterner all I really care about is that there is a basement (tornado sirens at least a couple times a year). I think there are good/bad things about all styles. </p> <p>I don't ever want a split level again though, it's so hard with a LO who is starting to learn to crawl/walk when everything is on a different level. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-live-in-a-ranch-house#post-588110 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 19:00:01 +0000 blackbird 588110@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've always lived in a ranch style home. I've so always had a security system, too-as I would in any home. I dislike stairs and two level homes except for basements </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-live-in-a-ranch-house#post-588093 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 18:50:15 +0000 Reese 588093@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I prefer at least 2 stories. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-live-in-a-ranch-house#post-588065 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 18:38:44 +0000 KissMeCait 588065@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I prefer ranches over multiple level homes. Then again, security has never been an issue in the places that I've lived. When we buy, it'll more than likely be a single level so that my mom could move in with us if she ever needed to. She's in the process of buying a new home now and is only considering single levels since she doesn't want to navigate stairs when she gets older. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-live-in-a-ranch-house#post-588062 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 18:37:43 +0000 eeh 588062@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a ranch styles and have never felt unsafe because of that. I like everything being on the same level. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-live-in-a-ranch-house#post-587952 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 17:19:53 +0000 fussygal 587952@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We live in a ranch style home and I've never thought about security being an issue. We're looking to buy right now and most of the houses we saw were two story with the master downstairs and the rest upstairs - we thought that with older kids that would be okay, but since we're just starting to TTC it could be difficult to have kids on the other floor. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-live-in-a-ranch-house#post-587947 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 17:16:19 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 587947@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love having a 1 story home. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-live-in-a-ranch-house#post-587942 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 17:14:23 +0000 immabeetoo 587942@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>First time in a ranch now and I love it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-live-in-a-ranch-house#post-587934 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 17:09:38 +0000 Mrs.VW 587934@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes! A ranch is our dream home style. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-live-in-a-ranch-house#post-587922 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 17:04:08 +0000 autumnlove 587922@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I live in a ranch style now but I grew up in a multi story home. I like it so far! LO loves crawling everywhere! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-live-in-a-ranch-house#post-587919 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 17:01:30 +0000 dagret 587919@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We live in a ranch with a finished basement, and I really like it. I never clean the bedrooms when we have company, I just shut the door. No security concerns here. </p> <p>I HATE split level homes though! Too many steps and everything's chopped up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-live-in-a-ranch-house#post-587908 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:56:06 +0000 littlek 587908@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ranch houses aren't that common here, unless they are really old, so I would not want to live in one. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-live-in-a-ranch-house#post-587890 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:48:39 +0000 chopsuey 587890@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I prefer a one level home because stairs are such a pain in the booty! I'd get a security system though and the layout would have to be perfect in order for me to want to buy.<br /> We live in a one floor 2150 sq ft apt and I looooove not having stairs--especially with 2 LOs </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-live-in-a-ranch-house#post-587881 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:45:29 +0000 tysonja 587881@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i've only ever lived in 2 story homes too (apts not included of course hehe) -- i guess i would be ok with ranch style but i don't think any houses are built like that here! anyway never seen one! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-live-in-a-ranch-house#post-587878 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:42:41 +0000 Dandelion 587878@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I only like ranches. DH is the same, which is part of the reason we're having difficulty buying a home. They're more energy efficient, and I can keep an eye on kids when they're playing in their bedrooms easier. Plus, with our dogs it gives them more space with it spread out.</p> <p>We don't have security issues because of the dogs...they're both large and very loud when anyone comes near the house. It's the best alarm system we could ask for. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-live-in-a-ranch-house#post-587860 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:35:44 +0000 LuLu Mom 587860@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I prefer ranch for a couple reasons 1) I have really bad knees, so going up and downstairs is difficult and 2) I like the idea of having my kids on the same level when they are young. Security isn't an issue with me in the area we will be living. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-live-in-a-ranch-house#post-587842 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:27:16 +0000 chibee 587842@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I live in one at the moment and I have never thought about security! I hardly ever even remember to lock the doors... It truly isn't a concern in my neighborhood. I've left the garage door wide open overnight at least twice haha </p> <p>But if I did have two stories, I would probably want all the bedrooms upstairs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-live-in-a-ranch-house#post-587824 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:20:50 +0000 Bookish 587824@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love in one now and it doesn't bother me. I grew up living in both. We will probably get a 2-story next because it allows for more space and a split floorplan, but I've never had any security issues with it. </p>