Budget Breakdown: It Took One Tree and $319K to Turn This Ranch House Into a Walnut Wonderland

When Leah Bradley’s good friend, carpenter Kyle Titterud, gave her the inside scoop on an "as-is" fixer-upper he recently purchased in Ojai, California, her interest was piqued right away. The charming 1965 ranch home—in mostly original condition—is nestled among orange groves with scenic views of the Topatopa Mountains.