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This Weekend’s Packed Slate
You choose: a tour of Marin modern homes or an art show in an Eichler tract—or both?
Cliff May's 'Hacienda Modern'
Hardly a mainstream modernist, Cliff May made rustic-looking homes as modern as they come
Adventure on Wheels
With imaginations running wild, designers of the mid-century wowed America with sleek, ultramodern 'dream cars' slathered with chrome and fins
Cool, Cool Concrete
A blank canvas you can walk on...that's ultra-modern, eye-catching, low maintenance and energy efficient
About Contractors: Hire a Pro... In the Know
Home improvement can be an enjoyable experience—if you choose the right professionals
Architect Aaron Green
When Joe Eichler met architect Aaron Green—a 'lost' Eichler development that broke the design mold
Eichler's Early Years: 1949-'50 The First Subdivisions
50 years later, we return to the manors and gardens that embellished the great Eichler home prototype
Energy Efficiency: Modern Dream, Green Machine
15 eco-conscious ways to make your home the best that it can be
Family-First Fairhaven - San Jose
Newcomers to the tiny, obscure San Jose Eichler neighborhood aren't just welcomed—they're adopted
Hot Trends in Home Theater
New technology and pricing make the ultimate media room an inviting proposition
Meet Builder Robert Rummer
Much more than a coincidence—when the Eichler modern aesthetic rose up in the suburbs of Portland
Mid-Century Breakthrough: "Third Stream" Music
When a meeting of classical and jazz in the 1950s sparked controversy and an era of new exploration
Modern Kitchen Renewal
Recipe for makeover: modern homes that restore joy, functionality, and style to the mid-century kitchen
Retro Living: Blasts from the Past
15 retrolicious ways to break through the time warp and relive the mid-century today
Shake, Rattle...and Retrofit
Protecting your home and family against the next major earthquake
Sliding Glass Doors
A smart track to satisfaction—our homeowners' guide to sliding door renewal
The House that 'Home' Built
When national TV put Eichler Homes at center stage with the ambitious "House that 'Home' Built" program
Wall Art: The House Awakens
Taking on the challenge of dressing your modern home with 'Eichleresque' art
Family Affair, Story Untold
Desert modern builders George and Bob Alexander found common ground through daring decisions and hard work