Home Improvement

Tips and solutions for preserving your Eichler or other MCM home

Seamless Flow To and Fro
Reaching into the past to capture a mindset inherent in postwar modern gardens
Doorbells with Style
Elevate your home’s entryway with a new ringer that greets guests in a modern way
On the Threshold of Discovery
When the aluminum sliding glass door made its groundbreaking debut—then ushered in the classic look of mid-century modern
Lauan's Lost Love
Eichler Homes' original walls of mahogany paneling—once glowing in every home—are hopelessly fading out of sight
Buff, Straub and Hensman
Architects’ historic Wirick House for sale in SoCal hotspot for world-class architecture
Window Washing Made Easy
Now your MCM can adopt a state-of-the-art window-cleaning robot to do the dirty work
Old Burners Never Die…
Owners who sing the praises of original cooktops and ovens to the tune of ‘I Can’t Stop Loving You’
Walls that Sing
How lively accent panels awaken whitewashed and damaged interiors with renewed personality
MCM-friendly Houseplants
Ten ideal indoor plant selections—living art for mid-century moderns
It Came from the Backyard
With more ADU dwellings on the way—what lies ahead for the character and livability of mid-century modern neighborhoods?
Joint of No Return
Are Eichler's surviving radiant heat systems destined to be 'goners'?
How ‘You’ Is Your Eichler?
Owners who personalize their homes with imagination—lighting, décor, collectables
Quake-Up Call
Protecting home and family with reinforcements and supplies to safely survive the 'big one' coming our way
Falling for the Call of the Wild
Owners who modernize in ‘creative’ ways—yet bent on keeping Eichler spirit alive
Swayed by the Shade
Three enterprising artisans who keep the modern spirit alive with authentic replicas of mid-century lampshades
First Impressions, Simple Statements
Renewing garage and entry doors with neighborly good looks and in line with the modern streetscape aesthetic
House of Many Colors
Drawing earthy inspiration and seamless indoor-outdoor flow from Eichler's original paint palette
Oh, the Pain from the Rain!
Quickly zeroing in on roof-leak detection and repair replaces stress with resolution
Timeless Blend
How vintage and contemporary modern furnishings come together for an inspirational mix of warmth and style
House of Many Colors
Drawing earthy inspiration and seamless indoor-outdoor flow from Eichler's original paint palette