Home Improvement

Tips and solutions for preserving your Eichler or other MCM home

Energy Efficiency: Modern Dream, Green Machine
15 eco-conscious ways to make your home the best that it can be
Those Dirty, Rotten Beams
Cleaning up their act—from blight to natural beauty
Why Do People Love Butterfly Roofs?
Jaunty V-shaped rooflines spread their wings with an aura of magic
Dazed & Confused
Inflamed Eichler owners and remodeling pros alike facing a quagmire over California’s Title 24 building regulations
Why Wait 'til It's Too Late?
Staving off threatening neighborhood changes—before the inevitable wakeup call hits home
Blocks of Beauty
When stylish concrete walls of myriad patterns exploded into the mid-century’s popular culture
Grounded in Nature
Rising trends in home flooring
Aged in Comfort
Carrying on Eichler living into the golden years with independence and satisfaction
Pride and Joy
Boosting your enjoyment of life—and the value of your real estate too—through smart home improvement
Reroofing's Multiple Choices
Favor energy-efficient cool-roof systems, stylistic consistency and a quality installer
Cleaning Up Your Act
Professional organizers share strategies for home decluttering that lighten the load on mood and health
Tile with Style
Designer tips that bring a fresh, eye-catching face to showers and backsplashes
Let the Sun Shine in
Best bets for new skylights: bringing greater light, ventilation, energy efficiency and views to your home
New Faces for Old Roofs
How evolving technology and new code requirements are adding years to the life of the roof over your head
Crystal Ball Remodeling
Like gazing into the future, this 3-D software helps you visualize the end result of the home remodel you are about to undertake
Clean As Can Be
12 helpful hints to turn your home's spring-cleaning into a thorough, easy project
Power Up
As your home's electrical demands climb, its aging original system edges deeper into the danger zone
Beefing Up Home Security
With residential break-ins on the rise, here are today’s most effective ways to keep burglars away from your door
Breaking New Ground
With smart planning, attention to detail, and patience, Eichlers show they can be rebuilt with their original flair
Miles of Tile
From natural to high-tech, here's our roundup of the best flooring options for your next home makeover