On the Homefront

Breaking stories on home improvement and real estate tied to our communities

Garage Doors with Integrity
Keep your original garage doors—repair and automation are easier than you think
House of Questions
"How can we add on to our Eichler without losing the aesthetic or friends around us?"
Sold!—a Modern Masterpiece
Frank Lloyd Wright's 'textile block' Storer House of Hollywood fetches record price
What Color is Your Eichler?
It's best to keep things simple and earthy for your home's next exterior paint project
Revival of the Coolest
Despite years of tangled history, the VFAN carries on with its sleek, retro good looks
What Rotates 320 Degrees?
Must be Marin's circle-shaped Harkleroad Round House—now up for grabs to rent
Crowning Touch with 'Pop'
Couple bent on spiffing up the streetscape aesthetic with homegrown Eichler Numbers
House of Questions
"What's lies in the future if your Eichler's radiant heat pipes are steel—not copper?"
Determined Do-It-Yourselfers
East Bay couple's dreams come true with a fixer-upper they call 'Destination Eichler'
Want Cabinetry with Style?
Design pro takes insider’s look at 12 choice kitchen brands featured in new CA-Modern
Will Insurance Cover Costs?
New CA-Modern story follows three Eichler homes that face rebuilding after fatal fires