On the Homefront

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

Women Take Center Stage
Modernist architects’ home tour—ladies only—makes history as the first of its kind
House of Questions
“How will the new real estate regulations impact selling your Eichler/Streng home?”
Architect’s Own Family Home
Designed by Dick E. Lowry—custom SoCal gem with views for sale in Silver Lake hills
Power of the Pillow
Bring together decor with a pop of color—like a cherry on top of a hot-fudge sundae
Bay Area’s ‘Brightest Star’
Luminous ‘Neon Speaks’ festival recharged for rousing seventh edition September 7-15
Mickey Muennig’s ‘Owl House’
For sale: architect’s Carmel design blends unique style with a special time and place
Ray Kappe’s Keeler Up Close
For sale: master architect’s cantilevered jewel rising out of the Pacific Palisades
Let’s Picnic the MCM Way
Outdoor dining accessories with a twist—from pastel Tupperware to a fun cookbook
‘Case Study’ Architect at 100
Beverley Thorne’s centennial year hits high note as his ‘Music House’ goes up for sale
Master Architect’s Own Home
Former SoCal residence of William Pereira, of Transamerica Pyramid fame, hits market
Have It Made in the Shade
For summer fun, mid-century-styled patio umbrellas keep it cool with a ‘pop of color’
Alluring A-frame by the Sea
Where Russian River meets the Pacific—this chalet-style gem shows California at its best
Timeless Modern Tree House
Architect Raul Garduno’s arresting design hovers like a spaceship above steep hillside
Where Life Is But a Dream
Breathtaking Big Sur destination Bien Sur cinematically poised above the ocean blue
New Pacific Northwest MCMs
At 97, builder Bob Rummer yearns to build more tracts of Eichler-like Rummer homes
Emotions Still Run Deep
Zimmerman House teardown news broke a year ago, but its story is refusing to die
Pee-wee’s Personal Pad
Storied mid-century home of comedy actor Paul ‘Pee-wee Herman’ Reubens up for sale
Rare, Restored Treasure
Pioneering architect Lloyd Ruocco’s historic Wexler House now on the San Diego market
For the ‘House that Joe Built’!
New 2024 ‘Home Maintenance Directory’ now en route to all Bay Area Eichler homes
Desktop Delights
Eight ways to add efficiency, modern style and a little joy to your workspace or office