On the Homefront

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

Jumbo Eichler Pops Its Top
Couple tackles "huge undertaking" as first big restoration bid in historic Orange tract
Round House that Got Away
MCM home by master of the genre Leon Meyer lingers on the market only briefly
Shelter-in-place Breakthrough
Contractors relieved as home improvement resumes under new COVID-19 regulations
Modernism in 'Shangri-La'
Renewed home on architect's former family compound beckons celebrities, MCM fans
Triangle House a Piece of Art?
Unusual angular design by maverick SoCal architect Harry Gesner listed for nearly $4m
Lautner's Own Home for Sale
Striking Silver Lake design was the master architect's only house ever built for himself
Sure Cure for Stir Crazy?
New spring issue of CA-Modern provides fresh perspectives, welcome distractions
Planted for Spring
New CA-Modern story offers useful tips for MCM-friendly houseplants and placement
Taking It to the Sidewalks
Eichler tract joins others around the U.S. sending positive vibes during the pandemic
Social Distancing MCM-Style
Simple antidotes to going stir crazy while in isolation abound if you know where to look
The Book of 'Homo Eichlerus'
Network's new '2020 Maintenance Directory' a must for homeowners of the MCM species
Welcome to the Network…
Growing up in an Eichler helped shape the life and real estate career of Nicole Collins
Must be the Season of Neutra
Two of master architect’s most celebrated homes join a third on Los Angeles market
Neutra Hooks Up with Nature
Modest Taylor House feasts on mountain preserve as its sheltered canyon viewshed
Glow from the Soul
Retired architect perfects his technique for maintaining Eichler lauan interior paneling
Erosion of a Legend?
Impending closure of architectural school founded by FLWright dismays modernists
From Modern to More Modern
Oakland Museum of California plumbs its mid-century design roots in $15M remodel
Master Architect, Desert Gem
Restored Albert Frey a modern exception in one of Palm Springs' oldest neighborhoods
Strong Market…Right Now
Experts differ on price stability—but agree Eichlers are a hot commodity to begin 2020
Cool, Cool Colors of Winter
New Winter '20 CA-Modern brings together a kaleidoscope of new stories and designs