On the Homefront

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

Noir Nights of San Francisco
CA-Modern explores why so many classics of the film genre were staged by the Bay
Shine a Light on the Modern
Stories in new Winter CA-Modern spotlight the finest in MCM-style lamps and shades
It’s a Wonderful Season
Scores of holiday-themed activities warm the Bay—from radio plays to outdoor ice
Neutra Legacy in Photos
Neutra Institute to host exhibition in wake of passing of MCM champion Dion Neutra
Wild 'Cruise Ship' of a Home
Lake Arrowhead palace seeks to set price record despite retro 'Austin Powers' décor
Return of the Wolff House
Unusual Hollywood Hills home designed by architect John Lautner back on market
Circular Gem in Slow Market
Striking Bay Modernesque home by Daniel Liebermann in Berkeley Hills underpriced?
Welcome to the Network…
Award-winning Eisenmann Architecture and its multicultural approach for Eichler design
Eichler Tract Gets Prepared
Smart start for community safety—as good neighbor hosts 'disaster specialist' meetup
Unique 'Masterpiece' for Sale
Architect Ernest Born’s MCM 'dream home' bordering oceanfront S.F. asking $8 million
Real Cool, Ghoul!
Cast of zombies, witches & monsters with mid-century modern flair haunt the internet
Loma Prieta 30th Anniversary
CA-Modern story ponders what steps to take before the Bay's next big earthquake
'Modernist Refugees' Repent
CA-Modern story traces 'flight paths' away from the Bay to affordable modern living
2019 Directory Still Available
Network to expand service company roster for its 2020 Home Maintenance Directory
Cold Is Not Fun
Your Eichler radiant heat deserves a timely check-up to avoid winter heating hardship
Taking a U-Turn on Neutra
Facing lawsuits, San Francisco planners rescind order to rebuild demolished home
SFO Showcase Extended
Fascinating exhibition at airport museum celebrates design, style of 1950s products
2019 'Architecture + the City'
September AIA-SF festival comes alive as annual tour spotlights five home remodels
Iconic Sea Ranch Retreat
For sale—original 'Binker Barn' designed by MLTW and now on the National Register
Fawcett House of Los Banos
FLWright's design on valley farmland gets first-hand expertise in awarded restoration