MCM Roadtrip — The Miller House and Garden: Columbus, Indiana
The Miller House in Columbus, Indiana is one of the great mid century modern homes ever designed. We visited the mid century Mecca of Columbus, Indiana and took a tour of the Miller House. This is our report.
What is a Streng Halfplex?
A Streng Bros halfplex is a two units with separate owners under one roof sharing a wall. We explore the features of these unique and affordable homes in the article.
The Eames Institute is now open for tours - mcm fans rejoice!
The Eames Institute of Infinite Curiousity is now open for tours at their Richmond, CA facility. Containing tens of thousands of items, this curator led tour is a record of Ray and Charles Eames amazing partnership. You will see the products that made it into production as well as those that did not, their models, sketches and so much more.
Mid Century Modern Driveways
Tips and tricks for maintaining or replacing the driveway on your mid century modern home.
Streng Atrium Homes — Bringing the Outside, Inside
Bringing the outside, inside is a distinguishing feature of mid century homes. The atrium model of Streng homes literally brings the outside into the home.
How To Sell Your MCM House for The Most Money in The Least Amount Of Time
There are unique elements to selling a mid century modern home. Here are some tips I used to sell a home in three days, with 7 offers.
Mid Century Humor: Streng Bros Street Names
Sacramento area mid century modern builders the Streng Bros loved to get clever with street names in their developments. We cover some of our favorite examples in this humorous blog post.
MCM Trip to Santa Barbara
A mcm diary of our trip to Santa Barbara documenting all the great mid century modern finds, sites and stores.
Streng versus Eichler
California builder Joseph Eichler and Sacramento’s Streng Bros built classic mid century modern homes. Many people confuse them. Here are some of the differences.
Be Mine: Two Mid Century Inspired Desserts
Surprise your sweetie this Valentine’s Day with one of these great mid century era dessert recipes.
As Easy As 1-2-3
Updating your house numbers is an easy and inexpensive way to increase the curb appeal of your mid century home. Here are some great options.
You’ve Got Mail
A cool mid century modern inspired mailbox can really add to the vibe of your mcm home. We present a few options and lots of photos.
MCM Holiday Gift Guide
Our holiday gift guide for mid century modern buffs includes, snow globes, blankets, gnome, and more.
In Trusts we Trust
If you want to make life simpler for your heirs it is best to place your house in a trust. Here are a few tips about having a will and a trust.
Replacing Your Bubble Skylight
Many Streng Bros homes feature large double dome skylights or big bubble skylights. For those who live in these models know that repair and maintenance is complicated. We interview an expert.
Creating your own Public Art Gallery
Streng and Eichler homeowners use the walls on the front of their homes as art galleries. Here are some of our favorite art pieces along with ideas and resources for finding your own piece of public art.
A Few of Our Favorite Sacramento Wine Bars
Sacramento has a whole host of great wine bars. We tried five and they are featured in this write up.
Give HVAC Registers and Light Switches a Mid Century Modern Look
Replacing switches and vents isn’t as exciting or as fun as buying vintage furniture or finding just the right paint color for the interior, but can have a big impact for a low cost. Here are some tips on buying and installing.
Homeowners Insurance in California - Some Answers
Homeowners insurance in California is getting difficult to obtain. But not impossible. We asked an expert for more information about getting insurance for your home.
Tips for painting the interior of your mcm home
The open floor plan found in many mid century homes doesn’t mean you have to paint all the rooms the same color or settle for painting the walls white. You can give each room its own identity and still achieve a cohesive look. Here are some tips on painting your mcm interiors.