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.
Choosing A Door Color For Your MCM Home
Colorful doors are a staple on mid century modern homes. This article discusses the the psychology of front door colors and gives some tips for picking your from door color.
Beam Restoration and Repair
If you own an Eichler of Streng Bros home at some point your beams will need repair. If you want to preserve the original look of your home without cutting your beams, there are options. We review them here.
Great Burgers in Sacramento
Avoid the national chains and get a great fast-food-style burger at one of these great local Sacramento burger establishments. We review some of our favorites including Suzie Burger, Skip’s Kitchen and Willie’s Burger.
Lighting sources for your mid century home
Mid century modern homes require unique lighting solutions. By combining vintage and modern designs with LED lighting you can make your home bright and cheerful. We give lots of lighting sources and suggestions.
Tips for Refinishing Concrete Floors
This article follows the process for our mid century modern slab foundation home in removing old laminate, wood and vinyl floors resulting in beautiful polished concrete floors.
Favorite Sacramento area coffee spots (so far)
If you are like us, you don’t drink coffee to wake up, you wake up to drink coffee. Here are some of our favorite coffee spots in Sacramento. We focus on local shops.
The Economics of Adding a Pool to Your mcm Home
Does having a pool add value to your mid century modern home? We give examples and discuss with an appraiser to find out. We also gives tips on putting in a pool if you decide to take the plunge.
Tips for Garage Doors on Mid Century Homes
Tips to make sure the garage door on your mid century modern home looks great and compliments your house.
Creating an Art Wall in your Mid Century Home
Do you have a lot of mid century modern art and not a lot of wall? Here are tips for creating a Art Wall or Salon wall in your mcm home.
Pool and Patio Decor Ideas
Spice up your patio for summer with these great mid century modern themed products.
Tom Collins - Recipe for a Special Summer Cocktail
The Tom Collins Cocktail is a perfect summer drink with the tang of lemonade and the kick of gin. Here is the recipe for our favorite version.
Tips on Upgrading and Maintaining the Fireplace in your Mid Century Home
Maintaining your fireplace is best done in the summer. Here are tips on converting to gas, removing soot stains and general upkeep on your fireplace in your mid century modern home. .