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.
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.