Marin’s Strawberry Point—where Eichler planned to build 99 luxury homes...but only 13 came to be

Creating a cohesive exterior painting scheme while drawing earthy inspiration from Eichler’s original palette

When the S.F. Giants’ baseball great ran into the ‘color barrier’—and then turned to Eichler Homes

How Eichler light, lines, planes and sightlines give us aesthetic and sensual pleasure   

Home Improvement

Where's that Freakin' Leak?
How the burning question is best answered by today's ultra-sensitive leak detection equipment and its evolving technology
Bathrooms on the Rebound
Giving life back to the mid-century modern bath -- remodeled projects, new products and tips

Neighborhoods

Winner's Circle
Falling for houses in the round—offbeat living outside the 'box'
The Cliff May Ranchos of Rancho Estates - Long Beach
Newcomers bring a wave of recognition and design flair to this special SoCal neighborhood of Cliff May Ranchos

Lifestyle

Cold Cold Art
West Coast glassmaker Ethan Stern explores his 'original voice' with a keen, modern eye on the past
Destiny’s Calling
From Matisse to mid-century modern—East Bay painter Fernando Reyes wows fans with his joyous abstractions