How the Eichlers of San Jose transformed an impromptu art-filled happening into a high-spirited annual extravaganza

How a unique custom Eichler in the Oakland Hills responded to all its inhabitants' personalities and dreams

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

What were the earliest modern tracts ever built in the United States?

Home Improvement

Clean As Can Be
12 helpful hints to turn your home's spring-cleaning into a thorough, easy project
New Faces for Old Roofs
How evolving technology and new code requirements are adding years to the life of the roof over your head

Neighborhoods

'Living Conditioned' Homes of Northridge - Los Angeles
Distinctive architecture, enthusiastic homeowners turn this Palmer & Krisel neighborhood into something special
Jewels of the Earth
Moved by the natural world, Bay Area artist Milton Cavagnaro nurtured his creative spirit with painting, jewelry and the landscape

Lifestyle

Modern Gardening: Rooted in Chinese Culture
Chi-minded gardening dynamo turns her Davis Streng home into a tranquil healing haven
The Body Beautiful
Two jewelry designers, their ‘wearable art from the heart’ and an ambitious show built on California mid-century modern