In Defense of Louvered Doors (and How to Repair One)
Built in 1966, my house comes from the latter half of the mid-century modern craze. It has a few features that some might associate more with the ’70s, like these …
Home Improvement
Restore your fixer upper with these home improvement tips and tutorials.
Build Your Own Mid-Century Modern Shelving Unit
I fell in love when I first discovered the modern shelving units common in mid-century homes. Don’t they make you want to grab a book and sit down for a …
Installing Hardwood Floors? Here Are 5 Things You Need to Do First
Getting your floor ready for hardwood installation is a DIY project in itself. You need to remove the old floor and prepare the surface for new flooring. If you’re having …
How We Replaced Our Individual Tongue and Groove Siding Boards
Not sure how to replace your tongue and groove cedar siding? Think of it as a challenging puzzle. When the pieces don’t fit right, just get out your circular saw. …
8 Things to Do Before Having Your House Painted
Last summer my house got a major facelift via two fresh coats of stain. The sun and rain had been beating away at the cedar siding for decades, but a …
Mid-Century Bathroom Gets a Makeover in Mod Pink
Several third parties expressed concern when I decided my bathroom needed to be pink. They said a master bath should be gender neutral. Nonsense. Pink is totally mid-century and Eric …