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Exterior Bullet Lights – MCM Eichler Lighting

Feb 19, 2013 13:03

A few of my neighbors have asked where we found the exterior bullet lights that we have on the front of our Eichler, so I’m...
How To Build a Simple Eichler Atrium Cover

Dec 8, 2011 20:38

We’ve been in our Atrium Eichler for 4 years now and after watching heating bill spike up during the cold months each...
Modern Shed / Playhouse

May 26, 2011 10:40

In our quest to constantly improve our property, and my personal fantasy to create a magical space for my kids, I built a...
Tree Services / Free Mulch

May 18, 2010 16:12

We recently got a nice load of cedar wood chips from Marin Tree Service (about 10 yards). They also removed a bunch of...
Horsetail Reeds (Equisetum Hyemale) in Eichler Atrium

May 18, 2010 16:07

We went ahead and added some horsetail reeds (Equisetum Hyemale) to our atrium recently. I have attached some images although...
High Velocity Space Pak HVAC Eichler installation

Mar 18, 2010 16:02

We ended up going with the Space Pak brand of high-velocity HVAC system instead of Unico due to a few aspects that make the...
How to build DIY Eichler globe pendants for $37/ea

Mar 17, 2010 18:58

Here’s a quick and dirty how to article for an inexpensive way to create original looking Eichler ceiling pendant globes. 1....
MCM Approved Landscape Trees and Plants

Jan 8, 2010 13:24

Now that our home renovation is relatively under control, we’re starting to consider how we want to update our yard...
How to install Backyard Drainage / French Drain

Nov 18, 2009 16:14

With all the recent rain, we discovered that there are some drainage issues on our property, so we’ve decided to do...
Video documenting what’s in the walls of our Eichler

Oct 23, 2009 13:16

I shot this video to document the electrical wiring, data cable, plumbing, and interconnected/hardwired smoke alarms before...
Eichler Front Door Escutcheon Kit Restoration

Sep 11, 2009 18:58

The large round disc behind the front door handle (escutcheon plate) that is a hallmark of the Eichler entryway is difficult...
Eichler Window Coverings

Mar 22, 2009 11:25

We finally had new window coverings installed recently. It had been a couple years without them and we’re really enjoying...
Raised garden beds

Mar 18, 2009 16:13

We want to build raised garden beds in our back yard for growing herbs and vegetables. It seems like a pretty strait forward...
How to install data cable (aka structured wiring) in an Eichler

Mar 17, 2009 18:53

I ran Belden 7878s ‘banana peel’ structured cable comprised of 2 coax, 2 cat5, and one fiber optic line. I...
How to install seismic anchor bolts

Jan 28, 2009 14:37

If you ever open up your walls like we did, one of the things to consider is adding/upgrading seismic anchor bolts –...
How to build recessed light cans in your Eichler ceiling

Jan 25, 2009 13:37

Since we were re-roofing, we figured it was a good time to add these UL, water/IC-rated recessed light cans over our shower...
How to build a recessed vent fan in your Eichler bathroom

Jan 23, 2009 21:23

The building inspector required us to add vent fans in our bathroom ceilings (thank god) so I decided to make them recessed...
How to run a gas line to an Eichler kitchen island

Jan 20, 2009 13:06

We wanted to install a gas range in our new island cabinet that was custom built to the same size and location of the original...
Eichler renovation update, finally moved in!

Dec 10, 2008 10:02

Here is Tammy preparing Thanksgiving dinner which would become our first ever meal in our new home. The kitchen/family room...
Eichler Electrical Main Panel Upgrade

Oct 17, 2008 12:59

We started out putting the new panel right next to the old one, but then realized that it would be very close to the gas...
Eichler renovation update, Electricity, HVAC, Tile, and Paint

Oct 17, 2008 9:00

PG&E was nice enough to run a new cable from the power pole to our new 200amp service mast for free. The Fire Sprinklers...
Eichler Residential Fire Sprinkler System

Sep 30, 2008 8:48

The pipe fitters showed up on Saturday and installed all of the fire sprinkler heads. They used fire-resistant CPVC pipe...
Spray Foam Insulation in our Eichler walls

Sep 30, 2008 8:36

The spray-foam insulation went in this week. It is pretty amazing stuff – you can barely put a dent in it with a hammer....
Eichler Renovation Pictures and Update

Sep 24, 2008 11:11

I plan to do some more comprehensive posts detailing each process later, but here is the quick and dirty: Electrical, plumbing,...
Landscaping progress in our Eichler backyard

Aug 10, 2008 20:57

While we’re on hold waiting for building permits, we’re taking the opportunity to work on the yard. This weekend...
Eichler floor plans in Autodesk Revit

Aug 1, 2008 11:34

We created a complete floor plan using AutoDesk software (Revit) for the building permits. It ended up taking 12 hours or...
Eichler plumbing upgrade, our great plumber!

Aug 1, 2008 11:26

I can’t say enough good things about Anthony – besides doing a beautiful job on all of the copper plumbing so...
Eichler wiring upgrade romex installation

Aug 1, 2008 11:15

My Dad and Uncle Dave came down from Oregon to do the wiring. They actually are very qualified as they’ve done lot’s...
Eichler renovation / original wiring exposed

Aug 1, 2008 11:08

Here is how it looked once we finished all of the demo work. You can see some of the original wiring. It comes down through...
Eichler before renovation pictures

Jul 23, 2008 11:55

Here are some ‘before’ pix for context. These were taken while the house was still staged with furniture by the...
Eichler demo pictures, renovation begins

Jul 23, 2008 11:46

We started the demo on 7/19/08 and most of it was done after two days of hard work. We had 5 laborers who were amazing, and...
Eichler home restoration project

Jul 14, 2008 9:58

We’re currently in escrow on this 1961 Eichler home. We plan to start the demo the day after we close. We’re...