Category Archive for ‘Home Repair and Remodel’

I know I already used that line today, but the good news is….The CHEAPEST home in all of Vintage Las Vegas went to contract yesterday. $39,900. I’ve shown it to… read more →

I can ask that question about a couple of dozen different things, but for today, the question is about what’s holding up our patio covers and carports and awnings. I’ve… read more →

Here’s a little afternoon bonus. Thanks to Will and his sister Joselin (who are under contract on a fun beamed ceiling mid mod foreclosure in Paradise Palms) for the great… read more →

Some have black and white accents! But it’s still the all time favorite among the mid mod lovers and post war housing revivalists. Our favorite mid mod renovation blogger is… read more →

We’ve been way too top heavy in the Urban Living department lately, so it’s time to get back the real estate and the retro homes and the historic neighborhoods. Last… read more →

The occasional screw up series is back with a literal screw up. To avoid embarassing anyone, I’m gathering all of these from the overly abundant bank owned properties that I’m… read more →

In the lecture by Bill Krisel, that we published last week, he mentions shadow block and integrating accent design into the building itself. There’s many marvelous examples all over vintage vegas. “Buildings… read more →

I really like dimensional shingle roofs. They add texture and color, and last longer in the desert sun than regular composition shingles. But you do have to FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS!… read more →

One of the primary goals of VeryVintageVegas is to educate. Not a lot of what they sell at Lowes/Depot is appropriate for the style, design and architecture of the 40’s 50’s… read more →

I’ve got more than plenty of pictures of things that people do to their homes that really turn off potential buyers, or that just look wrong, or that are totally… read more →

It’s a standard part of the “Due Diligence” period for a home buyer to get the property inspected. The purchase contract is very explicit that during the due diligence period,… read more →

The other day I mentioned the most famous mid century modernist designers, Charles and Ray Eames. This summer, they’ll also be honored in another way that will generate even more… read more →