Restoring a Meiselman Home

  • Pool and Spa: When a Dream Becomes a Nightmare
    When a Dream Feature Becomes a Nightmare If you’ve ever looked at photos of classic Palm Springs midcentury modern homes, the pool

    Meiselman Registry

    January 27, 2026
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    Our Meiselman Journey: Part 7 – Landscaping for Desert Modernism: Xeriscaping with Style
    Our mid-century modern desert landscape design includes guidance on finding the right designer and a comprehensive budget breakdown.

    Meiselman Registry

    November 25, 2025
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    Our Meiselman Journey: Part 4 – The Big Picture: Our Restoration Plan and Budget
    Our exact Meiselman restoration budget breakdown: kitchen, bathrooms, terrazzo floors, pool, HVAC, and plumbing. Why our “simple update” became a full renovation.

    Meiselman Registry

    November 24, 2025
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    Our Meiselman Journey: Part 3 – Due Diligence: What We Learned During Inspection
    Home inspection lessons from our Meiselman restoration: Why standard inspections miss critical issues in 1960s homes and how to avoid $50K in

    Meiselman Registry

    November 24, 2025
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    Our Meiselman Journey: Part 6 – Permitting and Planning: Navigating Palm Springs Regulations
    Our MCM restoration halted for 6 weeks over permits. Learn Palm Springs building permit requirements, costs, and why getting permits upfront saves

    Meiselman Registry

    November 24, 2025
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    Our Meiselman Journey: Part 2 – The Search: Finding “The One” in Palm Springs
    How We Found Our 1960s Jack Meiselman Home in Palm Springs. Learn our house-hunting tips and tricks, including our criteria, search strategy,

    Meiselman Registry

    November 24, 2025
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    Our Meiselman Journey: Introduction – Restoring a Midcentury Modern Dream
    Follow our complete restoration of a 1960s Jack Meiselman midcentury modern home in Palm Springs. Honest budgets, design decisions, and practical advice

    Meiselman Registry

    November 21, 2025