Podcasts by Mid Mod Remodel
Do you live in a Mid-Century Ranch? Are you curious about an MCM house and wondering what it would take to renovate? Or are you just a fan of all things Mid-Century Modern? Mid Mod Remodel is the podcast where you learn how to match a mid-century home to your modern life. Your host, Della Hansmann is an architect who helps people remodel their Mid-century homes and mid mod homeowner fixing up1952 ranch. Learn what makes mid-century homes great, the common elements of MCM homes that nearly always need updating, and how any homeowner can plan the mid-century remodel of their dreams.
Further podcasts by Della Hansmann | Mid Mod Midwest
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Quick Kitchen Update Ideas to try Right Now from 2023-12-14T09:44:19.190548
Don't have time or the budget to plan something really big for your kitchen right now? You can still have a kitchen you love with a Level One quick kitchen update.
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Cornerstones of Mid-Century Design - Asymmetry from 2023-12-07T02:00
Asymmetry, in a nutshell, is about balance...instead of matching.
In previous eras, impressive home design showed its classiness with repeating, matching elements along a central line. Th...
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Letting cycles of life guide your remodel. from 2023-11-30T02:00
Let’s talk about a revelation I recently had about planning your remodel - the importance of the cycles in your life as you tailor your home to match your lifestyle.
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Best Of Mid Mod Remodel - Episode 1009: Use the Holidays to Focus Your Remodel Plans. from 2023-11-23T02:00
This episode originally aired on December 8, 2022.
I want you to use your holiday prep time to plan your remodel.
Okay, Before you tell me, Della, that's crazy. The holiday...
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A Very Mid-Century Holiday Chat with Make It Mid-Century from 2023-11-16T02:00
In the chat you've all been waiting for...Susan Halla of Make It Mid-Century and Della dish on mid-century design.
Listen in as the creator of the Master Plan Method meets the creato...
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Get Your Remodel On Track from 2023-11-09T02:00
I know you've been daydreaming about your perfect mid-century remodel for months (years?), but somehow reality just hasn’t caught up to your Pinterest board. Sometimes it can feel like your...
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Master Plan in a Month from 2023-11-02T02:00
Think your remodeling timeline is too tight for a master plan? Think again! You can get (most of) the benefits of a master plan in just 30 days of planning.
In Today's Episode You...
Spooky Season Part 2 - Other Common Hazards (Asbestos, Radon and Mold …Oh My!) from 2023-10-26T02:00
Last week I dove deep into risks related to lead lurking in your mid-century home and talked a bit about vile VOC’s off-gassing into the air. This week I’m exploring other common hazards that yo...
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Spooky Season Part 1 - Lead Paint and Other Hazards from 2023-10-19T02:00
Let's celebrate spooky season with a pair of episodes covering some common mid-century house hazards to be aware of.
Part one? Lead paint and other panic-producing paint by produc...
Do You Need a Mid-Century Contractor? from 2023-10-12T02:00
So, you are ready to kick off your remodel. (are you, though?)
The last big question (is it, though?)...how to find an experienced, qualified mid-century contractor.
Don&apos...
Your Mid-Century House was Built for an Addition from 2023-10-05T02:00
Are you preoccupied with space? Obsessing about vast expanses and endless horizons?
Do you just need a little more room? Or maybe just another little room?
Mid-century homes ar...
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The How and Why of (This) Residential Architect from 2023-09-28T02:00
Did you know that average cost to hire a residential architect to design a remodel is $47,000.
Isn’t that crazy?
I used to work on projects with price tags just like that and … now ...
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Keep Your Remodel Out of the Landfill from 2023-09-21T02:00
Do you ever think of your home as destined for the landfill? This is dark, I know. But all things are…eventually. Every part and piece of your home has a useful life, a finite number of years to...
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Remodels By, With and For Women from 2023-09-14T02:00
How did I become so invested in empowering women to be strong leaders in their own home improvement projects?
As a young female architect, I've faced skepticism and dismissal from ma...
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How to actually enjoy your remodel from 2023-09-07T02:00
I bet you can’t wait to tuck into your new banquette with your morning coffee or to slip into your Onsen tub…once your remodel is finished.
But I’m here to tell you that you don’t have to...
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Build that guest room in your basement from 2023-08-31T02:00
Basements are the best. Bonus space for creating cozy guest suites, great game rooms or awesome home offices without the expense of an addition right under your feet. So, if you’re lucky enough ...
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Best Of Mid Mod Remodel - The Style Guide System (will save your sanity) from 2023-08-24T02:00
This best of episode is essential listenting!
You need a masterplan approach to be able to a) get started in the first place , b) keep going with a minimum of unpleasant expensive surpr...
How to make your remodel more expensive (or cheaper) from 2023-08-17T02:00
Are you hoping to make your remodel more expensive? I bet you aren't.
But so.many.people make the same remodel planning mistakes that are pretty much guaranteed to make your remodel ...
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How to Measure Your House from 2023-08-10T02:00
Mid-century homes aren't just livable, cute and in style right now. They were actually built in a way that is easier to document, measure and understand. Which means measuring for any remod...
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A basement owners’ suite - the upside of upside down living from 2023-08-03T02:00
Could you be overlooking the perfect spot for your dream owners’ suite? If your mcm home has a basement you might be!
Adding a dreamy bedroom with an amazing en suite in the basement (or ...
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Talking MCM Beds and Baths with Della and Sarah from 2023-07-27T02:00
Do you ever wish you could just sit down and chat with an experienced friend about how to make the right choices for your mid-century home?
Well, that's what Sarah Yearout, a realtor...
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Mid-Century Bath Design Basics from 2023-07-20T02:00
Most mid-century bathrooms are pretty modest by modern standards. They tend to be small and there often are too few of them in the house. Upgrading or restoring the mid-century charm in a bathro...
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Easy Owners’ Suite Space Steals from 2023-07-13T02:00
Don't have an owners’ suite in your modest mid-century home? Want one? Let's talk about how to make that happen.
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Bedroom Storage Secrets from 2023-07-06T02:00
Looking for clever bedroom storage solutions designed to fit into to your (modest) mid-century bedroom? These bedroom storage secrets will help you create a mid mod inspired space that meets you...
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Why the perfect first project is a small bath remodel from 2023-06-29T02:00
If you are stuck in neutral on your remodel, the best way kickstart the work is to find a perfect first project. I hear you out there yelling, “Della! I don’t know which project is the perfect f...
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Pivot With a Master Plan from 2023-06-22T02:00
Discover how being prepared to pivot can save your remodel and your sanity.
Every remodeling project gets stuck at some point. Life is chock-full of surprises, setbacks, and unexpected...
The Owners'Suite - A Quick History from 2023-06-15T02:00
Does the primary bed/bed configuration in your modest ranch leave a lot to be desired? You may just have one hall bath. Or (upgrade alert!!!) a sort-of-sad powder room off the owners’ bedroom.
The Power of Sketches from 2023-06-08T02:00
Sketching is the most important visual thinking tool you can use to plan your remodel. Sketches help you generate ideas quickly, explore alternatives without risk and avoid getting bogged down i...
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Easy Summer Projects to Tackle This Weekend from 2023-06-01T02:00
What feels like the true beginning of summer to you? Memorial Day weekend? The first lightning bugs of the year? The last day of school? For me, my birthday in early June is the real start of s...
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Ready to Remodel Student Interviews from 2023-05-25T02:00
I LOVE updates from our homeowners, both design clients and Ready to Remodel students! Photos in the Facebook group are great. Emails with project pictures? A delight!
I bet YOU like to pe...
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Plan your remodel like your last perfect vacation from 2023-05-18T02:00
I'm often asked, "What does it cost to remodel a kitchen right now?"
Wow! That depends on so many factors.
I might as well ask you, "What does it cost to go on v...
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Ask Me Anything (Mid-Century) from 2023-05-11T02:00
How can you make sure the choices you make for your mid-century home RIGHT NOW will be ones you don’t regret in the future? Ask the right questions!
In Today's Episode You'll...
What Happens After the Master Plan? from 2023-05-04T02:00
We created the Mid-Century Master Plan Package to get you from “I want to remodel” to “let’s call up contractors.”
The masterplans we create for our clients include floor plans and im...
Architect Office Hours: pendant lights, mid-century doors, and how to focus your plans from 2023-04-27T02:00
Movies love to show architects creating away at a drafting table or sitting picturesquely at a cafe, sketchbook in hand. It’s romantic, this vision of a endlessly creative mind conjuring beautif...
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Micro-Spaces Make the Most of Your Home from 2023-04-20T02:00
What is a micro space?
A micro space (also know as a "nook") is an area within a room that does one specific job. A few examples: a reading chair in the corner of a larger livin...
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The Style Guide System (will save your sanity.) from 2023-04-13T02:00
You need a masterplan approach to be able to a) get started in the first place , b) keep going with a minimum of unpleasant expensive surprises and c) end up with a home that looks and works the...
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You Don’t Need a Mid Century Mood Board from 2023-04-06T02:00
You don’t need a mid century mood board…but feel free to make one, if it feels like fun to you. It's just not the tool that is going to destress and simplify your remodel decision making. F...
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Steal Your Mid Century Style from 2023-03-30T02:00
Today let’s talk about the right way to steal mid-century style ideas. There is actually a right way and a wrong way to find your mid mod home improvement inspiration. Done right, you can light...
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Name Your Mid Century Remodel Era from 2023-03-23T02:00
What's your mid century remodel era? Do you love 40's fab or 50's sputnik-space-race or sunny, earthy late 60's vibes?
Today's episode is all about naming your...
Modern House Numbers for an MCM house – Interview with Brandy McLain from 2023-03-16T03:00
One of the easiest ways to make your front door shine is to upgrade your house numbers. I've been a big fan of one particular company, Modern House Numbers, for quite a while. I've go...
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Your Perfect Mid Century Front Door 3 Ways from 2023-03-09T02:00
Mid-century modern is so in right now, people are popping neutra type house numbers and modbox mailboxes onto just about any house type. You are in luck, Ranch Owner, because the mid-century fr...
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Modern Mudrooms for Mid-Century Homes from 2023-03-02T02:00
One thing most mid century homes lack is a modern mudroom…or any practical dedicated entry/exit space designed to catch those things that belong to the outside edge of your life. If this sounds ...
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Best of: What’s the Right Color for My Mid-Century House? from 2023-02-23T02:00
This week we're revisiting one of our favorite episodes!
Choosing a color scheme for your home is one of the most effective ways to put your stamp on a house and start the process of ...
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TV vs Fireplace (AKA: how to fit your flat screen TV in a mid-century living room) from 2023-02-16T02:00
Where are you supposed to fit your flat screen TV in a mid-century living room? Especially is you also have a lovely fireplace! Here's what the internet generally recommends: that ...
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Please Don’t Paint Your Mid Century Brick from 2023-02-09T02:00
Brick has been used as a building material since long before the three little pigs. But mid-century brick is particularly well suited to the ethos of modernist designers: it is humble, ...
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Find Your Mid Mod ReMod Squad from 2023-02-02T02:00
What is a mid mod ReMod Squad and what can it do for you?
Your ReMod Squad is the team you rely on to give you advice specific to your love of mid century style.
In Today's Epi...
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Become Your Home’s Historian - Interview with Atom Stevens from 2023-01-26T02:00
Every home has a story and every homeowner can benefit from becoming their home’s resident expert! When Atom Stevens bought his house in Harvey Park, he had no idea it would lead him on a journe...
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Cliff May Homes - Interview with Atom Stevens from 2023-01-19T02:00
Della chats with Denver area mid-century realtor, photographer, designer, and advocate Atom Stevens about becoming an enthusiast and then an expert on Cliff May homes in Denver ... and across th...
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Micro-masterplan Your Way to Your Perfect Kitchen from 2023-01-12T02:00
My masterplan process was created as a path to managing a full house (or at least very significant) remodel. You begin by dreaming about your ideal home and the life you envision in it and move ...
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The Lazy Genius Kitchen from 2023-01-05T02:00
In her fantastic new book, The Lazy Genius Kitchen, Kendra Adachi lays out a system for creating a kitchen that has and does everything you need. The lazy genius kitchen isn't really a book...
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Mid Mod Kitchen Update Essentials from 2022-12-29T02:00
The five Mid Mod Kitchen Update Essentials are key to creating a fabulous and functional kitchen regardless of style, but are extra important when updating a mid century kitchen.
We love ...
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New Year, New Remodel Philosophy from 2022-12-22T02:00
Find a new, lazier remodel philosophy in 2023. One that understands perfectionism is a perfect way to prevent yourself from making remodel progress. Real talk folks…it's more important to b...
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Best of Our 25 Days of Design from 2022-12-15T02:00
This week we’re revisiting the best of our 25 days of design in hopes of sparking your sense of wonder about your home, boosting your remodel confidence and providing concrete advice on making y...
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Use the Holidays to Focus Your Remodel Plans. Yes, really! from 2022-12-08T02:00
I want you to use your holiday prep time to plan your remodel.
Okay, Before you tell me, Della, that's crazy. The holidays are when I'm busiest. I can't be picking out tile...
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Double Your Remodel Dollar with Design from 2022-12-01T02:00
Design used properly can double your remodel dollar. Focusing on design can make every purchase more effective and every change more magical.
Using design means considering everything ...
Support Mid-Century Small Business this holiday season ... and all year long from 2022-11-24T02:00
Buying from small businesses is about more than just making yourself feel good about yourself to support small businesses, to keep jobs and dollars local.
It’s straight up fun, but it als...
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Best Of Mid Mod Remodel: Why You Need a Design Before You Make a Budget from 2022-11-17T02:00
This week's episode is a classic from the Mid Mod Remodel archive.
The common wisdom is that you should save up money for a remodel and then plan one that fits your budget. Wrong...
What You Can Decide in an Hour from 2022-11-10T02:00
In just one hour you really can make big or small decisions that put your remodel on the path for success.
Taking a whole remodel from start to finish is a big undertaking. Just planning ...
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Interview with Adrian Kinney: Why MCM Homes “Live so Well.” from 2022-11-03T02:00
Today’s podcast is a chat with Denver Area mid-century Realtor, designer and advocate, Adrian Kinney, on what he’s learned restoring SEVEN Cliff May Homes and helping match mcm homeowners to so ...
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Lead a Stress Free Remodel from 2022-10-27T02:00
Stress-free is a big promise.
Of course, there will be some stress in a remodel. You can worry about labor and material costs. You will feel the pressure of timing. You might rack yourse...
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Best of Mid Mod Remodel: The Style Guide You Need from 2022-10-20T02:00
This week, I've been talking about style guides inside the Ready to Remodel program. On our architect office hours call on Monday, I talked this cohort of homeowners through the value of di...
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Mid Mod Midwest is Hiring! from 2022-10-13T02:00
Mid Mod Midwest has a LOT of news to share! From format changes to new faces, we’ll cover everything you need to know in this tiny but mighty mini-sode!
First up - our team is growing! Mid...
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Can I plan BEFORE I've got my home remodel budget saved? from 2022-08-29T02:00
This episode goes out to all the homeowners waiting to plan, or dream about home improvement projects until you’ve saved up the home remodel budget. I hope you’ll take this the right way when I...
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How Do I Pick a Mid-Century Faucet? (Or any other finish material for my remodel?) from 2022-08-25T02:00
What should you do when you can’t make up your mind? When finding a mid-century faucet seems impossible?
The abundance of choice is a HUGE factor in getting in over your head when you are...
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Am I Wrong to Love Mid Century? from 2022-08-18T02:00
First, are you signed up for the Free Mid-Century Master Planning Masterclass on August 27th? If not? Why not!? Hope to see you there!
Can I open up a wall? And other questions about shifting structure in your remodel! from 2022-08-11T02:00
Do you worry that you could never cut a hole in your house or expand an opening without consulting a design expert? Today’s episode is for you!
If you’re afraid to move a wall in your...
How Do I Get the Best Value in a Remodel? from 2022-08-04T02:00
Here’s how you can get the best value in a remodel … you can supercharge any remodel using adjustments to your home’s layout.
By the way ... this episode is the PERFECT preamble to...
What if I need to do Maintenance Before I Remodel Plan? from 2022-07-28T02:00
Make sure you sign up for the Mid-Century Design Clinic by July 31st to grab the early bird pricing! See you there!
Today’s question is...
How do I Keep My Remodel Mid-Century? from 2022-07-21T02:00
Last week was all about starting small. This week we’re talking about how you can plan dramatic changes for your home without erasing its mid-century character. This episode is for peop...
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I Want to Update My Mid-Century Home. Where do I Start? from 2022-07-14T02:00
How can you start the remodel process without getting in completely over your head?
Today, let’s talk about how to stick your toe into the kidney-shaped pool of mid-century home updates. Listen
What’s the Right Color for My Mid-Century House? from 2022-07-07T02:00
The right color isn’t one that’s specific to the period or style of your house. It isn’t the color that looks so great on the house down the street. It’s the color that expresses the feeling you...
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Set your Remodeling Goals, the Right Way! from 2022-03-14T02:00
Bonus Episode!
Keeping a home update on track from start to finish is no easy task. It’s so personal, expensive, long term and generally overwhelming that you’re sure feel stressed abo...
Skip Remodel Overwhelm … Like this! from 2022-03-10T02:00
Baby steps, my friend. Take your remodel one step at a time and just skip right past the classic remodel overwhelm - that moment when it all becomes too much. Planning a whole remodel at once ...
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Make a Plan so you can Remodel Right Now from 2022-03-03T02:00
Don’t sit around waiting to be ready to plan the perfect remodel for your home … remodel right now now. Meet yourself where you are and plan a home update that fits your life today!
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Essential Remodel Planning Spreadsheets from 2022-02-24T02:00
Once you’ve got your style plan in place, you’re ready to graduate to tracking the items you want for your home in a set of remodel planning spreadsheets. These are going to make everything eas...
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The perfect Mid-Century Kitchen Update … for YOU from 2022-02-17T02:00
Here’s the kicker. I can’t tell you the right way to update your MCM kitchen; the right choices you make in a mid-century kitchen update are going to be based on your life, your home, your nee...
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Have fun doing your MCM research from 2022-02-10T02:00
Undertaking a home remodel can be stressful, but dreaming and planning for one shouldn’t have to be. Today let’s talk about some really fun ways to learn about Mid-Century design. Dip your toe...
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How to Choose the Right Mid-Century Tile for your remodel from 2022-02-03T02:00
Here's the bottom line, my friend: No one else can tell you what's right for your home. It's yours and it's your families. So what I really want you to know here is that you ...
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Dec 25: What Shall we Talk about Next from 2021-12-25T02:00
Everyone likes to add a little extra charm around the holidays to their home.
Bringing out seasonal decorations makes us take a fresh look at the space where we spend all of our days. Shor...
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Dec 24: Your Home Update Progress in 2021 … and 2022 from 2021-12-24T02:00
Everyone likes to add a little extra charm around the holidays to their home.
Bringing out seasonal decorations makes us take a fresh look at the space where we spend all of our days. Shor...
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Dec 23: What part of your house most needs and update … from 2021-12-23T08:00
Get your name on the waitlist to make sure you hear about the workshop.
Everyone likes to add a little extra charm around the ho...
Dec 22: The Hardest Thing about a Remodel … Made Easier from 2021-12-22T02:00
Grab your guide Style Guides right here.
Everyone likes to add a little extra charm around the holidays to their home.
Bringi...
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Dec 21: Learn your Home’s History for Fun and Profit from 2021-12-21T02:00
Everyone likes to add a little extra charm around the holidays to their home.
Bringing out seasonal decorations makes us take a fresh look at the space where we spend all of our days. Shor...
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Dec 20: How to See Beyond what you Have and Imagine your Dream Home from 2021-12-20T02:00
Everyone likes to add a little extra charm around the holidays to their home.
Bringing out seasonal decorations makes us take a fresh look at the space where we spend all of our days. Shor...
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Dec 19: What you Can Do During a Remodel for a More Sustainable Home from 2021-12-19T02:00
Everyone likes to add a little extra charm around the holidays to their home.
Bringing out seasonal decorations makes us take a fresh look at the space where we spend all of our days. Shor...
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Dec 18: Your Home is Already Green and Here's Why from 2021-12-18T02:00
Everyone likes to add a little extra charm around the holidays to their home.
Bringing out seasonal decorations makes us take a fresh look at the space where we spend all of our days. Shor...
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Dec 17: Ten Tips to Save Big Money when you Remodel from 2021-12-17T02:00
Everyone likes to add a little extra charm around the holidays to their home.
Bringing out seasonal decorations makes us take a fresh look at the space where we spend all of our days. Shor...
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Dec 16th: Communicating Well with your Designer from 2021-12-16T02:00
Everyone likes to add a little extra charm around the holidays to their home.
Bringing out seasonal decorations makes us take a fresh look at the space where we spend all of our days. Shor...
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Dec 15th: Where to Add Parking and Car Space around an MCM home from 2021-12-15T02:00
Everyone likes to add a little extra charm around the holidays to their home.
Bringing out seasonal decorations makes us take a fresh look at the space where we spend all of our days. Shor...
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Dec 14th: Give the Gift of Design this Year from 2021-12-14T02:00
Is there's an MCM homeowner on your holiday list that you just can't buy for? Why not give them the gift of design?
The perfect gift for your spouse, your house, or ....
Dec 13: How to spice your love for Modernism with a little Mid-Century from 2021-12-13T02:00
Everyone likes to add a little extra charm around the holidays to their home.
Bringing out seasonal decorations makes us take a fresh look at the space where we spend all of our days. Shor...
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Dec 12: When you love Mid-century style but know it needs a few tweaks to fit your modern life from 2021-12-12T02:00
Everyone likes to add a little extra charm around the holidays to their home.
Bringing out seasonal decorations makes us take a fresh look at the space where we spend all of our days. Shor...
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Dec 11: What Not to Do - Fake Shutters from 2021-12-11T02:00
Everyone likes to add a little extra charm around the holidays to their home.
Bringing out seasonal decorations makes us take a fresh look at the space where we spend all of our days. Shor...
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Dec 10: Shout out to my Vintage Mid-Century Purists! from 2021-12-10T02:00
Everyone likes to add a little extra charm around the holidays to their home.
Bringing out seasonal decorations makes us take a fresh look at the space where we spend all of our days. Shor...
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Dec 9: What does MCM mean to you? from 2021-12-09T02:00
Everyone likes to add a little extra charm around the holidays to their home.
Bringing out seasonal decorations makes us take a fresh look at the space where we spend all of our days. Shor...
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Dec 8: Q&A How to Replace things in your MCM Home from 2021-12-08T02:00
Everyone likes to add a little extra charm around the holidays to their home.
Bringing out seasonal decorations makes us take a fresh look at the space where we spend all of our days. Shor...
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Dec 7: When to SPEND in your Remodel from 2021-12-07T02:00
Everyone likes to add a little extra charm around the holidays to their home.
Bringing out seasonal decorations makes us take a fresh look at the space where we spend all of our days. Shor...
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25 Days of Design: An Audio Advent Calendar of MCM Design Advice! from 2021-12-01T15:00
Everyone likes to add a little extra charm around the holidays to their home.
Bringing out seasonal decorations makes us take a fresh look at the space where we spend all of our days. Shor...
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25 Days of Design: An Audio Advent Calendar of MCM Design Advice! from 2021-12-01T15:00
Everyone likes to add a little extra charm around the holidays to their home.
Bringing out seasonal decorations makes us take a fresh look at the space where we spend all of our days. Shor...
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How a Master Plan Saves Remodeling Time and Money from 2021-10-07T02:00
Nothing is more expensive in a remodel than changing your mind after construction is underway. It will tank your timeline too. The best way I know to avoid both of those problems - to save tim...
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Where to find Great MCM Remodeling Ideas from 2021-09-30T02:00
When you’re at a loss for how to solve some particular problem area of your mid-century house, your go-to resource should not be HGTV, and it should not be whatever they are pushing this week at...
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Turn Scrolling MCM Instagram into a Remodeling Action Plan from 2021-09-23T02:00
I suspect you might be a little like me, and find yourself scrolling on social media more than you mean to these days! This is where we catch up on news from our friends, check out all the late...
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Design your Remodel BEFORE you set the Budget from 2021-09-16T02:00
The common wisdom is that you should save up money for a remodel and then plan one that fits your budget.
I want to pitch an alternate plan. It can be better to let the design drive the b...
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Smash the Patriarchy: Take the Lead on Your Remodel Like a Woman from 2021-09-09T02:00
While today’s episode is all about how lead your remodel like a woman, it is also universally good advice for anyone planning to take on a home update. If you want clarity and confidence to dir...
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It's your House - Now make it your Home from 2021-09-02T02:00
What do you think of when I tell you that you can personalize your home?
Does it call to mind choosing furniture, painting the front door, and perhaps eradicating the color "mint-gre...
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Your Remodel needs a Master Plan not a Floor Plan from 2021-08-26T02:00
A great home remodel needs more than a good floor plan. It needs a master plan.
Having a master plan is more than pinning a bunch of things you like. It's more than having the furnace...
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Spot Your REAL Kitchen Problems … then use Design to Solve Them in a Mid-sized Remodel from 2021-06-17T02:00
Is your kitchen actually too small or does it just feel too small? What Kitchen problems are you really trying to solve with your remodel? Let’s make sure you know the answer!
A crucial ...
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Yes! Your Kitchen Remodel DOES Need a Master Plan from 2021-06-10T02:00
A good kitchen remodel is more than pretty new appliances and tile. It really needs to work on a number of levels - it needs to be sturdy and safe, it needs to be practical and it still needs t...
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How to Choose Mid-century Materials for your Kitchen Remodel from 2021-06-03T02:00
Will your kitchen remodel stand the test of time or look dated in five short years? One of the best ways to make sure that your kitchen update won’t feel immediately out of date is to seed it w...
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Kitchen Building Code Issues You Should Know About before you Remodel from 2021-05-27T02:00
Let’s talk about our friend the building code.
Why am I so excited about this topic that usually elicits a set of grumpy complaints? Because the kitchen building code and the inspec...
Solving Mid-century Kitchen Layout Problems from 2021-05-20T02:00
Today we are going to talk about mid-century kitchen layout problems. Nearly every ranch kitchen has a layout that can be problematic for the way a modern family likes to use their cooking and ...
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The History of the Mid-Century Kitchen with Sarah Archer from 2021-05-13T03:00
Today’s episode is an interview with Sarah Archer, author of the Mid-century Kitchen. I’m so excited to share this conversation about the history of the mid-century kitchen we all love so much.<...
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Get What You Really Want out of your Kitchen Update from 2021-05-06T04:00
There's a saying that the kitchen is the heart of your home.
That’s a little trite but still true. The kitchen update is THE first element that I hear about from new clients wan...
Your Roadmap Through a Mid Mod Remodel from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I made you this: a roadmap you can use to plan a remodel that will be flexible through changing circumstances.
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Remodeling Dreams and DIY while you #stayhome from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
If you're feeling cooped up at home, I'm launching a whole new season of Mid Mod Remodel dedicated to ways you can tweak your Mid Mod house to better suit your life!
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Tale of Two Remodelers: Who will you be? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Starting your remodel with clarity about what you really want is the key to success. Learn from the stories of two very different remodelers!
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Use Pinterest (the right way) to plan your MCM remodel from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Four simple thing you need to know in order to use Pinterest to plan the best possible MCM remodel.
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Why Decluttering should be Step ZERO of your Remodeling Plan from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Declutter and save yourself an addition. Step 0 of any remodel plan should be to get rid of excess stuff so your redesign can focus making space you LOVE.
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The Bullet Journal Method for keeping your Remodel On Track! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Having trouble staying on top of your home remodel? Try using a bullet journal to organize your life ... and home update ... with one simple system!
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My Mission: Save the World by reviving MCM Ranches from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
I'm on a mission to make the world a better place ... by improving MCM ranches. Join me!
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The Mid-century Room Upgrade Recipe you can use Anywhere from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Remodeling a house isn’t your day job. So how do you get the energy to take on a huge project like a remodel in on top of all your other commitments? Set yourself up for SUCCESS by giving yourself ...
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Are You Ready to Remodel in 2020? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
How do you know if you're ready to remodel a mid-century home? Today we talk about how you should ... and SHOULD NOT ... consider that question.
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How to Plan a Mid-Century Renovation from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
You NEED a strong masterplan to have a great MCM remodel. Today, I break down how to plan a successful Mid-Century Renovation!
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Establish the Remodeling Level that suits you from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Do you know your ideal remodeling level? Figure out how involved of an MCM update you really want before you start!
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Use this Simple Remodeling Framework to Plan an Ideal MCM update from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Want to make sure you've thought of everything when you design a ranch remodel? This easy three part remodeling framework will make sure you are covering all the bases in your MCM home update!
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Features of a Midwestern Ranch You Should Recognize from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Knowing the history and key features of midwestern ranch will help you make good decisions as you work on your home.
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Know This before Updating an MCM Home from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We aren't the same people our parents and grandparents were, so we might need to tweak their houses to make sure they work as well for us as they did for their original owners.
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The History of Mid-Century Ranches in Middle America from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week, lets into the history of mid-century ranches in the midwest. After all, it helps to know where we’re coming from before we plan where to go next.
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Why you should remodel a Mid-Century Ranch from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Why I love Mid-Century Ranch Updates SOOOO MUCH ... even though they have a few extra challenges.
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Introducing Mid Mod Remodel from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Mid Mod Remodel: the podcast to help you match a mid-century home from your modern life.
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Remodel your MCM Time Capsule or Flip (with Love) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In the 70 plus years since mid century ranches were built, these homes have had a lot of different stories, different owners, and different histories. Some have changed hands many time; some have b...
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Landscaping for Your Mid-Century Home from 2020-10-08T02:00
Today, I call on another expert to help explain landscaping for your mid-century home. Listen in while I chat with Sara A. Meier, aka Green Thumb SAM, about how to bring a mid mod vibe ... to yo...
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Add Accessibility when you Remodel your Ranch from 2020-10-01T02:00
Mid-Century ranch houses appeal to just about everyone. They are great starter homes for young families and just as great for couples looking to age in place over time. They also work well ...
Make Sure your Mid-Century Remodel is Green from 2020-09-24T02:00
Do you ever think of remodeling your ranch as a strike for sustainability? I do. There are so many ranches across America waiting to be someone's dream home ... and choosing one to remodel ...
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Find (and Buy) your Mid Mod Fixer Upper from 2020-09-10T02:00
Some people are looking for their turn key dream house but others want a fixer upper they can make their own. Fixing up modest little ranch houses into mid mod show pieces is kind of my jam. I ...
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Using the Zillow Phase of your House Hunt to Plan for your Dream Home from 2020-09-03T02:00
Finding the right Mid-Century home to make your own is an exciting challenge for a first time home buyer. To kick off Season Four of Mid Mod Remodel, this week I chat with my sister, KJ Han...
Find Madison Mid-Century Neighborhoods To Explore from 2020-07-09T02:00
If you, like me, LOVE walking around looking at MCM houses, you've probably been relying on that as a primary source of out-of-the-house fun during the last few months. Today, I'...
Interview with George Smart of US Modernist Radio from 2020-07-02T02:00
Today, Mid Mod Remodel Podcast has … a GUEST! I am so excited to share my chat with George Smart, AKA Mr. Modernism of US Modernist Radio.
He is the founder and executive director of the U...
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Plan a Doable DIYable Remodel from 2020-06-25T02:00
You’ve had plenty of time to consider closely how your house is or isn’t meeting your family's needs right now. It is clear that your home might need a few updates. But there are ...
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Collier Heights: Vintage MCM by and for Black Americans from 2020-06-11T02:00
Today, let's chat about the gorgeous mid-century modern neighborhood of Collier Heights in Atlanta, Georgia which was planned for, built by, and lived in by Black Atlantans.
Note: Th...
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Housing Discrimination and Racism in America from 2020-06-04T02:00
If your parents or grandparents bought a house in America during the post war boom years … they and you benefited from a system of racial oppression that encouraged white wealth building through...
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Design Tips to Help you Fight Clutter! from 2020-05-28T02:00
So how has the battle to fight clutter been going at your house lately?
For me, housekeeping isn't my strongest suit at the best of times but I do know that I feel better about ...
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Love yourself? Love your house! from 2020-05-21T02:00
If planning a remodel seems like a superficial thing to be discussing right now, I want to tell you that I believe it is ANYTHING BUT. The space we live in defines our experience of life. Why ...
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Basement Transformation for any Budget from 2020-05-14T02:00
Need more space (desperately) but don't want to plan an addition? What if I told you you're sitting on top of doubling-your-square-footage right now. No, I'm not a Wiza...
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Help your House Multitask with Nooks and Alcoves from 2020-05-07T02:00
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Planning a Successful Remodel for (and with) Kids from 2020-04-30T03:00
Today, we talk about how to plan for a remodel that can grow with your family. One of the things we can still do while we all #stayhome to flatten the curve is dream about and plan for the futu...
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Creative Kid Spaces and Activities for the Stay Home Era from 2020-04-23T02:00
One of the many weird side effects of our collective corona virus precautions is that almost every kid in the country is home from school right now. Families are having to come up with new rout...
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Space to be Together and Apart in your Home from 2020-04-16T03:00
This week's episode gets into the why of our homes' need for places to gather and places to spread out and get away from each other.
Typical American homes were designed aro...
Introducing Mid Mod Remodel from 2019-11-08T10:00
Mid Mod Remodel, the podcast to help you match a mid-century home from your modern life starts November 14. Join architect Della Hansmann, weekly. Don't forget to subscribe!
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Introducing Mid Mod Remodel from 2019-11-08T10:00
Mid Mod Remodel, the podcast to help you match a mid-century home from your modern life starts November 14. Join architect Della Hansmann, weekly. Don't forget to subscribe!
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Introducing Mid Mod Remodel from 2019-11-08T10:00
Mid Mod Remodel, the podcast to help you match a mid-century home from your modern life starts November 14. Join architect Della Hansmann, weekly. Don't forget to subscribe!
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