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Mid Mod Remodel
Do you live in a mid-century house? Are you curious about mid-century homes and wonder 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.
I'm your host, Della Hansmann, an architect and the owner of Mid Mod Midwest. I help people remodel their mid-century homes and I'm a mid mod homeowner fixing up my 1952 ranch. Learn what makes mid-century homes great, the…
Episodes
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Loving Your Remodel is the Real ROI
Adrian Kinney is back to talk all my latest obsessions - housing history, passive solar and planning YOUR perfect remodel. Adrian has joined me on the pod…
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Public Housing and Our Mid-Century Homes
Your mid-century house, and mine - just like 13 million solid ranches, tidy Levit cottages and charming post and beam homes built across the US between 1945…
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Keep your mid-century house cool...with passive solar design.
Passive solar design has been around since forever. It just means that a builder makes siting and design choices that use the sun and shade to keep a building…
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Getting into Mid-Century Design Details with Aletha VanderMaas
Do you remember the first person you encountered who validated that your mid-century house was great and that you should LEAN INTO its charm when updating it…
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Curb Appeal Clinic with Modern House Numbers
Did you catch the curb appeal clinic yesterday? If not, I've got you covered. This free workshop had everything I believe about making smart, stylish, long…
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I Found The Barbican Estate (American Residential Architect Edition)
Field trip time! No permission slip needed. This week I'm sharing my recent tour of the Barbican Estate in London. In this episode we're going to cover: How…
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You Will Need a Mid Remodel Mindset Reset
Real talk, Mid Mod Remodeler. There comes a point in any significant home renovation where the project feels like it's boiling over. You might be behind…
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A Mid-Century Tile Tutorial
Let's talk about tile for a mid-century update. You've got options. You can go with bold custom color in your favorite shade or recreate a bathroom in powder…
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Can an open plan be too open?
Open floor plans are a hallmark of modern living. But do they always work in mid-century homes? In Today's Episode You'll Hear: Why completely open may be less…
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How to Choose Window Treatments for Your Mid-Century Home
Choosing window treatments for your mid-century home can be a challenge. The good news is, when it comes to window coverings less is (usually) more. Let me…
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Expand Your MCM House with an Outdoor Room
Spring has sprung and your yard may be calling you...even if you have less than ideal outdoor space. An outdoor room could be just what you need to love your…
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Mid-Century Furniture You Can Aspire To
What makes mid-century furniture so great? And which pieces might you want to hunt down for your house? Whether you are looking for high quality comfort or…
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Your Flexible, FEEL GOOD Remodel Plan
Being flexible is key if you want a feel good remodel process. Taking the time to set a big picture vision gives you a starting point to edit along the way and…
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Furniture Placement in Your Mid-Century Home
Arranging furniture in a mid-century home is about more than just fitting pieces into a room. It’s about creating flow, function, and style. In today's episode…
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Masterclass Q&A
I love a good Q&A session and spend a lot of time during the masterclass and design clinics on attendee questions. That then get lost to time. So this time i…
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Getting to a Plan for Your Remodel
Your remodel plan doesn’t have to be complicated. Today, I’ll walk you through what goes into a good remodel plan and how to avoid the common pitfalls that…
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Mid-Century Light Fixtures
Let's talk mid-century light fixtures. Here’s my best advice on choosing great mid-century light fixtures, identifying classic mid-century lighting designs…
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Improve Your Mid-Century Kitchen Floor Plan
Does your mid-century kitchen work for you? Or does it leave you feeling frustrated—bumping into family members while cooking, hunting for counter space, or…
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Lighting A Mid-Century Home
Lighting in a mid-century home was part of personalizing the house. Choosing your lights went along with choosing your furniture or art. Which means there are…
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Questions an architect should ask about you(r house)
The right questions will guide you through matching your energy, experience, and expectations to create a remodel plan that works for you. I’m sharing some key…
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The Right Roof Replacement for Your Mid-Century House
So it’s time for a roof replacement on your Mid-Century house … OK! What’s the best move. What roofing type is the most authentic? The most long lasting? What…
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Plan a happy remodel! Match your expectations to your energy.
In 2025, I’m going to encourage you to focus on starting where you are, setting realistic goals, and making progress at your own pace. In this week's episode…
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Remodeling Cost Mindset Reset
This week, let's reframe the financial fallacies that may be holding you back from kicking off your remodel. Listen in to find a way to get your remodel…
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How to Fit Your House for a Home Office
With so many of us working from home, it’s more than time to chat about how mid-century homes can accommodate modern home office needs. So, how do you design a…
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Today's "Home of the Future"
The mid-century was THE era of techno optimism and high-end homes were full of gizmos and gadgets. Sound familiar? We are living through another era of intense…
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Yes, You Can Use the Holidays to Plan Your Remodel
Thanksgiving is here! And while the holidays bring their fair share of chaos, they’re also the perfect opportunity to rethink how your home works for you. From…
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Adding Insulation to Your Mid-Century House
Insulation may be one of the most overlooked aspects of mid-century homes. Does your house tend to get too chilly in winter or too toasty in summer? Let’s talk…
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Get your parents' mid-century house ready to sell.
What should you do to get ready to sell a house built in the mid-century era? Should you rip out a tired kitchen? Quickly tear off that old, beat up siding and…
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Get Those Good Master Plan Vibes
The right remodel vibes mean you’ll be prepared to make decisions faster and adapt as needed—without losing sight of your ultimate goal. In this week's episode…
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Best Of Mid Mod Remodel: Can I start planning BEFORE I have a home remodel budget saved up?
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…
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New Mid-Century House Quick Start Guide
Do you have a new-to-you mid-century home (…congratulations!) and don’t know where to start? I get it—taking on a new home, especially one with some history…
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An Architect's Remodeling Regrets
This week, I share some of my biggest remodeling regrets and lessons learned from my own mid-century home. Biggest take away? Make small, low-risk updates…
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Sanity Saving Strategy to Finish a Remodel Strong
Finish a remodel strong with thoughtful final choices, course corrects when you need them, and mindset resets to help you bring your cats home…or whatever…
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Who to Hire and When with Exactly Designs
When is the right time to engage design help for your remodel? The right mix of experts at the right points in the process can transform your mid-century…
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Parade of Homes with Atom Stevens
MCM expert Atom Stevens is back! Tune in for our parade of homes conversation and ideas for how to future proof mid-century homes. In Today's Episode You'll…
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Get to Know Your Home Before You Remodel with Make It Mid-Century
I know it can be tempting to dive right into remodeling your mid-century house the minute you get the keys, but I’m here to offer a bit of unconventional…
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Curb Appeal Clinic hosted by Modern House Numbers
Did you catch the curb appeal clinic last Friday? If not, I've got you covered. This free workshop had everything I believe about making smart, stylish, long…
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Creating Great Mid Mod Interiors with Exactly Designs
I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Elin Walters from Exactly Design to get her perspective on mid-century interiors. While I spend my days…
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House Numbers that Shine with Modern House Numbers
Brandy McLain from Modern House Numbers is back again with her wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm for great modern and mcm design! In Today's Episode You'll…
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MCM Dream Team, assemble! (With Mid Mod Colorado)
Adrian Kinney is one of my favorite mid mod masterminds in real estate! Our most recent conversation covers what you need to know about assembling the right…
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Lighting up your MCM landscape with Ginkgo Leaf Design
Lighting up your mid-century landscape hinges on making the right design choices. Today I'm talking to Jim Drzewiecki about focusing on both lighting and plant…
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Turning Up the MCM Charm with Atom Stevens
I’m so excited to dive into the history of design in mid-century homes with none other than Atom Stevens, MCM history buff and Cliff May expert. Whether you’re…
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House Number Basics with Modern House Numbers
Today, we have a fantastic chat lined up with Brandy McLain, co-founder and one of the creative geniuses behind Modern House Numbers. Della and Brandy discuss…
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Mid-Century vs. Mid Mod with Susan Halla
When I think about perfecting an original mid-century home by polishing and upgrading its original details, I think of Susan Halla of Make It Mid-Century. She…
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Unicorn Houses and Tight MCM Markets with Adrian Kinney
In our latest podcast episode, I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with the amazing Adrian Kinney. Adrian has joined me on the pod before. He’s a realtor…
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Mid-Century Hardscapes and Feature Elements with Ginkgo Leaf Studio
Remember the delightful Jim Drzewiecki from Ginkgo Leaf Studio? We barely scratched the surface of all the listener landscaping questions we received last…
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An Architect Chat - Dream with Della
When you find yourself in a remodeling time crunch, the most frequently skipped step in the process is actually the most essential part of any well planned and…
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How do I unflip my mid-century house?
Straight outta the DM’s “Do you have an un-flip quick start guide?” If you're wondering what there might be to salvage about your farmhouse flipped mid-century…
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Do you have a spreadsheet to help me manage my remodel?
In Today's Episode You'll Hear: How to feel like the boss of your remodel, from the planning phase through the punch list. Which key tools you need to keep…
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Are skylights and light tubes too modern for a mid-century house?
Mid-century homes are often kind of light on daylight, so I get a lot of questions about whether skylights and light tubes are appropriate and feasible…
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Should I replace my mid-century windows?
Tis the season for window replacement folks to make the rounds in many mid-century neighborhoods, sharing the "good news" of vinyl replacement windows. Or…
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Any tips for mixing mid mod materials?
Our season of listener questions continues! Folks ask all the time, "Della, you say a mix of materials is one of the cornerstones of mid-century design. Do you…
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Speedy Strategies for an MCM Remodel You'll Love (in the time you have)
30-ish minutes to learn to plan a remodel in 30 days? Believe it! You can check off maintenance, meet a deadline and still get a remodel that enhances your…
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How do I mix Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie style into my ranch? (Part 2)
As you plan your ranch remodel, you can absolutely dip into Wright design ideas. Your house is actually already full of them! In Today's Episode You'll Hear…
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Can I mix Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie style into my ranch? (Part 1)
Here's a question I get all the time from people who live in mid-century homes. "Hey, Della, I love my mid mod house. BUT I also like Frank Lloyd Wright...the…
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Mid-century landscaping…is that a thing?
So glad you asked! Let's talk landscaping with a certified mid-century landscaping expert - Jim Drzewiecki of Ginkgo Leaf Studio. In Today's Episode You'll…
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What are the best mid-century flooring choices?
What is the best mid-century flooring for your house? My answer to you, to my clients, to my students and to everybody who asks me this is, it depends. Now…
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How long will my remodel take?
How long will your remodel take? Well that depends on you, my friend. This week's episode kicks of a full season of listener questions. First up? Timelines. In…
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What we can learn from HGTV.
In the last episode of our HGTV season we’re talking about what we can learn from looking at other people’s houses. Despite its shortcomings, HGTV offers…
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White paint. STILL not the answer.
White paint on wood? Well, that depends. Today's episode is going to be a love story to the wooden elements of a mid-century home. The main takeaway? Leave…