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Mid Mod Remodel

Della Hansmann | Mid-Century Design Expert and owner of Mid Mod Midwest

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 common

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35:53

University Hill Farms Historic District

Mid Mod Remodel ·

2026/01/15

The University Hill Farms neighborhood is one of my favorite parts of my home town and in today’s episode I’ll be your tour guide! It's on the national historic register and boasts a concentration of great mid-century including one designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. And, while I love the homes, there are a whole bunch of elements that make the neighborhood great. In Today's Episode You'll Hear:Why mid-century neighborhoods are sometimes less great than the houses located there. How

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81:51

Yes, your mid-century house is historic! With Scott...

Mid Mod Remodel ·

2026/01/08

Do you think of your mid-century home as historic? Maybe you don't. After all, MCM stands for mid-century MODERN. But these houses are all 50 to 75 years old at this point. That's getting up there! Because of that, I am bringing you a conversation with my favorite expert on caring for historic homes, Scott Sidler, the historic window whisperer. In his opinion, mid-century homes and our original windows may or may not be obviously historic.And we are really on the same page about the

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52:58

Best of Mid Mod Remodel: Mid-Century Furniture You...

Mid Mod Remodel ·

2026/01/01

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 something to your mid-century cool factor, your dream mid-century furniture piece is out there…no matter your budget. In Today's Episode You'll Learn:All about some classic MCM pieces. Where to find originals and licenced reproductions. How to get the right vibe with modern designs. Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at

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57:59

Best of Mid Mod Remodel: Furniture Placement in Your...

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2025/12/25

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 you'll learn:Where furniture might solve your layout challenges. How to use furniture to create inviting spaces.Why (furniture) size matters in your mid-century home. Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at https://www.midmod-midwest.com/2222 Like and subscribe at Apple | Spotify | YouTube. Want us to create your

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42:24

Best of Mid Mod Remodel: Mid-Century Light Fixtures

Mid Mod Remodel ·

2025/12/18

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, and sourcing fixtures from estate sales, vintage shops, and modern reproduction stores.In Today's Episode You'll Hear:Why lighting is a key element of your style guide. How to choose the right fixtures for your home and style. Where to source vintage and new “old” light fixtures. Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at

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51:14

Best Of Mid Mod Remodel: Lighting A Mid-Century Home

Mid Mod Remodel ·

2025/12/11

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 often few wired in lights in homes built in that era. So, what’s a modern mid-century homeowner to do about lighting?In Today's Episode You'll Hear:Why you don’t need all those can lights.Which lighting you need in a given area.Where to start applying lighting theory in you mid-century home. Get the full show notes with all the

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34:53

Mid Mod Remodel Gift Guide

Mid Mod Remodel ·

2025/12/04

I have to admit being a reluctant provider of gift guides. The “check your inbox”, “must have gift lists” and “buying guides” kind of give me the ick. Especially since we've just been hounded by all of this Black Friday Energy, all of this “buy right now energy”. Today I'm going to take a slightly different approach to the nature of a gift guide, and I'm going to go out on a limb here and say, that you already know you can gift someone more than an object. But sometimes the “what” of

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33:39

Best of Mid Mod Remodel: Yes, You Can Use the...

Mid Mod Remodel ·

2025/11/27

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 design tips to thoughtful additions, here’s how to turn the hustle and bustle of the holidays into a launchpad for your dream mid-century home.Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at https://www.midmod-midwest.com/2218Like and subscribe at Apple | Spotify | YouTube. Want us to create your mid-century master plan? Apply here! Or get

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71:15

Fall 2025 Masterclass Q & A

Mid Mod Remodel ·

2025/11/20

I love a good Q&A session! During the masterclass and design clinics I make (and honor!) a promise to answer every attendee question. This last session lasted AS LONG AS THE CLASS. And everyone stayed up to the end. It was a great Q & A. So, I'm going to share it with you!This episode is packed with answers to some of the most frequent questions I get, including:Which tile patterns are appropriate in MCM kitchens? Which types of flooring work for mid-century homes? Where to source wood

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44:23

Your mid-century house is not up to code

Mid Mod Remodel ·

2025/11/13

Let's get the scary part out of the way first. Your mid-century house, the one you love for its charm and quirks, does not comply with the modern building code. Now, no one is going to knock on your door tomorrow demanding you rewire every outlet in the house. Your home is currently grandfathered into every code statute written and approved after the day it was built. This status is a free pass for your house to just exist ... until you decide it's time to actually start remodeling.In

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42:33

The Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps

Mid Mod Remodel ·

2025/11/06

Where are all my history nerds? Raise your hands. This week is for you. I’m talking historic maps, digitized collections and crowd-sourced cartography projects. I KNOW! Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps are large-scale maps created to help fire insurance agents determine the risk associated with properties. They contain a surprising amount of detail about a building's size, shape, construction materials, and fire protection systems that might just help you plan a great remodel. In Today's

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47:52

Nightmare Mid-Century Remodel Scenarios

Mid Mod Remodel ·

2025/10/30

In honor of spooky season, let's talk nightmare mid-century remodel scenarios. Can you picture it? You can file this under schadenfreude if none of it applies to your house. Or it can serve as a what not to do guide to help you avoid mistakes. If you're already living one of the nightmare mid-century remodel scenarios I'm about to describe, then let's focus on the fact that you're far from alone. And I really believe that a good, solid master plan can bring any mid-century

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43:54

Winterizing Your Yard with Ginkgo Leaf Studio

Mid Mod Remodel ·

2025/10/23

Today, some more excellent advice on planning the landscape the yard of your mid-century home from Jim Drzewiecki of Ginkgo Leaf Studio. I bet you're wondering why mid-October is a good time to talk more about landscaping. Aren't Jim and I in the Midwest? Isn't this the time of year when there's less to do and less beautiful growth happening outside? Well that's exactly today's subject. We are talking about how to winterize your mid-century yard, both what you can and

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50:34

The Right Siding for Your Mid-Century House

Mid Mod Remodel ·

2025/10/16

So many of our sweet ranches were sadly re-wrapped in narrow strip beige vinyl during the 80s and 90s, when appreciation for MCM was at a low ebb, covering up their original colors and patterns. If you've been dealing with that kind of generic cover-up, or if your siding is simply damaged or in poor repair, you might be considering a replacement. Before you call a contractor or pick a sample, let’s talk about what mid-century siding is and how to make good choices for your home.In Today's

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73:56

A flipped house is not a final answer with Unflipping

Mid Mod Remodel ·

2025/10/09

We all know the story. You find an MCM ranch in your desired neighborhood, only to click further into the listing to discover a flipper has been there first. They’ve ripped out the character and replaced it with trendy, generic finishes. But what if I told you that it’s not impossible to reverse the damage done in a flip? I was thrilled to chat with Dana Jenkins and Colin Davis of the Instagram account @un.flipping (who may have coined the phrase!) and have blown up online sharing their five-year

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23:12

Why does your house need a remodel...really, WHY?

Mid Mod Remodel ·

2025/10/02

You’re thinking about a remodel. You have a budget in mind, a Pinterest board full of perfect tile, and a list of things in your house that just aren’t working. But stop right there. Before you hire a contractor or pick out a single fixture, I need you to answer the single most important question you will ask in this entire process.Why does your house need a remodel? I mean, does it? Seriously?In Today's Episode You'll Hear:Why your why is the most important element of your remodel. How to

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72:58

How to Plan an MCM Remodel to Fit Your Life (and budget)

Mid Mod Remodel ·

2025/09/29

If you listen to the Mid Mod Remodel Podcast regularly, you hear lots about the tips and tools I recommend to help you plan and lead your perfect MCM remodel. And once or twice a year I boil down the most helpful of those tips and tools into a free masterclass that I offer live. In the past that session was only available to the folks who signed up and attended the live event, but now you can listen on the go! In Today's Episode You'll Learn:The three biggest mistakes other homeowners are

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78:08

Open Architect Office Hours

Mid Mod Remodel ·

2025/09/25

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 beautiful buildings from some eternal, internal well. But *SPOILER ALERT* no one uses a drafting table anymore (except throwbacks and nostalgia lovers). In fact, I do all my sketching on a tablet. But there is another thing we do all the time...We spend A LOT of time answering questions. At this week's open

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65:44

Avoid the Kitchen Renovation Industrial Complex

Mid Mod Remodel ·

2025/09/18

You’ve heard of the military-industrial complex, and maybe even the wedding-industrial complex, but what about the kitchen renovation industrial complex? A truly timeless kitchen renovation isn't about creating a time capsule (unless that is your dream!). It’s about making choices that serve your family, your budget, and the unique character of your home. So, how do you stay true to your home and your life when planning a kitchen renovation? In Today's Episode You'll Hear:What I mean

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63:37

Designing Accessibility into Your Mid-Century Home

Mid Mod Remodel ·

2025/09/11

Designing accessibility into your mid-century home is easier than you think. Mid-century houses have enormous potential to fit every stage of life. They make great first homes for young couples and singles, were built for and are adaptable to the needs of growing families, and serve owners who choose to age in place. Let’s talk about how to design accessibility into your mid-century home to fit your life and the lives of the people you love.This week you’ll learn:The difference between

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