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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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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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38:35

A DIY Guide to Landscaping Your Mid-Century Yard with...

Mid Mod Remodel ·

2025/09/04

I get asked about landscaping a lot and I always turn to our favorite mid-century landscaping expert, Jim Drzewiecki. Jim is an APLD, award-winning principal designer and the founder and owner of Ginkgo Leaf Studio where he and Hannah Paulson design beautiful landscapes for all kind of homes. Now, not everyone can afford to hire a landscape designer for their project. Others just love gardening and planning for their own yard. And Ginkgo Leaf Studio usually has a waiting list. So, this week Jim is

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66:40

Temperature and Moisture Control in Mid-Century Homes

Mid Mod Remodel ·

2025/08/28

Temperature and moisture control in mid-century houses is one of those topics that seems less exciting and relevant until suddenly…it is. And while our mid-century houses have the potential be properly snug without being too sealed up. They also sometimes need a tune up. Plus a number of trendy, seemingly “esthetic” changes to your house - siding, soffit, or roof changes - can create problems that didn't exist before. We’ll definitely cover the moisture consequences (yes, that sounds icky) of

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54:33

Who is your master plan for?

Mid Mod Remodel ·

2025/08/21

Your master plan both a process and a document. Today, we're talking about how to use that document to navigate your remodel, from getting bids from contractors to working with the city. But when it comes down to it, your master plan is for YOU. In Today's Episode You'll Hear:Why a master plan is so much more than a bunch of pretty drawings. How to curate sections of a master plan for different pros. When to share your master plan. Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at

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62:23

Planning Your Mid-Century Mudroom

Mid Mod Remodel ·

2025/08/14

We love our mid-century houses for many reasons - their enduring design, clean lines and great indoor/outdoor connections. But MANY mid-century homes, both modest and high end, share one glaring omission. They lack of a proper mudroom. This design flaw often vexes my clients and students. Our families and pets come with a whole lot more "stuff" than they did in the 50s and 60s! Let’s explore how Mid Mod Midwest has solved the "garage to house” transition problem to offer options for a

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50:21

Should you convert your breezeway to a mudroom?

Mid Mod Remodel ·

2025/08/07

Mid-century homes often have a poor connection to the garage. This is largely due to early building codes and a very real fear of fire and chemicals, which led to a deliberate separation between the living space and the garage. Breezeways, covered but open-air spaces, were one solution to provide a covered path from house to garage. Today, however, our need for convenience and a dedicated space for daily clutter has made the breezeway to mudroom conversion a hugely popular project.In Today's

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44:26

Let's Review: You're not done DEVELOPing a master...

Mid Mod Remodel ·

2025/07/31

Documenting what you've designed is a key element to bringing a remodel to fruition. I could have called the last stage of the master plan method Document. But I didn’t. I called it Develop. And that’s because your vision is subject to change until the last bit of construction dust has been cleaned away. I’m taking July off from recording the podcast this summer but that doesn’t mean YOU have to. In fact, I’m actually pretty excited about what I’ve got planned for you. I took a dip

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35:42

Let's Review: Distill your style then Draft options...

Mid Mod Remodel ·

2025/07/24

If you don’t remember to plan a remodel that fits the mid-century era of your home … your too-trendy choices will rapidly become dated ones. To help you plan a timeless remodel, This week I'm sharing two episodes that encapsulate some of my core beliefs and strategies around making a strong mid-century choices to update your mid-century house. I’m taking July off from recording the podcast this summer but that doesn’t mean YOU have to. In fact, I’m actually pretty excited about what I’ve got

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54:53

Let's Review: Discover what's great about your home

Mid Mod Remodel ·

2025/07/17

I want you to become an expert in your home before your remodel. Note, I did not say that you need to become an expert in remodeling … just in your house. Taking a few of your own measurements, skimming an inspection report, or digging into some MCM history by chatting with elderly neighbors will set you up for clever design ideas for your remodel. These activities will also make YOU feel like the expert in your house so you can confidently lead your remodel!I’m taking July off from recording the

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45:47

Let’s Review : Dream right for a great master plan

Mid Mod Remodel ·

2025/07/10

Let’s talk about starting your remodel plan from the right place - your own life. Your choices. Your priorities. If you start your remodel planning anywhere other than HERE it will take longer, feel more chaotic, be more stressful and likely end up more expensive. I’m taking July off from recording the podcast this summer but that doesn’t mean YOU have to. In fact, I’m actually pretty excited about what I’ve got planned for you. I took a dip through our deep archives (did you know we have over

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63:40

Remodeling a (mostly) Mid-Century Gem

Mid Mod Remodel ·

2025/07/03

Is your house a (mostly) mid-century gem? The “mostly means that your house that has some really great, intact mid-century features…and then an area or two where a maintenance failure or unfortunate remodel has wreaked havoc on the charm. This week, I'm taking you for a spin through three recent Mid Mod Midwest master plan projects to share some fun history, common design challenges and my favorite approaches to upgrading mid-century homes that are in (mostly) great shape. With a big focus on

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Finding the right mid-century home for you with Susan...

Mid Mod Remodel ·

2025/06/26

Susan Halla, founder of Make It Mid-Century and mid-century enthusiast, joins me this week to dish about her own recent house hunt. If anyone knows what they’re looking for in a mid-century home, it’s Susan who has spent the last decade making retro-focused DIY doable for mid-century lovers of all stripes. Her multi-city search was laser focused on finding a relatively untouched, not too high end mid-century home. In Today's Episode You'll Hear:What matters most when deciding which realtor

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56:50

The five mid-century cabinet questions you need to...

Mid Mod Remodel ·

2025/06/19

You’ll need to answer just five questions to make timeless choices that are right for you and your house when replacing mid-century kitchen cabinets. Easy peasy, right? Well...it will be after listening!In Today's Episode You'll Hear:Five questions any cabinet company (worth their salt) will ask.The only two door styles you need to know. How to decide on YOUR right answers for a kitchen you’ll love.Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at https://www.midmod-midwest.com/2111Want us

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48:34

Loving Your Remodel is the Real ROI

Mid Mod Remodel ·

2025/06/12

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 before. He’s a realtor, mid-century modern (MCM) guru and heads up Mid Mod Colorado.In Today's Episode You'll Hear:How post and beam construction is especially suited to Denver’s climate. When a “swamp cooler” is the ticket for comfort. Why renovating for how you live in your mid-century home is always better than focusing on ROI. Get

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Public Housing and Our Mid-Century Homes

Mid Mod Remodel ·

2025/06/05

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 and 65 - might not strike you as "public housing." But they ARE our country’s solution to a housing crisis. Post-war Britain, profoundly affected by the German Blitz and widespread destruction, embarked on a different path. Their "blitz spirit" of collective sacrifice led to a significant political shift and the creation of

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