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 common elements of MCM homes that nearly always need updating, and how any homeowner can plan the mid-century renovation of their dreams.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 25 minutes
- Episodes
- 244
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Best of Our 25 Days of Design
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 your 2…
Use the Holidays to Focus Your Remodel Plans. Yes, really!
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 tiles and solving problems and …
Double Your Remodel Dollar with Design
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 you could do as…
Support Mid-Century Small Business this holiday season ... and all year long
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 also comes with…
Best Of Mid Mod Remodel: Why You Need a Design Before You Make a Budget
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.
I want to pitch an …
What You Can Decide in an Hour
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 to start you…
Interview with Adrian Kinney: Why MCM Homes “Live so Well.”
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 many …
Lead a Stress Free Remodel
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 yourself over desi…
Best of Mid Mod Remodel: The Style Guide You Need
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 distilling y…
Mid Mod Midwest is Hiring!
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 Mod Midwest…
Can I plan BEFORE I've got my home remodel budget saved?
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 tell…
How Do I Pick a Mid-Century Faucet? (Or any other finish material for my remodel?)
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 trying to c…
Am I Wrong to Love Mid Century?
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!
When HGTV Home Depot every contractor you’ve spoken to so far …
Can I open up a wall? And other questions about shifting structure in your remodel!
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 home … or to p…
How Do I Get the Best Value in a Remodel?
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 this weekend's Mi…
What if I need to do Maintenance Before I Remodel Plan?
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 actually one I don’t get asked often enough. Here it goes: How …
How do I Keep My Remodel Mid-Century?
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 people asking, how…
I Want to Update My Mid-Century Home. Where do I Start?
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.
In Today’s Epi…
What’s the Right Color for My Mid-Century House?
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 want…
Set your Remodeling Goals, the Right Way!
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 about it from time…