Mid Mod Remodel

By 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

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The podcast currently has 267 episodes available.

Mid Mod Remodel episodes:

January 29, 2026AI is NOT Your Mid-Century Design Friend
You may be already using AI to get input on many areas of your life. And you may feel like the convenience outweigh its many negatives. Maybe. But here on this podcast where we talk about making right choices for your home, let me assure you, you will not get good advice or even peace of mind about your options by asking AI.
In Today's Episode You'll Hear:
Why I’m so irked with AI.
How AI will lead you astray on your remodeling journey.
Where to find better answers for your home and your life.

Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at https://www.midmod-midwest.com/2304
Like and subscribe at Apple | Spotify | YouTube. Want us to create your mid-century master plan? Apply here! Or get my course, Ready to Remodel.
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52min
January 22, 2026The Mid Modness of a Neo-Mansard Roof with Atom Stevens
The neo-mansard roof is as polarizing as an architectural feature can be. Mansard roofs belong along a street in Paris or maybe on an 80’s vintage Burger King, right? Yet, a slew of mid-century architects seemed to independently decide to give them a try in residential design during our favorite decades. Why, though? Why?
Today, I'm talking that over with our favorite mid mod house historian, Atom Stevens.
In Today's Episode You'll Hear:
What exactly IS a neo-mansard roof?
Who made the mansard roof a thing?
Why was there a neo-mansard moment in the mid-century?
Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at https://www.midmod-midwest.com/2303
Like and subscribe at Apple | Spotify | YouTube. Want us to create your mid-century master plan? Apply here! Or get my course, Ready to Remodel.
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50min
January 15, 2026University Hill Farms Historic District
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 University Hill Farms has stayed great over time.
Which elements make University Hill Farms, and neighborhoods like it, great.
Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at https://www.midmod-midwest.com/2302
Like and subscribe at Apple | Spotify | YouTube. Want us to create your mid-century master plan? Apply here! Or get my course, Ready to Remodel.
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36min
January 08, 2026Yes, your mid-century house is historic! With Scott Sidler of The Craftsman Blog
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 intended permanence of mid-century houses and everything built before. They were meant to be repaired and maintained for long periods of time. As far as Scott and I are concerned, this is where historic and mid-century are perfectly aligned.
I wasn't halfway through this conversation before I started to wonder to myself, did we just become best friends?
In Today's Episode You'll Hear:
How Scott went from Disney performer to historic window wizard.
Why your windows might be experimental rather than historic.
Where to find the right methods and materials to keep your original windows in service for years to come.
Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at https://www.midmod-midwest.com/2301
Like and subscribe at Apple | Spotify | YouTube. Want us to create your mid-century master plan? Apply here! Or get my course, Ready to Remodel.
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1h 22min
January 01, 2026Best of Mid Mod Remodel: 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 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 https://www.midmod-midwest.com/2223

Like and subscribe at Apple | Spotify | YouTube. Want us to create your mid-century master plan? Apply here! Or get my course, Ready to Remodel.
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53min
December 25, 2025Best of Mid Mod Remodel: 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 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 mid-century master plan? Apply here! Or get my course, Ready to Remodel.
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58min
December 18, 2025Best of Mid Mod Remodel: 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, 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 https://www.midmod-midwest.com/2221.
Like and subscribe at Apple | Spotify | YouTube. Want us to create your mid-century master plan? Apply here! Or get my course, Ready to Remodel.
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43min
December 11, 2025Best Of Mid Mod Remodel: 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 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 trimmings at https://www.midmod-midwest.com/2220
Like and subscribe at Apple | Spotify | YouTube. Want us to create your mid-century master plan? Apply here! Or get my course, Ready to Remodel.
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51min
December 04, 2025Mid Mod Remodel Gift Guide
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 it all is the challenge.
In Today's Episode You'll Hear:
When a movie night might be the perfect mid-century gift.
How to ensure you get your picky mid mod connoisseur the perfect vintage find.
Where to find great mid mod inspired stuff for when gifting stuff is the right move.
Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at https://www.midmod-midwest.com/2219.
Like and subscribe at Apple | Spotify | YouTube. Want us to create your mid-century master plan? Apply here! Or get my course, Ready to Remodel.
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35min
November 27, 2025 Best of Mid Mod Remodel: 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 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/2218
Like and subscribe at Apple | Spotify | YouTube. Want us to create your mid-century master plan? Apply here! Or get my course, Ready to Remodel.
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34min

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