Last week I dove deep into risks related to lead lurking in your mid-century home and talked a bit about vile VOC’s off-gassing into the air. This week I’m exploring other common hazards that you may come across in your mid century home. 

In Today's Episode You'll Learn:

• All about some scary stuff that could be hiding in you mid-century charmer!
• The history of an (almost) undetectable basement lurker…and why you might want to test your home. 
• Why it’s important to check your closets and corners for a common menace. 

Get the full show notes, plus all the gory details at https://www.midmod-midwest.com/1408

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Let's celebrate spooky season with a pair of episodes covering some common mid-century house hazards to be aware of. 

Part one? Lead paint and other panic-producing paint by products...vile VOC's.

In Today's Episode You'll Hear:

• All about the USA’s weird relationship with lead. 
• When to worry about the potential for lead exposure.
• How to stay calm and remodel on SAFELY if you find some lead lurking in your mid-century home. 

Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at https://www.midmod-midwest.com/1407

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So, you are ready to kick off your remodel. (are you, though?) 

The last big question (is it, though?)...how to find an experienced, qualified mid-century contractor. 

Don't worry! In Today's Episode You'll Hear:

• What makes for a great mid-century contractor. 
• How to find the best contractor for you!
• The secret to making sure your contractor keeps mid-century in mind.  

Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at https://www.midmod-midwest.com/1406

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Are you preoccupied with space? Obsessing about vast expanses and endless horizons? 

Do you just need a little more room? Or maybe just another little room?  

Mid-century homes are often the right size for modern living. Until they aren’t. An addition may be just what you need to fit your modern life into you mid-century home. 

In Today's Episode You'll Hear:

• How to decide if an addition is the right solution for your home. 
• What you need to know BEFORE you start planning. 
• Tricks to simplify construction and save you money on an addition. 

Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at https://www.midmod-midwest.com/1405

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Did you know that average cost to hire a residential architect to design a remodel is $47,000. 

Isn’t that crazy?

I used to work on projects with price tags just like that and … now I don’t.  But I do still believe that design makes all the difference! 

In Today's Episode You'll Hear:

• A summary of the “usual” residential architecture process.
• Which pieces of this process are must haves for any mid-century homeowner planning a remodel.
• How to get just the “architecture” you need for a remodel you’ll love! 

Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at https://www.midmod-midwest.com/1404

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Do you ever think of your home as destined for the landfill? This is dark, I know. But all things are…eventually. Every part and piece of your home has a useful life, a finite number of years to serve as a dwelling.

So how can you plan an upgrade for your house that will keep it out of the landfill for as long as possible? I’m so glad you asked! 

In Today's Episode You'll Hear:

• Why gutters may be the greenest technology around. 
• Making sure your modern materials will be in it for the long haul. 
• How we design to avoid waste. 

Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at https://www.midmod-midwest.com/1403

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How did I become so invested in empowering women to be strong leaders in their own home improvement projects? 

As a young female architect, I've faced skepticism and dismissal from male colleagues and contractors throughout my career. But over many years and many projects I've learned to push back confidently and achieve the results I believe in. Not everyone has the luxury of building this confidence over time, especially women homeowners who may only go through one or two remodels in their lifetime.

I created the Master Plan method as a direct response to my experience in residential architecture. The process is designed to help anyone, but especially women, quickly build the confidence and clarity needed to lead their remodeling projects effectively.

Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at https://www.midmod-midwest.com/1402

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I bet you can’t wait to tuck into your new banquette with your morning coffee or to slip into your Onsen tub…once your remodel is finished. 

But I’m here to tell you that you don’t have to wait until everything is finished to enjoy your remodel. You can enjoy every phase of your remodel, from planning to leading to living in your finished home! 

In Today's Episode You'll Hear:

• The Remodel Serenity Prayer…well, sort of. 
• How to approach your remodel like an adventure!
• Where to focus to make sure you accomplish what matters most.

Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at https://www.midmod-midwest.com/1401

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Basements are the best. Bonus space for creating cozy guest suites, great game rooms or awesome home offices without the expense of an addition right under your feet. So, if you’re lucky enough to have a basement go ahead and make the most of it!

In Today's Episode You'll Hear:

• Strategies for maximizing natural light, even if you don’t have a walkout. 
• How to reimagine layout and flow down below. 
• When a basement is like a bathtub. (And what to do if this is you!) 

Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at https://www.midmod-midwest.com/1313

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This best of episode is essential listenting!

You need a masterplan approach to be able to a) get started in the first place , b) keep going with a minimum of unpleasant expensive surprises and c) end up with a home that looks and works the way you want and need it to.  Making changes to your home’s layout and flow is how you make sure it is going to work the way you want. The style guide is the lever by which you can easily control the way your home looks.

In Today's Episode You'll Hear:

• How using the style guide is like using a dishwasher
• Why the style guide system make your whole life easier AND…
• Will help make your home feel cohesive and snazzy, as if it were planned by a professional.

Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at www.midmod-midwest.com/1312

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.