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Mid Mod Remodel

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

    Your (Yard's) Spring Cleaning Checklist with Ginkgo Leaf Studio

    02/04/2026 | 43 mins.
    Spring is officially here, so you should be getting outside and right down to it with some yard tune ups! 
    Or, no, maybe you should not? 
    Jim Drzewiecki of Ginkgo Leaf Studio is going to walk us through what should happen when for a Midwestern landscape. And this news, as always, is what I can personally use.
    In Today's Episode You'll Hear:
    Why you should let nature guide your spring gardening activities. 
    What to get an early start on (hint: it MIGHT be planning). 
    When to give up on a struggling plant.  
    Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at https://www.midmod-midwest.com/2313
    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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    A Palm Springs Landscape in Spring Valley (WI)? With Ginkgo Leaf Studio

    26/03/2026 | 41 mins.
    If you adore the yards that get featured on the cover of atomic Ranch, but you don't live in Palm Springs, are you just out of luck? 
    No, you can still have striking plant structures and beautifully composed outdoor spaces. Listen to my most recent conversation with Jim Drzewiecki of Ginkgo Leaf Studio for some great strategies. 
    In Today's Episode You'll Hear:
    Why Jim doesn’t generally recommend Palm Springs landscapes in the Midwest. 
    How to translate what you love from Atomic Ranch to your (not in California) yard. 
    Which plants do as well in Wisconsin as they do in the desert. (Yes, there are some!)
    Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at https://www.midmod-midwest.com/2312.
    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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    Wall to Wall Carpet is back with Homes with Max

    19/03/2026 | 58 mins.
    If you are not already a huge fan of the Instagram account, Homes with Max, I'm sorry to be the one to tell you that you've been doing your algorithm wrong. Let's fix it. 
    In Today's Episode You'll Hear:
    Which house(s) Max loves most.
    Why wall to wall carpet is going to make a comeback.
    How to find and tour great time capsule homes. 
    Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at https://www.midmod-midwest.com/2311
    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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    Mid-Century Bathroom Advice Roundup

    12/03/2026 | 41 mins.
    Planning the right update for a mid-century bathroom is about space planning and the right product picks, sure. But it's also about your lifestyle, your morning routine and your five-year plan. 
    So let's talk through some of the most pressing issues you can nail down to create a good mid-century bath update for you and for your house and for your style. 
    In Today's Episode You'll Hear:
    Why you should kick-off your mid-century bath design using the master plan framework.
    How to plan a timeless, not trendy, update that’s perfect for your mid-century bath. 
    The seven design essentials of a great mid-century bath update. 
    Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at http://www.midmod-midwest.com/2310
    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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    Rolling Back a 90's Remodel (with my recent client Michelle)

    05/03/2026 | 50 mins.
    As a designer, it's so hard to pick a favorite project, but one I'm talking about today has certainly got to be at the top of my list. I recently covered this house on the YouTube channel, because it's a perfect case study of getting the 90s out of a perfectly nice mid-century home.
    In Today's Episode You'll Hear:
    Why a master plan was the right choice for Michelle.  
    How a house can be both in great shape…and in need of an update. 
    Where we were able to integrate Michelle’s original vision with complementary design ideas. 
    Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at https://www.midmod-midwest.com/2309
    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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About 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.
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