Mid Mod Remodel

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.