In honor of spooky season, let's talk nightmare mid-century remodel scenarios. Can you picture it? You can file this under schadenfreude if none of it applies to your house. Or it can serve as a what not to do guide to help you avoid mistakes. If you're already living one of the nightmare mid-century remodel scenarios I'm about to describe, then let's focus on the fact that you're far from alone. And I really believe that a good, solid master plan can bring any mid-century house back from the brink of horror.In Today's Episode You'll Hear:Why a nightmare remodel scenario is absolutely coming for you. How to outsmart terrifying trends. Where you can find mid-century safe zones. Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at https://www.midmod-midwest.com/2214Like 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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Winterizing Your Yard with Ginkgo Leaf Studio
Today, some more excellent advice on planning the landscape the yard of your mid-century home from Jim Drzewiecki of Ginkgo Leaf Studio. I bet you're wondering why mid-October is a good time to talk more about landscaping. Aren't Jim and I in the Midwest? Isn't this the time of year when there's less to do and less beautiful growth happening outside? Well that's exactly today's subject. We are talking about how to winterize your mid-century yard, both what you can and should do outside in these weekends and late fall, and how to plan a yard that's lovely in all seasons, including the winter.In Today's Episode You'll Hear:Why a critter friendly yard is also a winter friendly yard. How worried you should be about drunk robins. Where to invest in the spring for an interesting garden year round. Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at https://www.midmod-midwest.com/2213Like 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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The Right Siding for Your Mid-Century House
So many of our sweet ranches were sadly re-wrapped in narrow strip beige vinyl during the 80s and 90s, when appreciation for MCM was at a low ebb, covering up their original colors and patterns. If you've been dealing with that kind of generic cover-up, or if your siding is simply damaged or in poor repair, you might be considering a replacement. Before you call a contractor or pick a sample, let’s talk about what mid-century siding is and how to make good choices for your home.In Today's Episode You'll Hear:Why vinyl siding is always a bad idea. Who to talk to before you decide to replace original wood siding. How to pick a replacement siding with the most mid mod flavor.Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at https://www.midmod-midwest.com/2212 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 flipped house is not a final answer with Unflipping
We all know the story. You find an MCM ranch in your desired neighborhood, only to click further into the listing to discover a flipper has been there first. They’ve ripped out the character and replaced it with trendy, generic finishes. But what if I told you that it’s not impossible to reverse the damage done in a flip? I was thrilled to chat with Dana Jenkins and Colin Davis of the Instagram account @un.flipping (who may have coined the phrase!) and have blown up online sharing their five-year journey to add the soul back into their thoroughly flipped mid-century home.In Today's Episode You'll Hear:How to see past a flip to what might be your dream home. Why taking your time unflipping makes sense.Where you can add charm back on a budget before tackling bigger projects. 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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Why does your house need a remodel...really, WHY?
You’re thinking about a remodel. You have a budget in mind, a Pinterest board full of perfect tile, and a list of things in your house that just aren’t working. But stop right there. Before you hire a contractor or pick out a single fixture, I need you to answer the single most important question you will ask in this entire process.Why does your house need a remodel? I mean, does it? Seriously?In Today's Episode You'll Hear:Why your why is the most important element of your remodel. How to get from your surface level reasons to a deeper understanding of your why. Where to invest based on your why…and not where the remodeling industrial complex tells you to. Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at https://www.midmod-midwest.com/2210Like 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 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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