Brick has been used as a building material since long before the three little pigs. But mid-century brick is particularly well suited to the ethos of modernist designers: it is humble, honest, tactile and capable of both great simplicity and great variety. There are a number of problems with painting mid-century brick, including aesthetics, technical issues and maintenance headaches. Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at <a href='https://www.midmod-midwest.com/1106'>https://www.midmod-midwest.com/1106</a>

TV vs Fireplace (AKA: how to fit your flat screen TV in a mid-century living room)

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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;