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Add Accessibility when you Remodel your Ranch

Add Accessibility when you Remodel your Ranch

FromMid Mod Remodel


Add Accessibility when you Remodel your Ranch

FromMid Mod Remodel

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Length:
14 minutes
Released:
Oct 1, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Mid-Century ranch houses appeal to just about everyone. They are great starter homes for young families and just as great for couples looking to age in place over time. They also work well for people with disabilities … especially with a few essential updates. Today let’s talk about how to make sure your remodel improves your home’s accessibility!IN TODAY’S EPISODE YOU’LL HEAR …A quick over view of the Americans with Disabilities Act or ADA [2:35]Some history of how Americans have planned for people with disabilities in the past (spoiler: it wasn’t great) [3:30]A guess as to why MCM homes are so much more accessible than earlier eras’ homes [6:40]How to bring added accessibility into your remodel plans [8:30]Get show notes (with diagrams) at www.midmod-midwest.com/405
Released:
Oct 1, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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Do you live in a Mid-Century Ranch? Are you curious about an MCM house and wondering 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. Your host, Della Hansmann is an architect who helps people remodel their Mid-century homes and mid mod homeowner fixing up1952 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 remodel of their dreams.