True Tales From Old Houses
True Tales From Old Houses
True Tales From Old Houses is a light-hearted, entertaining, and educational show for lovers of old houses and buildings, DIYers, history b…
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True Tales From Old Houses

True Tales From Old Houses

True Tales From Old Houses is a light-hearted, entertaining, and educational show for lovers of old houses and buildings, DIYers, history buffs, and restoration and preservation junkies.

Available weekly, hosts Stacy Grinsfelder and Daniel Kanter share personal project updates, listener Q&A, and interviews with engaging old house owners, restoration professionals, and craftspeople.

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164: Demystifying Linseed Paint (Again!)
April 21, 2025

164: Demystifying Linseed Paint (Again!)

In this episode of True Tales From Old Houses, Michiel Brouns of Brouns & Co. sets the record straight on linseed oil paint. From its surprising shelf life to why "thin to win" is the golden rule, Michiel unpacks everything you thought you...

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163: The Weight of Goodbye and What Comes Next
April 14, 2025

163: The Weight of Goodbye and What Comes Next

In this episode of True Tales From Old Houses, Stacy opens up about two major goodbyes, one expected, one not. After losing her sweet dog Millie, a constant companion through every renovation and recording, she shares what it's been like to grieve a...

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162: From Spreadsheets to Bed Sheets - An Innkeeper's Tale
April 7, 2025

162: From Spreadsheets to Bed Sheets - An Innkeeper's Tale

In this episode of True Tales From Old Houses, Stacy and Daniel share spring updates, answer a fireplace Q&A, and chat with new innkeeper Rod Whale about embracing history, Acadian heritage, and the adventure of old house ownership at one of...

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161: Help! We Can't Stop Talking About Frank Lloyd Wright
March 31, 2025

161: Help! We Can't Stop Talking About Frank Lloyd Wright

Will Stacy and Daniel ever stop talking about Frank Lloyd Wright? Yes, but not this week! In this episode, Stacy and Daniel catch up after the Window Preservation Alliance conference and wade into the world of Usonian architecture through the story of...

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160: Wright in the Desert Part II - Taliesin West
March 24, 2025

160: Wright in the Desert Part II - Taliesin West

In this episode of True Tales From Old Houses, Stacy and Daniel return to Taliesin West, Frank Lloyd Wright's winter hideaway and experimental desert lab in the Arizona desert. They swap stories from their trip, including nighttime escapades...

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159: Wright in the Desert - Taliesin West
March 17, 2025

159: Wright in the Desert - Taliesin West

Ever wondered what it's like to spend the night at Frank Lloyd Wright's desert hideaway? This week, Stacy and Daniel are on location at Taliesin West in Scottsdale, Arizona.  They share stories from their stay in the historic apprentice...

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Reviews

Love it!!

"For anyone who has ever remodeled a historic home, this podcast is amazing and it gives you tips and ideas that can help you work even better."

DitchLily | Jan. 17, 2021

Best way to spend an hour

"Just started listening recently after following Stacy over at BHH for a while. Truly a gem of a listen."

WavyWindows | Feb. 20, 2021

What a wonderful podcast

"Stacy has developed a great podcast that is a perfect mix of old-house-loving conversation an educational restoration information. Always engaging and a fun listen!"

The Bark Eater | April 27, 2021

Love this show

"So much great info on this show and entertaining to boot. If you own and old house, or any house or you just like old houses you should listen."

KItty_J18 | April 26, 2021

Love this podcast

"This podcast has really helped me to feel better about the old house project I have coming up. So much good information, I look forward to every episode"

Ewilliams2019 | May 13, 2021

I am hooked!

"I have officially fallen down the rabbit hole listening to episodes of True Tales from Old Homes. I absolutely love the raw honesty that is shared through this podcast. We just purchased a 1910 craft…"

Lucky7DogRescue | June 23, 2021

Big help with old houses

"I love listening to Stacy’s show. Her interviews with guests are really helpful in tackling all things old houses. I had a phone call with Stacy and she walked me there some restoration issues to c…"

valliegirl975 | Oct. 21, 2022

Interesting and helpful!

"I am learning so much about old houses. Stacy and Daniel are giving me the confidence and knowledge to work on my 101 year old Craftsman bungalow in So Cal. Thanks so much!!!"

Candied Fabrics | June 23, 2023

An educational & entertaining podcast with delightful hosts!

"This podcast takes somewhat technical topics and stories about old houses and brings them to life to be educational and very entertaining. The hosts are so sweet and I wish I could be their friends i…"

Gnome Sweet Gnome | Dec. 1, 2023

I love your podcast

"I have officially binged every single episode and cannot wait for the next season! You and Daniel are the absolute best! Can’t wait to listen soon."

Kim 788 | March 27, 2024
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