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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Oct. 28, 2024

151: Spooky Stories From Old Houses Part II

In this special October episode of True Tales From Old Houses, Stacy and Daniel return with Part II of their spooky stories compilation. Following the eerie encounters shared in Part I, this episode brings even more spine-tingling yet light-hearted...

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Oct. 21, 2024

150: Spooky Stories From Old Houses Part I

It's spooky season! In this special October episode of True Tales From Old Houses, hosts Stacy Grinsfelder and Daniel Kanter take a break from their usual discussions of old house restoration and DIY to share spine-tingling, light-hearted ghost...

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Sept. 16, 2024

149: A Brush with the Law and Other Misadventures

In today's minisode, the final episode of Season 11, Stacy and Daniel wrap things up with a lively discussion about their renovation adventures, funny experiences, and plans for the upcoming ghost story episodes, arriving in October! First,...

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Sept. 9, 2024

148: Christopher Brandt - Architect by Day, Preservation Hero by Night

In this episode of True Tales From Old Houses, Stacy and Daniel discuss practical solutions for damaged wood floors in a folk Victorian farmhouse and chat with preservation architect Christopher Brandt. First, Stacy and Daniel offer some personal...

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Sept. 2, 2024

147: Stacy's Utah Quest and Daniel's Big Build

In today's minisode, Stacy offers an update on her house search in Utah. She and Daniel discuss their current real estate situations and future plans. First, They begin by declaring their love for track shelving. They also recommend the podcast...

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Aug. 26, 2024

146: Kitchen Quirks and Detroit Duplex Dreams

In this episode of True Tales From Old Houses, Stacy is wrapping things up at Silver Lake and getting ready for a new sleeping porch project. Meanwhile, Daniel is busy turning a dining room closet into a masterpiece—because even closets …

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Reviews

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

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

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
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