Architecture Episodes

Feb. 3, 2025

153: Crafting Timeless Homes with Brent Hull

In this episode of True Tales from Old Houses, Contractor and preservationist Brent Hull joins hosts Stacy Grinsfelder and Daniel Kanter to talk craftsmanship, good design, and why historic homes deserve better. Plus, learn how psychic realtor...

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Jan. 27, 2025

152: Architectural Goofs and the Great Modillion Mix-Up

Stacy and Daniel kick off Season 12 with old house updates, product tips, and a lively conversation on preserving historical materials. In this episode of True Tales from Old Houses, Stacy Grinsfelder and Daniel Kanter are back and ready to...

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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. 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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June 19, 2023

Episode #99: Rebecca Hunter: Sears Homes and Other Kit Houses

In today's episode, Stacy talks about her experience at the Missouri Preservation Conference, and Daniel gives a lake cottage update. Then, during listener Q&A, Stacy and Daniel answer whether mid-century house enthusiasts can be members of...

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April 24, 2023

Episode #95: Selling Historic Real Estate in Los Angeles + Prioritizi…

In today's episode, during listener Q&A, Stacy and Daniel discuss how to prioritize old house projects when you're short on time. And later, they chat with Erin Keegan. Erin loves old houses, and she and her business partner, Ben, have …

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Jan. 16, 2023

Episode #90: History Attic Research + Making Steel Casement Windows E…

In today’s episode, Scott Sidler joins Stacy for listener Q&A. Scott explains how to use Low-e glass to improve the energy efficiency of steel casement windows. And later, Stacy chats with sisters Linda McManus and Chris Wysocki, who own a...

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Dec. 19, 2022

Episode #88: Esther Judge-Lennox of Shacks on Racks + Updating Electr…

In today’s episode, Stacy chats with Esther Judge-Lennox, founder of Shacks on Racks. Shacks on Racks is an innovative company working hard to keep old houses out of the landfill by moving them before they are demolished. The mountain west …

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July 4, 2022

Episode #79: Live From Florida

In today's episode, live from Florida, Stacy chats with ten talented professionals involved in old house restoration. They discuss the mainstream shift they're seeing towards preservation and restoration and how they can continue to support positive...

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June 20, 2022

Episode #78: Joe Thornton - Village Thatcher

In today's episode, Stacy chats with Joe Thornton, a 2nd generation Master Thatcher from the charming Cotswolds region of England. Roof thatching is a trade that has been around for thousands of years. Also, Stacy and Jason Lamb discuss built-in...

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March 14, 2022

Episode #71: An Abandoned House Becomes a Home

In today’s episode, you’ll meet Jaya. He and his wife bought an abandoned farmhouse house in Japan that he is bringing back to life. Also, Stacy and Dianne talk about the Scotland and Northern Ireland tour that Stacy is hosting …

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Feb. 28, 2022

Episode #70: Fire Safety Tips and Old Buildings Reimagined

In today's episode, Stacy talks to fire chief Roger LeBlanc about how long we really have to get out of a burning house, plus he shares his best fire safety advice for old house owners. Also, Stacy chats with Natalie …

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Dec. 6, 2021

Episode #66: House of Brinson

On today's show, recorded in front of a live audience in Hudson Valley, New York, Stacy chats with Susan and William Brinson from House of Brinson. Eight years ago, Susan and Will left New York City and bought Stony Ford, …

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Oct. 11, 2021

Episode #62: Home Sweet Funeral Home: Keith Stachowiak

In this episode, Stacy welcomes Architect Keith Stachowiak from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Three years ago, Keith and his wife Elisa bought a former funeral home to convert into their primary residence. Keith's story is the first of two spooky, fun October...

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July 5, 2021

Episode #57: Bonus Old House Segments from the Archives

Stacy is away for the long holiday weekend. So, for today's episode, she's sharing previously recorded content that never aired, including more information about writing historic register nominations, the importance of documenting your projects...

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