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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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Aug. 19, 2024

145: Sleeping Porch Problems + Michigan Magic

In this conversation, Stacy and Daniel discuss their ongoing renovation projects. First, Daniel talks about his plans to use beadboard in the guest room and the challenges of storing salvage materials. Then, Stacy shares her experience renovating her...

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Aug. 12, 2024

144: Don't Rush the Rehab - Kate Wood Knows What's Worth Preserving

This week's episode begins with the big announcement that Daniel is no longer the owner of Bluestone Cottage. The sale has been finalized. Then, Stacy and Daniel answer a listener question about career paths in historic preservation that don't...

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Aug. 5, 2024

143: Mystical Misreads + New Project Plans

In this episode, Stacy and Daniel discuss Daniel's recent visit to Lilydale, a spiritualist community in Western New York, and they go over some new project plans. First, Stacy offers a follow-up on the ivy discussion from episode #140. A …

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July 29, 2024

142: Choosing Relaxation over Renovation in France + Plumbing Materia…

This week's episode begins with a quick cottage update from Daniel, including his plans to sell the leftover staging furniture and decor. Then, Stacy and Daniel answer a listener question about the best materials for repiping a house. They...

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July 22, 2024

141: Unexpected Basement Floods and Weather Emergencies

In this episode, Stacy and Daniel revisit some previous conversations and swap stories about unexpected basement floods and a wild weather emergency. First, Daniel offers an update about a special Kingston City Land Bank house and shares a...

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July 15, 2024

140: Behind the Scenes at Taliesin West + The Impact of Ivy on Old Ho…

This week's episode begins with a book giveaway reminder and quick project updates from Stacy and Daniel. Then, during Listener Q&A, Stacy and Daniel address the impact of ivy on old houses. They discuss the different types of ivy and …

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July 8, 2024

139: Minisode - Navigating Home Projects & Real Estate Woes

In this episode, Stacy explains how she is lightening her DIY load, and Daniel describes a frustrating week. The conversation highlights the low-key crazy of hyper-local Facebook groups, navigating real estate contracts, dealing with contractor bids,...

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July 1, 2024

138: Woodward Throwbacks - Pioneering a Fresh Approach to Adaptive Re…

This week's episode begins with several book giveaway announcements and quick project updates from Stacy and Daniel. Then, during listener Q&A, Stacy and Daniel discuss traditional and modern linoleum flooring options. They touch on the...

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June 24, 2024

137: Minisode The Cottage Sale - It Ain't Over 'til It's Over

In this week's episode, Stacy tangles with TSA, and Daniel inches closer to selling the cottage. First, Stacy and Daniel discuss Stacy's recent trip to Florida and her airport mishaps. Then, they move on to Daniel's cottage update, including the...

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June 17, 2024

136: A House Restored by Lee McColgan + A Kitchen Window Problem

This week's episode begins with some quick updates about Daniel's cottage and an announcement from Stacy. Stacy and Scott Sidler are co-authoring a book about energy efficiency and old windows. With the first draft nearly finished, the book is moving...

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June 10, 2024

135: Minisode Selling the Cottage + A Sad Update on the Aurora Restor…

This week's minisode is an emotional roller coaster. First, Stacy and Daniel celebrate that the cottage is now for sale. Despite this exciting news, Daniel feels stressed about what comes next. He laments that while the cottage is now spotless, …

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June 3, 2024

134: You Can Go Home Again + DIY Exterior Painting Tips

This week, a listener who owns a duplex wonders how to improve unsightly exterior paint issues while saving money to hire the pros. Stacy and Daniel offer DIY exterior painting tips and their thoughts on getting the job done safely …

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May 27, 2024

133: Minisode Japan Highlights + The Cottage is Finished!

In this week's minisode, Stacy offers a few stories from her trip to Japan, and Daniel reaches a huge milestone with the cottage. First, Stacy opens up about her connection to Japan and how seeing Mount Fuji nearly brought her …

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May 20, 2024

132: Brooke Young Russell + A Canvas Ceiling Quesion

This week, Stacy and Daniel answer a listener's question about the history of canvas ceilings and the feasibility of repairing them. Later, Brooke Young Russell from Evergreene Architectural Arts joins Stacy for a fascinating conversation about...

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May 13, 2024

131: Minisode Japanese Toilets and Mouse Mummies

This week's minisode is off to a wild start, with Stacy and Daniel discussing their unconventional "words of the year." Then, Stacy talks about her upcoming trip to Japan and shares a story about Google Translate and bidets. That segues...

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May 6, 2024

130: The Brownstone Boys + Public Art & Painted Brick

True Tales From Old Houses is back! Season Eleven is off to a good start with a fresh, new logo and an episode packed with old-house fun. This week, Stacy and Daniel answer a listener's question about public art and …

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April 30, 2024

Bonus Minisode: Moving Updates & More

It's a bonus mini! In this minisode, Stacy and Daniel catch up after a three-month hiatus. First, Stacy offers an update about moving to Salt Lake City. Is that ever going to happen? Then, Daniel chats about his timeline for …

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Feb. 5, 2024

Tara Mangini & Percy Bright of Jersey Ice Cream Co Design

In today's episode, the finale of Season 10, Stacy and Daniel discuss best practices for a clean, healthy, and mostly dry basement. Then, Stacy and Daniel welcome Tara Mangini and Percy Bright, the legendary design team behind Jersey Ice Cream …

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