Episodes

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...

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, his...

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 and efficiently....

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 to tears.  After a...

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...

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...

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 painted brick. Are public...

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 listing the...

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 Co....

This week, during the last minisode of season ten, Stacy and Daniel offer plenty of edutainment as they chat about their current projects.  Stacy recently wrapped up a hall painting project, so she asks Daniel how he chooses paint colors. ...

This week, Stacy is waylaid in Salt Lake City as back-to-back storms turned a long weekend into an 8-day trip.  Soon after Stacy's travel update, Daniel apologizes for not correctly crediting architect Christopher Brandt for the information on...

In today's episode, during listener Q&A, Stacy and Daniel answer a question about smoothing lumpy plaster in preparation for wallpaper.  Later, they welcome Kylie McKay. Kylie is turning a 1940s garage into a cottage that blends well with the...

This week, Stacy and Daniel usher in the new year by discussing how they wrapped up 2023. First, Stacy talks about her holiday trip to Palm Springs, California and Joshua Tree National Park. In true Daniel fashion, he explains how he once ended up in...

In this episode, Daniel offers a fascinating follow-up on the thin wood flooring Brenden mentioned during .  Then, during listener Q&A, Stacy and Daniel discuss the one tool they can't live without.  Later, they welcome Chris...

This week, Daniel begins with a sad story about saying goodbye to his beloved dog, Mekko.  Then, Stacy offers a positive update about her bathroom remodel, and Daniel explains the expensive boiler project going on at the cottage.  Finally,...

In today's episode, Daniel shares some good news about his work with the Kingston City Land Bank. Then, Stacy and Daniel wrap up their deep dive into floor restoration and the Young Tradesperson Series by welcoming floor restoration pro, Brendan...

This week, Stacy's husband Andy fills in as co-host during Daniel's absence.  First, Stacy discusses Millie's trip to the vet, and she explains the crafty way Millie managed to gain nine pounds even though she is on a carefully balanced eating...

In today’s episode, during listener Q&A, Stacy and Daniel discuss the passive refinishing method for wood floors.  Later, as part of the ongoing young tradesperson series, Stacy and Daniel chat with Matt Riebs from Fort Wayne, Indiana. Matt...

In today's very special "Momisode," Stacy and Daniel welcome Daniel's mom, Ricki. First, Stacy chats a little about a very confusing experience at the opera.  Then, Daniel's mom joins them to set the record straight about  one of Daniel's...

In today's very special "Momisode," Stacy and Daniel welcome Stacy's mom, Vera. First, Daniel talks a bit about how his idea to bring volunteer designers to the Kingston City Land Bank has not gone according to plan. Then, Stacy's mom joins them to...

In today's episode, during listener Q&A, Stacy and Daniel offer tips for choosing new wood flooring for your old house. And later, as part of the Young Tradesperson Series, they chat with window restorer and all-around nice guy Andrew Wing. Many...

This week, Stacy and Daniel revisit the topic of burnout. Stacy is feeling better, but Daniel is still struggling to push through the overwhelm to complete the duplex and the cottage. Then, because bad tangents happen to good minisodes, they discuss...

In today's podcast, Stacy and Daniel devote the entire episode to spooky old house tales.  First, Joe Peterson is back with a wild story about a photo missing from his home in New Brunswick. Later, a special guest reveals some Blake Hill House...

This week, Stacy and Daniel start with an update about their accountability partnership and the state of their current projects.  Then, Daniel shares his feelings about training for a 5k and running in general.  Later, Stacy and Daniel get...