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True Tales From Old Houses

Stacy Grinsfelder

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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All Episodes

01:08:43

153: Crafting Timeless Homes with Brent Hull

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2025/02/03

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 Josie Coleman clears homes of unwanted spirits. From hauntings to millwork, this episode has it all! Stacy and Daniel open the episode by catching up on personal projects. Then, following up on last season's ghost stories, realtor and psychic Josie

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152: Architectural Goofs and the Great Modillion Mix-Up

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2025/01/27

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 launch Season 12 with a bang! They dive into a fun-filled catch-up session, sharing what they’ve been up to during the break and correcting a few architectural blunders from past episodes (because who doesn’t mix up a modillion and a corbel every now and then?)

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01:10:08

151: Spooky Stories From Old Houses Part II

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2024/10/28

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 ghost stories from old house owners across the U.S. and Canada. In Part II, Caitlin Barrett recounts the strange disturbances in her 1890 home in Kerhonksin, New York, blending humor with suspense. Next, Laurel, an architectural historian from Hawaii,

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01:15:49

150: Spooky Stories From Old Houses Part I

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2024/10/21

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 stories! Every year, listeners send in their eerie experiences, and this episode is packed with haunted tales from homes across the U.S. From Rebekah's unsettling bungalow in Tampa to Jake's unexpected encounters in a small Appalachian house during the

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149: A Brush with the Law and Other Misadventures

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2024/09/16

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, Stacy and Daniel kick off the episode by announcing that this is the last episode of the season, but there will be bonus ghost stories and a merch run in October. Listeners can submit their ghost stories via the contact form on the website. Next, Daniel shares

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01:09:11

148: Christopher Brandt - Architect by Day,...

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2024/09/09

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 project updates, including the mad scramble to complete outdoor tasks before the cold weather arrives. Then, During listener Q&A, Stacy and Daniel explore the practicalities and aesthetics of refinishing and living with gappy wood floors. They discuss the

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30:26

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

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2024/09/02

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 'Beyond Reproach.' Then, Stacy reflects on the shock value of Utah's high real estate prices and acknowledges her privileged position. She shares her desire to downsize and the challenges of finding a smaller house within her budget. Next, Daniel explains

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146: Kitchen Quirks and Detroit Duplex Dreams

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2024/08/26

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 deserve a little love. Then, during listener Q&A, Stacy offers a happy follow-up from a previous question about exterior painting before weighing in on a kitchen remodel quandry—When it comes to cabinets and floors, is it better to level everything perfectly, or

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30:17

145: Sleeping Porch Problems + Michigan Magic

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2024/08/19

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 sleeping porch and the serious structural issues she encountered during deconstruction. Finally, they discuss their mutual love for Michigan and the unique houses Daniel visited there recently. The conversation ends with a reflection on milestone

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55:44

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

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2024/08/12

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 require a master's degree. With the help of Caitlin Meives, Director of Preservation with the Preservation League of New York State, they discuss the importance of networking and volunteering and the availability of webinars and certificate programs. They

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143: Mystical Misreads + New Project Plans

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2024/08/05

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 landscape architect from Los Angeles reached out to provide another convincing argument in favor of removing ivy from homes and buildings. Then, Daniel discusses his recent trip to Lilydale, where he received a free reading by a medium. Some of her thoughts were

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57:36

142: Choosing Relaxation over Renovation in France +...

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2024/07/29

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 discuss the pros and cons of PVC, copper, and PEX pipes and provide tips for choosing the right material. Later, they chat with Christina Salway, an interior designer and home renovator. She describes how she and her husband have renovated multiple houses,

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141: Unexpected Basement Floods and Weather Emergencies

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2024/07/22

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 podcast episode about the Halifax explosion. Next, Stacy talks about a basement flood caused by a clogged sewer line, while Daniel describes his experience with water in the basement due to a cistern. Then, Stacy details her experience with a (very real) recent

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57:02

140: Behind the Scenes at Taliesin West + The Impact...

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2024/07/15

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 their potential impact on the house, including trapping moisture, damaging mortar, and providing a pathway for pests. Later, they chat with Pat Evans, the registrar for the art collection at the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. Pat discusses the process of deep cleaning

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139: Minisode - Navigating Home Projects & Real...

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2024/07/08

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, and the emotional impact of online relationships. First, Stacy shares how she hired someone to help with the lingering home projects around her house. Despite receiving some very unwelcome comments about the ad she posted in her small-town Facebook

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138: Woodward Throwbacks - Pioneering a Fresh...

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2024/07/01

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 history, manufacturing process, and benefits of linoleum and share their experiences using Marmoleum by Forbo. Finally, Stacy and Daniel chat with Bo Shepherd and Kyle Dubay, the creative duo behind Woodward Throwbacks, a furniture and interior design studio

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

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2024/06/24

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 process of accepting an offer and the potential for the buyer to back out before signing the contract. They also compare their experiences with buying houses and the differences in the process. The conversation ends with their thoughts about the importance

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54:35

136: A House Restored by Lee McColgan + A Kitchen...

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2024/06/17

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 right along. Stacy and Scott hope it will become a handy and trusted resource for anyone with a stake in preserving and restoring old buildings. Next, during listener Q&A, Daniel and Stacy offer input on a kitchen window issue. The homeowner is planning

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135: Minisode Selling the Cottage + A Sad Update on...

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2024/06/10

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 own home is a mess in the aftermath. Daniel believes that the volume of his stuff is reaching an uncomfortable level, and something must be done. Stacy suggests the Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning, but Daniel wants to sell everything instead. Next,

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57:26

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

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2024/06/03

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. Later, Stacy and Daniel chat with KariAnne Wood from the long-running Thistlewood Farms blog. KariAnne's special connection to her old house and the town of McKinney, Texas, proves that when the stars align, you actually can go home again. Mentioned in

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