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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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133: Minisode Japan Highlights + The Cottage is...

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2024/05/27

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 funny interlude about Japanese snacks, Stacy brings it back to old houses by describing a visit to the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum. The Edo-Tokyo was established in 1993 to relocate, reconstruct, preserve, and exhibit historical buildings of

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52:17

132: Brooke Young Russell + A Canvas Ceiling Quesion

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2024/05/20

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 the technical aspects and limitations of architectural conservation and how her research relates to historic preservation. Mentioned in this Episode: Sign up for the Wood Window Workshop Weekend Retreat at Silver Lake: July 19-21 or July 26-28, 2024. (New,

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131: Minisode Japanese Toilets and Mouse Mummies

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2024/05/13

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 unnaturally into a discussion about a common old house problem: animals that die in the walls. Daniel's house has largely escaped this issue. So, he has chosen an unusual way to honor the critters he finds during demolition. Finally, Daniel chats about wrapping

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130: The Brownstone Boys + Public Art & Painted Brick

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2024/05/07

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 murals a good idea? How are neighborhoods affected? Is painting a giant orange wizard on a building ever a good idea? Daniel has big feelings about all of it. Then, Stacy and Daniel welcome Barry + Jordan, better known as The Brownstone Boys. This

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30:29

Bonus Minisode: Moving Updates & More

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2024/04/30

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 cottage for sale. He follows up with updates about his vacation to Barbados (sun poisoning!), lake cottage ceiling repairs (light drama!), and antiquing. Finally, Stacy and Daniel discuss the difference between hand-knotted and machine-knotted rugs and a fun fact

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56:46

Tara Mangini & Percy Bright of Jersey Ice Cream Co...

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2024/02/05

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. Tara and Percy have traded their nomadic lifestyle for an 1880s farmhouse in upstate NY and most recently starred in their own TV show, The Story of Home on Magnolia Network, now streaming on Max and Discovery+. Mentioned in this Episode: Travel to

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29:23

Minisode: The Last Mini of Season Ten

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2024/01/29

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. Then, Stacy and Daniel talk about their color choices as children, and they agree that one of the perks of becoming an adult is not having to live with painting mistakes. They also touch on Daniel's upcoming vacation plans, why New York State has two school

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26:01

Minisode: Tangents, Travel, and Trying New Things

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2024/01/23

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 Rochester Carpet we discussed during episode #108. Then, tangents abound during a conversation about enjoying Christmas decor well into January and bread baking. Finally, Daniel explains how his trip to a saltwater deprivation chamber went and whether or

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48:52

A Cottage Built From Architectural Salvage +...

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2024/01/15

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 rest of the houses in her historic neighborhood. She is using architectural salvage for all of the windows, doors, and finishes. Kylie talks about her favorite finds and the challenge of hiring contractors who know how to work with salvaged materials. To

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27:34

Minisode: Ready for the New Year

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2024/01/08

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 Palm Springs reassembling stage props from Mad Men, including Don Draper's credenza. Then, Daniel celebrates the end of the duplex remodel. It is officially listed on Zillow. He also offers a potentially controversial way of washing paintbrushes and

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56:06

Training Future Preservation Tradespeople + One Tool...

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2024/01/01

In this episode, Daniel offers a fascinating follow-up on the thin wood flooring Brenden mentioned during episode #108. Then, during listener Q&A, Stacy and Daniel discuss the one tool they can't live without. Later, they welcome Chris Iannelli to the podcast. Chris heads up an inspiring program that trains 18-24-year-olds in preservation masonry while addressing their physical, emotional, and social needs. To request a transcript of this episode, please reach out via the contact page. Mentioned

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29:03

Minisode: Goodbyes and Bathrooms

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2023/12/18

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, Daniel talks about his last meeting as chairman of the board for the Kingston City Land Bank and the literal and figurative gifts he received after five years of volunteer service. WE LOVE OUR SPONSOR Sutherland Welles - Maker of exceptional polymerized tung oil

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55:42

Hardwood Floor Talk with Brendan Brody of Queen City...

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2023/12/11

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 Brody of Queen City Restoration. Brendon shares the story of his path to the trades and offers excellent advice for young people facing education and career uncertainty after high school. He also provides valuable tips for operating a successful business

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28:15

Minisode: Our Plumber is a Saint + Cute Dog Antics

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2023/12/04

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 and exercise schedule. Then, Andy and Stacy talk about the upstairs bathroom remodeling project. Stacy expresses her gratitude for the plumber and contractor's problem-solving skills and attention to detail. When BHH threw them a curveball, they installed the

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54:40

Passive Floor Restoration + Matthew Reibs

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2023/11/27

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 does a little bit of everything related to old houses. He began dabbling in the trades as a child, and a chance to meet Nicole Curtis, his HGTV idol, further set him on his current path. To request a transcript of this episode, please reach out via the contact

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40:38

Minisode: Daniel's Mom Sets the Record Straight

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2023/11/20

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 first sewing projects what really happened to Fidget the chinchilla the traits that make Daniel good at DIY the possible origin of his catchphrase, "It's fine. It's fine." and much more! The first Momisode featuring Stacy's mom, Vera, is available now: Stacy's

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37:56

Minisode: Stacy's Mom is in the House

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2023/11/13

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 share more information about her than you ever wanted to know, including but not limited to: the condition and decor of Stacy's childhood bedroom whether or not she comes from a family of old home lovers and DIYers what Stacy's parents taught her that

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49:35

Andrew Wing + Tips for Choosing New Flooring for Your...

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2023/11/06

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 people first became acquainted with Andrew three years ago through Laine and Kevin Berry of Our Restoration Nation. He was restoring the windows of a house dubbed Louise when tragedy struck. Louise's last gift was a new beginning for Andrew that changed the

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30:56

A Very Haunted Minisode

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2023/10/31

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 their thoughts about life after death. Finally, Stacy and Daniel read leftover ghost stories submitted by the Instagram audience and share some unexplained happenings they have experienced in their homes. WE LOVE OUR SPONSOR Sutherland Welles - Maker

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51:14

A Missing Photo + Family Secrets

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2023/10/24

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 family secrets. In between, Stacy and Daniel read plenty more ghost stories submitted by the Instagram audience. From missing items to taps on the shoulder, They'll share your stories of the unsettling and the weird. Visit True Tales From Old Houses for more

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