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.
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 Mo…
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 jo…
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 Goo…
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 abo…
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 c…
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 l…
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 a…
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 archite…
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 gara…
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 …
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 li…
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 pr…
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 Seri…
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 …
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 …
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…
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 a…
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 rest…
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 b…
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…