True Tales From Old Houses
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.
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 45 minutes
- Episodes
- 173
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
The Oldest Street in the US: Elfreth's Alley
In this episode, Stacy learns about Elfreth's Alley, the nation's oldest residential street, which is located in Philadelphia. She chats with Ted Maust, director of the Elfreth's Alley Museum, and lo…
What Style is That? Identifying Old American Architecture
In this episode, Stacy chats with Karyn Norwood, an architectural historian and teacher. Karyn founded the popular Instagram account, What Style is That? an educational and fun side-project where she…
Demystifying Linseed Oil Paint with Natalie from Earth and Flax
In this episode, Stacy asks Natalie Yon-Eriksson from Earth and Flax all the linseed oil paint questions she’s been wondering about over the years. Is it easy to use? How is it made? What are the ben…
Town Historian Robert Goller
In this, the 50th episode, Stacy is on location visiting Robert Goller, historian for the town of Aurora and village of East Aurora, New York. Stacy and Robert discuss methods for researching the his…
Paint Talk With Scott From The Craftsman Blog
In this episode, Stacy welcomes back long-time friend of the show, Scott Sidler, from The Craftsman Blog. Stacy and Scott discuss the high-quality formulas hidden behind the paint store counter and b…
On Location at The Tool Library, Buffalo, New York
In this episode, Stacy and Bill from Enon Hall discuss momentum and maintaining enthusiasm for long-term projects.
Later, Stacy is on location at The Tool Library in Buffalo, New York. The city of Bu…
Lindsay Jones: Blind Eye Restoration
In this episode, Stacy and Ashley from The Gold Hive discuss oddball additions to historic structures.
Later, Stacy welcomes Lindsay Jones from Blind Eye Restoration, a woman-owned architectural con…
Laine and Kevin Berry: Our Restoration Nation
In this first episode of Season five, Stacy is flying solo. Feeling lonely, she invites a past podcast guest to join her for listener Q&A.
Later, she talks to Laine and Kevin Berry of Our Restorati…
Stephen and David: Driven by Curiosity
In Devyn's final episode as co-host, he and Stacy discuss their house goals for 2021.
Later, they welcome Stephen and David St. Russel, owners of a Boston-area Victorian. Driven by boundless energy …
Karolyn's Childhood Dream Comes True
In this episode, Stacy and Devyn discuss how they determine which work to DIY and which to hire out. Safety first!
Later, they welcome Karolyn Fuller, also known as Lady Dukart, on Instagram. As a ch…
Ward Schraeder: HGTV's Bargain Mansions and Dad Advice
In this episode, Stacy and Devyn discuss their favorite features of their old houses.
Later, they seek common ground with Ward Schraeder, co-host of HGTV's Bargain Mansions. Can they find it? Will y…
Richard to the Stained Glass Rescue
In this episode, Stacy and Devyn discuss building products and techniques they'd bring back to the mainstream as well as modern construction materials they happily use instead.
Later, they welcome Ri…
Gary is Still Rude and Other Ghost Stories
Big news! Today kicks off the fall fundraising merchandise event. True Tales From Old Houses, tees, and hoodies are available for a limited time. Visit TrueTalesFromOldHouses.com for purchase informa…
Too Random to be a Coincidence
In this episode, Stacy and Devyn talk about their favorite DIY tasks related to old houses.
Later, guest John Harrington kicks off the October ghost story series. His story is a tale of items lost a…
Enon Hall: In It for the Long Haul Part II
In this episode, Devyn and Stacy talk about how their families feel about their dedication to old houses.
Later, they welcome Bill Chapman. Known as the "Granddaddy of the house blog movement," Bill…
Enon Hall: In It for the Long Haul Part I
In this episode, Devyn and Stacy offer advice to a listener about her window restoration dilemma.
Later, they welcome Bill Chapman. Known as the "Granddaddy of the house blog movement," Bill and his…
Rathskellers + A Cheap Old Houses Reprise
Stacy is on vacation. So, this week's episode includes bonus content plus an "Everyone Loves Cheap Old Houses and Elizabeth Finkelstein," reprise.
What the heck is a rathskeller? Fan favorites, Alici…
Lee Ann: Show Me the Flow Blue
In this episode, Stacy and Devyn talk about what they wish they'd known before they bought their old houses. They also offer practical advice to house hunters.
Later, Stacy talks to Lee Ann, lover o…
Alicia and Zach: What We Leave Behind
In this episode, Stacy briefly discusses the basics of homeowner's insurance as it relates to old houses. Riveting!
Later, Stacy and Devyn welcome guests, Alicia & Zach. After Zach found the blueprin…
Daniel Kanter: Beige Kitchens and Other Commentroversies
In this episode, Devyn and Stacy, who both live in the Eastern US, answer the question, "If you moved to the west coast, would you still seek out an old house?"
Later, Devyn and Stacy enjoy a conver…