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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.

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Update frequency
every 8 days
Average duration
45 minutes
Episodes
173
Years Active
2018 - 2025
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That'll Take Eight Weeks and Other Lies

That'll Take Eight Weeks and Other Lies

 

Welcome to Season Four of True Tales From Old Houses!

 

In this episode, Stacy and Devyn answer the listener question, "How much hands-on work do you do?"

 

Today's guest is Alex Santantonio from t…

00:47:34  |   Mon 06 Jul 2020
Historic Designation: What's in it for me?

Historic Designation: What's in it for me?

In today's episode, Stacy and Devyn answer a listener's question about design regrets. 

Also, what protections and benefits, if any, do national, state, and local historic designations offer for your…

00:41:44  |   Mon 08 Jun 2020
Terry The Master of Plaster Restoration

Terry The Master of Plaster Restoration

In today's episode, Devyn and Stacy tackle the question, "Would you rather fix up your old house all at once or take your time?" 

Also, Stacy discusses decorative plaster restoration with Terry Wulle…

00:42:55  |   Tue 26 May 2020
Stories From Our First Field Trip

Stories From Our First Field Trip

In February, mere weeks before COVID-19 turned the world upside down, Stacy and her friend Drew went on the first True Tales From Old Houses field trip. Unfortunately, Devyn was still on medical leav…

00:39:55  |   Mon 11 May 2020
Rhonda's Colorful Life

Rhonda's Colorful Life

In today's episode, Devyn and Stacy answer the listener question, "How do you choose a color scheme for a large house?"

Continuing the color theme, today's guest is artisan, Rhonda Deeg, from RLD Gla…

00:51:08  |   Mon 27 Apr 2020
A Different Kind of House Moving Story

A Different Kind of House Moving Story

In this episode, Devyn and Stacy answer the following question submitted by a listener: "How do you furnish your homes? What type of antiques?"

Also, Today's guest is Paige. Paige and her husband Tre…

00:43:23  |   Mon 13 Apr 2020
Window Restoration Q & A With Scott Sidler

Window Restoration Q & A With Scott Sidler

In this episode, Stacy spends a full hour with Scott Sidler from The Craftsman Blog. He answers all your window restoration questions in a fun game show format. 

Be sure to visit TrueTalesFromOldHous…

01:04:54  |   Mon 30 Mar 2020
Lead, Mold, and Asbestos, Oh my!

Lead, Mold, and Asbestos, Oh my!

During this episode, Stacy and Devyn revisit the listener question, "Have you ever lived in a newer construction home? If so, what did you like and dislike about it?"

Today's guest, Tyler, is doing h…

00:45:33  |   Mon 16 Mar 2020
The Greener Good and the Neighborhood - Part II

The Greener Good and the Neighborhood - Part II

In this episode, after a long absence for medical treatment, Devyn is back! Stacy and Devyn answer a listener's question, "How do you heat and cool your houses?"

Today's guest is Ashley Goldman, a…

00:42:53  |   Mon 02 Mar 2020
The Greener Good and the Neighborhood - Part I

The Greener Good and the Neighborhood - Part I

In this episode, Stacy brings you up to date on the restoration and renovation projects going on at Blake Hill House and Devyn's Philadelphia rowhouse. After, Stacy and Devyn answer a listener questi…

00:37:11  |   Mon 17 Feb 2020
The Fine Line Between Hoarding and Collecting

The Fine Line Between Hoarding and Collecting

In this episode, Stacy begins by answering the following question from a listener: "Have you ever lived in a new construction home? If so, what did you like and dislike about it?"

Then, Stacy sits do…

00:36:37  |   Mon 03 Feb 2020
Cathy and Garrett Poshusta: It's All in the Details

Cathy and Garrett Poshusta: It's All in the Details

Now that season three is underway, Stacy talks about how she started and almost quit producing True Tales From Old Houses. The learning curve was steep. 

Then, Stacy spends time with the very talente…

00:46:36  |   Mon 20 Jan 2020
Amy Sees Beauty in the Rubble

Amy Sees Beauty in the Rubble

It's officially Season 3! Struggling to get past a case of the neverending Mondays, Stacy talks about window restoration, The Year of the Window at Blake Hill House, and she offers an update on Devyn…

00:34:07  |   Mon 06 Jan 2020
The Gift and Curse of DIY Perfectionism

The Gift and Curse of DIY Perfectionism

In today's episode, my guest, Jason Lamb, is involved in a long-term restoration and renovation project with no end in sight. He and I sat down to talk about the benefit and curse of perfectionism, b…

00:33:35  |   Mon 11 Nov 2019
Bad News, Natalie, You've Got Haints! and Other Stories

Bad News, Natalie, You've Got Haints! and Other Stories

During October, we received so many spooky old house stories that we put three of them together for this bonus Halloween episode. From the Catskills of New York to small-town Georgia, our guests repo…

00:38:39  |   Thu 31 Oct 2019
Ghost Story: This Is Not a Dad Joke

Ghost Story: This Is Not a Dad Joke

In this episode, Stacy, acting as a field reporter, walks a very short distance to interview guest, Andy Grinsfelder. When Andy was a kid, he had three unexplained brushes with possible paranormal ac…

00:26:40  |   Mon 21 Oct 2019
Ghost Story: The Party Don't Stop Just 'Cause You're Dead

Ghost Story: The Party Don't Stop Just 'Cause You're Dead

This episode kicks off an entire month of Ghost Stories on True Tales From Old Houses. 

In this episode, first-time homebuyers, Susan and Will Brinson of House of Brinson, tell Stacy how they ended u…

00:32:43  |   Mon 07 Oct 2019
Ron's Retirement Project Isn't Golfing

Ron's Retirement Project Isn't Golfing

In this episode, Stacy starts off with some difficult news about Devyn's health. 

Next, when many people retire, they look forward to days of leisure at home or traveling. Today's guest, Ron and his …

00:31:17  |   Mon 23 Sep 2019
Fan Favorite Ash Dump Archaeology

Fan Favorite Ash Dump Archaeology

This week, Devyn and Stacy both had to take an unexpected leave of absence. So, today's episode is a repeat of a fan favorite--the one that started it all, Ash Dump Archeology with special guest, Don…

00:27:27  |   Mon 09 Sep 2019
Catherine Brooks Speedheater Superhero

Catherine Brooks Speedheater Superhero

In this episode, Stacy first recaps her traveling adventures and observations about beautiful Japan. 

During segment two, Devyn and Stacy welcome Catherine Brooks from Eco-Strip--the sole distributor…

00:33:26  |   Mon 26 Aug 2019
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