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
What Would Devyn and Stacy Do?
In today's mini-episode, Devyn and Stacy discuss restoration and renovation conundrums--Q&A style. Find out the answers to these burning questions:
What would compel Devyn to paint woodwork?
How doe…
Take Me To Church
At the beginning of this episode, Devyn and Stacy discuss their summer vacations and Stacy's weird hobby. No matter where they go, old houses and old buildings make their way onto the travel agenda…
Everyone Loves Cheap Old Houses and Elizabeth Finkelstein
Season Two Begins!
In this episode, Stacy and Devyn welcome Elizabeth Finkelstein, a preservationist, writer, and owner of Cheap Old Houses and Circa Houses, both wildly successful Instagram account…
Old House Love Moves A Bungalow Part 2
In this episode, Stacy's long-time dream of talking to someone who has moved an old house comes true. Larissa and Kris Munsch moved a bungalow, affectionately titled, "The Governor" from Ness City Ka…
Old House Love Moves A Bungalow Part 1
In this episode, Stacy's long-time dream of talking to someone who has moved an old house comes true. Larissa and Kris Munsch moved a bungalow, affectionately titled, "The Governor" from Ness City Ka…
Devyn Knows a Thing or Two About Light Bulbs
Kelvins, watts, CRI, CFLs, LEDs. What does it all mean? In this episode, Devyn gives a history of the light bulb starting with the incandescent and ending up with his beloved LEDs. (It's true!) Memor…
Scott Sidler Dances His Way into Historic Preservation
In this Episode, Devyn and Stacy have a blast interviewing Scott Sidler from Austin Historical and The Craftsman Blog. Learn about Scott's unique path into historic preservation, his favorite kind of…
Lead Safety And Regional Differences in Old Windows
In This episode, Devyn and I chat briefly about the Historic Homes Workshop. Then, Joe Hayes, from Hayes Window Restoration in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and I discuss lead-safe practices for homeowners…
Stacy and Devyn Talk About Hardwood Floors
In this episode, meet Stacy's new co-host, Devyn Caldwell from OurPhillyRow.com. Devyn and Stacy discuss a brief history of hardwood floors and review three modern, but historically respectful floor…
Steve Quillian's Artisan Army
In this episode, Steve Quillian, CEO, Craftsman and Historic Preservationist visits with me about his mission to spread joy and reverence for Historic Preservation and restoring old windows. Inspired…
Debbie's Little Piece of History is Haunted
Ever since Debbie was eight years old, she has been passionate about Civil War History. So, imagine how happy it made her to buy a documented safe house on one of the routes of the Underground Railro…
Blake Hill House - Old Windows: Restore or Replace?
Repair or replace those old windows? Which side of the debate do you land on? In this episode, Stacy talks about all the window work in BHH, and common sense rules she follows for restoration. Also, …
Blake Hill House - Ash Dump Archaeology
In this episode, Stacy explains how she and Andy ended up buying Blake Hill House. Also, archaeologist Donn Grenda discovers 60 year's worth of artifacts from the clogged fireplaces in his craftsman …