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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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Recent Episodes

Feb. 5, 2024

Tara Mangini & Percy Bright of Jersey Ice Cream Co Design

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 behi…
Jan. 29, 2024

Minisode: The Last Mini of Season Ten

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…
Jan. 23, 2024

Minisode: Tangents, Travel, and Trying New Things

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…
Jan. 15, 2024

A Cottage Built From Architectural Salvage + Smoothing Lumpy Plaster

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 bl…
Jan. 8, 2024

Minisode: Ready for the New Year

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 explai…
Jan. 1, 2024

Episode #108: Training Future Preservation Tradespeople + One Tool We Can't Live Without

In this episode, Daniel offers a fascinating follow-up on the thin wood flooring Brenden mentioned during .  Then, during listener Q&A, Stacy and Daniel discuss the one tool they can't live without.  Later, they welcome Chri…