Architecture Episodes
Jan. 16, 2023
Episode #90: History Attic Research + Making Steel Casement Windows Energy-Efficient
In today’s episode, Scott Sidler joins Stacy for listener Q&A. Scott explains how to use Low-e glass to improve the energy efficiency of steel casement windows. And later, Stacy chats with sisters Linda McManus and Chris Wysocki, who own a...
Dec. 19, 2022
Episode #88: Esther Judge-Lennox of Shacks on Racks + Updating Electrical Panels
In today’s episode, Stacy chats with Esther Judge-Lennox, founder of Shacks on Racks. Shacks on Racks is an innovative company working hard to keep old houses out of the landfill by moving them before they are demolished. The mountain west is...
July 4, 2022
Episode #79: Live From Florida
In today's episode, live from Florida, Stacy chats with ten talented professionals involved in old house restoration. They discuss the mainstream shift they're seeing towards preservation and restoration and how they can continue to support positive...
June 20, 2022
Episode #78: Joe Thornton - Village Thatcher
In today's episode, Stacy chats with Joe Thornton, a 2nd generation Master Thatcher from the charming Cotswolds region of England. Roof thatching is a trade that has been around for thousands of years. Also, Stacy and Jason Lamb discuss built-in...
March 14, 2022
Episode #71: An Abandoned House Becomes a Home
In today’s episode, you’ll meet Jaya. He and his wife bought an abandoned farmhouse house in Japan that he is bringing back to life. Also, Stacy and Dianne talk about the Scotland and Northern Ireland tour that Stacy is hosting in the summer...
Feb. 28, 2022
Episode #70: Fire Safety Tips and Old Buildings Reimagined
In today's episode, Stacy talks to fire chief Roger LeBlanc about how long we really have to get out of a burning house, plus he shares his best fire safety advice for old house owners. Also, Stacy chats with Natalie Heneghan, the education manager of...
Dec. 6, 2021
Episode #66: House of Brinson
On today's show, recorded in front of a live audience in Hudson Valley, New York, Stacy chats with Susan and William Brinson from House of Brinson. Eight years ago, Susan and Will left New York City and bought Stony Ford, a large country estate with a...
Oct. 11, 2021
Episode #62: Home Sweet Funeral Home: Keith Stachowiak
In this episode, Stacy welcomes Architect Keith Stachowiak from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Three years ago, Keith and his wife Elisa bought a former funeral home to convert into their primary residence. Keith's story is the first of two spooky, fun October...
July 5, 2021
Episode #57: Bonus Old House Segments from the Archives
Stacy is away for the long holiday weekend. So, for today's episode, she's sharing previously recorded content that never aired, including more information about writing historic register nominations, the importance of documenting your projects...
June 7, 2021
Episode #55: House Crashing in Historic St. Joseph, Missouri
For today's special field trip episode, Stacy travels to historic St. Joseph, Missouri, to visit John Rodgers of Phoenix Preservation. Stacy and John chat about his path to the trades, what he wishes old house owners would stop doing, and the special...
May 10, 2021
Episode #53: The Oldest Street in the US: Elfreth's Alley
In this episode, Stacy learns about Elfreth's Alley. Located in Philadelphia, Elfreth's Alley is the nation's oldest residential street. Stacy chats with Ted Maust, director of the Elfreth's Alley Museum, and long-time residents of the alley, Rob and Sue...
April 26, 2021
Episode #52: 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 photographs, identifies, and labels the defining...
April 12, 2021
Episode #51: 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 benefits and limitations of linseed oil paint?...
Feb. 15, 2021
Episode #47: 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 conservation company in Columbus, Ohio. Lindsay...
Feb. 1, 2021
Episode #46: 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 Restoration Nation about their preservation...