Oldhouses Episodes
July 19, 2021
Episode #58: My Old House Fix
In this episode, Stacy chats with Christopher Hewitt. Christopher started My Old House fix, a blog, website, and Facebook group to offer a place for old house owners to find the answers to their DIY questions and dilemmas. Also, Stacy discusses...
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 21, 2021
Episode #56: From Toronto to Detroit - An Old House Story
In this episode, Stacy chats with Amy, who now lives in Detroit, Michigan. Amy and her husband relocated to the US from Toronto, Canada, and she talks about the triumphs and hurdles of falling in love with an old house and pursuing homeownership in a...
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...
March 29, 2021
Episode #50: 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 history of an old house and how local lore often...
March 15, 2021
Episode #49: 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 best practices for a beautiful, long-lasting finish....
March 1, 2021
Episode #48: 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 Buffalo is comprised of around 90% old house...
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...
Dec. 7, 2020
Episode #44: Karolyn's Childhood Dream Comes True
Known as Lady Dukart, on Instagram. As a child, Karolyn biked the backroads around her rural home, exploring abandoned old houses and daydreaming about restoring one of her own. Now, her dream has come true.
Nov. 23, 2020
Episode #43: Ward Schraeder: HGTV's Bargain Mansions and Dad Advice
Stacy and Devyn seek common ground with Ward Schraeder, co-host of HGTV's Bargain Mansions. Can they find it? Will you?
Nov. 9, 2020
Episode #42: Richard to the Stained Glass Rescue
Stacy and Devyn welcome Richard Cann from the UK. Richard offers a fascinating look into the process of making art glass as well as the modern beliefs that lead people to replace British history with "plastic toy windows."
Oct. 26, 2020
Episode #41: Gary is Still Rude and Other Ghost Stories
Stacy finally shares the experience that converted her from a total skeptic to “maybe sort of a believer, but let’s not talk about it too much.” Also, Devyn and Stacy welcome Chelsey and Susan to tell their own stories of the unexplainable.
Oct. 12, 2020
Episode #40: Too Random to be a Coincidence
John Harrington kicks off the October ghost story series. His story is a tale of items lost and then found in the most serendipitous ways.