Oldhouses Episodes
April 24, 2023
Episode #95: Selling Historic Real Estate in Los Angeles + Prioritizing Old House Projects (When You're Short on Time)
In today's episode, during listener Q&A, Stacy and Daniel discuss how to prioritize old house projects when you're short on time. And later, they chat with Erin Keegan. Erin loves old houses, and she and her business partne…
March 13, 2023
A Victorian by the Bay + Stacy and Daniel Play Floor Plan Detective
In today's episode, during listener Q&A, Stacy and Daniel discuss ways to determine the original floor plan of an old house. And later, they chat with Gina Bellous. Gina's dream of owning a Victorian Bed and Breakfast is co…
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 Wys…
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 con…
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 hos…
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 Henegha…
Dec. 20, 2021
Episode #67: Joe's Farmhouse in New Brunswick
In today's episode, Stacy enjoys a conversation with Joe Peterson, longtime listener, first-time guest. Joe is at the tail end of restoring his childhood home, an authentic farmhouse in New Brunswick, Canada. Also, Stacy tal…
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 …
Nov. 22, 2021
Episode #65: Daniel Kanter: Serial Volunteer and Champion of Old Houses
On today’s show, the first in front of a live audience in beautiful Hudson Valley, New York, Stacy talks to the always hilarious Daniel Kanter about revitalizing his community through the Kingston City Land Bank. Also, Stacy…
Nov. 8, 2021
Episode #64: Leisa Collins Loves Art and Old Houses
In today’s episode, you’ll meet artist Leisa Collins. Leisa traveled across the United States, creating paintings of old homes and buildings along the way. She turned her art into a beautiful coffee table book filled with lo…
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…
Sept. 27, 2021
Episode #61: Everyone Still Loves Cheap Old Houses
In today’s episode, Stacy is thrilled to welcome back Elizabeth Finkelstein from the wildly popular Instagram Account and recent HGTV and Discovery+ TV Series, Cheap Old Houses. Also, during listener Q&A, Stacy welcomes back…
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. A…
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 docum…
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 p…