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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…
Dec. 18, 2023

Minisode: Goodbyes and Bathrooms

This week, Daniel begins with a sad story about saying goodbye to his beloved dog, Mekko.  Then, Stacy offers a positive update about her bathroom remodel, and Daniel explains the expensive boiler project going on at the cot…
Dec. 11, 2023

Episode #107: Hardwood Floor Talk with Brendan Brody of Queen City Restoration

In today's episode, Daniel shares some good news about his work with the Kingston City Land Bank. Then, Stacy and Daniel wrap up their deep dive into floor restoration and the Young Tradesperson Series by welcoming floor res…
Dec. 4, 2023

Minisode #13: Our Plumber is a Saint + Cute Dog Antics

This week, Stacy's husband Andy fills in as co-host during Daniel's absence.  First, Stacy discusses Millie's trip to the vet, and she explains the crafty way Millie managed to gain nine pounds even though she is on a carefu…
Nov. 27, 2023

Episode #106: Passive Floor Restoration + Matthew Reibs

In today’s episode, during listener Q&A, Stacy and Daniel discuss the passive refinishing method for wood floors.  Later, as part of the ongoing young tradesperson series, Stacy and Daniel chat with Matt Riebs from Fort Wayn…
Nov. 20, 2023

Minisode #12: Daniel's Mom Sets the Record Straight

In today's very special "Momisode," Stacy and Daniel welcome Daniel's mom, Ricki. First, Stacy chats a little about a very confusing experience at the opera.  Then, Daniel's mom joins them to set the record straight about  …
Nov. 13, 2023

Minisode #11: Stacy's Mom is in the House

In today's very special "Momisode," Stacy and Daniel welcome Stacy's mom, Vera. First, Daniel talks a bit about how his idea to bring volunteer designers to the Kingston City Land Bank has not gone according to plan. Then, S…
Nov. 6, 2023

Episode #105: Andrew Wing + Tips for Choosing New Flooring for Your Old House

In today's episode, during listener Q&A, Stacy and Daniel offer tips for choosing new wood flooring for your old house. And later, as part of the Young Tradesperson Series, they chat with window restorer and all-around nice …
Oct. 31, 2023

Minisode #10: A Very Haunted Minisode

This week, Stacy and Daniel revisit the topic of burnout. Stacy is feeling better, but Daniel is still struggling to push through the overwhelm to complete the duplex and the cottage. Then, because bad tangents happen to goo…
Oct. 24, 2023

Episode #104: A Missing Photo + Family Secrets

In today's podcast, Stacy and Daniel devote the entire episode to spooky old house tales.  First, Joe Peterson is back with a wild story about a photo missing from his home in New Brunswick. Later, a special guest reveals so…
Oct. 16, 2023

Minisode #9: On the Fast Track Toward Burnout

This week, Stacy and Daniel start with an update about their accountability partnership and the state of their current projects.  Then, Daniel shares his feelings about training for a 5k and running in general.  Later, Stacy…
Oct. 9, 2023

Episode #103: The Family Ghost + Wood Floor Finishes and Dogs

In this episode, during listener Q&A, Stacy and Daniel discuss the best hardwood floor finishes for dog owners. Not all types of wood and floor finishes hold up well against scratches from dog claws. Stacy and Daniel share t…
Oct. 2, 2023

Minisode #8: Unexpected Demo + Behind the Scenes of In With the Old

Oops! They did it again. In today's episode, Stacy and Daniel discuss some recently planned simple maintenance tasks that turned into near-total demolition and deconstruction projects. Stacy discovered catastrophic rot on he…
Sept. 25, 2023

Episode #102: Refinishing Wood Floors with Tung Oil + Designer Reagan Leslie

In this episode, Stacy and Daniel continue their deep dive into floor restoration by chatting with Rob Cagnetta from Sutherland Welles. Rob explains why tung oil is a good choice for floor refinishing, how it is made, and ho…
Sept. 18, 2023

Minisode #7: Cottage Updates + Daniel's Deportation Story

This week, Stacy clarifies how Canadian citizens were blinded during the Halifax explosion.  Next, Daniel is bummed about the state of the hardwood floors in Bluestone Cottage. Despite hiring out the job of floor refinishing…
Sept. 11, 2023

Episode #101: Season Ten Begins

Welcome to season ten of True Tales From Old Houses! In today's episode, during Q&A, Stacy and Daniel kick off a deep dive into wood floor restoration by discussing floor coating products they have used in their homes. Later…
Sept. 7, 2023

Bonus Minisode: How We Spent Our Summer Vacations

In this bonus minisode, Stacy and Daniel talk about how they spent their time this summer. First, they chat about the successful window workshop at Silver Lake, and Daniel's alter ego, Dan Kamder.  Then, Daniel and Stacy sha…
July 17, 2023

Episode #100: One Hundred Episodes and Counting - A Celebration!

It's celebration time! We are incredibly grateful for your support, feedback, and engagement throughout the past one hundred episodes. It is your deep and abiding love of old homes and their stories that keeps us motivated t…
July 11, 2023

Minisode #5: More About Lustron Homes and an Emotional Land Bank Story

In this episode, Stacy and Daniel briefly discuss their local 4th of July traditions.  Then, much to Stacy's delight, Daniel offers his opinion on Hee Haw and a couple of other television shows from his childhood.  Next, Sta…