Episodes
July 3, 2023
Bonus Episode: Post-War Housing Solutions & Levittown
In today's bonus episode, Stacy and Daniel discuss post-war housing solutions, including Daniel's weird teenage fascination with Levittown, New York. From Lustron homes to planned communities, some of the most creative arch…
June 26, 2023
Minisode #4: Lizards, Preservation Awards, and Tall Person Jobs
In this episode, Stacy and Daniel briefly discuss lizards in Santa costumes. (Be sure to check out the show notes for photos: ) Then, Daniel shares that the Kingston City Land Bank (KCLB) is in the running for a preservation…
June 19, 2023
Episode #99: Rebecca Hunter: Sears Homes and Other Kit Houses
In today's episode, Stacy talks about her experience at the Missouri Preservation Conference, and Daniel gives a lake cottage update. Then, during listener Q&A, Stacy and Daniel answer whether mid-century house enthusiasts …
June 5, 2023
Episode #98: Preservation Hero and Legend Bob Yapp Part II
In today's episode, during listener Q&A, Stacy and Daniel answer a question from the archives. They discuss how they decorate their historic houses. Neither is into time capsule decorating, but both love incorporating antiqu…
May 30, 2023
Minisode #3: Our Early DIY Influences
In this episode, Stacy and Daniel talk about their early DIY influences. From PBS to TLC, the age gap between them has never been more apparent. Both learn that some of the early This Old House episodes don't hold up. Oh, Bo…
May 22, 2023
Episode #97: Preservation Hero and Legend Bob Yapp - Part I
In today's episode, Stacy and Daniel talk to preservation legend, Bob Yapp. Bob Yapp is the president of the national historic preservation consulting firm, Preservation Resources, Inc., and he conducts hands-on preservation…
May 16, 2023
Minisode #2: Breaking Up (With Contractors) is Hard to Do
In this episode, Stacy and Daniel describe their survival of the fittest approach to gardening. Stacy also discusses her upcoming surgery and how the long recovery will affect her summer projects and plans. Then, Daniel expl…
May 8, 2023
Episode #96: "Big Fancy Houses are a Gateway Drug": Caitlin Mee Kicks off Historic Preservation Month
In today's episode, during listener Q&A, Stacy and Daniel discuss which inspection professionals to call during the old home buying process. And later, Georgia-based preservationist Caitlin Mee kicks off National Historic Pr…
May 2, 2023
Minisode #1: Chatty Chat Chat
In this episode, the very first minisode, Stacy and Daniel explain why they are adding minisodes and how they differ from the typical format of True Tales From Old Houses. Stacy also discusses the stress and emotion of gett…
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…
April 10, 2023
Episode #94: Creating a Home in the Catskills + How to Handle Unsolicited Advice
In today's episode, Stacy and Daniel talk about handling unsolicited advice on social media and from friends and family in real life. And later, you'll meet architectural designer Christienne Dobson. Christienne and her hu…
March 27, 2023
Episode #93: Grassroots Building Preservation in Murray, Utah + The Merits of Lead Safety Certification
In today's episode, during listener Q&A, Stacy and Daniel discuss the merits of lead safety training and certification for old house owners. And later, Stacy talks to Amy and Rachel from the Historic Murray First Foundation …
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…
Feb. 27, 2023
Episode #91: The Aurora Restoration Project + Tips for Wallpapering Crooked Plaster Walls
In today's episode, the first of season nine, Stacy welcomes a new co-host, Daniel Kanter. During listener Q&A, Stacy and Daniel discuss special considerations for wallpapering crooked plaster walls. And later, Stacy and Dan…
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…
Jan. 2, 2023
Episode #89: Laine Berry Shares Apocryphal Stories + Our Moving Plans
In today's episode, Laine Berry from Our Restoration Nation shares apocryphal stories. Apocryphal stories have a dubious origin, but they have been told so often that they are accepted as fact. Many of these tales are rooted…
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. Th…
Dec. 5, 2022
Episode #87: The Money Pit Life - Balancing Old House Wants and Needs
In today’s episode, Stacy is back in the Hudson Valley for the second of two shows recorded in front of a live audience. Old houses are money-hungry, and figuring out how to pay for rehabilitation and maintenance can be stre…
Nov. 21, 2022
Episode #86: Architectural Salvage Stories + The Best Reference Books for Old House Rehabbers
In today’s episode, Stacy is back in the Hudson Valley for the first of two shows recorded in front of a live audience. Stacy talks to Reggie Young from Hudson Valley House Parts. Reggie explains the logistics of the archite…
Nov. 7, 2022
Episode #85: Author David Giffels + Sourcing Antique Mail Slots
In today’s episode, author David Giffels chats with Stacy about his humorous and heartfelt memoir, All the Way Home: Building a Family in a Falling down House. David Giffels is an author, essayist, journalist, and lifelong r…
Oct. 24, 2022
Episode #84: Supernatural Pranks & Thanks
October is ghost story month, so get ready for some goosebumps. In today's episode, Stacy shares four tales of the unexplained, including one from . From pranks to thanks, each paranormal experience is unique. To request a …
Oct. 10, 2022
Episode #83: Ghostly Whispers & Mischief + Kitchen Cabinet Advice
In today's episode, Stacy and Alex discuss ways to choose and modify low-end cabinetry to make it more suitable and period-appropriate for an old house. And later, Stacy chats with long-time restoration contractor Stephen Or…
Sept. 26, 2022
Episode #82: Restoring Your Historic House with Scott Hanson + A Relocation Disagreement
In today’s episode, Stacy and John Rodgers disagree during Q&A when a listener asks if she should abandon city life for a big old house in the country. And then later, Stacy chats with Scott Hanson, author of Restoring Your …
Sept. 12, 2022
Episode #81: Brad's Cheap Old Lake House + Understanding Efflorescence
In today's episode, Stacy visits the Silver Lake Institute, a small lake cottage community with a fascinating religious camp past. Brad and Stacy discuss his latest project house and the evolving history of the institute. No…