Episodes

In this conversation, Stacy and Daniel discuss their ongoing renovation projects. First, Daniel talks about his plans to use beadboard in the guest room and the challenges of storing salvage materials. Then, Stacy shares her experience renovating her...

This week's episode begins with the big announcement that Daniel is no longer the owner of Bluestone Cottage. The sale has been finalized.  Then, Stacy and Daniel answer a listener question about career paths in historic preservation that don't...

In this episode, Stacy and Daniel discuss Daniel's recent visit to Lilydale, a spiritualist community in Western New York, and they go over some new project plans. First, Stacy offers a follow-up on the ivy discussion from episode #140. A landscape...

This week's episode begins with a quick cottage update from Daniel, including his plans to sell the leftover staging furniture and decor. Then, Stacy and Daniel answer a listener question about the best materials for repiping a house. They...

In this episode, Stacy and Daniel revisit some previous conversations and swap stories about unexpected basement floods and a wild weather emergency.  First, Daniel offers an update about a special Kingston City Land Bank house and shares a...

This week's episode begins with a book giveaway reminder and quick project updates from Stacy and Daniel. Then, during Listener Q&A, Stacy and Daniel address the impact of ivy on old houses. They discuss the different types of ivy and their...

In this episode, Stacy explains how she is lightening her DIY load, and Daniel describes a frustrating week. The conversation highlights the low-key crazy of hyper-local Facebook groups, navigating real estate contracts, dealing with contractor bids,...

This week's episode begins with several book giveaway announcements and quick project updates from Stacy and Daniel.  Then, during listener Q&A, Stacy and Daniel discuss traditional and modern linoleum flooring options. They touch on the...

In this week's episode, Stacy tangles with TSA, and Daniel inches closer to selling the cottage.  First, Stacy and Daniel discuss Stacy's recent trip to Florida and her airport mishaps. Then, they move on to Daniel's cottage update, including the...

This week's episode begins with some quick updates about Daniel's cottage and an announcement from Stacy. Stacy and Scott Sidler are co-authoring a book about energy efficiency and old windows. With the first draft nearly finished, the book is moving...

This week's minisode is an emotional roller coaster. First, Stacy and Daniel celebrate that the cottage is now for sale. Despite this exciting news, Daniel feels stressed about what comes next. He laments that while the cottage is now spotless, his...

This week, a listener who owns a duplex wonders how to improve unsightly exterior paint issues while saving money to hire the pros. Stacy and Daniel offer DIY exterior painting tips and their thoughts on getting the job done safely and efficiently....

In this week's minisode, Stacy offers a few stories from her trip to Japan, and Daniel reaches a huge milestone with the cottage. First, Stacy opens up about her connection to Japan and how seeing Mount Fuji nearly brought her to tears.  After a...

This week, Stacy and Daniel answer a listener's question about the history of canvas ceilings and the feasibility of repairing them.  Later, Brooke Young Russell from Evergreene Architectural Arts joins Stacy for a fascinating conversation about...

This week's minisode is off to a wild start, with Stacy and Daniel discussing their unconventional "words of the year." Then, Stacy talks about her upcoming trip to Japan and shares a story about Google Translate and bidets.  That segues...

True Tales From Old Houses is back! Season Eleven is off to a good start with a fresh, new logo and an episode packed with old-house fun.  This week, Stacy and Daniel answer a listener's question about public art and painted brick. Are public...

It's a bonus mini! In this minisode, Stacy and Daniel catch up after a three-month hiatus.  First, Stacy offers an update about moving to Salt Lake City. Is that ever going to happen?  Then, Daniel chats about his timeline for listing the...

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 behind Jersey Ice Cream Co....

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 paint colors. ...

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 the information on...

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 blends well with the...

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 explains how he once ended up in...

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 Chris...

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 cottage.  Finally,...