Episodes

Episode #80: Preserving Cottages in Old Towne Orange
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July 18, 2022

Episode #80: Preserving Cottages in Old Towne Orange

In today's episode, Danny Moody from Pro Historical joins Stacy for listener Q&A. They discuss why so many old houses have aluminum-wrapped exterior trim and whether removing it is a good or bad idea. And later, Stacy chats with Hugh Siler. Hugh...
Episode #79: Live From Florida
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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 continue to support positive...
Episode #78: Joe Thornton - Village Thatcher
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June 20, 2022

Episode #78: Joe Thornton - Village Thatcher

In today's episode, Stacy chats with Joe Thornton, a 2nd generation Master Thatcher from the charming Cotswolds region of England. Roof thatching is a trade that has been around for thousands of years.  Also, Stacy and Jason Lamb discuss built-in...
Episode #77: How Inheriting an Old House Changed Emily's Life
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June 6, 2022

Episode #77: How Inheriting an Old House Changed Emily's Life

In today’s episode, Stacy and Alex talk about ways to get your DIY groove back when you’re feeling overwhelmed. And later, Emily Heller talks about how inheriting a dilapidated old house changed the trajectory of her life, personal and...
Episode #76: Meet Artisan Woodworker Paul Kenworthy
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May 23, 2022

Episode #76: Meet Artisan Woodworker Paul Kenworthy

In today’s episode, Stacy chats with artisan woodworker Paul Kenworthy. They discuss Paul’s design process and what motivates and inspires his craft.  Also, Stacy and architect Katelyn Parker offer solutions for a listener struggling with a...
Episode #75: Historic District Pros and Cons
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May 9, 2022

Episode #75: Historic District Pros and Cons

In today’s episode, Lindsay Jones from Blind Eye Restoration joins Stacy for Q&A. They've got bathroom remodeling on their minds as they talk about identifying poor-quality work and other problems lurking behind finished walls and floors. And...
Episode #74: Ask a Painter -  Nick Slavik
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April 25, 2022

Episode #74: Ask a Painter - Nick Slavik

In today’s episode, Stacy and Alex discuss how they would handle the renovation of their old houses if money were no object. And later, Stacy chats with Nick Slavik, owner of the Nick Slavik Painting and Restoration company and the host of a weekly...
Episode #73: Amateur Archaeology at The Boghouse
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April 11, 2022

Episode #73: Amateur Archaeology at The Boghouse

In today's episode, you'll meet Melissa & Matt Dunphy. Melissa and Matt are privy diggers, amateur archaeologists, and hosts of The Boghouse Podcast. Also, during Q&A, Alex offers some excellent advice about updating the heating and cooling...
Episode # 72: Updating Knob and Tube + Alison Hardy, Window Woman of New England
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March 28, 2022

Episode # 72: Updating Knob and Tube + Alison Hardy, Window Woman of New England

In this episode, Stacy invites Alex from Old Town Home to help her answer the listener question, "How do you replace knob and tube wiring without destroying plaster walls? And later, Stacy chats with Alison Hardy, who launched the window restoration...
Episode #71: An Abandoned House Becomes a Home
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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 hosting in the summer...
Episode #70: Fire Safety Tips and Old Buildings Reimagined
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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 Heneghan, the education manager of...