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. The mountain west is suffering from an acute housing shortage. Esther connects potential homeowners with available houses and facilitates the moving process. 

Also, Alex joins Stacy for listener Q&A. They talk about relocating fuse boxes and considerations for updating an electrical panel.

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Mentioned in this Episode

• The Great Halifax Explosion (book) by John U. Bacon
• Blake Hill House (blog)
• Alex from Old Town Home
• Instagram Live Session (video) - Stacy and Alex chat about uses for smart home devices and digital safety.
• Shacks on Racks (website)
• Follow Shacks on Racks on Instagram 

Photos

The Ted Turner Mansion that Esther remembers from her childhood [credit: Facebook]: 

The first house that Esther moved:

The first traditionally financed turn-key project: 

Thank you for listening to True Tales From Old Houses.

Until next time,