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Available weekly, hosts Stacy Grinsfelder and Daniel Kanter share personal project updates, listener Q&A, and interviews with engaging old house owners, restoration professionals, and craftspeople.
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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 and Daniel get brutally honest about how unrelenting deadlines and house projects have been leading them both toward the fast track to burnout. Something has to give.
Finally, Stacy explains how forcing herself to take two days off per week from BHH projects and social media has worked wonders for her work motivation and overall well-being.
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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 their experiences to help homeowners make a floor finish choice that is right for them.
Later, homeowner Amanda kicks off spooky season with a story about buying back her ancestral home. Soon after, Amanda began experiencing things she couldn't explain. Could it be one of her ancestors gently communicating, or is it all merely coincidence? You decide.
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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 her sleeping porch while Daniel pulled off an alarming amount of ceiling layers in the duplex.
Then, Stacy and Daniel offer a humorous behind-the-scenes look at filming an episode of In With the Old featuring Brad's cottage at Silver Lake, NY. They lift the veil on the magic of television, what got left on the cutting room floor, and what they were really drinking from those champagne flutes during the party scene.
Silver Lake, New York Cottage aired on the Magnolia Network September 20, 2023, and is currently streaming on Discovery+ and Max. (In With the Old - Season 4, Episode 4)
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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 how Sutherland Welles makes their products smell so good.
Later, Stacy and Daniel have a conversation with designer and preservationist Reagan Leslie. Reagan is taking Peoria, Illinois, by storm with her unstoppable drive to improve housing within her community and preserve old homes. Reagan was also part of season one of Cheap Old Houses on HGTV, and she recently bought a house from the newly formed Peoria land bank.
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The Craftsman Store - Another excellent resource from Scott Sidler of The Craftsman Blog. The Craftsman Store is a cozy online hardware store full of books, tools, and supplies. For 10% off, use the coupon code truetales.
Sutherland Welles - Maker of exceptional polymerized tung oil finishes since 1965. To save 10% on your first order, use the coupon code truetales.
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 to a pro, the results were disappointing.
Then, on a cheerier note, Stacy and Daniel chat about the heartwarming show, The Wizard of Paws, because what's cuter than a mini horse frolicking in a paddock?
Finally, Daniel gives the audience what they want by explaining why he once got deported from Canada.
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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, Stacy chats with Caitlyn of Restoration West. Stacy's conversation with Caitlyn is the first of the young tradesperson series that will take place this season.
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The Craftsman Store - Another excellent resource from Scott Sidler of The Craftsman Blog. The Craftsman Store is a cozy online hardware store full of books, tools, and supplies. For 10% off, use the coupon code truetales.
Sutherland Welles - Maker of exceptional polymerized tung oil finishes since 1965. To save 10% on your first order, use the coupon code truetales.
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 share the exciting news that they are in episode #4 of In With The Old on the Magnolia Network. The episode features Daniel and Brad rehabbing Brad's lake cottage, while Stacy plays a small role teaching window restoration.
Next, Daniel explains why he chose bright yellow paint for one of the bedrooms in his cottage in Kingston, and he and Stacy realize they are starting to share a brain.
Finally, Stacy discusses her recent trip to Canada, including how much she enjoyed riding the train across New Brunswick in a sleeper car.
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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 to deliver True Tales From Old Houses each season. We are so excited to celebrate this incredible milestone with you.
Cheers to one hundred more!
-Stacy and Daniel
In today's show, Stacy and Daniel mark the 100th episode by chatting with four previous guests to see what they are up to now. Get ready to be inspired by their remarkable stories all over again.
Between each interview, Stacy and Daniel also announce the winners of the 100th episode giveaways, generously offered by the season nine sponsors linked below.
To request a transcript of this episode, please reach out via the contact page.
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The Craftsman Store - Another excellent resource from Scott Sidler of The Craftsman Blog. The Craftsman Store is a cozy online hardware store full of books, tools, and supplies. For 10% off, use the coupon code truetales.
Sutherland Welles - Maker of exceptional polymerized tung oil finishes since 1965. To save 10% on your first order, use the coupon code truetales.
Preservan - A unique preservation franchise opportunity developed by long-time window restoration pro, Ty McBride - Learn more about becoming a part of the Preservan family and mission: PreservanFranchise.com/truetales.
Abatron: A division of U-C Coatings - Abatron manufactures two of Stacy's favorite products, LiquidWood, and WoodEpox. From now until the end of September, use the summer coupon code FIXIT10 at Abatron.com for 10% off your order.
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, Stacy shares listener feedback about Lustron Homes and summarizes some of the more interesting facts she learned about these fascinating metal houses.
Finally, Daniel describes a potentially awkward encounter at a Kingston City Land Bank home that turned into a sweet and emotional reconciliation of the past and present.
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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 architects and designers put their collective heads together to solve the looming American housing shortage post-WWII. Most of the ideas failed spectacularly, but it was a time like no other for innovation and problem-solving.
To request a transcript of this episode, please reach out via the contact page.
WE LOVE OUR SPONSORS
The Craftsman Store - Another excellent resource from Scott Sidler of The Craftsman Blog. The Craftsman Store is a cozy online hardware store full of books, tools, and supplies. For 10% off, use the coupon code truetales.
Sutherland Welles - Maker of exceptional polymerized tung oil finishes since 1965. To save 10% on your first order, use the coupon code truetales.
Preservan - A unique preservation franchise opportunity developed by long-time window restoration pro, Ty McBride - Learn more about becoming a part of the Preservan family and mission: PreservanFranchise.com/truetales.
Abatron: A division of U-C Coatings - Abatron manufactures two of Stacy's favorite products, LiquidWood, and WoodEpox. From now until July 7, use the coupon code WORK10 at Abatron.com for 10% off your order.
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