True Tales From Old Houses
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Meet Artisan Woodworker Paul Kenworthy
True Tales From Old Houses
05/23/22 • 43 min
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 confusing front door situation.
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Live From Florida
True Tales From Old Houses
07/04/22 • 39 min
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 change.
To request a transcript of this episode, please reach out via the contact page.
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The Window Course from Scott Sidler of The Craftsman Blog will teach you everything you need to know to restore your original wood windows. For 10% off, use the coupon code truetales.
Abatron manufacturers two of Stacy's favorite wood repair products, WoodEpox and LiquidWood. Use the coupon code truetales10 to save 10% off your order from Abatron.com.
Limeworks.US Plaster and Masonry products: Visit LimeWorks.us to learn more about their products and services for your next historic restoration project.
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Minisode: Cottage Updates + Daniel's Deportation Story
True Tales From Old Houses
09/18/23 • 28 min
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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Joe's Farmhouse in New Brunswick
True Tales From Old Houses
12/20/21 • 59 min
In today's episode, Stacy enjoys a conversation with Joe Peterson, longtime listener, first-time guest. Joe is at the tail end of restoring his childhood home, an authentic farmhouse in New Brunswick, Canada.
Also, Stacy talks to Aaron, founder of the Plunjr app. They discuss ways to avoid plumbing disasters, especially during the holidays.
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Creating a Home in the Catskills + How to Handle Unsolicited Advice
True Tales From Old Houses
04/10/23 • 53 min
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 husband and baby moved from Harlem to the Catskills full-time during the pandemic. They are building a home and community in rural New York and couldn't be happier. Christienne uses her training and talent to bring life to their vernacular farmhouse.
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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 May 5, use the coupon code SPRING10 at Abatron.com for 10% off your order.
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How Inheriting an Old House Changed Emily's Life
True Tales From Old Houses
06/06/22 • 54 min
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 professional.
To request a transcript of this episode, please reach out via the contact page.
WE LOVE OUR SPONSORS
The Window Course from Scott Sidler of The Craftsman Blog will teach you everything you need to know to restore your original wood windows. For 10% off, use the coupon code truetales.
Abatron manufacturers two of Stacy’s favorite wood repair products, WoodEpox and LiquidWood. Use the coupon code truetales10 to save 10% off your order from Abatron.com
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Minisode: Breaking Up (With Contractors) is Hard to Do
True Tales From Old Houses
05/16/23 • 28 min
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 explains the sad breakup with his long-time contractor and the frustration of continuing to pay people who do sloppy work.
And Finally, Stacy and Daniel make a pact to practice self-control when it comes to micromanaging designers and contractors. Wish them luck. They're going to need it.
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Minisode: The Last Mini of Season Ten
True Tales From Old Houses
01/29/24 • 29 min
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.
Then, Stacy and Daniel talk about their color choices as children, and they agree that one of the perks of becoming an adult is not having to live with painting mistakes.
They also touch on Daniel's upcoming vacation plans, why New York State has two school breaks during winter, the Buffalo Bills, and the next season of True Tales From Old Houses.
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Minisode: Chatty Chat Chat
True Tales From Old Houses
05/02/23 • 27 min
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 getting Blake Hill House ready for sale and the bleak Salt Lake City real estate market where house flipping is the norm.
Daniel tries to convince Stacy that his nine-year Blue Stone Cottage house project is a slow flip, and both Stacy and Daniel get vulnerable about what it's really like to work on old houses when their partners aren't into it.
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Ghostly Whispers and Mischief
True Tales From Old Houses
10/10/22 • 51 min
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 Ortado about four-leaf clovers and his most memorable encounters with spirits. October is ghost story month, so get ready for some goosebumps.
To request a transcript of this episode, please reach out via the contact page.
PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS
The Window Course from Scott Sidler of The Craftsman Blog will teach you everything you need to know to restore your original wood windows. 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.
TRAVEL: Read all the details of our 2023 Canadian Adventure
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FAQ
How many episodes does True Tales From Old Houses have?
True Tales From Old Houses currently has 156 episodes available.
What topics does True Tales From Old Houses cover?
The podcast is about Leisure, Home & Garden, Architecture, History, How To, Diy, Podcasts and Education.
What is the most popular episode on True Tales From Old Houses?
The episode title 'Creating a Home in the Catskills + How to Handle Unsolicited Advice' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on True Tales From Old Houses?
The average episode length on True Tales From Old Houses is 46 minutes.
How often are episodes of True Tales From Old Houses released?
Episodes of True Tales From Old Houses are typically released every 13 days, 22 hours.
When was the first episode of True Tales From Old Houses?
The first episode of True Tales From Old Houses was released on Sep 4, 2018.
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