Minisode: Cottage Updates + Daniel's Deportation Story

09/18/23 • 28 min

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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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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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Sutherland Welles - Maker of exceptional polymerized tung oil finishes since 1965. To save 10% on your first order, use the coupon code truetales.

To request a transcript of this episode, please reach out via the contact page.

Previous Episode

Season Ten Begins

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.

Next Episode

Refinishing Wood Floors with Tung Oil + Designer Reagan Leslie

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.

To request a transcript of this episode, please reach out via the contact page.

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Sutherland Welles - Maker of exceptional polymerized tung oil finishes since 1965. To save 10% on your first order, use the coupon code truetales.