Latest Architecture Home & Garden Podcast Episodes
Tara Mangini & Percy Bright of Jersey Ice Cream Co Design
True Tales From Old Houses - February 05, 2024 14:36 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 173 ratingsIn today's episode, the finale of Season 10, Stacy and Daniel discuss best practices for a clean, healthy, and mostly dry basement. Then, Stacy and Daniel welcome Tara Mangini and Percy Bright, the legendary design team behind Jersey Ice Cream Co. Tara and Percy have traded their nomadic lifes...
Minisode: The Last Mini of Season Ten
True Tales From Old Houses - January 29, 2024 20:07 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 173 ratingsThis 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 choice...
Minisode: Tangents, Travel, and Trying New Things
True Tales From Old Houses - January 23, 2024 20:35 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 173 ratingsThis week, Stacy is waylaid in Salt Lake City as back-to-back storms turned a long weekend into an 8-day trip. Soon after Stacy's travel update, Daniel apologizes for not correctly crediting architect Christopher Brandt for the information on Rochester Carpet we discussed during episode #108....
A Cottage Built From Architectural Salvage + Smoothing Lumpy Plaster
True Tales From Old Houses - January 15, 2024 10:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 173 ratingsIn today's episode, during listener Q&A, Stacy and Daniel answer a question about smoothing lumpy plaster in preparation for wallpaper. Later, they welcome Kylie McKay. Kylie is turning a 1940s garage into a cottage that blends well with the rest of the houses in her historic neighborhood. Sh...
Minisode: Ready for the New Year
True Tales From Old Houses - January 08, 2024 19:03 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 173 ratingsThis week, Stacy and Daniel usher in the new year by discussing how they wrapped up 2023. First, Stacy talks about her holiday trip to Palm Springs, California and Joshua Tree National Park. In true Daniel fashion, he explains how he once ended up in Palm Springs reassembling stage props from ...
Training Future Preservation Tradespeople + One Tool We Can't Live Without
True Tales From Old Houses - January 01, 2024 13:06 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 173 ratingsIn this episode, Daniel offers a fascinating follow-up on the thin wood flooring Brenden mentioned during episode #108. Then, during listener Q&A, Stacy and Daniel discuss the one tool they can't live without. Later, they welcome Chris Iannelli to the podcast. Chris heads up an inspiring p...
Minisode: Goodbyes and Bathrooms
True Tales From Old Houses - December 18, 2023 14:43 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 173 ratingsThis week, Daniel begins with a sad story about saying goodbye to his beloved dog, Mekko. Then, Stacy offers a positive update about her bathroom remodel, and Daniel explains the expensive boiler project going on at the cottage. Finally, Daniel talks about his last meeting as chairman of t...
Hardwood Floor Talk with Brendan Brody of Queen City Restoration
True Tales From Old Houses - December 11, 2023 20:20 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 173 ratingsIn today's episode, Daniel shares some good news about his work with the Kingston City Land Bank. Then, Stacy and Daniel wrap up their deep dive into floor restoration and the Young Tradesperson Series by welcoming floor restoration pro, Brendan Brody of Queen City Restoration. Brendon shar...
Minisode: Our Plumber is a Saint + Cute Dog Antics
True Tales From Old Houses - December 04, 2023 19:08 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 173 ratingsThis week, Stacy's husband Andy fills in as co-host during Daniel's absence. First, Stacy discusses Millie's trip to the vet, and she explains the crafty way Millie managed to gain nine pounds even though she is on a carefully balanced eating and exercise schedule. Then, Andy and Stacy talk...
Passive Floor Restoration + Matthew Reibs
True Tales From Old Houses - November 27, 2023 10:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 173 ratingsIn today’s episode, during listener Q&A, Stacy and Daniel discuss the passive refinishing method for wood floors. Later, as part of the ongoing young tradesperson series, Stacy and Daniel chat with Matt Riebs from Fort Wayne, Indiana. Matt does a little bit of everything related to old houses...
Minisode: Daniel's Mom Sets the Record Straight
True Tales From Old Houses - November 20, 2023 20:21 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 173 ratingsIn today's very special "Momisode," Stacy and Daniel welcome Daniel's mom, Ricki. First, Stacy chats a little about a very confusing experience at the opera. Then, Daniel's mom joins them to set the record straight about one of Daniel's first sewing projects what really happened to Fidg...
Minisode: Stacy's Mom is in the House
True Tales From Old Houses - November 13, 2023 19:54 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 173 ratingsIn today's very special "Momisode," Stacy and Daniel welcome Stacy's mom, Vera. First, Daniel talks a bit about how his idea to bring volunteer designers to the Kingston City Land Bank has not gone according to plan. Then, Stacy's mom joins them to share more information about her than you e...
Andrew Wing + Tips for Choosing New Flooring for Your Old House
True Tales From Old Houses - November 06, 2023 13:35 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 173 ratingsIn today's episode, during listener Q&A, Stacy and Daniel offer tips for choosing new wood flooring for your old house. And later, as part of the Young Tradesperson Series, they chat with window restorer and all-around nice guy Andrew Wing. Many people first became acquainted with Andrew three...
A Very Haunted Minisode
True Tales From Old Houses - October 31, 2023 20:36 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 173 ratingsThis week, Stacy and Daniel revisit the topic of burnout. Stacy is feeling better, but Daniel is still struggling to push through the overwhelm to complete the duplex and the cottage. Then, because bad tangents happen to good minisodes, they discuss their thoughts about life after death. Fi...
A Missing Photo + Family Secrets
True Tales From Old Houses - October 24, 2023 14:46 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 173 ratingsIn today's podcast, Stacy and Daniel devote the entire episode to spooky old house tales. First, Joe Peterson is back with a wild story about a photo missing from his home in New Brunswick. Later, a special guest reveals some Blake Hill House family secrets. In between, Stacy and Daniel re...
Minisode: On the Fast Track Toward Burnout
True Tales From Old Houses - October 16, 2023 13:52 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 173 ratingsThis 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 ...
The Family Ghost + Wood Floor Finishes and Dogs
True Tales From Old Houses - October 09, 2023 09:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 173 ratingsIn 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 r...
Minisode: Unexpected Demo + Behind the Scenes of In With the Old
True Tales From Old Houses - October 02, 2023 14:33 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 173 ratingsOops! 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 l...
Refinishing Wood Floors with Tung Oil + Designer Reagan Leslie
True Tales From Old Houses - September 25, 2023 09:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 173 ratingsIn 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 ...
Minisode: Cottage Updates + Daniel's Deportation Story
True Tales From Old Houses - September 18, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 173 ratingsThis 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...
Season Ten Begins
True Tales From Old Houses - September 11, 2023 09:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 173 ratingsWelcome 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...
Minisode: How We Spent Our Summer Vacations
True Tales From Old Houses - September 07, 2023 18:23 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 173 ratingsIn 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 ...
One Hundred Episodes and Counting: A Celebration!
True Tales From Old Houses - July 17, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 173 ratingsIt'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 c...
Minisode: More About Lustron Homes and an Emotional Land Bank Story
True Tales From Old Houses - July 11, 2023 21:24 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 173 ratingsIn 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 ...
Bonus: Post-war Housing Solutions and Levittown
True Tales From Old Houses - July 03, 2023 13:42 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 173 ratingsIn 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 ...
Minisode: Lizards, Preservation Awards, and Tall Person Jobs
True Tales From Old Houses - June 26, 2023 15:24 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 173 ratingsIn this episode, Stacy and Daniel briefly discuss lizards in Santa costumes. (Be sure to check out the show notes for photos: Minisode #4 Show Notes) Then, Daniel shares that the Kingston City Land Bank (KCLB) is in the running for a preservation award. Daniel talks about how rewarding it has ...
Rebecca Hunter: Sears Homes and Other Kit Houses
True Tales From Old Houses - June 19, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 173 ratingsIn today's episode, Stacy talks about her experience at the Missouri Preservation Conference, and Daniel gives a lake cottage update. Then, during listener Q&A, Stacy and Daniel answer whether mid-century house enthusiasts can be members of the (figurative) old house club. And finally, the...
Preservation Hero and Legend Bob Yapp Part II
True Tales From Old Houses - June 05, 2023 09:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 173 ratingsIn today's episode, during listener Q&A, Stacy and Daniel answer a question from the archives. They discuss how they decorate their historic houses. Neither is into time capsule decorating, but both love incorporating antiques into the mix. And later, preservation hero and legend Bob Yapp is ...
Minisode: Our Early DIY Influences
True Tales From Old Houses - May 30, 2023 19:52 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 173 ratingsIn this episode, Stacy and Daniel talk about their early DIY influences. From PBS to TLC, the age gap between them has never been more apparent. Both learn that some of the early This Old House episodes don't hold up. Oh, Bob Vila, what were you thinking? Then, Stacy is appalled that Daniel ha...
Preservation Hero and Legend Bob Yapp
True Tales From Old Houses - May 22, 2023 09:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 173 ratingsIn today's episode, Stacy and Daniel talk to preservation legend, Bob Yapp. Bob Yapp is the president of the national historic preservation consulting firm, Preservation Resources, Inc., and he conducts hands-on preservation events in cities and towns across America. Additionally, Bob founded an...
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