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True Tales From Old Houses

Stacy Grinsfelder
Historic Preservation
Home Renovation
Old Houses
Home Restoration
Community Engagement
Renovation
Taliesin West
Window Restoration
Restoration
Sutherland Welles
Frank Lloyd Wright
Ghost Stories
DIY Projects
Architecture
Interior Design
Japan
Linseed Paint
Historical Home Restoration
Historic Renovation
Energy Efficiency

True Tales From Old Houses is a light-hearted, entertaining, and educational show for lovers of old houses and buildings, DIYers, history buffs, and restoration and preservation junkies. 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.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes198Founded8 years ago
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U.S. HISTORIC PRESERVATION ALERT — NOVEMBER 9 DEADLINE

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Proposed changes to a federal preservation rule, Section 106, could put important historic and cultural places across the United States at risk.

Right now, Section 106 gi... more

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In this Spooky Season episode, Lauren Riensche shares how a fresh start during the pandemic inspired her to combine her love of history, ghost stories, and architecture into the Cedar Falls Ghost Tour. She explains how she tracks down the history beh... more

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Recent Guests

Marie Taylor
Architectural historian and owner of a historic window restoration business
True North Preservation
Episode: Bonus: America's Historic Places at Risk - A U.S. Preservation Alert
Lauren Riensche
Author and host of the Cedar Falls Ghost Tour
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Episode: 194: Ghost Tour Tales and a Spooky Side Trip
Meredith Gardner
Former Austin restaurant worker who now lives in Queensland, Australia
Episode: 193: Ghost Stories From Reluctant Witnesses
Caitlin Mee
Preservationist, founder of Blue Dog Preservation, and owner of a historic farmhouse
Blue Dog Preservation
Episode: 193: Ghost Stories From Reluctant Witnesses
Aimée Struble
Paint and finishing professional known as Nola Paint Girl
Episode: 193: Ghost Stories From Reluctant Witnesses
Jillian Pelkey
Owner of a 1775 Connecticut home documenting its renovation and history
Episode: 193: Ghost Stories From Reluctant Witnesses
Robert Khederian
Broker, journalist and commentator on pre-war architecture and old house culture
Compass (Broker)
Episode: 192: Robert Khederian & Old House Culture
Ariana Makau
Principal conservator of Zilani Glass Conservation and executive director of The Fillet Foundation
Zilani Glass Conservation; The Fillet Foundation
Episode: 191: Dreams, Dust, & Due Diligence
Rod Whale
Innkeeper and owner of Bailey House Inn, Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia
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Episode: 190: Nova Scotia Solutions & New England Dreams

Hosts

Stacy Grinsfelder
Old-house enthusiast who shares restoration guidance and personal project updates.
Daniel Kanter
Co-host who contributes personal experience and perspectives on old-house restoration.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 291 ratings
  • Love!

    I have been a True Tales listener for a few of years now, certainly since we bought our 1820’s NH home. I love the interviews, personal stories from Stacy and Daniel, and the ghost stories,’of course. I will miss Daniel as a X”cohost but love that Stacy will continue to share her personal house journeys and bring on knowledgeable, interesting guests. If you have an old home or even just appreciate them, this show won’t disappoint!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Julehaynes
    United States8 months ago
  • Educational, Inspirational, and Fun for Old House Lovers

    Stacy and Daniel do such great job in creating this happy place in the podcast world to deep dive into the Old House realm. I listen to gather info for a future when I might have the chance to work on my own old house (something older than my current 1960’s house), and the resources and personal advice they provide are impeccable. So thankful they create this resource!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tigertwenty4
    United States2 years ago
  • Really enjoy these two

    Good practical advice if you’ve got an old house. I look forward to new episodes 👍🏼

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    iheartMB2
    United States2 years ago
  • I am binging this podcast!

    As an owner of a house that identifies as an old house and a preservationist this has become my favorite podcast. Thanks to all involved!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    db review
    United States2 years ago
  • True fan of True Tales

    I love and have learned so much from True Tales from Old Houses! Stacy's shows are always well researched, organized, informative, and entertaining! I live in a new build and have limited DIY skills but have listened to every episode. Each show gives me a stronger appreciation for older homes and the stewards that care for them.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Old house fan
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners value practical, usable advice for owning and restoring older homes.
The hosts are praised for making technical subjects approachable, entertaining and well organized.
Listeners appreciate the resources and sense of community around old-house care.
One listener objected to a guest's combative tone, while positive comments about the overall format are common.
Guests and personal stories are seen as knowledgeable, interesting and inspiring.

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194: Ghost Tour Tales and a Spooky Side Trip
Q: What do you think makes people connect with these stories, and how do you think they help preserve the history of these buildings?
Riensche says ghost stories invite audiences into a more personal, high-trust form of storytelling that makes local history memorable. Bringing visitors to historic places can encourage interest, donations, and support for their upkeep.
194: Ghost Tour Tales and a Spooky Side Trip
Q: How did you find out about all these different buildings and different ghosts?
Riensche collected accounts from local people, selected stories independently corroborated by multiple sources, and researched historical records at the local historical society, library, and university to connect stories to documented history.
Bonus: America's Historic Places at Risk - A U.S. Preservation Alert
Q: For someone who has never heard of Section 106 or is confused about Section 106, what does it actually do? And can you give us a real world example?
It requires federal agencies to consider how projects affect historic properties and consult with the public and preservation offices. Federal highway projects are one example, as are housing alterations, demolitions, cell towers, and land development involving federal permits or funding.
Bonus: America's Historic Places at Risk - A U.S. Preservation Alert
Q: What is the single most useful thing someone listening right now can do to help protect Section 106?
Call their representatives and tell them they support Section 106 and the National Historic Preservation Act; the 5Calls app can identify representatives and provide a call script.
193: Ghost Stories From Reluctant Witnesses
Q: Do you consider yourself a believer or a disbeliever? Or, I mean, where do you fall on that?
Aimée says she is trying to be more open to unusual experiences, including sensed presences and dreams that seem to precede events, while also having tried to find logical explanations.

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Frequently Asked Questions About True Tales From Old Houses

What is True Tales From Old Houses about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Weekly conversations about the care, repair, history and preservation of older homes and buildings. Stacy Grinsfelder and Daniel Kanter combine personal project updates, listener questions and practical how-to guidance with interviews featuring homeowners, craftspeople, restoration specialists and historians. Topics range from window repair, paint-removal tools and cooling strategies to preservation policy, historic commercial buildings and the stories behind distinctive places. The tone is approachable and often light, while the advice emphasizes thoughtful work, compatible materials and respect for original details. Listener contributions and community projects add perspectives from across the old-house world, and occasional shorter episo... more

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1. Marie Taylor
2. Lauren Riensche
3. Meredith Gardner
4. Caitlin Mee
5. Aimée Struble
6. Jillian Pelkey
7. Robert Khederian
8. Ariana Makau

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