
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.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 198 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Home & GardenEducationHow ToLeisure | |||

Inspired by a television reboot, a controversial biography, and a summer road trip, Stacy revisits Laura Ingalls Wilder and the many houses she called home.
In this episode, Stacy explores the history and construction of Laura's houses, from log ca... more
In this episode, Bill Webster shares how suffering two strokes prompted him to think about housing security for his family. His solution? An $8,000 house. Six years later, Bill has transformed what was once an unlivable house into a home, finding way... more
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
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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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!
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!
Good practical advice if you’ve got an old house. I look forward to new episodes 👍🏼
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!
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.
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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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Recent guests on True Tales From Old Houses include:
1. Marie Taylor
2. Lauren Riensche
3. Meredith Gardner
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5. Aimée Struble
6. Jillian Pelkey
7. Robert Khederian
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