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True Tales From Old Houses

Feb 5, 2024

In 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 lifestyle for an 1880s farmhouse...


Jan 29, 2024

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...


Jan 23, 2024

This 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

Then, tangents abound...


Jan 15, 2024

In 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. She is using architectural...


Jan 8, 2024

This 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 Mad Men, including Don...