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True Tales From Old Houses

Mar 16, 2026

In this episode, Stacy brings in Scott Sidler as a guest co-host for some old house shop talk. They discuss the realities of preservation funding and infrared paint removers.

Stacy begins with updates from the new State of Restoration project, sharing observations from Toledo and New Orleans, while Scott reports on what...


Mar 9, 2026

Wait...that's historic? Stacy digs into the 50-year rule, talks mid-century restoration with Sarah from 1957 House Down South, and visits the Kohler museum to see those famous vintage bathroom colors in person.

Wait. That’s historic?

At some point, the math catches up with us. In this episode, Stacy takes a look at...


Mar 2, 2026

Winter hits the roof again, and there’s still no magic fix. In this episode, Stacy unpacks ice dams, insulation trade-offs, a significant DIY mistake, and what this season clarified about planning for the long term. Plus: a State of Restoration update and the ongoing minisode renaming discussion.

In Episode 177, Stacy...


Feb 23, 2026

Just after Stacy announces she is keeping Blake Hill House, winter responds in a very expensive way. She shares the latest twist in her restoration journey before welcoming Jessica Rhodes to discuss restoring an Italianate home in the public eye. They also talk about making decisions that serve real life, not just an...


Feb 16, 2026

For years, you’ve followed Blake Hill House. In this episode, Stacy shares what’s really been happening behind the scenes and how 2025 changed everything.

It was a year of pressure, progress, second-guessing, and more than a few moments that nearly broke her.

If you’ve been waiting for an update on Blake Hill...