In this episode, Stacy welcomes Architect Keith Stachowiak from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Three years ago, Keith and his wife Elisa bought a former funeral home to convert into their primary residence. Keith's story is the first of two spooky, fun October shows. Also, during listener Q&A, Stacy admits her greatest fears about buying Blake Hill House.

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Home Sweet Funeral Home: Keith Stachowiak

In today’s episode, Stacy is thrilled to welcome back Elizabeth Finkelstein from the wildly popular Instagram Account and recent HGTV and Discovery+ TV Series, Cheap Old Houses. Also, during listener Q&A, Stacy welcomes back John Rodgers. Stacy and John discuss managing expectations with contractors.

Everyone Still Loves Cheap Old Houses

On today's episode, Stacy enjoys a conversation with Greg, a fun-loving Brit best known as Man with a Hammer, on Instagram.  Also, during listener Q&A, Stacy welcomes back John Rodgers. Stacy and John discuss ways to find a good contractor. 

Man with A Hammer

In this episode, Steve Jordan, preservation specialist, author of The Window Sash Bible, and longtime contributing editor to Old House Journal, talks about a lifetime of work in the building trades and offers helpful do-it-yourself advice too.  Also, Stacy and Christopher Hewitt share plumbing tips during listener Q&A.

Steve Jordan: Author of The Window Sash Bible

In this episode, Stacy chats with Christopher Hewitt. Christopher started My Old House fix, a blog, website, and Facebook group to offer a place for old house owners to find the answers to their DIY questions and dilemmas. Also, Stacy discusses spontaneous combustion and safety.  

My Old House Fix

Stacy is away for the long holiday weekend. So, for today's episode, she's sharing previously recorded content that never aired, including more information about writing historic register nominations, the importance of documenting your projects with notes and photos, and what it’s like to be a kid growing up in an old house. 

Bonus: Old House Segments from the Archives

In this episode, Stacy chats with Amy, who now lives in Detroit, Michigan. Amy and her husband relocated to the US from Toronto, Canada, and she talks about the triumphs and hurdles of falling in love with an old house and pursuing homeownership in a new country.  Also, during listener Q & A, Stacy and Alex discuss some different ways to acquire DIY skills.

From Toronto to Detroit: An Old House Story

For today's special field trip episode, Stacy travels to historic St. Joseph, Missouri, to visit John Rodgers of Phoenix Preservation. Stacy and John chat about his path to the trades, what he wishes old house owners would stop doing, and the special camaraderie within the old house community. Also, Ashley Goldman and Stacy revisit a past listener question about simple and inexpensive ways to increase property value.

House Crashing in Historic St. Joseph, Missouri

One of the most popular old house questions is, “What color should I paint my house?” Kristine Teno from Teno Interiors is here with some tips and ideas for choosing an exterior paint color you’ll love. Also, Alex from Old Town Home is back to help answer a listener question about the first steps of project planning. 

Choosing House Paint Colors With Expert Help

In this episode, Stacy learns about Elfreth's Alley, the nation's oldest residential street, which is located in Philadelphia. She chats with Ted Maust, director of the Elfreth's Alley Museum, and long-time residents of the alley, Rob and Sue Kettell.  Also, Bill from Enon Hall is back to help Stacy answer a listener question about adding modern amenities, such as kitchens and baths, into old houses. 

The Oldest Street in the US: Elfreth's Alley

In this episode, Stacy chats with Karyn Norwood, an architectural historian and teacher. Karyn founded the popular Instagram account, What Style is That? an educational and fun side-project where she photographs, identifies, and labels the defining features of old American architecture.  Also, Stacy and Ashley discuss when, and if it’s ever ok to “fake” historic features using modern replacements.  

What Style is That? Identifying Old American Architecture

In this episode, Stacy asks Natalie Yon-Eriksson from Earth and Flax all the linseed oil paint questions she’s been wondering about over the years. Is it easy to use? How is it made? What are the benefits and limitations of linseed oil paint? Natalie has the answers to all of those questions and plenty more. Also, Stacy and Alex from Old Town Home discuss the best first project to tackle when you buy an old house. 

Demystifying Linseed Oil Paint with Natalie from Earth and Flax

In this, the 50th episode, Stacy is on location visiting Robert Goller, historian for the town of Aurora and village of East Aurora, New York. Stacy and Robert discuss methods for researching the history of an old house and how local lore often becomes the last word even when the stories are incorrect. Additionally, Robert talks about the importance of documenting and sharing uncomfortable history with accuracy and sensitivity. At the beginning of this episode, Stacy and Bill from Enon Hall discuss managing anxiety and old house ownership.

Town Historian Robert Goller

In this episode, Stacy welcomes back long-time friend of the show, Scott Sidler, from The Craftsman Blog. Stacy and Scott discuss the high-quality formulas hidden behind the paint store counter and best practices for a beautiful, long-lasting finish. Scott wraps up the show with info about his new self-paced window restoration course for DIYers. Stacy and Lindsay from Blind Eye Restoration also discuss their favorite modern products compatible with old house projects. 

Paint Talk With Scott From The Craftsman Blog

All the DIY talk you've grown to love from the Blake Hill House blog as well as interviews and stories from other old house lovers like you. Join me for project Q and A, games, and answers to the burning questions I ask in Instagram Stories. If you love old houses, vintage items, and good stories, this podcast is for you. Stacy Grinsfelder and her husband bought 135-year-old Blake Hill House, lovingly referred to as BHH, in 2014. She has been blogging about the joys and nightmares of old home ownership ever since.

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