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Stacy - Blake Hill House
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Добавлен 2 дек 2011
Host of the podcast True Tales From Old Houses - available everywhere
🏠 old houses | DIY
window restoration educator
🔨 restoration & preservation
Process over Perfection
🏠 old houses | DIY
window restoration educator
🔨 restoration & preservation
Process over Perfection
A few days of stress and $300 later, we’re good! #shorts #TrueTalesFromOldHouses #restoration
In the episode #149 of True Tales from Old Houses, hosted by Stacy Grinsfelder and Daniel Kanter, shares a renovation story that didn’t go quite as planned.
What was supposed to be a simple task-pouring a new concrete slab in a duplex basement-quickly became complicated.
An unexpected visit from a building inspector led to a stop-work notice, sending the project into permit-pulling mode.
“I had to apply for the permit, schedule inspections, and even had an engineer suggested for the slab!”
After some back-and-forth with the inspector and a few headaches, the project finally got back on track with a permit in hand and $300 in permit fees.
🎥 Watch the full episode @StacyBlakeHillHouse
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What was supposed to be a simple task-pouring a new concrete slab in a duplex basement-quickly became complicated.
An unexpected visit from a building inspector led to a stop-work notice, sending the project into permit-pulling mode.
“I had to apply for the permit, schedule inspections, and even had an engineer suggested for the slab!”
After some back-and-forth with the inspector and a few headaches, the project finally got back on track with a permit in hand and $300 in permit fees.
🎥 Watch the full episode @StacyBlakeHillHouse
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My renovation nearly got me arrested! 😨 #shorts #TrueTalesFromOldHouses #restoration
Просмотров 53318 дней назад
In episode #149 of True Tales from Old Houses, hosted by Stacy Grinsfelder and Daniel Kanter, shares a renovation story that takes an unexpected turn. What started as a routine morning working on a duplex quickly turned into a memorable experience when a building inspector showed up with a stop-work notice. “By 11:30, there was a notice on the front door,” was the unexpected surprise. But the s...
Slow projects feel endless, but the payoff is worth it #shorts #TrueTalesFromOldHouses #restoration
Просмотров 15320 дней назад
In episode #149 of True Tales from Old Houses hosted by Stacy Grinsfelder and Daniel Kanter, they tackle one of the biggest challenges in restoration: the tedious, time-consuming tasks that come with every project. Whether it’s scraping paint, sanding, or dealing with unexpected issues, the real trick is learning how to get through the grind without losing your mind. Sometimes the only way to s...
149: A Brush with the Law and Other Misadventures
Просмотров 3122 дня назад
In today's minisode, the final episode of Season 11, Stacy and Daniel wrap things up with a lively discussion about their renovation adventures, funny experiences, and plans for the upcoming ghost story episodes, arriving in October! First, Stacy and Daniel kick off the episode by announcing that this is the last episode of the season, but there will be bonus ghost stories and a merch run in Oc...
The funniest toilet story you’ll ever hear. #shorts #HistoricHomes #Restoration #Preservation
Просмотров 54024 дня назад
In Episode #148 of True Tales from Old Houses, host Stacy Grinsfelder and Daniel Kanter interview Christopher Brandt to explore the world of architectural restoration and the intricate process of recreating historical accuracy. After years of studying old catalogs and tracking down the perfect fixtures, Brandt emphasizes that details matter-whether it’s restoring an antique toilet or sourcing o...
This 1928 Tudor revival is a true time capsule. #shorts #HomeRestoration #HistoricalPreservation
Просмотров 7825 дней назад
In Episode #148 of True Tales from Old Houses, host Stacy Grinsfelder and Daniel Kanter interview Christopher Brandt as they explore the joys and challenges of restoring a 1928 Tudor Revival home. The effort to conserve these materials and give them a longer life is crucial. With so much history intact, the focus is on preservation, but as with any restoration project, mistakes happen. "We made...
Why did 1928 homes have standardized fixtures? #shorts #oldhomes #truetales
Просмотров 2626 дней назад
In Episode #148 of True Tales from Old Houses, host Stacy Grinsfelder and Daniel Kanter interview Christopher Brandt, uncovering the unique story behind the restoration of a 1928 Tudor Revival house-a home that once served as a living exhibit for modern design and construction. The house, which welcomed over 20,000 visitors, was part of a unique marketing effort in 1928. Companies like Truscon ...
How do you refinish floors with a unique twist? #shorts
Просмотров 51327 дней назад
In Episode #148 of True Tales from Old Houses, host Stacy Grinsfelder and Daniel Kanter explore a unique design element from the past-splatter-painted floors. Painting floors was quite popular in historic homes, as detailed in Scott Hansen's book Restoring Your Historic House. Whether it was ochre-a warm yellow-brown-or another cozy shade, this practical yet stylish choice was favored for its a...
148: Christopher Brandt - Architect by Day, Preservation Hero by Night
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In this episode of True Tales From Old Houses, Stacy, and Daniel discuss practical solutions for damaged wood floors in a folk Victorian farmhouse and chat with preservation architect Christopher Brandt. First, Stacy and Daniel offer some personal project updates, including the mad scramble to complete outdoor tasks before the cold weather arrives. Then, During listener Q&A, Stacy and Daniel ex...
Sometimes, less is more when it comes to the size of a house. #shorts #oldhouse #renovation
Просмотров 559Месяц назад
On this episode #147 of True Tales from Old Houses, it's all about the unexpected adventures of living in-and potentially leaving-a big, historic home. 🏡✨ Blake Hill House has been a labor of love, filled with unique quirks like French doors to nowhere and chairs perched on mysterious landings. But after years of living in this 1800s gem, there's a new adventure calling: the idea of downsizing....
How versatile is melamine track shelving? #shorts #oldhouse #renovation
Просмотров 43Месяц назад
On episode #147 of True Tales from Old Houses, it’s all about finding the perfect balance between charm and practicality! 🏡✨ When it comes to shelving in an old house, melamine might just be the unsung hero. Its smooth, wipeable surface is a dream for anyone tired of dealing with dust on painted wood. Plus, it blends effortlessly with any shade of white, keeping the vintage vibe intact while ad...
Track shelving is DIY-friendly! #shorts #oldhouse #renovation
Просмотров 35Месяц назад
On episode #147 of True Tales from Old Houses, Stacy Grinsfelder and Daniel Kanter dive into the world of storage solutions for old homes, sharing their love for track shelving. 🏚️💖 ✅Here are 5 reasons you’ll absolutely love track shelving: - Easily move and adjust shelves to fit any space or need. Perfect for those who love to rearrange! - Keeps the spotlight on your beautiful beadboard or wal...
147: Stacy's Utah Quest and Daniel's Big Build
Просмотров 12Месяц назад
In today's minisode, Stacy offers an update on her house search in Utah. She and Daniel discuss their current real estate situations and future plans. First, They begin by declaring their love for track shelving. They also recommend the podcast 'Beyond Reproach.' Then, Stacy reflects on the shock value of Utah's high real estate prices and acknowledges her privileged position. She shares her de...
The smart way to remodel an old home kitchen. #shorts #OldHouseLove #HomeRestoration
Просмотров 500Месяц назад
In episode #146 of True Tales from Old Houses, hosts Stacy Grinsfelder and Daniel Kanter dive into one of the most common dilemmas faced during a kitchen renovation: should you level the floors or shim the cabinets? While the idea of perfectly level floors might sound appealing, the reality is that most old houses have their quirks-walls are never perfectly square, and floors rarely sit level. ...
Home renovations always cost more than you expect. #shorts #TrueTalesFromOldHouses #HomeRestoration
Просмотров 446Месяц назад
In episode #146 of True Tales from Old Houses, hosts Stacy Grinsfelder and Daniel Kanter chat with new homeowner Tux Loerzel, who shares a candid reflection on the challenges of home renovation. Renovating an old house is a journey full of surprises, and one of the most critical lessons is understanding the true cost-both in time and money. It's easy to underestimate how much work is really inv...
Thank you. We have a 1904 Victorian up for sale and an inspection pointed out gaps in the stones like this. Oddly the ones that appeared after we paid thousands to have the French drain and the basement walls reinforced. Also after I noticed gaps after the work and they had to come back to repair them but here we are. All I know is we no longer have water in our basement from the French drain. But we do have a basement I can see through the wall cracks out of and instead of being the place to store wine it gets too hot and too cold so… idk. Now I have to fix this or it might fail a sale. So yeah thank you. Except for the two man mix I can do the rest of if.
What about insulating that foundation wall behind you? That would seem to represent a huge energy savings.
Since windows and doors only comprise about 14% of a total utility bill, it is a really good idea to think of insulation and energy efficiency in multiple ways. However, the basement walls here are mostly underground and already insulated by the earth. My basement stays very close to the same temperature year-round, +/- 10 degrees. Also, insulating the stone walls would trap moisture and compromise the stone and mortar. They function perfectly now--allowing moisture to escape and be absorbed by the dehumidifiers. There certainly is room for insulation improvement where the stone meets the sill, but I'd get more bang for my buck by insulating the attic rather than focusing on the basement and sill.
You sound like a wanna be female.
For those that don't have a window zipper tool - a serrated knife will do the job if you have an old or sacrificial one laying around.
Nice
Wonderful
Love this! Restoring old windows is like giving a home a breath of fresh air.
It really is! <3
That's great 👍
Love this! Restoring old windows is like giving a home a breath of fresh air.
That's great 🎉
Amazing ♥️
Great 🙌
Wooh! I adore window restoration too. It would be so interesting.
That's amazing
Cool
👍 that's great
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Niceee...
Great!!
Fusion welding
PVC is capable of acid waste discharging making it the best drain pipe. Use cast iron when plumbing a 2nd story to minimize sound
Elaboration on both of these got cut from the short as well.
Black pipe is ABS not pvc
Yes! He adtually says that in the episode, but it was cut from this short.
Fusion butte welding on poly ethernet pipe
Polyethylene
The fact it’s named English Ivy you should have known ahead of time it’s definitely gonna be an invading colonizer
I see what you did there.
We love our Unico 👍
Ass boy 🤪
Fruitcake alert!!!
Great video. Thanks for taking the time to make it!
You're welcome! I appreciate the kind comment.
Prices change so much - I never know when is the right time to buy
It is tough to decide when to buy. All we can do is compare prices and do our best.
sounds like sunk cost fallacy, you bought something and now you are loath to get rid of it because you want to get your money's worth out of it before upgrading. Stop the suffering, if you can afford it get the aircon.
Usually, I would agree with you 100%. I've BTDT. In this case, we only use A/C for 6-8 weeks of the year and only some days during that time. It sounds great when we're hot, but then we forget all about it by the end of August.
Thank you for the update on the Aurora and your discussion. We can feel your empathy, and we fans can relate.
I love my Scott Hanson book!!❤
yeah!usper upload~Stacy.
Great job girl!
Thank you so much!
Great episode with Bob! I really enjoyed it!
Welcome back and Happy New Year!
storm windows, interior v exterior pros and cons. this video. has nothing to do with the title: how to build/measure etc.
If you drill the plexiglass with a step bit you don't need the router or the hardware to mount the plexiglass, just use screws and washers to mount the plexiglass to the wood frame. Not everyone has a friend with a router.
Great tip!
Very nicely done. Love your Posters. I spent most of my Adult life in Sequoia & Kings Canyon and our backyard literally borders Sequoia Park.
Thank you, very well done!❤
You're welcome! I'm glad it helped.
Polycarbonate/plexiglass can be UV stabilised to prevent yellowing. Great job.
can't understand you,
I recommend turning on the subtitles (CC) if you have a hard time hearing what I am saying. If you cannot understand the steps, feel free to ask a specific question.
The most stupid think ever seen. Interior storm window! Go take some pills.
Great video, I need to do this. Just a suggestion...no music, please! It is like watching TV with a radio blaring in the background...super annoying.
Thanks! I'll keep that in mind for future videos.
Person has little to no formal training - video is huge waste of my time.
See ya!
*promosm*
Your stuff is rad. Fantastic video. Thank you. Thumbsed up and subscribed.
Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
Thank you so much for this video! I had been in my little cottage for almost three years and none of the windows would open. In one afternoon, I got three to work! Only 14 more to go! A thousand thanks!!!
You're very welcome! I'm so pleased that it helped and that some of your windows are opening. :)
Love your content! Did you use a coating or anything on your press fit pulleys after getting the paint off? Yours looks so shiny! I had screw-in ones in the other side of my duplex. So much easier to refresh!
Thank you for your kind words. I did not use anything to protect the press-fit pulleys. they naturally patina over time, but that's okay with me. :)
I made some indoor storm windows out of screen frames cut to fit the window. I used screen frames because I wanted to be able to use thick plastic and press it into the groove using the rubber screen binding to hold the plastic in place and once the screen is inserted into window frame I use silicone to seal any gaps.