In this episode of True Tales From Old Houses, Stacy Grinsfelder and Daniel Kanter celebrate a long-awaited victory as Stacy finally crosses the finish line on the never-ending staircase project. After six years of stops and starts, she reflects on the emotional rollercoaster of seeing the project through to completion.
Then, they discuss boiler technology and the tough decisions that come with home restoration. It’s a candid and relatable conversation about the highs and lows of loving old houses.
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