wood floors

In today's episode, Daniel shares some good news about his work with the Kingston City Land Bank.

Then, Stacy and Daniel wrap up their deep dive into floor restoration and the Young Tradesperson Series by welcoming floor restoration pro, Brendan Brody of Queen City Restoration. 

Brendon shares the story of his path to the trades and offers excellent advice for young people facing education and career uncertainty after high school. He also provides valuable tips for operating a successful business. This is a must-listen episode for students, parents, and educators. 

Finally, Brendan answers the remaining floor restoration questions submitted by listeners this season.

To request a transcript of this episode, please reach out via the contact page.

Mentioned in this Episode:

• Visit www.truetalesfromoldhouses.com/giveaway and enter to win* a copy of Cheap Old Houses: An Unconventional Guide to Loving and Restoring a Forgotten Home by Elizabeth and Ethan Finkelstein. 
• Learn more about Brendan's work at Queen City Restoration

*No purchase required. The giveaway runs from November 27, 2023, to December 18, 2023. 

WE LOVE OUR SPONSORS

The Craftsman Store - Another excellent resource from Scott Sidler of The Craftsman Blog. The Craftsman Store is a cozy online hardware store full of books, tools, and supplies. For 10% off, use the coupon code truetales.

Sutherland Welles - Maker of exceptional polymerized tung oil finishes since 1965. To save 10% on your first order, use the coupon code truetales.

In today’s episode, during listener Q&A, Stacy and Daniel discuss the passive refinishing method for wood floors. 

Later, as part of the ongoing young tradesperson series, Stacy and Daniel chat with Matt Riebs from Fort Wayne, Indiana. Matt does a little bit of everything related to old houses. He began dabbling in the trades as a child, and a chance to meet Nicole Curtis, his HGTV idol, further set him on his current path.

To request a transcript of this episode, please reach out via the contact page.

Visit www.truetalesfromoldhouses.com/giveaway and enter to win* a copy of Cheap Old Houses: An Unconventional Guide to Loving and Restoring a Forgotten Home by Elizabeth and Ethan Finkelstein. 

*No purchase required. The giveaway runs from November 27, 2023 to December 18, 2023. 

WE LOVE OUR SPONSORS

The Craftsman Store - Another excellent resource from Scott Sidler of The Craftsman Blog. The Craftsman Store is a cozy online hardware store full of books, tools, and supplies. For 10% off, use the coupon code truetales.

Sutherland Welles - Maker of exceptional polymerized tung oil finishes since 1965. To save 10% on your first order, use the coupon code truetales.

In this episode, Stacy and Daniel continue their deep dive into floor restoration by chatting with Rob Cagnetta from Sutherland Welles. Rob explains why tung oil is a good choice for floor refinishing, how it is made, and how Sutherland Welles makes their products smell so good. 

Later, Stacy and Daniel have a conversation with designer and preservationist Reagan Leslie. Reagan is taking Peoria, Illinois, by storm with her unstoppable drive to improve housing within her community and preserve old homes. Reagan was also part of season one of Cheap Old Houses on HGTV, and she recently bought a house from the newly formed Peoria land bank. 

To request a transcript of this episode, please reach out via the contact page.

WE LOVE OUR SPONSORS

The Craftsman Store - Another excellent resource from Scott Sidler of The Craftsman Blog. The Craftsman Store is a cozy online hardware store full of books, tools, and supplies. For 10% off, use the coupon code truetales.

Sutherland Welles - Maker of exceptional polymerized tung oil finishes since 1965. To save 10% on your first order, use the coupon code truetales.

I decided that after getting so many questions about the pros and cons of engineered wood floors, solid wood and luxury vinyl plank I would ask a pro to provide the answers. On this episode we take a deep dive into these various types of flooring so you as the consumer can decide which is the best fit for your home.

Joining us is our friend Tracy Burnett with Floors Etc., a boutique flooring showroom just outside of downtown Houston. They offer flooring in all price points and have a great staff to guide you through the selection process. 

Floors Etc.           713.880.8888

www.floorsetc.com

Have you subscribed to the show? Rated us? Told your friends about us? We've heard from some of you and are always looking for new content! Let us know if you have an idea for an episode!  2d1bbar@gmail.com

Shannon Vestal           shannon@steveshannondesign.com

Steve Iltis                     steve@steveshannondesign.com

Steve Rudin                 steve@loydrusselhomes.com