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| #761: Moldy Minisplits, Wet Bathroom Walls, and Roof Repair Coatings | 30 Oct 2026 | 00:41:26 | |
Ian and Randy help Patrick address listener feedback and answer their questions. Guy is wondering if minisplits are a good idea. Matt ask how to build a bathroom that stands up to humidity. Patrick asks if roof coatings made to extend the life of shingle roofs are snake oil. Tune in to Episode 761 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:
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| #760: Flammable Water, Framed Floor over Concrete, and Moving vs. Adding On | 23 Oct 2026 | 00:46:03 | |
Ian and Randy help Patrick address listener feedback and answer their questions. Greg says you can make hydrogen gas with the wrong water heater anode. Nicki says you should go to the next Fine Homebuilding Summit. A podcast listener asks for help framing a wood floor over a concrete slab. Bob wonders whether his family should move or add on to their existing house. Tune in to Episode 760 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:
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| #759: Bath Floor Framing, Conditioned Crawlspace, and Little Roofs over Garage Doors | 16 Oct 2026 | 00:43:00 | |
Ian and Mike help Patrick address listener feedback and answer their questions. Jonathan provides an update on his stained siding. Austins suggests cleaning a stinky sink's overflow drain. Gray asks how to best condition a crawlspace in Climate Zone 7. Conor asks about building little roofs over his garage doors to shed water. Tune in to Episode 759 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:
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| #758: HVAC Complexity, Affordable and Well-Built, and Flashing with Vertical Siding | 09 Oct 2026 | 00:47:05 | |
Ian and Mike help Patrick address listener feedback and answer their questions. Richard shares some insider knowledge of modern HVAC compressors. Listeners write in with theories about Mike's stinky sink. Sebastian asks how to build good-looking and affordable multi-family housing. Zak wonders about the right way to flash windows under vertical shiplap siding. Tune in to Episode 758 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:
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| #757: Window Condensation, Dark Matter on Siding, and What is Affordable? | 02 Oct 2026 | 00:42:15 | |
Ian and Mike help Patrick address listener feedback and answer their questions. Vic thinks we could have brought additional value to a porch roof redo. Erik from Sweden solved his wintertime foggy windows. Jonathan wonders what is oozing from his siding. Richard shares what kind of house you get in Central Texas for $368k. Tune in to Episode 757 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:
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| #756: Builders Encouraging Best-Practice, Unconditioned Crawlspaces, and the FHB Summit | 25 Sep 2026 | 00:53:43 | |
In episode Episode 756 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast, Mike and Randy help Patrick address listener feedback and answer their questions. Mario says a good developer helped him become better at installing windows. Marv likes a big right-angle drill for rough-ins. Brit wonders how to treat a storage area that's neither inside nor outside. Mike, Randy, and Patrick talk about the Fine Homebuilding Summit. Tune in to Episode 756 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:
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| #755: A Talk with Tedd Benson at the FHB Summit | 18 Sep 2026 | 01:11:55 | |
High-performance builder Ben Bogie interviews Tedd Benson about a life spent building houses. Tedd shared how moving from substandard housing to a well-built house changed his family's life and how it steered his path to becoming a home builder. He also discussed the evolution of his businesses and the importance of innovation in the construction industry. Tune in to Episode 755 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:
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| #754: Making Humidity, Adding Exterior Insulation, and Extreme DIY | 11 Sep 2026 | 00:51:27 | |
Ian and Randy help Patrick address listener feedback and answer their questions. Tom says the podcast got it wrong when discussing the energy use of evaporative versus steam humidifiers. Tim likes IKEA cabinets and asks about exterior insulation for a rehabbed house in New Hampshire. Cari asks if the trend of DIYers taking on extremely ambitious projects is new or is it something that's always existed.
Tune in to Episode 754 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:
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| #753: Self-Leveling Compound, Housing Affordability, and Stinky Water | 04 Sep 2026 | 00:49:43 | |
Ian and Randy help Patrick address listener feedback and answer their questions. David asks if there's a secret to effectively using self-leveling compound. Another David wonders if it's better to be a specialist or generalist carpenter. Patrick asks what's been driving the rapid increase in home prices over the last two decades. Mike and Teresa say their bathroom sink stinks and they are hoping for a solution.
Tune in to Episode 753 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:
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| #752: Grass-Fed OSB, Alabama Fixer-Upper, and Adding a Porch Roof | 28 Aug 2026 | 00:43:38 | |
Ian and Grant help Patrick address listener feedback and answer their questions. Scott is sharing some old Taunton books with his kids. Jim alerts us to panel sheathing made from grass. Daniel is contemplating buying a fixer-upper in Alabama. An FHB Forum participant needs help designing a porch roof that won't be a problem later. Tune in to Episode 752 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:
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| #751: Disaster Mansion, Drippy Ceilings, and Insulating Existing Walls | 21 Aug 2026 | 00:46:51 | |
Producer Cari asks for advice on how to tactfully educate your contractor about best practice. Robert shares a story about an ambitious couple saving a dilapidated Civil-War Era house they bought in an auction. Jim shows us how early 20th Century builders bragged about insulation. John wonders why his bathroom ceiling is wet in the summer. Travis asks about insulating walls and adding a thermal break to studs.
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| #750: Flashing and Effective Water Management Techniques | 14 Aug 2026 | 00:50:47 | |
In this special edition of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast, the crew discusses effective roof, wall and deck flashing techniques to celebrate Flashing Awareness Day. Special guest Aron Jones of Big Dog Construction joins the Podcast to talk about good and bad flashing techniques and why it's so important to keep bulk water out of buildings. Aron builds houses on Grand Manan Island in Canada's Bay of Fundy.
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| #749: IKEA Cabinets, Insulating Post-Frame Buildings and Double Sheathing | 07 Aug 2026 | 00:54:38 | |
Randy and Ian help Patrick address listener feedback about RTA cabinets and shim screws before talking about the best way to insulate a post frame building that's being converted to living space and the pros and cons of an extra sheathing layer under steel siding.
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| #748: A-Frame Scaffolding, Leaky Stucco, and Garage Floor Insulation | 31 Jul 2026 | 00:48:48 | |
Dan Kolbert says to use the tools that work best. Mike Guertin offers advice for site-built scaffold. Jordan asks about fixing leaks behind stucco exteriors. Greg wonders if he should insulate the floor of his garage shop.
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| #747: Lab Grown Lumber, Controlling Humidity, and Exterior Insulation | 24 Jul 2026 | 00:51:56 | |
Matt Puntin says that helical piers are a game-changer. Patrick and Greg alert us to lab-grown lumber. Brad asks about controlling humidity in a beautiful, old brick house. D_Dart wonders which is the right exterior insulation. Tune in to Episode 747 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:
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| #746: Steam Humidifiers, Hydraulic Drivers, and Changes in Construction | 17 Jul 2026 | 00:46:01 | |
Ken describes the efficiency of common residential humidification systems. Bob reminds us about concrete igloos. Miranda asks the Podcast what has changed in residential construction since the first episodes. Grant talks about a new category of quieter impact driver called hydraulic or oil-impulse drivers. Tune in to Episode 746 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:
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| #745: Gaseous Water, Garage Insulation, and Using AI for HVAC Sizing | 10 Jul 2026 | 00:54:09 | |
Dack says we should reconsider our endorsement of LP SmartSide. Josh suggests we come up with a better name for water vapor. John wonders how to insulate his concrete garage ceiling. Keegan shares a tale sizing a heating and cooling system using AI. Tune in to Episode 745 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:
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| #744: The Best of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast, Volume 11 | 03 Jul 2026 | 00:47:02 | |
Welcome to the Fine Homebuilding podcast, our weekly discussion of building, remodeling, and design topics aimed at anybody who cares deeply about the craft and science of working on houses. In Episode 744, our best-of show, the Podcast crew revisits some of their favorite segments. Tune in to Episode 744 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:
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| #743: Building Science Overload, Old Bricks, and Shim Screws for Doors and Windows | 26 Jun 2026 | 00:55:28 | |
John says that listening the FHB Podcast has him mildly terrorized. Bob wonders about using a post and manufactured earth anchor for raising his bat house. Paul is concerned that his old building's bricks are unsound. Zak asks if we know about Top Star shim screws. Special guest Josh Edmonds and Ian Schwandt discuss Josh's Fine Homebuilding Summit class before helping help Patrick address listener feedback and answer their questions.
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| #742: Clear Finishes, Site-Built Scaffolding, and Foundation for a Wet Site | 19 Jun 2026 | 00:58:40 | |
David describes an audacious tool thief and shares insights into the best clear finishes. Tom asks Ian if he can provide sources to further his research about trade craft and guilds in Colonial America. Anna wonders is she can safely change the design of Mike Guertin's scaffold. Chris seeks advice about building a modular house on a wet site in Texas. Tune in to Episode 742 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:
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➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 742 ➡️ Learn about Right Sizing Mechanicals with Allison Bailes ➡️ Follow Fine Homebuilding on Social Media: Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • Pinterest • YouTube ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you prefer to listen. | |||
| #741: Stolen Tools, Ducts in Plenum Trusses, and Bowing Foundation Walls | 12 Jun 2026 | 00:47:08 | |
Randy and Ian help Patrick address listener feedback about rampant tool theft and softening hard water without brine. They answer questions about running ductwork in a slab-on-grade ranch house and foundation fixes for bowed block walls.
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| #740: Wooden Nails, Strengthening Joists and Rebuilding Squeaky Stairs | 05 Jun 2026 | 00:46:23 | |
Casey Knips joins Grant and Patrick to talk about his FHB class on hanging complex interior doors before the whole crew addresses listener feedback and answers their home building questions. Austin alerts the FHB Podcast team about nails made from wood fiber and nailers made for driving them. Seth wonders if plywood laminations can be used instead of dimensional lumber to sister rotten floor joists. Scott asks for advice on rebuilding squeaky stairs in an 1880's brick rowhouse.
Tune in to Episode 740 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:
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| #739: Igloos, Detailing Masonry Bump-Outs, and Oddly-Framed Walls | 29 May 2026 | 00:42:46 | |
Vince says we spent a lot of time not answering his question. David thinks it has been too long since FHB covered igloos. Steve wonders how to insulate and air-seal the bump-out breakfast nook that's showing signs of water entry. Grant was shocked to learn a current project is framed without studs. Tune in to Episode 739 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:
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| #738: DIY Spray-Foam Kits, Affordable Siding, and Second-Floor Load Paths | 22 May 2026 | 00:45:59 | |
Ian, Randy, and Patrick address listener feedback about training to be a GC and the safety and sustainability of two-part DIY spray foam kits. They answer a builder in North Carolina who's considering SmartSide engineered siding as an alternative to fiber-cement and FHB Forum poster who is adding an LVL beam to strengthen his second-floor floor system. Tune in to Episode 738 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:
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| #737: Interior Doors, Affordable Exterior Doors and Ikea Cabinets | 15 May 2026 | 00:47:10 | |
Grant, Ian and Patrick address listener feedback about felt WRBs and building your own interior doors. Then they tackle questions about affordable entry doors and installing and living with Ikea kitchen cabinets. Tune in to Episode 737 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:
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| #736: Tool Theft, Durable Clear Finishes, and Cracked Foundations | 08 May 2026 | 00:47:03 | |
Brian and Ian help Patrick address listener feedback and answer their questions. Brian talks about interesting things happening at FHB and Ian describes what he'll be covering at his class during the fine Homebuilding Summit. Tune in to Episode 736 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:
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| #735: FHB Summit, Slab Foundation Insulation, and Flipper Fixer-Upper | 01 May 2026 | 00:49:59 | |
Brian, Ian and Patrick talk about plans for the 2026 Fine Homebuilding Summit. James shares his advice for insulating and air-sealing attic knee walls. Chris wonders if window manufacturers should be teaching installers how to flash windows. Heather asks how to detail a slab on grade foundation with interior stem wall insulation. Ian seeks advice on addressing a previous owners questionable upgrades. Tune in to Episode 735 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:
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| #734: Extension Jambs, Ventilation for Multifamily Buildings, and Fitting Doors | 24 Apr 2026 | 00:55:11 | |
Ian and Grant help Patrick Adress listener feedback and answer their questions about ventilation for a small apartment building and the best way to fit doors when the floor slopes around them. David discusses bath tub drains in Japan and Taiwan. Will shares tips for airtight windows with tight fitting extension jambs. Greg asks about ventilation for his four-unit apartment building. Jim wonders if he should scribe door bottoms to match sloping floors. Tune in to Episode 734 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:
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| #733: Double-Stud Walls, Construction Second Career, and Hardwood on Concrete Slabs | 17 Apr 2026 | 00:54:30 | |
Grant and Randy help Patrick address listener feedback and answer their questions. Grant gives an update on current editorial assignments and travel. Randy shares what's going on at Green Building Advisor and current building investigations. Tune in to Episode 733 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:
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| #732: Indoor Humidity, Spreading Kneewalls, and Interior Air Barriers | 10 Apr 2026 | 00:58:52 | |
Vince and Chris share thoughts on maintaining comfortable indoor humidity. Benoît considers strengthening his outbuilding with spreading kneewalls. Anna wonders what interior air barrier is right when drywall is off the table. Tune in to Episode 732 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:
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| #731: Risks of CO, Proper Painting Sequence, and Detailing Felt WRBs | 03 Apr 2026 | 00:48:32 | |
Marc describes the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning. Jim thinks that complex heating and cooling systems require coordination between trades. Corey asks about the right order to paint new walls and trim. Mike and Andrew ask for more discussion of asphalt felt water resistive barriers. Randy and Ian help Patrick address listener feedback and answer their questions.
Tune in to Episode 731 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: · The real risks of malfunctioning combustion appliances · The most-efficient way for pros and DIYers to paint interior spaces · eyword in this sentence)
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| #730: Septic Fix, Insulating a Cape, and Ducts in Plenum Trusses | 27 Mar 2026 | 00:52:03 | |
Paul shares an update on his septic system saga. Mike Guertin asks Ian about impact drivers. John asks about insulating the knee walls and roof of his Cincinnati-area Cape. Jim is building a ranch-style house and asks about using plenum trusses to hide heating and air conditioning ducts. Ian and Randy help Patrick address listener feedback and answer their questions. The crew shares updates on current projects.
Tune in to Episode 730 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:
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| #729: Robots, Construction Second Career, and Building on Piers | 20 Mar 2026 | 00:49:20 | |
Matt doesn't think robots and AI will make us live like the Jetsons. Mike updates us on his owner/builder house and making a career change to construction. Miranda is looking for advice on air-sealing and insulating the floor of a house partially built on piers. Ian and Randy help Patrick address listener feedback and answer the construction building science questions.
Tune in to Episode 729 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:
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| #728: Too Much Stuff, ERV Ductwork, and Spray Foam Under Paneling | 13 Mar 2026 | 00:48:58 | |
Ian and Randy help Patrick address listener feedback about storing tools and stuff. Brett is designing a whole house ventilation system and asks about the right way to duct his system. A Fine Homebuilding web member inquires about closed-cell foam insulation installed behind walls covered with nickel-gap paneling.
Tune in to Episode 728 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:
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| #727: Dehumidification, Freestanding Tubs, and Crawlspace Vapor Barriers | 06 Mar 2026 | 00:45:36 | |
Scott shares his thoughts on whole-house dehumidification. Ian asks about light fixtures and tile waterproofing for a Euro-style bathroom. Sean wonders if a crawlspace vapor barrier will make his mudsills wet.
Tune in to Episode 727 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:
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| #726: Heat-Pump Performance, Asphalt Felt, and Interior Humidification | 27 Feb 2026 | 00:50:26 | |
This week on the Fine Hombuilding Podcast, listeners write in about heat-pump performance and ask questions about using asphalt felt for a WRB and maintaining comfortable indoor humidity. FHB senior editor Patrick McCombe is joined by Green Building Advisor editor Randy Williams, Fine Homebuilding technical editor Mark Peterson, and producer Cari Delahanty.
Tune in to Episode 726 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:
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| #725: LIVE From the 2026 International Builders' Show | 20 Feb 2026 | 00:37:07 | |
This week we're excited to bring you a very special episode from the floor of the 2026 International Builders' Show in Orlando, FL! FHB editorial director Brian Pontolilo, GBA editor Randy Williams, and FHB technical editor Mark Petersen are joined by Daniel Sutton from VERSATEX Building Products to discuss strategies for low-maintenance exteriors.
Tune in to Episode 725 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:
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| #724: Simple HVAC Systems, Furnace Flues, and Strategies for Passive Cooling | 13 Feb 2026 | 00:46:45 | |
Chris says home heating and cooling systems should be simple. Colin's friend is wondering how to know if he needs his furnace flue relined. Tom says that building planners and designers should be doing more to make houses resilient in a warming climate.
Tune in to Episode 724 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:
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| #723: Success with Spray Foam, Nails vs. Screws, and Building a Remote Cabin | 06 Feb 2026 | 00:57:06 | |
Kerry shares his thoughts on spray foaming old houses with advice for getting it right. A Fine Homebuilding Forum poster wonders about framing walls and attaching sheathing with construction screws. Andrew asks about the best way to build a lakefront cabin accessible only by boat.
Tune in to Episode 723 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:
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| #722: Data Loggers, Trimming Fiberglass Windows, and Garage Fire Separation | 30 Jan 2026 | 00:45:22 | |
Richard describes inexpensive data loggers for monitoring indoor air quality. Kerry asks about adding casing and extension jambs to fiberglass windows. Martin wonders about improving the comfort and safety of his internal garage and the living space above it. Grant and Ian help Patrick address listener feedback and answer their questions.
Tune in to Episode 722 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:
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| #721: Window Heat Pumps, Collecting Tools, and the Right Roof Insulation | 23 Jan 2026 | 00:58:32 | |
Chris shares a news story about recently-introduced window-mounted heat pumps. Mason describes the joy that comes from using top shelf tools, even if it's once or twice a year. Alex asks about installing spray foam under roof sheathing and exterior roof insulation.
Tune in to Episode 721 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:
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| #720: Whole House Dehumidification, Drippy Bath Fans, and Wet Cabin Walls | 16 Jan 2026 | 00:53:51 | |
In this special water and humidity control episode, Evan and Austin describes their whole house dehumidification strategies. Jake asks about insulating his bath fan ductwork to prevent water from dripping through the grill. Stephen wonders why the walls in his Upstate NY cabin are wet.
Tune in to Episode 720 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:
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| #719: Construction Robots, Oscillating Multitools, and Spray-Foaming a Victorian | 09 Jan 2026 | 00:55:21 | |
Ian, Randy and Patrick discuss home projects and address listener emails about attracting young trade workers, the best cordless oscillating multitools and improving the comfort and energy efficiency of an old house in a mixed climate.
Tune in to Episode 719 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:
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| #718: Electrification, What Kind of Windows, and Uncomfortable Bonus Rooms | 02 Jan 2026 | 00:43:46 | |
Ian and Randy help Patrick respond to listener feedback about the best way to help clients and home electrification before taking questions about window construction and improving the comfort of a badly-built bonus room above a garage. Tune in to Episode 718 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:
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| #717: Best of FHB Podcast, Volume 10 | 26 Dec 2025 | 00:50:36 | |
In this best-of show the crew talks about cantilever decks, peel bond primers, the model Existing Building Code, post-frame buildings and effective collaboration between designers and builders. Tune in to Episode 717 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:
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| #716: Shop Foundations, Steam Showers, and Sealing a Brick Crawlspace | 19 Dec 2025 | 00:45:29 | |
Ian, Randy, and Patrick discuss home projects before addressing listener feedback about embodied carbon in new builds and Saddam Hussein's palaces before they taking questions about building steam showers and the right way to seal and insulate a brick crawlspace.
Tune in to Episode 716 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:
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| #715: Affordable Tools, Motivating Trade Workers, and Whole-House Dehumidifiers | 12 Dec 2025 | 00:55:20 | |
An anonymous listener outlines their company's strategy for attracting and retaining new hires. Josh reminds fellow FHB Podcast listeners about tool-lending libraries. Dan asks about the need for smart vapor retarders. Tim shares his experience dehumidifying his house with a simple system. Randy and Ian describe home projects and help Patrick address listener feedback and answer their questions.
Tune in to Episode 715 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:
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| #714: Lead Paint, Exterior Insulation, and Deck Ledger Condensation Control | 05 Dec 2025 | 00:37:21 | |
Dan Kolbert raises a lead paint red flag. Jeff wonders if a Bonfig wall is better for inexperienced crews. Andrew wonders if an insulated band joist behind a flashed ledger can dry. Grant and Mike Guertin help Patrick talk about editorial and home projects before addressing listener feedback and questions.
Tune in to Episode 714 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:
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| #713: Insulation Problems, Septic Systems, and Slowing Thermal Bridging | 28 Nov 2025 | 00:56:06 | |
Ian, Grant and Patrick address reader comments and inquires. They first hear about extensive problems with foam insulation in the UK. Then they ponder why septic systems haven't kept up with the times. Finally they talk about the newest and previous versions of studs meant to reduce thermal bridging
Tune in to Episode 713 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:
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| #712: What Clients Want, Heat During Construction, and Enclosure Retrofit Sanity Check | 21 Nov 2025 | 00:50:00 | |
Doug says homeowners and home buyers worrying about the wrong things isn't new. Chris asks if reducing carbon in houses makes sense with AI's voracious energy consumption. Spenser wonders about ways to temporarily heat his job sites. Zach describes his comprehensive plan to redo his house's building envelope.
Tune in to Episode 712 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:
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