#754: Making Humidity, Adding Exterior Insulation, and Extreme DIY
Ian and Randy help Patrick address listener feedback and answer their questions. Tom says the podcast got it wrong when discussing the energ...
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#753: Self-Leveling Compound, Housing Affordability, and Stinky Water
Ian and Randy help Patrick address listener feedback and answer their questions. David asks if there's a secret to effectively using self-le...
#752: Grass-Fed OSB, Alabama Fixer-Upper, and Adding a Porch Roof
Ian and Grant help Patrick address listener feedback and answer their questions. Scott is sharing some old Taunton books with his kids. Jim...
#751: Disaster Mansion, Drippy Ceilings, and Insulating Existing Walls
Producer Cari asks for advice on how to tactfully educate your contractor about best practice. Robert shares a story about an ambitious coup...
#750: Flashing and Effective Water Management Techniques
In this special edition of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast, the crew discusses effective roof, wall and deck flashing techniques to celebrate...
#749: IKEA Cabinets, Insulating Post-Frame Buildings and Double Sheathing
Randy and Ian help Patrick address listener feedback about RTA cabinets and shim screws before talking about the best way to insulate a post...
#748: A-Frame Scaffolding, Leaky Stucco, and Garage Floor Insulation
Dan Kolbert says to use the tools that work best. Mike Guertin offers advice for site-built scaffold. Jordan asks about fixing leaks behind...
#747: Lab Grown Lumber, Controlling Humidity, and Exterior Insulation
Matt Puntin says that helical piers are a game-changer. Patrick and Greg alert us to lab-grown lumber. Brad asks about controlling humidity...
#746: Steam Humidifiers, Hydraulic Drivers, and Changes in Construction
Ken describes the efficiency of common residential humidification systems. Bob reminds us about concrete igloos. Miranda asks the Podcast wh...
#745: Gaseous Water, Garage Insulation, and Using AI for HVAC Sizing
Dack says we should reconsider our endorsement of LP SmartSide. Josh suggests we come up with a better name for water vapor. John wonders ho...
#744: The Best of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast, Volume 11
Welcome to the Fine Homebuilding podcast, our weekly discussion of building, remodeling, and design topics aimed at anybody who cares deeply...
#743: Building Science Overload, Old Bricks, and Shim Screws for Doors and Windows
John says that listening the FHB Podcast has him mildly terrorized. Bob wonders about using a post and manufactured earth anchor for raising...
#742: Clear Finishes, Site-Built Scaffolding, and Foundation for a Wet Site
David describes an audacious tool thief and shares insights into the best clear finishes. Tom asks Ian if he can provide sources to further...
#741: Stolen Tools, Ducts in Plenum Trusses, and Bowing Foundation Walls
Randy and Ian help Patrick address listener feedback about rampant tool theft and softening hard water without brine. They answer questions...
#740: Wooden Nails, Strengthening Joists and Rebuilding Squeaky Stairs
Casey Knips joins Grant and Patrick to talk about his FHB class on hanging complex interior doors before the whole crew addresses listener f...
#739: Igloos, Detailing Masonry Bump-Outs, and Oddly-Framed Walls
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...
#738: DIY Spray-Foam Kits, Affordable Siding, and Second-Floor Load Paths
Ian, Randy, and Patrick address listener feedback about training to be a GC and the safety and sustainability of two-part DIY spray foam kit...
#737: Interior Doors, Affordable Exterior Doors and Ikea Cabinets
Grant, Ian and Patrick address listener feedback about felt WRBs and building your own interior doors. Then they tackle questions about affo...
#736: Tool Theft, Durable Clear Finishes, and Cracked Foundations
Brian and Ian help Patrick address listener feedback and answer their questions. Brian talks about interesting things happening at FHB and I...
#735: FHB Summit, Slab Foundation Insulation, and Flipper Fixer-Upper
Brian, Ian and Patrick talk about plans for the 2026 Fine Homebuilding Summit. James shares his advice for insulating and air-sealing attic...