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The Fine Homebuilding Podcast Fine Homebuilding Magazine
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The Fine Homebuilding Podcast embodies Fine Homebuilding magazine's commitment to the preservation of craftsmanship and the advancement of home performance in residential construction. Hosted by the magazine's editors, The FHB Podcast is an informal but vigorous show about the techniques and principles that allow listeners to master their design and building challenges.
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#598: Stone Foundations, Failing Stucco, and Comfortable Garages
The crew hears from listeners about WRBs, Brian’s porch piers, and hidden costs of construction. Discussion questions include tightening a stone foundation, stucco on straw bales, and low-buck energy upgrades.
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#597: Fish-Mouthed Sheathing Tape, Window Installation, and Flashing a Bay Window
The crew hears from listeners about manufactured houses and DIY lighting with LEDs. Discussion questions include unstuck flashing tape, sealing the bottom of new windows, and EV chargers.
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#596: Broken Trusses, Frost-Protected Foundations, and Air-Control Methods
The crew hears from listeners about affordable net-zero, roofing underlayment, and garage separation. Discussion questions include fixing trusses, frost-protected foundations, and air-control strategies.
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#595: Raised Floor Systems, Carriage House Conversion, and LED Strip Lighting
Listeners share thoughts on condensate drains, fake shutters, and silicosis. The crew takes questions on insulating a floor system, converting a former storage building to living space, and how to use LED strip lighting.
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#594: PRO TALK with Contractor Andy Steele and Student Jude Griffin
In the final episode of Pro Talk, Ian, Andy, and Jude talk about engaging with young adults to foster an interest in the building trades from the perspectives of the contractor and of the apprentice.
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#593: Steamy Bedrooms, Windows and WRBs, and Weird Weatherstripping
The crew hears from listeners about sound attenuation, plumbing, and LED lighting. Discussion questions include high-humidity spaces, best building practices, and garage-door weatherstripping.
Customer Reviews
Entertaining and educational! Love it!
I’ve learned a lot listening to the crew on this podcast. Their discussions are fun and enlightening when it comes to home building. They answer your questions on air and are super helpful. Love them!
Great Information
Everyone on this podcast is so relateable. They all seem like normal hard working people who have actually done the tasks they discuss. I have been able to learn something from every episode that I have listened to, which is all of them!
Professional Podcast
Stumbled on to you from Fine Woodworking. I have zero building skills or experience but learned a lot. For example I now know not to be embarrassed when my neighbors say I live in a styrofoam house. I had it built by a company that convinced me continuous pore concrete was a good idea. So I have an ICF home. I live in Europe for over 40 years (I am American) and find your comments on European construction interesting and some times amusing. I plan on relocating and building another home in about a year. I will use my knowledge gained from your podcast to ask dumb questions and drive my contractor nuts. Keep up the good work.