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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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    • 4.8 • 707 Ratings

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.

    Energy Upgrades, Chimney Inspections, and Questions About a Home You Might Buy

    Energy Upgrades, Chimney Inspections, and Questions About a Home You Might Buy

    Mike has advice about anvils. Domas clarifies Canadian code on interior poly sheeting. Nicky asks about improving airtightness. Sam asks if a chimney cleaning is the same as a chimney inspection. A prospective homebuyers wonders what questions to ask sellers about a home you’re considering buying. The crew contemplates old-house features.

    • 58 min
    PRO TALK With Design/Build Operations Manager Jessica Bishop-Smyser

    PRO TALK With Design/Build Operations Manager Jessica Bishop-Smyser

    In this Pro-Talk podcast, Ian talks to Jessica Bishop-Smyser, Operations Manager at Silent Rivers Design+Build, about the challenges of producing a wide variety of projects and keeping them on budget.

    • 43 min
    Basement Insulation, Historic Preservation Resources, and Shipping Container ADUs

    Basement Insulation, Historic Preservation Resources, and Shipping Container ADUs

    Mike, Ian, and Patrick hear from listeners about construction productivity and kitchen remodels with FHB’s help, before taking questions about insulating a basement, resources to teach historic preservation, and making an ADU from a steel shipping container.

    • 57 min
    PRO TALK With Architect and Builder Jason Langkammerer

    PRO TALK With Architect and Builder Jason Langkammerer

    In this Pro-Talk podcast, Ian talks to Jason Langkammerer of AT6 Architecture + Design Build about growing up with a builder for a father, starting your own business, and the challenges of working in the Bay Area.

    • 42 min
    Mystery Fasteners, Basement-Ceiling Insulation, and Mixed-Use Malls

    Mystery Fasteners, Basement-Ceiling Insulation, and Mixed-Use Malls

    The crew hears from listeners about Bonfiglioli walls and ready-mix concrete before taking listener questions about weird screws, insulating a basement ceiling, and suburban mall redevelopment.

    • 1 hr 1 min
    PRO TALK With HVAC Product Rep Maria Lauber

    PRO TALK With HVAC Product Rep Maria Lauber

    In this Pro-Talk podcast, Ian talks to Maria Lauber of Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC about the Inflation Reduction Act, heat pumps, and contractor training programs.

    • 41 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
707 Ratings

707 Ratings

funding is difficult ,

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!

LuBK ,

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.

Nick Cyr ,

Great podcast!

Love the podcast. The regular shows where the group discusses a range of topics are great, but my personal favorite is the pro talks. Specifically, when Patrick has on a the self employed carpenters who are going through it every day and we can relate to. Keep it up!

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