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The Fine Homebuilding Podcast

Fine Homebuilding Magazine

The Fine Homebuilding Podcast is all about answering YOUR construction, design, and building science questions. From foundation waterproofing to roof flashing, we take on your building, remodeling and design challenges with the know-how of North America"s most-trusted home building brand. -- Every Friday, we discuss listener questions and offer advice following best-practice building techniques and principles. We love hearing from you, so if you have a question or project you want us to dig into,

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49:43

#753: Self-Leveling Compound, Housing Affordability,...

The Fine Homebuilding Podcast ·

2026/09/04

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: How to

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46:51

#751: Disaster Mansion, Drippy Ceilings, and...

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2026/08/21

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. Tune in to Episode 751 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:

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50:47

#750: Flashing and Effective Water Management Techniques

The Fine Homebuilding Podcast ·

2026/08/14

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. Tune in to Episode 750 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: The reasons

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54:38

#749: IKEA Cabinets, Insulating Post-Frame Buildings...

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2026/08/07

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. Tune in to Episode 749 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: How IKEA cabinets hold up in the real world The best way to insulate a formerly unconditioned outbuilding Should you have another sheathing layer on top

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51:56

#747: Lab Grown Lumber, Controlling Humidity, and...

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2026/07/24

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: The potential benefits of lab-grown lumber How to control humidity in an old brick house in a mixed climate Which rigid insulation is right for adding exterior continuous insulation Have a

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46:01

#746: Steam Humidifiers, Hydraulic Drivers, and...

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2026/07/17

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: The energy consumption of steam humidifiers The pros and cons of hydraulic impact drivers Changes in residential

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54:09

#745: Gaseous Water, Garage Insulation, and Using AI...

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2026/07/10

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: The environmental tradeoffs of engineered wood siding How to insulate a garage ceiling that's made from poured concrete. The challenges of sizing heating and cooling

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47:02

#744: The Best of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast,...

The Fine Homebuilding Podcast ·

2026/07/03

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: How to asses leaks behind stucco Building a "fine" home on a tight budget The difference between cabinet saws and portable job-site saws

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55:28

#743: Building Science Overload, Old Bricks, and Shim...

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2026/06/26

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. Tune in to Episode 743 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to

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58:40

#742: Clear Finishes, Site-Built Scaffolding, and...

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2026/06/19

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: Durable, easy-to-renew clear finishes Mike Guertin's A-frame

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46:23

#740: Wooden Nails, Strengthening Joists and...

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2026/06/05

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

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42:46

#739: Igloos, Detailing Masonry Bump-Outs, and...

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2026/05/29

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: Controlling humidity for comfort without window condensation Where is the water coming from above a bump-out in a masonry

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32:22

#737: (Episode Under Construction) Interior Doors,...

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2026/05/15

You may notice this episode gets cut off a little early. We're working on a fix and hope to have a full episode out shortly. Thank you for your patience! 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: Building your own interior doors for odd-sized openings

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47:03

#736: Tool Theft, Durable Clear Finishes, and Cracked...

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2026/05/08

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: Tool theft in the US, UK, and Canada and its effect on trade workers The pros and cons to clear finishes Cracks in a concrete foundation and who fixes them Have a question or topic you want us

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48:32

#731: Risks of CO, Proper Painting Sequence, and...

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2026/04/03

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

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49:20

#729: Robots, Construction Second Career, and...

The Fine Homebuilding Podcast ·

2026/03/20

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: Technology and its effect on the construction

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50:26

#726: Heat-Pump Performance, Asphalt Felt, and...

The Fine Homebuilding Podcast ·

2026/02/27

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: Heat-pump performance during cold snaps Using tar paper as a

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46:45

#724: Simple HVAC Systems, Furnace Flues, and...

The Fine Homebuilding Podcast ·

2026/02/13

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: The benefits of keeping HVAC systems simple Furnace flues and masonry chimneys Strategies for passive cooling and keeping houses cool in hot conditions DIY

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53:51

#720: Whole House Dehumidification, Drippy Bath Fans,...

The Fine Homebuilding Podcast ·

2026/01/16

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: How to integrate a whole house dehumidifier into existing ductwork Why is a newly installed bath fan dripping water from the grill

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55:21

#719: Construction Robots, Oscillating Multitools,...

The Fine Homebuilding Podcast ·

2026/01/09

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: The future role of robots and AI in house building and renovation The utility of oscillating multitools and the best cordless multi-tools The benefits and risks of insulating old

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