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  • #757: Window Condensation, Dark Matter on Siding, and What is Affordable?

    #757: Window Condensation, Dark Matter on Siding, and What is Affordable?
    Oct 2 2026
    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: Lowering indoor humidity in cold climates What’s causing a dark stain on lap siding What are the factors that decide new home quality Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at fhbpodcast@taunton.com. ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 7567 ➡️ Sign up for Myron Ferguson's eLearning course, Drywall: Start to Finish ➡️ 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.
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    42 min
  • #758: HVAC Complexity, Affordable and Well-Built, and Flashing with Vertical Siding

    #758: HVAC Complexity, Affordable and Well-Built, and Flashing with Vertical Siding
    Oct 9 2026
    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: Making sense of modern HVAC systems Why a drain, waste, vent system might smell like sewer How to build high-performance affordable housing Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at fhbpodcast@taunton.com. ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 758 ➡️ Get all the perks of an FHB All-Access Membership today ➡️ 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.
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    47 min
  • #759: Bath Floor Framing, Conditioned Crawlspace, and Little Roofs over Garage Doors

    #759: Bath Floor Framing, Conditioned Crawlspace, and Little Roofs over Garage Doors
    Oct 16 2026
    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: Rebuilding a floor system compromised by previous remodeling Conditioning a crawlspace so it’s safe for plumbing in climate zone 7 Adding architectural elements that shed water from doors and windows Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at fhbpodcast@taunton.com. ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 759 ➡️ Sign up for Myron Ferguson's eLearning course, Drywall: Start to Finish ➡️ 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.
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    43 min
  • #760: Flammable Water, Framed Floor over Concrete, and Moving vs. Adding On

    #760: Flammable Water, Framed Floor over Concrete, and Moving vs. Adding On
    Oct 23 2026
    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: Water heater anodes creating hydrogen gas in hot water Preventing condensation on a cool concrete slab The pros and cons of moving versus adding on to your home Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at fhbpodcast@taunton.com. ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 760 ➡️ Get all the perks of an FHB All-Access Membership today ➡️ 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.
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    46 min
  • #761: Moldy Minisplits, Wet Bathroom Walls, and Quiet Roof Construction

    #761: Moldy Minisplits, Wet Bathroom Walls, and Quiet Roof Construction
    Oct 30 2026
    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. Keith asks for feedback on his made-for-quiet roof assembly. 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: What’s lurking inside your minisplits The best way to deal with high humidity from long showers Can you build a roof to reduce sound reflection on the inside Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at fhbpodcast@taunton.com. ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 761 ➡️ Sign up for Myron Ferguson's eLearning course, Drywall: Start to Finish ➡️ 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.
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    41 min
  • #756: Builders Encouraging Best-Practice, Unconditioned Crawlspaces, and the FHB Summit

    #756: Builders Encouraging Best-Practice, Unconditioned Crawlspaces, and the FHB Summit
    Sep 25 2026
    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: How good developers can advance building science and best-practice The best way to insulate ducts in unconditioned spaces Takeaways from the FHB Summit according to attendees and presenters Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at fhbpodcast@taunton.com. ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 756 ➡️ Get all the perks of an FHB All-Access Membership today ➡️ 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.
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    54 min
  • #755: A Talk with Tedd Benson at the FHB Summit

    #755: A Talk with Tedd Benson at the FHB Summit
    Sep 18 2026
    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: Creating high-quality homes and finding tradespeople who care about their craft Being innovative in a business where change comes slowly Effectively delegating while staying involved in the business Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at fhbpodcast@taunton.com. ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 755 ➡️ Get all the perks of an FHB All-Access Membership today ➡️ 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.
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    1 h et 12 min
  • #754: Making Humidity, Adding Exterior Insulation, and Extreme DIY

    #754: Making Humidity, Adding Exterior Insulation, and Extreme DIY
    Sep 11 2026
    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: The energy needed to humidify dry air in cold places during winter Choosing the right wall assembly for a historic rehab What is driving DIYers to take on huge projects Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at fhbpodcast@taunton.com. ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 754 ➡️ Get all the perks of an FHB All-Access Membership today ➡️ 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.
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    51 min