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  • Podcast Episode 685: Patching Drywall, Adding Air Barriers, and Rotted Walls

    Listeners write in about running a profitable contracting business and ask questions about patching drywall, adding air barriers, and fixing a patio poured against the house.

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The Fine Homebuilding PRO TALK Podcast

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  • Podcast 594: PRO TALK with Contractor Andy Steele and Student Jude Griffin

    In this Pro Talk podcast, Ian talks to Contractor Andy Steele and student Jude Griffin.

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Know the Code

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  • Code-Compliant Landings for Exterior Doors

    Get the specifications you need to install stairs, porches, decks, and more to provide a safe, comfortable means of egress that meets building codes.

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Ask the Experts

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  • Soundproofing a Floor With a Wood Ceiling Below

    Remodeling pro Mike Guertin offers two approaches for controlling noise between the basement and first floor of a house.

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Keep Craft Alive

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  • Justin Fink, Carpenter

    This former Fine Homebuilding editor shifted to a full-time career in building, focusing on the craft of preserving historic and pre-war homes.

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Tips & Techniques

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  • Concrete Funnel

    Avoid wet concrete when filling piers with this easy technique.

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Fine Homebuilding Webinars

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  • Considerations for Building a Successful Staircase

    Watch award-winning architect Duo Dickinson take an in-depth look at designing and building a beautiful, successful staircase in this webinar.

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Home-Building Cyclopedia

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  • What Is a Home Energy Audit?

    This thorough evaluation of your house's energy health will help you choose the right upgrades to make it more comfortable, healthy, and affordable to live in.

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Houses By Design

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  • Infill Addition to a Classic Farmhouse

    By connecting the home to the detached garage, the architects of this hillside home made space for a home office and guest area.

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Mastered in a Minute

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  • Fastening an Exterior Door With Brick Mold

    With the right sequencing, fastening an exterior door with brick mold is easy to accomplish for a solid, smooth operating installation.

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Products and Materials

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  • Google Eases Rules for Smart-Home Developers

    After restricting access to the Nest thermostat in 2019, Google has a change of heart.

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Other Recent Blog Posts

  • The Trump Administration Wants to Eliminate the Energy Star Program

    The end of this program will likely lead to higher energy bills and fewer business opportunities for the American people.

  • Podcast Episode 685: Patching Drywall, Adding Air Barriers, and Rotted Walls

    Listeners write in about running a profitable contracting business and ask questions about patching drywall, adding air barriers, and fixing a patio poured against the house.

  • Sharp-Blade Solution

    This battery-operated sharpener is portable and precise, and it works with various power-tool blades.

  • Podcast Episode 684: Masonry Heaters, Whole-House Ventilation, and Porch Flooring

    Listeners write in about fireplaces and ask questions about whole-house ventilation, traditional porch flooring, and gutter sealants.

  • Tools and Gear for the Moms Who Get it Done

    From work boots to power tools, these favorite picks make perfect gifts for moms and women who build.

  • An Easier Method for Mitered Head Casings

    Making mitered head casings is a breeze with this simple system.

  • A Practical Approach to Exterior Insulation

    Discover a cost-effective system for applying continuous insulation that can help you achieve targeted R-values.

  • Breathing New Life into Original Windows

    Allied Window and Beacon Hill Restoration work together to successfully tackle the toughest restoration projects.

  • Podcast Episode 679: Steamy Storm Doors, New Fireplaces, and Basement Insulation

    Listeners write in about greedy dormers and shop class and ask questions about steamy storm doors, fireplaces, and insulating a basement.

  • Preservation Meets Today’s Tastes & Modern Lifestyle

    Honoring preservation isn’t the same as historical restoration and it doesn’t call for living in a museum interior.

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