The crew hears from listeners about ridge vents and sand separators before taking listener questions about finding a contractor to remodel a small kitchen, locating air- and water-control layers, and monitoring indoor-air quality.

The crew talks about how homeowners and landlords can find a good contractor and how contractors can find good clients.

The crew hears from listeners about LED lights and DIY solar before taking questions about seasonal movement of softwood flooring, tightening an 1850s house, and a permanent-wood foundation for a new build.

The crew talks about building science education for tradespeople and where to find it.

The crew hears from listeners about Vancouver Special houses and wind-blown trash before taking questions about a bowed foundation wall, air-sealing and insulating a new shop, and fixing a door jamb with Bondo.

The crew talks about the advances in commercial tool storage, sorting tools by project, and how to make a home workshop more organized.

The crew hears about extra time for DIY and minivans for work before taking questions about boosting the comfort and efficiency of Cape houses and fixing a spalling foundation.

The crew talks about architecture and how it affects our landscapes and lives.

The crew hear from listeners about good construction screws and Chicago building codes before taking questions about improving a row house, and fixing tile substrates.

The crew talks with construction-business owner Joe Cook about learning tradework and how to run a business.