The FHB editors offer suggestions for repurposing a concrete slab, protecting brick from rock salt, switching from a shop saw to a portable, and more.

The regular team discusses pole building vs. slab-on-grade, reducing lead exposure, and using batts for a double-stud wall.

The Fine Homebuilding Editors discuss framing details for adding rigid foam over a roof, when a remodeler needs to refer to the International Existing Building Code, what tapes work well for weatherizing an attached garage, and more.

The Fine Homebuilding editors revisit the topic of finding odd stuff in old walls before tackling questions about doors, insulation, exterior painting and more.

Kiley, Rob, and Patrick learn about wool insulation and repairing storm damage before taking listener questions on accurate bidding, improving the aesthetics of solar panels, and rebuilding cantilevered decks.

Kiley and Patrick sit down with Steve Baczek to discuss his path to becoming an architect and the lessons he learned from working with some of the smartest building scientists in the industry.

The Fine Homebuilding editors tackle questions about waterproofing an outdoor floor, designing comfortable spaces, and installing attractive interior trim that matches a simple ranch house.

The regular crew hears from listeners on T-studs and contractor education before taking questions on bulkhead doors, building outdoor stairs, and waterproofing a screen porch floor.

Rob, Matt, and Patrick get feedback about rain-barrel spigots and soil pressure before answering questions about WRBs, air-sealing walls sheathed with fiberboard, and making French-style patio doors from scratch.

The editors hear from listeners about bogus blower door tests, pellet stoves, and steel siding before discussing insulating a garage, using the web to start a remodeling business, and client communications.