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The Fine Homebuilding Podcast

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Podcast Episode 676: Drywall Sanders, Collapsing Foundations, and Durability of Post-Frame Posts
Listeners write in about sanding drywall, replacing a failed foundation, and making ground-contact PT posts last longer.

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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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Air-Seal Penetrations With Canned Foam
Learn how to use Loctite TITE FOAM Gaps & Cracks to create a complete seal.

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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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