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This manufactured siding material is more rot resistant and holds paint better than wood siding, but installing it requires a bit more effort.

The builder was asked to review a project that involved removing all or a portion of an existing home on the shores of Lake Champlain in Vermont. After assessing the…

This sunny Saratoga Springs house blends a classic and modern elements using custom designs and distinctive touches all throughout the space.

For building sites with tricky soil conditions, mat slabs provide an effective solution.

An architect builds a new energy-efficient home with plans to live simply on the land, paying homage to the farmstead that once stood on the site.

The FHB crew takes questions on choosing water heaters, mixing and matching exterior building materials, getting historic renovations right, and more

From an energy standpoint, heat-pump water heaters are the best, but they still struggle for a toehold in the market.

Vermont settlers trying to get a roof up before winter built spare, but with great integrity.

Rob, Matt, and Patrick hear from listeners about foam glass, structural welds, and deep-energy retrofits before taking questions on how to level an uneven basement slab, the best fix for a below-grade stucco wall, and installing new sheathing on Insulbrick.

Enjoy good food, drinks, and company January 22, 2020, from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the Hard Rock Hotel—proceeds provide scholarships for the next generation of craftspeople.