Blogs - Page 4 of 559

Ian Schwandt talks about creating accurate budgets and costly construction surprises.

A talk with Heather Clark Director of Building Emissions for the White House Climate Policy Office and feedback on missing water, Bay Area renovations, and PEX manifolds.

The crew talks about upcoming editorial projects for Fine Homebuilding.

Listeners write in about choosing pipe material, finding a good contractor, charred timbers, and PV utility costs, and ask questions about venting metal roofing, air-sealing, and foundation drainage

The crew talks about how frigid cold, sweltering heat, and intense storms affect buildings.

Listeners write in about work vehicles and faulty LEDs and ask about extension jambs, charred timber frames, and wood flooring on concrete.

The crew talks about how carpenters and builders are typically trained and if these methods are working.

Listeners write in about producer Jeff and moving heavy things and ask questions about WRBs, cavity insulation without sheathing, and IV drips for mold.

The crew talks about buying, working on, and being happy in your first house.

Listeners write in about HVAC design, missing water, and a young builder and ask questions about rotted sills, builders and their comfort zone, and roofing shoes.