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Podcast 479: One Story or Two, Basement Bunkers, and the Best DIY Spray Foam
Ian, Andrew, and Patrick hear from listeners about heat flow and population density by climate zone before taking questions on one-story vs. two-story construction costs, controlling vapor through a slab, and the best brand of DIY spray foam.
Choosing and Mixing Mortar
Learn time-tested mortar recipes and mixing tips for a variety of masonry projects from 2nd-generation stonemason Cody Macfie.
Can You Add Water to Concrete?
It can be tempting to add water to make your mix easier to pour and finish, but be careful or you could weaken the concrete.
Building Better with Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs)
In this roundtable, Andrew Zoellner, Walt Tomala, Mike Guertin, and Keegan Still discuss everything you need to know about ICFs.
Tradesperson: Celeste Lamondin, Heritage Mason
A heritage mason based out of Toronto, Celeste Lamondin talks about how she got into the trade, finishing her apprenticeship, and more.
Accurate Holes in Masonry
With a slotted drive shaft rotary hammer/hammer drill it can be difficult to drill accurate holes. Learn how to get better holes in masonry.
How to Hang Cabinets on a Brick Wall
Readers recommend using the "amazingly strong" French cleat.
Assembling a Concrete-Free Slab
An innovative plywood slab-on-grade means less time, money, and carbon
Rainscreen Systems for Stucco
If you want to install stucco and not rot your walls, choose one of these products to create a drainage plane and ventilation space between the water-resistive barrier and the stucco.
Cutting Tools for Stone, Brick, and Concrete
Stonemason Cody Macfie shares safe and effective techniques for making clean cuts with circular saws and angle grinders.

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