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Blower-Door-Directed Air-Sealing
Tracking down air leaks is a lot easier when you have a blower door to help you.
Straightforward Air-Sealing Strategies
Follow these simple steps to get ready for code-required blower-door testing and you'll probably do better than the code requires.
A Roundup of Air-Sealing Products
Tapes, sealants, and gaskets all have a role in building airtight houses.
Podcast 340: Fixing Wood Floors, Books for Builders, and Less-Ugly Split-Levels
Matt, Rob, and Patrick hear from listeners about cutting down doors and using hybrid trucks for power, before taking listener questions about matching new floors to existing stairs, heat-pump water heaters, and good books for builders.
Are There Any Reasons to Make Homes ‘A Little Bit Leaky’?
Some builders still worry that air-sealing efforts will lead to rot.
Repairing Single-Handle Faucets
Plumber Steve Cory explains how to repair cartridge, ball, and disk faucets.
How to Hang Drywall Solo
Using a “wall lift” can save time and energy all while getting a perfect fit.
Podcast 339: PRO TALK With Sandra Hyde of the ICC
In this Pro-Talk podcast, Patrick talks to engineer Sandra Hyde from the International Code Council.
Podcast 338: Long-Lasting Fence Posts, Leaky Basements, and Seasonally Wet Walls
Brian, Matt, and Patrick hear from listeners about storm windows and putting dishwashers in weird places before taking questions about insulating walls without sheathing, the best way to build a fence, and how to make cancelled basement windows watertight.
Safety Bucket
Five-gallon buckets keep first-aid kits and fire extinguishers easy to identify and access on the job site.

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