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Podcast 346: Music Studios, Reducing Building Costs, and Indoor-Air Purifiers
Matt, Kiley, and Patrick hear from listeners about energy-integration experts and ICC lawsuits before taking questions on converting a hog barn into a music studio, reducing costs in a new build, and the effectiveness of indoor-air purifiers.
Podcast 345: PRO TALK With Builder Dan Kolbert—Part 2
In this Pro-Talk podcast, Patrick talks to builder and remodeler Dan Kolbert of Portland, Maine.
Hang Drywall on the Ceiling the Right Way
Follow along as Myron explains how to make straight seams and accurate holes for electrical boxes when hanging ceilings.
Connecting and Insulating a Water Heater
Learn how a tank-style water heater works and how to install and insulate one.
Podcast 344: Bad Contractors, Failed Foundation Walls, and Bonfig Roofs
Brian, Rob, and Patrick hear from listeners about power-grid efficiency and attic delta-Ts before taking questions about bad plumbers, bowed foundation walls, and boosting the energy performance of a brick cape.
Basement Waterproofing Strategies Roundtable
Watch builders Travis Brungardt and Mike Guertin plus masonry-sealer expert Lance Lang in a roundtable discussion on methods and materials for keeping basements dry.
Podcast 343: PRO TALK With Builder Dan Kolbert—Part 1
In this Pro-Talk podcast, Patrick talks to builder and remodeler Dan Kolbert of Portland, Maine.
Podcast 342: Thermally Broken Slabs, Wet Walls, and Reinforcing Block Foundations
Brian, Matt, and Patrick hear from listeners about job-site safety and fence posts before taking questions about thermally broken slabs, construction training for Spanish speakers, and strengthening foundations in seismic zones.
Draining and Flushing a Water Heater
Follow these steps carefully when you need to empty a tank-style water heater to maintain, repair, or replace it.
Plan Ahead: Accessing a Drywall Job Site
Evaluating your job-site access before drywall delivery will save you time and labor.

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