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Podcast 599: Trees Moving Buildings, Epic Thermal Bypasses, and Supplemental Dehumidification
The crew hears from listeners about gas stoves, screw-pile lighthouses, and LEDs. Discussion questions include roots lifting a garage, leaky porch ceilings, and central dehumidifiers.
Podcast 599: Members-only Aftershow — Tools That Changed Residential Construction
The crew talks about tools and machinery that have made construction easier, less back-breaking, and even fun.
Remodeling Done Right
Builders Joe Cook and Travis Brungardt share best practices for taking on an interior remodeling project and making an old house feel new again.
Replace Rotten Boards in a Roof Overhang
Readers and an expert consider the source of the problem and how to fix it without completely reroofing.
Do I Need a Gutter Apron?
Learn why installing a gutter apron is crucial for protecting your roof and fascia from rot and water damage.
Podcast 598: Stone Foundations, Failing Stucco, and Comfortable Garages
The crew hears from listeners about WRBs, Brian’s porch piers, and hidden costs of construction. Discussion questions include tightening a stone foundation, stucco on straw bales, and low-buck energy upgrades.
Podcast 598: Members-only Aftershow — Long-Lasting Paint Jobs
The crew talks about painting and exterior finishes.
Insulating Foam for High-Performance Windows
Watch for a quick tutorial on how to air-seal with canned foam around a window.
Podcast 597: Fish-Mouthed Sheathing Tape, Window Installation, and Flashing a Bay Window
The crew hears from listeners about manufactured houses and DIY lighting with LEDs. Discussion questions include unstuck flashing tape, sealing the bottom of new windows, and EV chargers.
Podcast 597: Members-only Aftershow — Mike’s Not-so-Forever Home
Mike describes the house he built 30 years ago and what he would do differently.

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