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Windows in Thick Walls
Thick-wall assemblies offer better comfort and energy efficiency, but installing windows presents a challenge for builders.
Podcast 187: Missing Ductwork, Rooftop Decks, and Waterproof Mechanical Rooms
Kiley, Matt, and Patrick hear from listeners on insulating brick buildings and being a good apprentice, and then take questions on improving the function of a furnace, keeping the living space under a deck dry, and what to do about attic ductwork.
Three Types of Heat Pump Heat
Conventional heat pumps can provide pumped heat, supplementary heat, or emergency heat, depending on how cold it is outside.
Podcast 186: Reducing Radon, Roof-Shingle Warranties, and What are T-Studs?
This week's installment of the FHB Podcast offers suggestions for dealing with biting insects plus discusses the validity of shingle warranties, the merits of thermally broken studs, and the right way to treat a crawlspace attached to a heated basement.
How to Build Patios, Walkways, and Driveways
23 articles and videos with the details you need to build sturdy and attractive landscape features out of brick, concrete, stone, and more.
How to Make a Zero-Clearance Miter Saw Fence
Quickly make a subfence out of scrapwood and Super Glue for precision cutting of trim and cabinet parts.
Interior Painting Guide
These 25 articles and videos will help you choose materials and hone your finishing techniques for a professional-quality interior paint job.
Podcast 185: Hot Real Estate Market Buying Tips, Low-Cost New Homes, and Grade-Level Decks
This week's installment of the FHB Podcast includes a checklist for home-buying in a hot market and what to do about a deck built directly on grade.
Guide to Working With Concrete
Learn tips and techniques for forming, pouring, and finishing concrete for every type of home construction or remodeling project.
2019 FHB House Video: A Heat-Pump Mechanical System and Prepping for Tile
With drywall up and trim carpenters and plumbers on site, we take a look at the ground-source heat pump used for quiet, efficient heating and cooling and the Schluter products used in the master bath before the porcelain tile goes down.

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