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Learn the difference between terms like voltage and power and how your energy bill is determined at the end of the month.

Ian, Kiley, and Patrick hear from listeners about salvaged wood flooring, going all-electric, and protecting a foundation during a prolonged build before taking questions about energy improvements for an old Victorian, fixing shaky walls from slamming doors, and sealing holes left by roofing nails.

Patrick, Ian, and Kiley recap the podcast and talk about methods and rationale for residential deep-energy retrofits.

In this Pro-Talk podcast Patrick talks to Dave Ellis and Mark Guthrie of FastenMaster.

An energy-efficiency expert makes the case for power storage technologies as critical for the adoption of grid-scale renewables.

Andrew, Ian and Patrick hear from listeners about radon and excavation contracting before taking questions about fixing the floor in an Eisenhower-era bathroom, vapor control for a small shop in Manitoba, and water pouring from this home’s electrical service entrance.

Andrew, Ian and Patrick recap the podcast and talk about smart-home technology and what you can do with it

In this Pro-Talk podcast Patrick talks to Dave Cooper, a construction-media content creator and YouTube presenter who advocates for panelized and modular construction methods.

Andrew, Ian, and Patrick hear from listeners about porch conversions, sawing your own lumber, and pandemic remodeling before taking listener questions about noticeable settlement, multihead minisplits, and repairing a stone foundation.

Patrick, Ian, and Andrew talk about provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act that encourage the adoption of heat pumps, electric cars, and solar panels and provide money for electrical upgrades.