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Podcast 394: Wall Assemblies, Cooling a Historic Cabin, and Building on Piers
Mark, Rob, and Patrick hear from listeners about sawdust stoves and owner-builders before taking listener questions about choosing a wall assembly, cooling a historic cabin, and building on masonry piers.
Installing a Farmhouse Sink
The process of installing this popular style of sink is different from but not much more complicated than that of a simple drop-in sink.
Selecting Your Roof Underlayment
Tar paper is still a good option, but synthetic underlayment may suit your reroof project better.
Podcast 393: PRO TALK With PV System Designer George Hart
In this Pro-Talk podcast, Patrick talks to solar-energy-system designer and former installer George Hart.
How to Bend “W”-Shaped Valley Flashing
Use a metal brake to custom-bend this unique type of valley flashing that adds a bit of extra leak protection to your roof.
Podcast 392: The Best Roofing for PV, Shades to Save Energy, and Taming a Bay Area Energy Hog
Brian, Mark and Patrick hear from listeners about shop teachers and tape for poly sheeting, before taking listener questions on the right roof for a future PV array, controlling radon, and improving the efficiency of a Bay Area house.
Whole-House Water Filters and Softeners
Sediment filters and water softeners can be an important part of a home's plumbing system.
Podcast 391: PRO TALK With J.T. Rieves, Vice President – Pro Business at The Home Depot
In this Pro-Talk podcast Patrick talks to J.T. Rieves, Vice President – Pro Business at The Home Depot
Podcast 390: Long-Lasting Porches, Less-Slippery Steps, and Building Partitions on Laminate Floors
Mark, Rob, and Patrick hear from listeners about home battery systems and tented tile before taking listener questions about rotted porches, slippery steps, and building partitions on top of laminate flooring.
Can Burning Wood Be Green?
While burning wood is sometimes considered a "green" source of heat, when it comes to carbon emissions and occupant health, natural gas or propane is usually a better choice.

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