The Fine Homebuilding Podcast

In this two-part Pro-Talk podcast, Patrick talks to former FHB editor and carpenter Kevin Ireton about staying healthy, game-changing tools, and the direction of American housing.

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…

In this Pro-Talk podcast, Patrick talks to builder and remodeler Dan Kolbert of Portland, Maine about Pretty Good Houses, good clients, and the virtues of trade work.

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…

In this Pro-Talk podcast, Patrick talks to builder and remodeler Dan Kolbert of Portland, Maine about Pretty Good Houses, good clients, and the virtues of trade work.

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 …

In this Pro-Talk podcast, Patrick talks to Sue Wadden, director of color marketing at Sherwin-Williams about how paint colors get their names, how color trends emerge, and what comes after a decade o…

Matt, Rob, and Patrick hear from listeners about cutting down doors and using hybrid trucks for power, before taking listener questions about matching new floors to existing stairs, heat-pump water h…

In this Pro-Talk podcast, Patrick talks to engineer Sandra Hyde from the International Code Council about International Building Codes, the code process, and why code language is so hard to understan…

Brian, Matt, and Patrick hear from listeners about storm windows and putting dishwashers in weird places before taking questions about insulating walls without sheathing, the best way to build a fenc…

In this Pro-Talk podcast, Patrick talks to builder Fernando Pagés Ruiz about what’s wrong with American housing, making the switch from musician to home builder, and what it’s like to build outside t…

GBA senior editor Kiley Jacques talks with architect Emily Mottram and builder Dejah Leger about the advantages of being a woman in the industry.

In this two-part, Pro-Talk podcast Patrick talks to Twin-Cities carpenter Brian Campbell about being a more efficient carpenter, honing your skills, and finding interesting work.

Rob, Kiley, and Patrick hear from listeners about going all-electric and not messing up historic houses before taking listener questions about becoming a high-performance builder, fixing a leaky apar…

In this two-part, Pro-Talk podcast Patrick talks to Twin-Cities carpenter Brian Campbell about being a more efficient carpenter, honing your skills, and finding interesting work.

Matt, Brian, and Patrick hear from listeners about lead dangers and storm windows before taking questions about insulating a brick ranch with board sheathing, supporting a short section of countertop…

In this Pro-Talk podcast Patrick talks to Ben Scott of Maple Ridge, British Columbia about the craft and challenges of building cabinets and he shares tips for building Baltic birch boxes and install…

As part of FHB’s 40th Anniversary, listener Jonathan asks regular podcast host Patrick McCombe what it’s like behind the scenes at FHB, and what’s right and wrong with American home building and remo…

In this Pro-Talk podcast Patrick talks to Jason Webster Co-President and Owner of Huntington Homes, in East Montpelier, Vermont about the family modular home business.

Bryan Uhler, Mike Guertin, Rob Wotzak, and Patrick McCombe talk about the first virtual Builders’ Show. Huber product application specialist Nick Robertson and Huber senior product application engine…