The Fine Homebuilding Podcast
The Fine Homebuilding Podcast is all about answering YOUR construction, design, and building science questions. From foundation waterproofing to roof flashing, we take on your building, remodeling and design challenges with the know-how of North America’s most-trusted home building brand.
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- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 51 minutes
- Episodes
- 729
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2025
#169: Efficient Fireplaces, Healthy Humidity Levels, and Soundproofing Solutions
The FHB crew recaps details of a job-site video shoot they just wrapped up, and then address some listener questions about a variety of construction and remodeling projects.
Patrick, Matt, bring in v…
#168: Should You Share Your Trade Secrets with Other Craftspeople?
Today's building pros are more willing to swap stories about their crafts than their predecessors were. Is that good or bad for business?
Justin Fink joins Patrick and Rob this week and starts off th…
#167: How Detailed Should a Remodeling Estimate Be?
The Fine Homebuilding editors discuss questions about running a remodeling business, maintaining access to buried plumbing, dealing with leaky soffits, and more.
After celebrating Rob's viral success…
#166: Venting a Barndominium, Sealing Exterior End Grain, and Flashing Details for a Metal Roof
This week the editors attempt to answer several unique questions including "What's the best sealer for end cuts on decking?" and "Is there a reliable way to flash a masonry chimney to a standing-seam…
#165: Live from the Builders' Show: Strong Sheathing Systems and Show Favorites
#164: Self-Installed Sump Pump, Upgraded Board and Batten, and Favorite House Styles
Justin Fink shows of his custom-built Dutch door before joining in discussions about French drains, siding details, and popular eras in American home building.
#163: Live from the Builders' Show: Home Depot’s Pro Services and Advancements in Cordless Tools
The editors chat with Debbie Hernandez of The Home Depot about it’s pro services and former Fine Homebuilding editor Chris Ermides about tools.
Justin Fink and Rob Wotzak talk with Home Depot’s Debbi…
#162: Live from the Builders’ Show: Windows, Roofing, and Building Your Business Culture
The Fine Homebuilding editors sit down with Caleb Klein of Pella Windows and Doors and Janice and Kelly Stitzer of CIG Construction in Colorado about new windows and window trends, and building a bus…
#161: Live from the Builders' Show: Misconceptions about radiant heat and new rules for hardwood floors
#160: Live from the Builders’ Show: Doors, Tool Belts, and American Manufacturing
The Fine Homebuilding editors chat with Jim Edgeworth of The Bilco Company and Connor Crook of Diamondback Toolbelts about what it takes to build high quality tools and materials in the US.
Patrick a…
#159: Live from the Builders' Show: A Conversation with Architect Steve Baczek
Steve and Huber representative Tate Hudson talk about building science and producing quality homes.
#158: How To Keep Shingles From Blowing Off of Your Roof
The Fine Homebuilding editors attack several building and remodeling dilemmas, including the correct way to install asphalt shingles at roof edges.
This week's podcast starts with a deep dive into el…
#157: Insulating Attics, Restoring Old Staircases, and Replacing Interior Doors
The Fine Homebuilding editors offer advice for several old-home upgrades, compare notes on their favorite home-building books, and invite listeners to stop by our mobile podcast studio at the Interna…
#156: Home Building Across the Globe, Air-sealing Can Lights, and Parging an Old Concrete Wall
This week's podcast starts off with Matt's insights into residential construction methods in the many places he's lived around the world while writing for the newspaper Stars and Stripes.
Because the…
#155: Do you Really Need a Building Permit?
The Fine Homebuilding editors discuss the dangers of remodeling a house without informing the local building department.
Patrick, Matt, and Rob share some great listener feedback about home-workshop …
#154: Lead-Paint Removal, Cracking Drywall, and Moldy Siding
Several frustrated homeowners ask the Fine Homebuilding editors to suggest the best course of action for some common DIY dilemmas.
Rob, Matt, and Patrick–plus podcast producer Jeff–talk about their o…
#153: They Don't Build Things Like They Used To
One listener wonders which modern tools and materials are better and which ones are worse than the ones available to previous generations of home builders.
This week, Patrick, Matt, and Rob field lis…
#152: Inferior Fasteners, Warm Garages, and Cheap Closet Cabinets
Patrick, Matt, and Justin share stories about storm windows, energy-efficient homes, and drywall tape before tackling a few listener questions.
Justin Fink is back in the studio this week with an upd…
#151: Cordless Saws, Glued-Down Floors, and Buried Electrical Boxes
Are battery-powered miter saws tough enough? Can you glue solid oak to concrete? How can you install an outlet in a garage slab? Find answers to these questions and more.
In this week's show, Patrick…
#150: Why Do my Windows Sweat In the Winter?
This week the Fine Homebuilding editors discuss winter condensation, straw-bale homes, punky floor joists, rental-property remodels and more. After getting feedback from a few listeners, Patrick, Ma…