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The Fine Homebuilding Podcast

Podcast 547: Members-only Aftershow—Fine Homebuilding House memories

The crew talks about the evolution and purpose of the Fine Homebuilding House program.

By Patrick McCombe, Mike Guertin, Ian Schwandt

Ian, Mike, and Patrick talk about Mike’s first project house build with Fine Homebuilding. Ian shares his experience building the 2021 Fine Homebuilding House during Covid-induced lockdowns and material price increases. The crew discusses the newest Fine Homebuilding House built by Jon Beer, who is transforming a post-war ranch into a modern, efficient home for his family.

Rhode Island House 2016
Mike’s Rhode Island 2016 House

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The Fine Homebuilding Podcast embodies Fine Homebuilding magazine’s commitment to the preservation of craftsmanship and the advancement of home performance in residential construction. The show is an informal but vigorous conversation about the techniques and principles that allow listeners to master their design and building challenges.

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