Patrick McCombe

Senior editor Patrick McCombe has been testing power tools and writing about residential construction on behalf of national publications for more than 17 years. Before Fine Homebuilding, his articles appeared in the Journal of Light Construction, Professional Deck Builder, and Fine Woodworking. Host of the Fine Homebuilding podcast he’s frequently on the road taking photos and visiting product manufacturers.

Podcast 400: Wet Basements, the World’s Whitest Paint, and Wonky Window Flashing

Brian, Mark, and Patrick hear from listeners about radon and Bay Area weather, before taking questions about wet basements, reflective paint, and leaky window openings.
Podcast 399: PRO TALK With Builder Tom Bodett

Patrick talks to former Alaska-based home builder Tom Bodett
Podcast 398: Live From the 2021 Midwest Building Science Symposium

Patrick and Rob Wotzak head to the nation’s heartland to hear about what’s happening with high-performance building in the Midwest.
Hardworking Brad Nailer

The new Metabo HPT 18-ga. cordless nailer is smaller and lighter than the previous model, with all the must-have features.
Podcast 396: Protecting Foundation Insulation, Recycling Greywater, and Drying a Damp House

Mark, Kiley, and Patrick hear from listeners about design software and Gold Medallion homes before taking listener questions on using greywater systems, ventilating a damp house, and protecting foundation insulation.
Podcast 395: PRO TALK With Builder and Remodeler Rob Robillard

In this Pro-Talk podcast, Patrick talks to Rob Robillard, principal of Concord Carpenter, LLC, a carpentry and renovation business located in Massachusetts.
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.
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.
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.
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

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Patrick McCombe

Podcast 400: Wet Basements, the World’s Whitest Paint, and Wonky Window Flashing

Podcast 399: PRO TALK With Builder Tom Bodett

Podcast 398: Live From the 2021 Midwest Building Science Symposium

Hardworking Brad Nailer

Podcast 396: Protecting Foundation Insulation, Recycling Greywater, and Drying a Damp House

Podcast 395: PRO TALK With Builder and Remodeler Rob Robillard

Podcast 394: Wall Assemblies, Cooling a Historic Cabin, and Building on Piers

Podcast 393: PRO TALK With PV System Designer George Hart

Podcast 392: The Best Roofing for PV, Shades to Save Energy, and Taming a Bay Area Energy Hog

Podcast 391: PRO TALK With J.T. Rieves, Vice President – Pro Business at The Home Depot

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