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 346: Music Studios, Reducing Building Costs, and Indoor-Air Purifiers

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 the effectiveness of indoor-air purifiers.
Podcast 345: PRO TALK With Builder Dan Kolbert—Part 2

In this Pro-Talk podcast, Patrick talks to builder and remodeler Dan Kolbert of Portland, Maine.
Podcast 344: Bad Contractors, Failed Foundation Walls, and Bonfig Roofs

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 brick cape.
Webinar: DRYLOK Basement Waterproofing

On April 28, 2021, 7 PM ET, join builders Travis Brungardt and Mike Guertin plus masonry-sealer expert Lance Lang for a discussion of methods and materials for keeping any basement dry.
Podcast 343: PRO TALK With Builder Dan Kolbert—Part 1

In this Pro-Talk podcast, Patrick talks to builder and remodeler Dan Kolbert of Portland, Maine.
Podcast 342: Thermally Broken Slabs, Wet Walls, and Reinforcing Block Foundations

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 foundations in seismic zones.
Podcast 341: PRO TALK With Color Expert Sue Wadden

In this Pro-Talk podcast, Patrick talks to Sue Wadden, director of color marketing at Sherwin-Williams.
Podcast 340: Fixing Wood Floors, Books for Builders, and Less-Ugly Split-Levels

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 heaters, and good books for builders.
Podcast 339: PRO TALK With Sandra Hyde of the ICC

In this Pro-Talk podcast, Patrick talks to engineer Sandra Hyde from the International Code Council.
Podcast 338: Long-Lasting Fence Posts, Leaky Basements, and Seasonally Wet Walls

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 fence, and how to make cancelled basement windows watertight.

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