Construction productivity, DIY kitchen remodels, insulating a basement, resources to teach historic preservation, and making an ADU from a steel shipping container.

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

The crew hears from listeners about Bonfiglioli walls and ready-mix concrete before taking listener questions about weird screws, insulating a basement ceiling, and suburban mall redevelopment.

The crew speculates on what new housing will look like in the U.S.

The crew hears from listeners about galvanic corrosion and the satisfaction that comes from tradework before taking listener questions about durable low-cost flooring, replacing previously replaced windows, and diagnosing a poorly performing bath fan.

The crew talks to Sam about creating Enhabit, a high-performance building conference, and his business building and remodeling in Grand Rapids, Minn.

The crew hears from listeners about ridge vents and sand separators before taking listener questions about finding a contractor to remodel a small kitchen, locating air- and water-control layers, and monitoring indoor-air quality.

The crew talks about how homeowners and landlords can find a good contractor and how contractors can find good clients.

The crew hears from listeners about LED lights and DIY solar before taking questions about seasonal movement of softwood flooring, tightening an 1850s house, and a permanent-wood foundation for a new build.

The crew talks about building science education for tradespeople and where to find it.