FHB Shorts

The podcast hosts discuss safe ways and tools for removing lead paint, deciding whether or not to use a contractor, and determining if the wood siding is worth saving.

The podcast team explains how ventless gas heaters work, why they are dangerous and potentially not worth the cheap price, and what to consider instead.

The podcast crew discuss causes and solutions to a listener's problem with a scarf joint that expands during the colder months.

In this podcast short, the team talks about the advantages of using cordless saws and which brands offer the best products.

The hosts respond to a listener's question about choosing the right vapor retarder for a straw-bale home, as well as what makes this construction method so compelling and cheap, and considerations for moisture management.

In this segment, the team gets into the nitty-gritty of what to look at first when inspecting an old home.

The podcast crew discusses options and strategies for keeping your house attached to the foundation during a seismic event.

Patrick, Rob, and Matt talk about their favorite construction tools that have made work on a job site a lot easier.

In this podcast short, the team discusses retrofitting an air barrier on an old, leaky house.

The team discusses how to deal with this outdated type of wiring often found in older homes.