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  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.

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  Podcast 347: PRO TALK With Carpenter Kevin Ireton, Part 1

  In this two-part Pro-Talk podcast, Patrick talks to former FHB editor and carpenter Kevin Ireton.

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  Protecting Foundations from Frost

  Code expert Glenn Mathewson describes code-accepted alternatives to digging below the frost line.

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  Better Vented-Roof Baffles

  Reduce the amount of moisture that gets into insulation baffles by installing a variable-permeance membrane.

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  Keep Craft Alive: Travis Brungardt, Builder

  With a commitment to resilient, high-performance building, this business owner goes above and beyond to share his knowledge and connect with others in the trades.

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  Drywall Spanning a Band Joist

  Avoid cracking and hard-to-hide seams with smart panel placement and by using drywall adhesive instead of screws at the band joist.

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  The Blower Door: Why Isn’t It Called the Sucker Door? And Other Tough Questions

  Building-science expert Peter Yost shares what he's learned over years of using blower doors, IR cameras, and other diagnostic tools so you can make the most of your test results.

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  Radiant Heating and Cooling

  Radiant floor heating is quiet and unobtrusive, but there are several things to consider when deciding if it's right for your home.

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  High Design at Home in Nature

  A net-zero home sited to connect to its rural setting earns LEED for Homes certification.

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  How to Install Cable Rail on Stairs

  Laying out, installing, and tensioning cable for a deck staircase railing takes a little more planning than a horizontal railing, but the process is basically the same.

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  Google Eases Rules for Smart-Home Developers

  After restricting access to the Nest thermostat in 2019, Google has a change of heart.

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Other Recent Blog Posts

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  Building for a Changing Climate is a Necessity

  Architectural Designer Marianne Cusato draws on her experience designing disaster-recovery homes to offer insight into climate-responsive housing development.

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  Building Better Houses is Good for People and for the Planet

  In honor of Earth Day, we've compiled some of Fine Homebuilding's best articles and videos on sustainable design and construction to inspire you to create comfortable homes that save energy and materials and sit more lightly on the land.

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  What You Need to Know When Working With Hannoband Tape

  An expert builder shares his experience using this expanding-foam tape as an alternative to traditional spray foam to seal gaps around new windows.

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  Fine Homebuilding Flashback: 1982, Drywall-mania, All About Roof Framing, and Old-School Curved Walls

  A look back at the second year of the magazine, from the notable names to our popular topics, including the most heavily illustrated issue to date.

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  Podcast 347: PRO TALK With Carpenter Kevin Ireton, Part 1

  In this two-part Pro-Talk podcast, Patrick talks to former FHB editor and carpenter Kevin Ireton.

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  Interior Updates

  The team on the 2020 FHB House share how progress is being made on the interior of the remodel.

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  Insulating for Passive House Standards

  Learn how the team at the 2020 FHB House utilized Rockwool products to make the home more comfortable and efficient.

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  Drywall Spanning a Band Joist

  Avoid cracking and hard-to-hide seams with smart panel placement and by using drywall adhesive instead of screws at the band joist.

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  Vapor-Permeable Flashing Tape

  New water-resistive ZIP System Flashing Tape from Huber ups the ante for moisture control.

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  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.