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Podcast Episode 155: Do You Really Need a Building Permit?

January 25, 2019

The Fine Homebuilding editors discuss the dangers of remodeling a house without informing the local building department.
Architectural Archeology Informs the Restoration of a Centuries-Old Farmhouse

December 6, 2018

The Thomas Massey House illustrates the lengths to which architect John Milner goes to preserve historical buildings.
Podcast Episode 118 — Inches and Feet

June 8, 2018

More on the metric system, paint, humidity, sheds, and foundation work. Plus, when is it okay to work on your roof without shoes?
Drywall Patch for Wall Anchors

June 1, 2018

Using self-adhesive fiberglass drywall tape creatively can save time and produce an invisible repair.
Podcast Episode 101 — Cabinet Door, Hot Water, Deck, and Wood Repair Questions

February 16, 2018

Lumber, trim, deck ledger flashing, wood rot, wood putty, dogs, and bacteria in the plumbing.
Podcast Episode 93 — Tankless Water Heaters and Respect for Building Trades

January 10, 2018

Rinnai's new products, networking at the show, job prospects for plumbers, and keeping craft alive.
Podcast Episode 90 — Metal Roofs and Thermal Bridges

December 29, 2017

Whistling hot water bathroom fixtures, closet flanges, replacing open-cell insulation, shed construction, and the paradox of caulking around the bottom of a toilet.
Podcast Episode 67 — Siding Next to a Stepped Foundation

August 25, 2017

Building with insulating concrete forms, preventing rot on low-slope roofing, and mad props for your humble show-notes compiler.
Resurfacing Damaged Concrete

August 1, 2017

How to prepare the existing surface, mix, apply, and finish a concrete patch.
Saving a Stone Foundation

May 16, 2017

Dry the soil next to the foundation to prevent or slow further erosion.

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