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7 Common Fireblocking Locations
Builder Mike Guertin outlines fire-safety code requirements and suggests acceptable fireblocking and draftstopping methods and materials.
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How To Install a BILCO Basement Door
Carpenter Aaron Butt demonstrates the entire process of installing a BILCO basement door, from site prep to final fit.
Replacing a Basement Door
Mike Guertin demonstrates the steps for preparing, installing, and flashing long-lasting bulkhead doors.
Top 10 Water-Heater Code Violations
Installing a tank water heater might seem easy, but some of these common mistakes could be life-threatening.
A Practical and Inviting Basement Media Room
Thoughtful design choices in the basement leave room for a entertainment space and plenty of guest amenities.
A Deep Foundation for a Finished Basement
High ceilings are essential when designing comfortable basement living space in a new home.
Podcast Episode 170: Is There Really a Skilled-Trade Gap?
One listener wonders why he's not seeing much demand for experienced carpenters in his part of the country.
Podcast Episode 169: Efficient Fireplaces, Healthy Humidity Levels, and Soundproofing Solutions
The FHB crew recaps details of a job-site video shoot they just wrapped up, and then address some listener questions about a variety of construction and remodeling projects.
Podcast Episode 168: Should You Share Your Trade Secrets With Other Craftspeople?
Today's building pros are more willing to swap stories about their crafts than their predecessors were. Is that good or bad for business?
Podcast Episode 164: Self-Installed Sump Pump, Upgraded Board and Batten, and Favorite House Styles
Justin Fink shows of his custom-built Dutch door before joining in discussions about French drains, siding details, and popular eras in American home building.

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