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Podcast 374: Adding Overhangs, Repairing a Water Table, and Builderly Greetings from Down Under

Brian, Kiley, and Patrick hear from listeners about rainbow shingles and log homes before taking listener questions about adding overhangs, repairing wood trim, and roof insulation ratings. They also hear from home builders in Australia.
Can I Reroof My Own House with Asphalt Shingles?

Roofing can be dirty tough work but it's something most people can do themselves.
2 Ways to Detail Durable Porch Piers

Beams set on concrete blocks or continuous posts set on round piers are both sturdy ways to support porch floors and roofs if you get the details right.
Podcast 373: PRO TALK With Remodeler Mike Patterson

In this Pro-Talk podcast, Patrick talks to longtime Washington, DC-area remodeler Mike Patterson.
Installing Floor Joists and Laying Subfloor

Construction continues on FHB House Nebraska as framer Mark Henrichson and his team lay AdvanTech subflooring and start to raise the walls.
Podcast 372: Raising a Ceiling, Drilling in Concrete, and What Kind of Windows?

Brian, Rob, and Patrick hear from listeners about FHB Anniversary interviews and hated home features before taking listener questions about raising a ceiling, fastening to concrete, and air-sealing versus insulating.
Working Around Live Wires

Complying with OSHA requirements means protecting workers from the risk of electric shock.
Flattening a Wall

Avoid removing drywall and shimming studs to remedy a recess in a wall by filling the low spot with setting compound.
Flashing a Round Window

The process is the same as for a rectangular window, but special attention should be paid to the head flashing.
Replacing Windows on a 1980s Farmhouse Renovation

Remodeler Josh Oduin points out mistakes made on the previous window install and shows how to make an airtight and watertight replacement.

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How-To

Podcast 374: Adding Overhangs, Repairing a Water Table, and Builderly Greetings from Down Under

Can I Reroof My Own House with Asphalt Shingles?

2 Ways to Detail Durable Porch Piers

Podcast 373: PRO TALK With Remodeler Mike Patterson

Installing Floor Joists and Laying Subfloor

Podcast 372: Raising a Ceiling, Drilling in Concrete, and What Kind of Windows?

Working Around Live Wires

Flattening a Wall

Flashing a Round Window

Replacing Windows on a 1980s Farmhouse Renovation

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