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The crew hears from listeners about tight-fitting batt insulation, integrating HVAC equipment, and housing affordability. Discussion questions include foam insulation instead of a concrete slab, closing gaps in laminate flooring, and rainscreens under board siding.

The crew talks about what it’s like to make FHB articles and video from both an editor’s and contributor’s perspective.

The crew hears from listeners about stair design, broken tool batteries, and toilets from the box store. Discussion questions include buying rental property, attic venting, and modified Bonfig walls.

The crew talks about recent innovations that allow the printing of houses, which is meant to make them longer lasting and more affordable.

You may be skeptical of a foundation made of wood, but it’s fast and easy to build and more energy-efficient than concrete.

In this video, Jon overviews the elements of the addition, including building a deck-ledger-style floor system, closing off windows and doors, and framing the roof.

A panel of design and construction experts discuss how to improve the environmental responsibility of our workplaces—not just our buildings.

Consulting engineer and self-described compulsive measurer Marc Rosenbaum talks to Brian and Patrick about improving the comfort and efficiency of residential buildings.

The crew talks to Marc Rosenbaum about his own house on Martha’s Vineyard.

The crew hears from listeners about ceramic paint, prefinished siding, and tiny houses in Texas. Discussion questions include flashing windows in masonry walls, protecting buried fence posts from rot, and using boilers for domestic hot water.