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Fire-Resistant Landscaping and Home Design Details
These defensive details give homes a better chances of surviving wildfires.
Podcast Episode 688: Obstructed Ridge Vent, Buying Fixer-Uppers, and Flashing Ledgers
Listeners write in about removing masonry chimneys and ask about blocked ridge vents, deal-breakers with fixer-uppers, and flashing ledgers that are spaced from the wall.
An Easier Method for Mitered Head Casings
Making mitered head casings is a breeze with this simple system.
Podcast Episode 687: Flat Roofs, Spray Foam vs. Loose-Fill Insulation, and Building Your Own Cabinets
Listeners write in about air-sealing numbers and wildfire recovery, before asking questions about replacing a row house roof and what kind of roof insulation is needed.
Pressure Washing Made Portable
This electric pressure washer is compact, lightweight, and easy to maneuver.
Podcast Episode 686: Brick Steps, Ground-Source Heat Pumps, and Greenhouses in Nova Scotia
Listeners write in about fireplaces affecting family harmony and bionic suits, before asking questions about brick steps, ground-source heat pumps, and building a dome greenhouse in Maritime Canada.
Affordable Scans, Accurate Plans
Hover's smartphone app offers an easier way to get precise 3D scans.
FHB Summit 2025 — Design, Build, Business
Join some of the most experienced and recognized building professionals for two days of presentations, panel discussions, networking, and more.
The Trump Administration Wants to Eliminate the Energy Star Program
The end of this program will likely lead to higher energy bills and fewer business opportunities for the American people.
Podcast Episode 685: Patching Drywall, Adding Air Barriers, and Rotted Walls
Listeners write in about running a profitable contracting business and ask questions about patching drywall, adding air barriers, and fixing a patio poured against the house.

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