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FHB Podcast Segment: Old Home Insulation Troubles – How to Find the Right Contractor
In this FHB Podcast segment, the crew offers expert advice on insulating an old home and finding the right contractor to do the job.
Estimates, Bids, and Proposals in Residential Building
Learn the difference between these terms and why it’s important for clients and contractors to care.
Elements of a Good Residential Building Contract
Beyond the basics, learn what items will contribute to a good working relationship and help prevent misunderstandings or potentially expensive conflict.
Why I Build: Kelly Stitzer, Roofer
Changing the face of roofing: This third-generation contractor has an unrelenting commitment to quality and to doing jobs right the first time.
Why I Build: Sean Flynn, Home Builder
A craftsman and business owner shows that a modern construction firm can thrive without compromising a commitment to quality.
Podcast Episode 112 — How to Hire a Contractor
Primers, sealers, paints, sprayers, and rollers; soapstone and concrete countertops; greenwashing and the true costs of net-zero homes; and woodworking and rocking chairs.
Podcast Episode 97 — Contractors, Components, and Keeping Craft Alive
Drain-waste-vent systems, trusses, picking a plumber, and venting bathroom fans.
Marketing to Millennial Homeowners
In the past, homeowners would heed more traditional forms of marketing. But millennials like to “be in charge” of the buying process by doing their research online first.
Digital Exclusives for Issue 272
Videos, slide shows, PDF downloads, and more goodies to supplement your magazine experience.
Working With a Home-Building Contractor
Follow these tips on contracts, communication, and materials to help set up your relationship with a contractor for success.

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