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#558: PRO TALK With Civil Engineer Zachary Kuegler Apr 25, 2023

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Patrick talks to Zachary Kuegler, an expert in water supply and distribution, about updating municipal water systems, the bad things that can be in your water, and what it takes to be a civil engineer.

#557: Living Space Under Decks, Attic Insulation, and Sinking Concrete Apr 21, 2023

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The crew talks about hydronic floors, old-house features, underdeck living space, insulation, brick fireblocking, and problem basement floors.

#556: PRO TALK With Mold Expert Evan Bache Wiig Apr 18, 2023

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In this Pro-Talk podcast, Patrick talks to Evan Bache Wiig, a mold-assessment consultant, about construction in Dallas, Texas, why buildings have mold problems, and the tools required by a mold-assessment consultant.

#555: New-Build Questions, Low-Down Lasers, and Drying Behind Tile Apr 14, 2023

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The crew talks about concrete used in renewable energy, designing your own home, lasers for low spaces, and drying behind tile.

#554: PRO TALK With Director of Good Things Keegan McAuliffe Apr 11, 2023

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In this Pro-Talk podcast, Ian talks to Keegan McAuliffe, Owner and Director of Good Things at Capra Home Concepts in Naples, Idaho about building your own home, working in a booming but remote area and high-performance building on a budget.

#553: Live from JLC Live in Providence, R.I. Apr 07, 2023

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Patrick and Andrew talk with builder Jon Beer and the president of Duration Molding and Millwork products, Keith Coleman, about the great learning opportunities at JLC Live and all the cool stuff on the Expo Floor.

#552: PRO TALK With Architect and Builder Marcos Santa Ana Apr 04, 2023

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In this Pro-Talk podcast, Ian talks to architect Marcos Santa Ana about Passive House, the benefits of having a team with diverse backgrounds, and producing well-designed homes.

#551: Power Tool Batteries, Building as a Third Career, and High DIY Mar 31, 2023

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Ben says to check your library for Taunton titles. Jonathan shows us how U.S. homes are heated. Marc likes linoleum. Paul wants universal tool batteries. Roger wonders about insulating a steel-frame building. Andrew asks about safely doing high work. Kevin is building carriage doors for his shop.

#550: PRO TALK With Carpentry Program Instructor Sandy Thistle and Graduate David Abreu Mar 28, 2023

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Ian, Sandy, and David discuss teaching the carpentry trade in a classroom environment, recruiting students from nontraditional backgrounds, and ways contractors can build a relationship with local trade schools.

#549: Energy Upgrades, Chimney Inspections, and Questions About a Home You Might Buy Mar 24, 2023

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Mike has advice about anvils. Domas clarifies Canadian code on interior poly sheeting. Nicky asks about improving airtightness. Sam asks if a chimney cleaning is the same as a chimney inspection. A prospective homebuyers wonders what questions to ask sellers about a home you're considering buying. The crew contemplates old-house features.

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