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Keep Craft Alive Podcast: Episode 22, Nathan Shirai, Insulation Unlimited Aug 28, 2022

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A part time gig as a bookkeeper at an insulation company lead to a passion for building science and eventually, becoming the owner of Insulation Unlimited in Chattanooga, TN. Nathan Shirai is passionate about using insulation to help buildings perform better, and he's also a founder of Chattanooga's BS and Beer chapter.

Head to bsandbeerkc.org to register for the Southeast Building Science Symposium, October 12-13, at The Bode, in beautiful downtown Chattanooga, TN. And keep up with Nathan on Instagram @insulation_unlimited.

#489: Garage Walls, Builds That Take a Long Time, and Radon in the Root Cellar Aug 26, 2022

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Andrew, Ian, and Patrick hear from listeners about one- vs. two-story builds and thermodynamics before taking questions about detailing garage-separation walls, building a new house in stages, and the risks of a root cellar with radon.

#488: PRO TALK With Builder and Remodeler Andy Steele Aug 23, 2022

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In this Pro-Talk podcast, Patrick talks to builder and remodeler Andy Steele about finding your niche as a contractor and what you can do to prepare for possible lean times ahead.

Keep Craft Alive Podcast: Episode 21, Carly Carey, Plumber Aug 21, 2022

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After 11 years as a middle school and high school teacher, Carly Carey wanted to do something new. Fond of HGTV and This Old House, her partner encouraged her to think about the trades. She contacted a bunch of plumbers in the Twin Cities, and one emailed her back. Three years later, she's on the way to becoming a journey-level plumber with Eric Nelson Plumbing.

#487: Cedar Closets, Conditioning a Woodshop, and Regional Construction Jargon Aug 19, 2022

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Travis, Ian, and Patrick hear from listeners about wet versus dry air, micro toppings for concrete, and good fences before taking questions about vapor retarders for a cedar closet, heating and cooling a woodshop, and regional differences in construction terms.

#486: PRO TALK With Builder and Remodeler Mason Lord of HVP in Kent, CT Aug 16, 2022

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Patrick and Mason talk about an event they hope will encourage more people to consider trade work and enjoy satisfaction that goes with it.

Keep Craft Alive Podcast: Episode 20, Ian Schwandt, TDS Custom Construction Aug 14, 2022

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Ian Schwandt found the trades after deciding college wasn't for him. Trained by the carpenter's union, he's worked on all kinds of projects both in the midwest and on the east coast. At the start of the pandemic, he and his wife moved back to his family farmstead in Wisconsin to build their own home. Today, he's working on being a leader and manager, keeping a tab on costs TDS Custom Construction and helping folks find their footing in the trades.

#485: Air-Sealing a Mobile Home, Owner/Builder Tests, and Ready-to-Tile Shower Bases Aug 12, 2022

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Brian Pontolilo, Ian, and Patrick hear from listeners about hygric buoyancy and wet basement floors before taking listener questions about air-sealing the floor of a vintage mobile home, taking building tests, and the right mortar for ready-to-tile shower pans.

#484: PRO TALK With Color Consultant Paula Gaull Aug 09, 2022

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Patrick and Paula talk about how colors make us feel, how to test colors before fully committing, and staging a property so people want to buy it.

Keep Craft Alive Podcast: Episode 19, Jesse Neumann, Arborist Aug 07, 2022

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Jesse Neumann loves trees. He's a certified arborist and works for the city of Austin, TX. In this episode of Keep Craft Alive, he talks about the challenges of the industry, keeping trees alive in Texas, and the importance of taking good care of the tree canopy.

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