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Keep Craft Alive Podcast: Ep. 6, Justin Fink, Former Fine Homebuilding Editor and Full-Time Remodeler Oct 21, 2021

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In this episode, Rob talks to Justin Fink about leaving his reliable office job—with its steady paycheck—and forging out on his own to start a remodeling company that works on historic homes in and around central Connecticut. Justin never stopped swinging the hammer during all his years as an editor, and this move was a long time coming. Justin and Rob talk about how Justin first got into the trades, and how he ended up where he is today.

#399: PRO TALK With Builder Tom Bodett Oct 19, 2021

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Patrick talks to former Alaska-based home builder Tom Bodett about being a builder and helping to start HatchSpace, a woodworking shop, teaching space, and gallery.

#398: Live from the 2021 Midwest Building Science Symposium Oct 15, 2021

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Patrick and Rob Wotzak head to the nation's heartland to hear about what's happening with high-performance building in the Midwest.

#397: PRO TALK With Glass Specialist Jim Larsen Oct 12, 2021

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In this episode, Mark and Jim discuss the history of the advancements in residential glass technology, the benefits of low-e coatings, the difference between argon and krypton, and all things residential glass related.

#396: Protecting Foundation Insulation, Recycling Greywater, and Drying a Damp House Oct 08, 2021

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Mark, Kiley, and Patrick hear from listeners about design software and Gold Medallion homes before taking listener questions on using greywater systems, ventilating a damp house, and protecting foundation insulation.

#395: PRO TALK With Builder and Remodeler Rob Robillard Oct 05, 2021

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In this episode, Patrick and Rob talk about running a contracting business, managing client expectations, and the challenges of finding skilled help.

#394: Wall Assemblies, Cooling a Historic Cabin, and Building on Piers Oct 01, 2021

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Mark, Rob, and Patrick hear from listeners about sawdust stoves and owner-builders before taking listener questions about choosing a wall assembly, cooling a historic cabin, and building on masonry piers.

#393: PRO TALK With PV System Designer George Hart Sep 28, 2021

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Patrick talks to solar-energy-system designer and former installer George Hart about the opportunities in the solar-energy industry, how advances will shape the technology, and what a renewable-energy-powered economy will look like.

#392: The Best Roofing for PV, Shades to Save Energy, and Taming a Bay Area Energy Hog Sep 24, 2021

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Brian, Mark and Patrick hear from listeners about shop teachers and tape for poly sheeting, before taking listener questions on the right roof for a future PV array, controlling radon, and improving the efficiency of a Bay Area house.

#391: PRO TALK With J.T. Rieves, Vice President – Pro Business at The Home Depot Sep 21, 2021

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In this Pro-Talk podcast Patrick talks to J.T. Rieves about how home centers can answer the needs of trade professionals, why two nearby stores have different inventory, and do home centers have different products than supply houses?

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