The Fine Homebuilding Podcast - Fine Homebuilding Magazine

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#762: Off-Site Construction, Quiet Roof Assemblies, and a Fix for Attic AC Nov 06, 2026

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Ian and Randy help Patrick address listener feedback and answer their questions. Kevin shares a Boston Globe opinion piece on manufactured housing as a way to build more houses. Kieth asks about using mineral wool insulation to help control sound in an expansive space. Rob considers building an insulated box around his attic air handler to boost its efficiency.

Tune in to Episode 762 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:

The feasibility of building more houses by using manufacturing techniques
Using soft materials in a ceiling assembly to reduce sound reflection
Enclosing an attic air handler to keep it cool in a hot attic

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#761: Moldy Minisplits, Wet Bathroom Walls, and Roof Repair Coatings Oct 30, 2026

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Ian and Randy help Patrick address listener feedback and answer their questions. Guy is wondering if minisplits are a good idea. Matt ask how to build a bathroom that stands up to humidity. Patrick asks if roof coatings made to extend the life of shingle roofs are snake oil.

Tune in to Episode 761 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:

What's lurking inside your minisplits
The best way to deal with high humidity from long showers
Do liquid rubber roof coatings increase a roof's longevity

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#760: Flammable Water, Framed Floor over Concrete, and Moving vs. Adding On Oct 23, 2026

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Ian and Randy help Patrick address listener feedback and answer their questions. Greg says you can make hydrogen gas with the wrong water heater anode. Nicki says you should go to the next Fine Homebuilding Summit. A podcast listener asks for help framing a wood floor over a concrete slab. Bob wonders whether his family should move or add on to their existing house.

Tune in to Episode 760 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:

Water heater anodes creating hydrogen gas in hot water
Preventing condensation on a cool concrete slab
The pros and cons of moving versus adding on to your home

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#759: Bath Floor Framing, Conditioned Crawlspace, and Little Roofs over Garage Doors Oct 16, 2026

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Ian and Mike help Patrick address listener feedback and answer their questions. Jonathan provides an update on his stained siding. Austins suggests cleaning a stinky sink's overflow drain. Gray asks how to best condition a crawlspace in Climate Zone 7. Conor asks about building little roofs over his garage doors to shed water.

Tune in to Episode 759 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:

Rebuilding a floor system compromised by previous remodeling
Conditioning a crawlspace so it's safe for plumbing in climate zone 7
Adding architectural elements that shed water from doors and windows

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#758: HVAC Complexity, Affordable and Well-Built, and Flashing with Vertical Siding Oct 09, 2026

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Ian and Mike help Patrick address listener feedback and answer their questions. Richard shares some insider knowledge of modern HVAC compressors. Listeners write in with theories about Mike's stinky sink. Sebastian asks how to build good-looking and affordable multi-family housing. Zak wonders about the right way to flash windows under vertical shiplap siding.

Tune in to Episode 758 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:

Making sense of modern HVAC systems
Why a drain, waste, vent system might smell like sewer
How to build high-performance affordable housing

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#757: Window Condensation, Dark Matter on Siding, and What is Affordable? Oct 02, 2026

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Ian and Mike help Patrick address listener feedback and answer their questions. Vic thinks we could have brought additional value to a porch roof redo. Erik from Sweden solved his wintertime foggy windows. Jonathan wonders what is oozing from his siding. Richard shares what kind of house you get in Central Texas for $368k.

Tune in to Episode 757 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:

Lowering indoor humidity in cold climates
What's causing a dark stain on lap siding
What are the factors that decide new home quality

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#756: Builders Encouraging Best-Practice, Unconditioned Crawlspaces, and the FHB Summit Sep 25, 2026

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In episode Episode 756 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast, Mike and Randy help Patrick address listener feedback and answer their questions. Mario says a good developer helped him become better at installing windows. Marv likes a big right-angle drill for rough-ins. Brit wonders how to treat a storage area that's neither inside nor outside. Mike, Randy, and Patrick talk about the Fine Homebuilding Summit.

Tune in to Episode 756 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:

How good developers can advance building science and best-practice
The best way to insulate ducts in unconditioned spaces
Takeaways from the FHB Summit according to attendees and presenters

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#755: A Talk with Tedd Benson at the FHB Summit Sep 18, 2026

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High-performance builder Ben Bogie interviews Tedd Benson about a life spent building houses. Tedd shared how moving from substandard housing to a well-built house changed his family's life and how it steered his path to becoming a home builder. He also discussed the evolution of his businesses and the importance of innovation in the construction industry.

Tune in to Episode 755 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:

Creating high-quality homes and finding tradespeople who care about their craft
Being innovative in a business where change comes slowly
Effectively delegating while staying involved in the business

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#754: Making Humidity, Adding Exterior Insulation, and Extreme DIY Sep 11, 2026

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Ian and Randy help Patrick address listener feedback and answer their questions. Tom says the podcast got it wrong when discussing the energy use of evaporative versus steam humidifiers. Tim likes IKEA cabinets and asks about exterior insulation for a rehabbed house in New Hampshire. Cari asks if the trend of DIYers taking on extremely ambitious projects is new or is it something that's always existed.

Tune in to Episode 754 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:

The energy needed to humidify dry air in cold places during winter
Choosing the right wall assembly for a historic rehab
What is driving DIYers to take on huge projects

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#753: Self-Leveling Compound, Housing Affordability, and Stinky Water Sep 04, 2026

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Ian and Randy help Patrick address listener feedback and answer their questions. David asks if there's a secret to effectively using self-leveling compound. Another David wonders if it's better to be a specialist or generalist carpenter. Patrick asks what's been driving the rapid increase in home prices over the last two decades. Mike and Teresa say their bathroom sink stinks and they are hoping for a solution.

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