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The Fine Homebuilding Podcast

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  • Podcast Episode 679: Steamy Storm Doors, New Fireplaces, and Basement Insulation

    Listeners write in about greedy dormers and shop class and ask questions about steamy storm doors, fireplaces, and insulating a basement.

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The Fine Homebuilding PRO TALK Podcast

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  • Podcast 594: PRO TALK with Contractor Andy Steele and Student Jude Griffin

    In this Pro Talk podcast, Ian talks to Contractor Andy Steele and student Jude Griffin.

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Know the Code

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  • Code-Compliant Landings for Exterior Doors

    Get the specifications you need to install stairs, porches, decks, and more to provide a safe, comfortable means of egress that meets building codes.

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Ask the Experts

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  • Soundproofing a Floor With a Wood Ceiling Below

    Remodeling pro Mike Guertin offers two approaches for controlling noise between the basement and first floor of a house.

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Keep Craft Alive

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  • Justin Fink, Carpenter

    This former Fine Homebuilding editor shifted to a full-time career in building, focusing on the craft of preserving historic and pre-war homes.

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Tips & Techniques

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  • Concrete Funnel

    Avoid wet concrete when filling piers with this easy technique.

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Fine Homebuilding Webinars

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  • Considerations for Building a Successful Staircase

    Watch award-winning architect Duo Dickinson take an in-depth look at designing and building a beautiful, successful staircase in this webinar.

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Home-Building Cyclopedia

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  • What Is a Home Energy Audit?

    This thorough evaluation of your house's energy health will help you choose the right upgrades to make it more comfortable, healthy, and affordable to live in.

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Houses By Design

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  • Infill Addition to a Classic Farmhouse

    By connecting the home to the detached garage, the architects of this hillside home made space for a home office and guest area.

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Mastered in a Minute

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  • Fastening an Exterior Door With Brick Mold

    With the right sequencing, fastening an exterior door with brick mold is easy to accomplish for a solid, smooth operating installation.

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Products and Materials

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  • Google Eases Rules for Smart-Home Developers

    After restricting access to the Nest thermostat in 2019, Google has a change of heart.

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Other Recent Blog Posts

  • Podcast Episode 679: Steamy Storm Doors, New Fireplaces, and Basement Insulation

    Listeners write in about greedy dormers and shop class and ask questions about steamy storm doors, fireplaces, and insulating a basement.

  • Preservation Meets Today’s Tastes & Modern Lifestyle

    Honoring preservation isn’t the same as historical restoration and it doesn’t call for living in a museum interior.

  • 10 Budget-Savvy Renovation Tips

    These nuggets of wisdom will help you renovate and decorate without spending a fortune.

  • Preservation Terms to Know

    The integrity of the house depends on owners respecting its language.

  • Incentives for Old-House Preservation

    Your old home may qualify for substantial tax credits at both federal and state levels.

  • How To Research Your Home’s Past

    Discover five easy-to-find resources can lead you to a whole new understanding of your old house.

  • Easements Explained

    A historic preservation easement protects privately owned properties.

  • Fastening an Exterior Door With Brick Mold

    With the right sequencing, fastening an exterior door with brick mold is easy to accomplish for a solid, smooth operating installation.

  • Podcast Episode 676: Drywall Sanders, Collapsing Foundations, and Durability of Post-Frame Posts

    Listeners write in about sanding drywall, replacing a failed foundation, and making ground-contact PT posts last longer.

  • Podcast Episode 675: Tools, Tools, Tools

    Listeners write in about rebuilding California after wildfires, heating and cooling load calculations, and the best home building tools.

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