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

    10/02/2026 | 42 mins.
    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
    Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at fhbpodcast@taunton.com. 
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    #756: Builders Encouraging Best-Practice, Unconditioned Crawlspaces, and the FHB Summit

    09/25/2026 | 53 mins.
    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
    Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at fhbpodcast@taunton.com. 
    ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 756
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    #755: A Talk with Tedd Benson at the FHB Summit

    09/18/2026 | 1h 11 mins.
    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 
    Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at fhbpodcast@taunton.com. 
    ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 755
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    #754: Making Humidity, Adding Exterior Insulation, and Extreme DIY

    09/11/2026 | 51 mins.
    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 
    Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at fhbpodcast@taunton.com.  
     
    ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 754
    ➡️ Get all the perks of an FHB All-Access Membership today
    ➡️ Follow Fine Homebuilding on Social Media:  
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    #753: Self-Leveling Compound, Housing Affordability, and Stinky Water

    09/04/2026 | 49 mins.
    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.
     
     Tune in to Episode 753 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: 
    How to use self-leveling compound so it actually levels floors
    What is driving housing unaffordability and scarcity
    What is that rotten-egg smell that sometimes comes from tap water 
    Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at fhbpodcast@taunton.com.  
     
    ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 753
    ➡️ Get all the perks of an FHB All-Access Membership today
    ➡️ Follow Fine Homebuilding on Social Media:  
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The Fine Homebuilding Podcast is all about answering YOUR construction, design, and building science questions. From foundation waterproofing to roof flashing, we take on your building, remodeling and design challenges with the know-how of North America's most-trusted home building brand. -- Every Friday, we discuss listener questions and offer advice following best-practice building techniques and principles. We love hearing from you, so if you have a question or project you want us to dig into, please send an email to FHBpodcast@finehomebuilding.com or ask your question on social media. -- Want more from Fine Homebuilding? Check out our website, finehomebuilding.com. -- Instagram: @FineHomebuilding Facebook: @FineHomebuildingMagazine YouTube: @FineHomebuildingMagazine TikTok: @FineHomebuilding Pinterest: @FineHomebuilding -- ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you prefer to listen.
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