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#748: A-Frame Scaffolding, Leaky Stucco, and Garage Floor Insulation
07/31/2026 | 48 mins.
Dan Kolbert says to use the tools that work best. Mike Guertin offers advice for site-built scaffold. Jordan asks about fixing leaks behind stucco exteriors. Greg wonders if he should insulate the floor of his garage shop.

Tune in to Episode 748 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:
Altering the size and height of Mike Guertin's A-frame scaffold system
How to track down a leak behind stucco and how you fix it
Should you insulate a concrete shop floor and how
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#747: Lab Grown Lumber, Controlling Humidity, and Exterior Insulation
07/24/2026 | 51 mins.
Matt Puntin says that helical piers are a game-changer. Patrick and Greg alert us to lab-grown lumber. Brad asks about controlling humidity in a beautiful, old brick house. D_Dart wonders which is the right exterior insulation.
Tune in to Episode 747 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:
The potential benefits of lab-grown lumber
How to control humidity in an old brick house in a mixed climate
Which rigid insulation is right for adding exterior continuous insulation
Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at fhbpodcast@taunton.com.
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#746: Steam Humidifiers, Hydraulic Drivers, and Changes in Construction
07/17/2026 | 46 mins.
Ken describes the efficiency of common residential humidification systems. Bob reminds us about concrete igloos. Miranda asks the Podcast what has changed in residential construction since the first episodes. Grant talks about a new category of quieter impact driver called hydraulic or oil-impulse drivers.
Tune in to Episode 746 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:
The energy consumption of steam humidifiers
The pros and cons of hydraulic impact drivers
Changes in residential construction over the last 10 years
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#745: Gaseous Water, Garage Insulation, and Using AI for HVAC Sizing
07/10/2026 | 54 mins.
Dack says we should reconsider our endorsement of LP SmartSide. Josh suggests we come up with a better name for water vapor. John wonders how to insulate his concrete garage ceiling. Keegan shares a tale sizing a heating and cooling system using AI.
Tune in to Episode 745 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:
The environmental tradeoffs of engineered wood siding
How to insulate a garage ceiling that's made from poured concrete.
The challenges of sizing heating and cooling equipment
Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at fhbpodcast@taunton.com.

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#744: The Best of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast, Volume 11
07/03/2026 | 47 mins.
Welcome to the Fine Homebuilding podcast, our weekly discussion of building, remodeling, and design topics aimed at anybody who cares deeply about the craft and science of working on houses. In Episode 744, our best-of show, the Podcast crew revisits some of their favorite segments.
Tune in to Episode 744 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:
How to asses leaks behind stucco
Building a "fine" home on a tight budget
The difference between cabinet saws and portable job-site saws
Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at fhbpodcast@taunton.com.
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