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#755: A Talk with Tedd Benson at the FHB Summit (opens the original)
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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 ab
#754: Making Humidity, Adding Exterior Insulation, and Extreme DIY (opens the original)
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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
#753: Self-Leveling Compound, Housing Affordability, and Stinky Water (opens the original)
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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. Tune in to Episode 753 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: How to u
#752: Grass-Fed OSB, Alabama Fixer-Upper, and Adding a Porch Roof (opens the original)
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Ian and Grant help Patrick address listener feedback and answer their questions. Scott is sharing some old Taunton books with his kids. Jim alerts us to panel sheathing made from grass. Daniel is contemplating buying a fixer-upper in Alabama. An FHB Forum participant needs help designing a porch roof that won’t be a problem later. Tune in to Episode 752 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: The development of structural sheathing made from grass instead of wood How much work is t
#751: Disaster Mansion, Drippy Ceilings, and Insulating Existing Walls (opens the original)
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Producer Cari asks for advice on how to tactfully educate your contractor about best practice. Robert shares a story about an ambitious couple saving a dilapidated Civil-War Era house they bought in an auction. Jim shows us how early 20th Century builders bragged about insulation. John wonders why his bathroom ceiling is wet in the summer. Travis asks about insulating walls and adding a thermal break to studs. Tune in to Episode 751 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: Over-the-
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