The Fine Homebuilding Podcast

Ian and Randy help Patrick address listener feedback about storing tools and stuff. Brett is designing a whole house ventilation system and asks about the right way to duct his system. A Fine Homebuilding web member inquires about closed-cell foam insulation installed behind walls covered with nickel-gap paneling. 
 
Tune in to Episode 728 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: 
How much storage and stuff is enough 
The options for fully ducted balanced ventilation systems
The best insulation and vapor control for wood-paneled wall
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Scott shares his thoughts on whole-house dehumidification. Ian asks about light fixtures and tile waterproofing for a Euro-style bathroom. Sean wonders if a crawlspace vapor barrier will make his mudsills wet.
 
Tune in to Episode 727 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: 
Using an ERV to help distribute dehumidified air 
Waterproofing Euro-style bathrooms 
Crawlspace vapor barriers and water management
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This week on the Fine Hombuilding Podcast, listeners write in about heat-pump performance and ask questions about using asphalt felt for a WRB and maintaining comfortable indoor humidity. FHB senior editor Patrick McCombe is joined by Green Building Advisor editor Randy Williams, Fine Homebuilding technical editor Mark Peterson, and producer Cari Delahanty.
 
Tune in to Episode 726 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: 
Heat-pump performance during cold snaps
Using tar paper as a WRB
Raising indoor relative humidity during winter months
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This week we're excited to bring you a very special episode from the floor of the 2026 International Builders' Show in Orlando, FL! FHB editorial director Brian Pontolilo, GBA editor Randy Williams, and FHB technical editor Mark Petersen are joined by Daniel Sutton from VERSATEX Building Products to discuss strategies for low-maintenance exteriors.
 
Tune in to Episode 725 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: 
Realistic expectations for low-maintenance exteriors
The pros and cons of PVC siding and trim materials
Common siding mistakes and how to avoid them
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Chris says home heating and cooling systems should be simple. Colin's friend is wondering how to know if he needs his furnace flue relined. Tom says that building planners and designers should be doing more to make houses resilient in a warming climate.
 
Tune in to Episode 724 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: 
The benefits of keeping HVAC systems simple 
Furnace flues and masonry chimneys  
Strategies for passive cooling and keeping houses cool in hot conditions 
DIY descaling of boilers and on-demand water heaters
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