Richard describes inexpensive data loggers for monitoring indoor air quality. Kerry asks about adding casing and extension jambs to fiberglass windows. Martin wonders about improving the comfort and safety of his internal garage and the living space above it. Grant and Ian help Patrick address listener feedback and answer their questions.

Tune in to Episode 722 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: 

• Low-cost humidity and temperature data loggers sold on Amazon 
• The right way to trim out fiberglass windows 
• Fire separation requirements between a garage and living space 

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Chris shares a news story about recently-introduced window-mounted heat pumps. Mason describes the joy that comes from using top shelf tools, even if it’s once or twice a year. Alex asks about installing spray foam under roof sheathing and exterior roof insulation.

Tune in to Episode 721 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: 

• Window-mounted retrofit heat pumps for rooms and apartments
• Finding space and spending money for good tools
• The right way to combine interior and exterior roof insulation 

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In this special water and humidity control episode, Evan and Austin describes their whole house dehumidification strategies. Jake asks about insulating his bath fan ductwork to prevent water from dripping through the grill. Stephen wonders why the walls in his Upstate NY cabin are wet.

Tune in to Episode 720 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: 

• How to integrate a whole house dehumidifier into existing ductwork
• Why is a newly installed bath fan dripping water from the grill 
• Heating and construction methods to lower indoor humidity

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Ian, Randy and Patrick discuss home projects and address listener emails about attracting young trade workers, the best cordless oscillating multitools and improving the comfort and energy efficiency of an old house in a mixed climate.   

Tune in to Episode 719 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: 

• The future role of robots and AI in house building and renovation 
• The utility of oscillating multitools and the best cordless multi-tools
• The benefits and risks of insulating old houses with spray foam

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Ian and Randy help Patrick respond to listener feedback about the best way to help clients and home electrification before taking questions about window construction and improving the comfort of a badly-built bonus room above a garage.

Tune in to Episode 718 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: 

• Improving envelopes before new heating and cooling systems 
• The right window for a pretty good house
• Fixing comfort problems in above-garage living space 

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