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Now displaying: April, 2026
Apr 24, 2026

Ian and Grant help Patrick Adress listener feedback and answer their questions about ventilation for a small apartment building and the best way to fit doors when the floor slopes around them. David discusses bath tub drains in Japan and Taiwan. Will shares tips for airtight windows with tight fitting extension jambs. Greg asks about ventilation for his four-unit apartment building. Jim wonders if he should scribe door bottoms to match sloping floors.

Tune in to Episode 734 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: 

  • Adjusting windows so extension jambs are tight-fitting and uniform width
  • Providing exhaust and makeup air for multi-family ventilation
  • Fitting new doors to existing openings that aren’t plumb or level 

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Apr 17, 2026

Grant and Randy help Patrick address listener feedback and answer their questions. Grant gives an update on current editorial assignments and travel. Randy shares what’s going on at Green Building Advisor and current building investigations.

Tune in to Episode 733 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: 

  • Theoretical and real seasonal moisture accumulation in double-stud walls 
  • Starting a second career in residential construction
  • The best way to install hardwood flooring on concrete slabs 

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Apr 10, 2026

Vince and Chris share thoughts on maintaining comfortable indoor humidity. Benoît considers strengthening his outbuilding with spreading kneewalls. Anna wonders what interior air barrier is right when drywall is off the table.

Tune in to Episode 732 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: 

  • Humidifying interior spaces without creating condensation  
  • Fixing a 1 1/2 story building with a sagging ridge and spreading walls
  • Creating an interior air barrier behind wood paneling without drywall

Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at fhbpodcast@taunton.com.  

 

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Apr 3, 2026

Marc describes the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning. Jim thinks that complex heating and cooling systems require coordination between trades. Corey asks about the right order to paint new walls and trim. Mike and Andrew ask for more discussion of asphalt felt water resistive barriers. Randy and Ian help Patrick address listener feedback and answer their questions.   

 

Tune in to Episode 731 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: 

·       The real risks of malfunctioning combustion appliances 

·       The most-efficient way for pros and DIYers to paint interior spaces

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Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at fhbpodcast@taunton.com.  

 

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➡️ Learn about the 2025 Fine Homebuilding Archive

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