Podcasts about fine homebuilding

Ian and Grant share photos of rotted walls found during remodeling. Patrick asks for good building news. Anne wonders who can install the custom shower panels in her new bath. The crew talks about preventing people problems when building houses.   Tune in to Episode 672 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:  Fixing found rot when remodeling Installing composite shower panels  Preventing problems when 80 people are involved in a build  Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at fhbpodcast@taunton.com.     ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 672 ➡️ Learn about Framing High-Performance Homes, the new E-learning course from Fine Homebuilding  ➡️ Follow Fine Homebuilding on Social Media:   Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • Pinterest • YouTube  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you prefer to listen.  

The crew bats about ideas on insulating attic living space and offer opinions on fastening extension jambs. Kieth has a good suggestion for getting into the construction business and doing good work.   Tune in to Episode 668 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:  ·       Getting a good trade job   ·       Insulation in attic living spaces  ·       The best ways to fasten custom extension jambs   Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at fhbpodcast@taunton.com.     ➡️➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 668 ➡️ Learn about SketchUp for Builders by Jon Beer, the new E-learning course from Fine Homebuilding  ➡️ Follow Fine Homebuilding on Social Media:   Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • Pinterest • YouTube  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you prefer to listen. 

Happy New Year! I begin 2025 with a conversation I had with Randy Williams. Randy is well known for his Northern Pro Build blog that concentrates on applied building science, energy efficiency, and cold climate construction. He followed his brother into the building industry and quickly made a name for himself once he caught the building science bug. He was introduced to building science when he became an energy auditor during the economic downturn of 2009. He now describes himself as a building science nerd and supports himself by applying it as a contractor, energy auditor, and regular contributor to Fine Homebuilding, Journal of Light Construction, and Green Building Advisor. For me, it was really fun to have this conversation with Randy, building science nerd to nerd. Our time together flew by because we were just talking about our shared passion. Thanks much for your continued support and likes. Randy Williams on LinkedIn Norther Built Pro - A Cold Climate Construction and Energy Blog Randy Williams on Fine Homebuilding

The crew hears a tale of hand-digging a deeper foundation and toss out ideas for fixing rough concrete, before discussing the perfect workwear.   Tune in to Episode 664 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:  ·       Solutions for a rough concrete slab  ·       The best for workwear in all seasons  ·       Framing energy- and resource-efficient buildings     Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at fhbpodcast@taunton.com.     ➡️➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 665 ➡️ Learn about Framing High-Performance Homes by Dan Kolbert, the new E-learning course from Fine Homebuilding  ➡️ Follow Fine Homebuilding on Social Media:   Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • Pinterest • YouTube  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you prefer to listen. 

Senior editor Patrick McCombe is joined by Fine Homebuilding senior editor Brian Pontolilo, Fine Homebuilding contributing editor and production manager for TDS Custom Construction Ian Schwandt, and producer Andres Samaniego to discuss building, remodeling, design, and more. Tune in to Episode 660 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:  Deciding if fascia and rake trim need coil stock Insulating a basement ceiling When to seal pipe and electrical penetrations Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at fhbpodcast@taunton.com. ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 660 ➡️ Checkout Fine Homebuilding's online course offerings and use coupon code FLASH50 for 50% off when you sign up during our flash sale! ➡️ Follow Fine Homebuilding on Social Media:   Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • Pinterest • YouTube  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you prefer to listen.

  Brad Leavitt knows what it takes to deliver excellence. Twice named to The Phoenix Titan 100, he's a leader who has mastered the art of detail and innovation in construction. Under his guidance, AFT Construction earned a spot on the Inc 5000 list of America's fastest-growing companies—a testament to Brad's vision and relentless drive. Their projects shine in top publications like Fine Homebuilding and Luxe Interior Design, where they've been multiple-time Gold List winners. Brad's work isn't just construction—it's creating lasting legacies.

The first concrete has been poured beneath the previous foundation! The process will continue several more times, which will ensure that the house does not heave or shift unevenly over time or fail during an earthquake.In other news, we have running water on the property thanks to a deep well cleaning and the installation of a brand-new pump. The well now has a capacity of 2.5 tons of water per day! I am in the middle of editing a video about the cleaning process for the YouTube channel, so I will share that here next time. For now, you can listen to me describe a bit of the process in today's episode.Here are just a few tips I've learned from YouTube and from studying Foundations & Concrete Work, published by Fine Homebuilding (a magazine I love, by the way):* First, place a set of gravel under the concrete. It provides a stable base, improves drainage, and prevents cracks.* The plastic sheet (see below) is a passive house detail that improves airtightness and prevents moisture from rising into your crawlspace.* Since this job was a retrofit, we anchored rebar into the old foundation. We drilled holes into the old foundation with the hammer drill, filled them with specially designed caulk, and inserted the rebar into the holes.* The standard mix is generally: 1 part cement, 2 parts sand, 3 parts aggregate.* More water that you add makes it easier to work with but also reduces its strength.* Try to mix to the consistency of cookie dough.* After you pour, vibrate the mix to reduce air bubbles that form inside.* To help the concrete cure, shower it with water every few hours (water is an agent that activates the cement).Unbeknownst to me for weeks, episode #40 went missing from the catalog. I am not sure how this happened and am also quite ashamed because the interview I did with Steve Beimel that day deserves to be shared far and wide across Japan. I've re-uploaded it this week. I enjoyed listening back to our discussion. I recalled my subsequent visit to the School of Traditional Building Arts in Kyoto and learning how to use the Pythagorean theorem, a chalk line, and a handsaw to carve a wood joint. It was also wonderful to reflect on how far things have progressed since the time of the interview (just over one year ago).I hope you enjoy this re-broadcast as much as I did.Local Japan Podcast is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Books Mentioned In This Episode:When you purchase a book (or anything on Amazon) with the links below, you support me and the podcast at no extra cost to you:* The Beauty of Everyday Things* Japanese Country StyleLinks to More Resources:* JapanCraft21.com* Japan Traditional Craft Revitalization Contest* Learn Ikebana in Kobe (with me and a local expert!) on TripAdvisor* JapanLivingArts.com* Mingei Folk Craft* Soetsu Yanagi* “Yō-no-bi”* Shin-Machiya Juku (School of Traditional Building Arts)* Tokonoma Alcove* Yoshihiro Takishita* Minka Summit* Melmac* Kengo KumaProducts Used For the Build* Siphon Pump* Magnetic Sweeper* EM-1 Effective Microorganism Solution This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit localjapan.substack.com/subscribe

This week's favorite question comes from Jim who asks on Fine Homebuilding's forum if he can replace rotted pressure-treated decking or does he have to rebuild the whole deck.   The FHB Podcast crew talks about cross-compatibility of power tool batteries. Contractor Evan in Dallas is asking how to replace moldy sheathing behind brick without removing the brick. The crew offers their best suggestions and discuss the importance of managing vapor drive behind brick or other reservoir claddings.    Tune in to Episode 652 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: Power tool battery pack construction and cross-compatibility  Deck construction and durability of pressure-treated lumber Brick veneer vapor control and moldy framing and sheathing     Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at fhbpodcast@taunton.com.     ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 652 ➡️ Learn about SketchUp for Builders by Jon Beer, the new E-learning course from Fine Homebuilding  ➡️ Follow Fine Homebuilding on Social Media:   Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • Pinterest • YouTube  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you prefer to listen.

With a month-long trip back to California, I took time off from the project and enjoyed reading The Old Way of Seeing by Jonathan Hale. I first heard about the book from Brent Hull, a master craftsman who wrote an article titled “Books Every Builder Should Own” for the wonderful magazine Fine Homebuilding.In a democracy, equality is among society's highest ideals. One drawback, Hale argues, is that we tend toward mediocrity. As the Japanese saying goes, “The nail that sticks out gets hammered down.” Hale pushes back against this, pointing out that our built world has become increasingly ugly. Despite saying the obvious, our society remains uncomfortable with such harsh judgment. It prefers to maintain the average.In this book, Hale illustrates this view, contrarian to our modern times. He makes the case that the old way of seeing produced beauty, and that we have lost that ability. He dives into what made the old way of seeing so powerful, namely that the ancients were more in touch with human intuition, natural patterns, and the ethic of play. He provides a history of when and how we lost the old way of seeing. He discusses how the vision of the modernists and the post-modernists fell short. And he concludes with a hope for the future.He presents Frank Lloyd Wright as the greatest architect of our modern times. He understood the importance of pattern and form, yet he knew how to innovate. He was not tied down by historical precedent, yet he knew how to play with and off of old buildings. Most of all, he understood his culture and designed homes that epitomized American democratic life.I hope you enjoy the book as much as I did! I am back in Japan now and preparing for the most grueling stage of the project: retrofitting the foundation. I'll update you more on that next time. In the interim, have a look at our new YouTube channel to see our successful implementation of a French Drain. Thanks again.Local Japan Podcast is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Books Mentioned In This Episode:When you purchase a book (or anything on Amazon) with the links below, you support me and the podcast at no extra cost to you:* The Old Way of Seeing* The Classical Language of Architecture* Democracy in America* After VirtueLinks to More Resources:* The Akiya Project on YouTube* Learn Ikebana in Kobe (with me and a local expert!) on TripAdvisor* Jonathan Hale* Brent Hull* Books Every Builder Should Own by Brent Hull* Fine Homebuilding* Edward Hopper* Vesica piscis* Alexis de Tocqueville* Democracy in America* Tyranny of the majority* Nicholas Biddle* Golden ratio* Alasdair MacIntyre* Reconstructed Historic Center of Warsaw* Ralph Waldo Emerson* Frank Lloyd Wright* What are Usonian-style homes? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit localjapan.substack.com/subscribe

In this best-of episode the FHBcrew discuss windows that open onto decks, keeping kitchen remodels affordable, painting stucco, and more.

The editors discuss widening an existing deck, modern timber-frame buildings, inexpensive building products, work vehicles, and installing a vented bath fan in this best-of compilation.

Asphalt shingles are the most common roofing material used on homes across the country, and thousands of them are replaced daily. Proper installation is critical. This webinar will explore ways that home inspectors can perform thorough inspections and look for installation defects according to the IRC and the manufacturer's instructions. Glenn Mathewson has published his own column, “Know the Code,” in Fine Homebuilding magazine since 2018. He is the president of www.BuildingCodeCollege.com.

Robert Theiss is an internationally recognized artist, intuitive guide and the author of Living Inside your Passion, Straddling your Freedom, Awakening to your God Self and iSpirit - A New Story. His ability to function as a mentor has made him a highly valued resource to clients worldwide.Robert started his first business, Falcon Designs in 1979 as a custom furnituremaker. His work was featured in Fine Homebuilding, Woodwork Magazine, Fine Furniture Design Book #5, Old House Interiors, American Bungalow, Better Homes and Garden and in the Bellevue Art Museum.In 1989, Robert became interested in alternative healing modalities and in 1993, was initiated as a Reiki master. It was during this time that he created his second business - Ancient Wings. Over the next 5 years, he taught over a 1000 students the art of working with energy. It was in these classes that he became aware of a angelic presence and over time, began to develop a conscious relationship with this being called Michael.In 1998, he began to openly share this relationship. The tools and information presented within a variety of programs and services became know as the Teachings of Michael. In 2013, he retired as a custom furnituremaker to devote all of his time in service to being a conscious creator of his own experience.Please enjoy my conversation with Robert Theiss.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4858435/advertisement

The editors discuss chimney airtightness, sealing end cuts, dormer additions, damp basements, and starting a construction business in this best-of compilation.

We live in the information age. The quality of the information we receive determines the quality of our decisions and the effectiveness of our actions. It is also no secret that money holds influence, and the methods through which we obtain information, as well as the economic dynamics of the building science and construction industry, are undergoing constant change.We invite you to join us in exploring the significance of Building Science Journalism in today's world. Our conversation features two accomplished, knowledgeable, and profound authors who have dedicated themselves to this field: Brian Pontililo and Aaron Fagan. Along the way, we will delve into the evolving role of bloggers and social media influencers within the AEC industry. We will also acknowledge the fact that manufacturers now possess multiple avenues to convey their public relations and marketing messages to their target audiences.Throughout our discussion, we will highlight the value of journalism, storytelling, and the adherence to journalistic standards, such as fact-checking. We encourage you to participate in this captivating dialogue and, perhaps, gain a fresh perspective that will enable you to engage more meaningfully with your favorite building science and construction channels.———-Brian PontililoBrian Pontolilo has spent the better part of the last 20 years as a journalist, writer, and editor covering residential design and construction at Fine Homebuilding magazine and GreenBuildingAdvisor.com. Brian has a degree in professional writing, worked for a short time at local newspapers, and has worked in landscape construction, as a painter, and as a carpenter before coming to the Taunton Press, and during the three breaks he has taken from office life. On his current hiatus from full-time employment, Brian is designing and building what he hopes will be a pretty good house in northwest Connecticut.Aaron FaganFormer associate editor for Fine Homebuilding, Aaron has written and edited for a disparate list of publications, including The Economist, Penthouse, and Scientific American. He has also worked as a welder in a window factory, as a screw-machine operator, and as a remodel/repair carpenter. Educated at Hampshire College and Syracuse University, Aaron is the author of three poetry collections: Garage, Echo Train, and A Better Place is Hard to Find.

Alan Keith Barley is the Co-owner and Principal of Barley|Pfeiffer Architecture. Barley|Pfeiffer Architecture was founded in 1989 by principals Alan K. Barley and Peter L. Pfeiffer. Bringing different strengths to bear, Alan's ability to hear what clients want and his ability to use innovative ideas to create elegant spaces compliment Peter's strong building-science background and practical approach to construction. BPA is a LEED-certified firm that practices Green By Design. Believing that 90% of effective green building decisions happen in the first 10% of the design process supports the importance of regionally appropriate design decisions and building systems integration. Rather than simply making sustainable material choices we go beyond the present green building paradigm.Alan's career began in San Antonio, working for local firms while an architectural student at San Antonio College. He was fortunate to work with well-known architects Richard Mogas and Joe Stubblefield who mentored him for several years. Under their tutelage, he developed a keen appreciation for utilizing regionally appropriate natural materials which has imbued his work with a distinctively central Texas flare. This background reinforces the Barley|Pfeiffer Architecture commitment to the number one premise of sustainable architecture – regionally appropriate design.Alan continued his education at the University of Texas at Austin, graduating in 1985 with a Bachelor of Architecture Degree. To add depth to his commercial experience, Alan joined the Austin Group Architects in 1986 where he helped design and produce several commercial offices, warehouse structures, business parks, and apartment complexes. He was one of the principal designers in the Cedar Park City Hall competition, winning first place.Venturing on his own in 1987, Alan completed projects for noted games software designer Richard Garriott, and the World of Pentecost Sanctuary expansion. He joined forces with Peter Pfeiffer in 1989 to form Barley|Pfeiffer Architecture. Since then, the firm's architectural projects have been featured nationally in Fine Homebuilding, USA Today, Better Homes and Gardens, Natural Home & Garden, Environmental Design & Construction as well as in regional publications including Texas Architect, the Dallas Morning News, Austin Monthly, the Austin American Statesman, and Tribeza.To date, more than a third of all the highest-rated (Five Star) homes in the history of the Austin Green Building Program – the nation's most established – have been designed by Alan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Critical Step Most Architects Are Missing from Their Design ProcessDavid Warfel is an overly sensitive, marginally materialistic, pseudo-tree-hugging Midwestern farm boy turned lighting designer. He's been either lucky, talented, or wealthy enough to land design gigs from New York's Carnegie Hall to the Las Vegas' Luxor and MGM Grand casinos, from Chicago's Hyde Park Arts Center and Museum of Science and Industry to residential and hospitality projects in a dozen states, and from schools and churches to multiple Royal Caribbean cruise ships. Judging from the old Honda in his driveway, it isn't personal wealth.David finally figured out what to do with his life when he hit his 40's and bought a foam mattress online. It was so easy to spend thousands without leaving his office that he wondered why you couldn't get lighting design the same way, so he started Light Can Help You and his team now designs residential and hospitality projects nationwide and beyond.David's work and writing have been featured in lots of places that no one could find without Google, like Technology Designer, Fine Homebuilding, Designing Lighting, Lighting & Sound America, Lighting Australia, Lighting Design & Application, Live Design, Theatrical Design & Technology, and on Houzz.com but he is usually reading Inspector Gamache novels or writing whatever comes into his head at his blog.This week on EntreArchitect podcast, The Critical Step Most Architects Are Missing from Their Design Process with David Warble.Learn more about David at Light Can Help You and Language of Light, and connect with him on LinkedIn or YouTube.Please visit Our Platform SponsorsDetailed is an original podcast by ARCAT that features architects, engineers, builders, and manufacturers who share their insight and expertise as they highlight some of the most complex, interesting, and oddest building conditions that they have encountered… and the ingenuity it took to solve them. Listen now at ARCAT.com/podcast.Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU… The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects.Mentioned in this episode:Gabl Membership

Chuck interviews Dan Kolbert, co-author along with Christopher Briley, Michael Maines and Emily Mottram, of, “Pretty Good House: A Guide to Creating Better Homes.” Dan has been a carpenter and contractor in Portland, Maine, for three decades. He has written for various trade publications, including Fine Homebuilding magazine, and for the past 10 years has been moderator of the original Building Science Discussion Group in Portland, Maine, where the Pretty Good House idea originated. You can see Dan's work at kolbertbuilding.com Follow Dan's work on Instagram @kolbertbuilding This episode also features this week in Rotten History, written by Renaldo Migaldi.

Nicole Willits is a creative and experienced product development manager with over 13 years' experience defining consumer trends and bringing voice-of-the-customer-driven insights to fruition in manufacturing settings. An avid textile fanatic, home decorator, gardener, and DIYer, Nicole cut her chops in renovation with an 1890's home gut and remodel. She presently spends time working on her 1920's Craftsman bungalow kit home in the Midwest. Nicole co-leads the Pella Trends team and has been cited in Qualified Remodeler. She has also presented trends and been a featured speaker for IBS Pro Talks, Fine Homebuilding, and other audiences across the United States.

Passive House Podcast cohost Zack Semke interviews Josh Salinger, founder and principal of Birdsmouth Design-Build in Portland, Oregon. Josh shares his journey from student of science, to bartender, to builder, to leader of a mission-driven design-build firm, to dedicated communicator about how to address the climate crisis by improving the built environment. Passive House features prominently in this story. Oregon DEQ (Dept. of Environmental Quality) case study on low carbon concrete: https://www.oregon.gov/deq/mm/Documents/ConcreteCaseStudy-ResBirdsmouth.pdf  Fine Homebuilding article by Josh on the concrete-free slab technique: https://www.finehomebuilding.com/project-guides/insulation/concrete-free-slab  Fine Homebuilding article by Josh on the benefits of design-build: https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2022/11/18/the-many-benefits-of-design-build  Video of Josh's presentation about the concrete-free slab on Passive House Accelerator LIVE!: https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/videos/concrete-free-slab-on-grade-foundations-with-josh-salinger  Links to upcoming events: https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/articles/passive-house-weekly-december-19th-2022  Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House and to stay abreast of our latest programming, visit passivehouseaccelerator.com. And please join us at one of our Passive House Accelerator LIVE! zoom gatherings on Wednesdays.

Listen and laugh as the crew navigate the trials and tribulations of residential building, design, and remodeling in some of our favorite clips from episodes 155 to 200.

Brad Leavitt is our guest on this episode. He is President and Founder of “A Finer Touch Construction” - a Scottsdale based luxury residential and commercial builder. AFT Construction, is known throughout the industry, as an award-winning construction firm and has been nationally published in magazines such as: Fine HomeBuilding, Luxe Interiors and Design, and Professional Builder. Show Highlights Include: How simply asking more questions turns any construction project into a collaborative effort (4:53)  The “60% Rule” for determining if you should delegate your responsibilities (6:35)  Why fearing your competitors may prevent your business from growing (11:25)  Don't be afraid to have some fun and make fun of yourself. It may just open up a world of new business opportunities (18:17)  Build new relationships and find new clients by playing basketball and golfing (21:28)  The social media secret for attracting and building a relationship with clients years before speaking to them (24:29)  How to create an army of “Silent Salesmen” who promote your construction company for free (29:26)  If you'd like to connect with Brad, you can visit his website here:  https://www.atfconstruction.com/. For more info on the next Contractors Coalition Summit visit this link: http://contractorcoalitionsummit.com/  To connect with Duane, Dave, or one of our show guests head over to https://buildernuggets.com and join our active community of like-minded builders and remodelers.

A conversation with Jim Tolpin. Since 1970 Jim has worked professionally in woodworking as a timber framer, boat finish carpenter, and custom cabinet maker. He's also been a teacher and a writer, co-founding the Port Townsend School of Woodworking in 2007. Jim has written articles for most of the major woodworking magazines including Fine Woodworking and Fine Homebuilding. He's also written feature length articles for Coastal Living and Cottage Living magazines. Additionally, he's written eighteen books that together have sold nearly a million copies. Jim's latest book, Euclid's Door, is due out this fall from Lost Art Press.

This is David's second time around on Get A Grip On Lighting. David talks, with Michael and Greg, about his dislike of recess cans (“why do you want to light the carpet?”). David's experience has led him to put down his light meter and use his eyes to measure what is bouncing off the walls. Michael doesn't quite agree with discarding the light meter, but they do agree that the important lighting is vertical lighting. David Warfel is Midwestern farm boy turned lighting designer, author, and educator who passionately shares the gift of light. Whether blogging at languageoflight.blog, writing for Fine Homebuilding, Technology Designer, and Houzz.com or designing residential and entertainment experiences from coast to coast, David simply wants to help others live better lives through the scientific and artistic application of radiant energy. 

Our latest guest Patrick McCombe is truly a jack of all trades. He's spent the past 17+ years refining his remodeling skills, championing the trades and writing about residential construction on behalf of several well-known trade publications. He currently holds the title of Senior Editor at Fine Homebuilding Magazine and hosts the publication's fan-favorite podcast. His authentic approach to writing and producing content stems from his dedication to “keeping the craft alive.” Patrick places a thoughtful emphasis on quality and craftsmanship in all of his articles, arming readers with the highest quality of technical advice.    Stay tuned as Patrick details how his greatest passions collided to form the career of his dreams.    Guest: Patrick McCombe – Senior Editor, Fine Homebuilding Magazine Connect with Patrick: pmccombe@taunton.com Related Resources: Fine Homebuilding Magazine's https://www.finehomebuilding.com/ (Website), https://www.instagram.com/finehomebuilding/?hl=en (Instagram) & https://www.finehomebuilding.com/blog/fine-homebuilding-podcast (Podcast) Questions or Feedback:  thefix@oatey.com

In this episode, Rob introduces Andrew Zoellner, current Editorial Director of Fine Homebuilding and Green Building Advisor, as the new Executive Director of Keep Craft Alive. 

The editors discuss straw-bale construction, corded vs. cordless tools, gas space heaters, repairing shrinking molding, and much more in these clips from episodes 150-154.

Show Notes:Kiley Jacques joined the Fine Homebuilding team as a senior editor in spring 2018. After years spent writing for home magazines, she is thrilled to be developing the department's design content. The annual HOUSES, Kitchens & Baths, and Downsize issues are her purview, which means her time is spent looking for projects that are remarkable not only for their aesthetic appeal but also for the lessons they offer—her aim is to give readers thoroughly researched information that inspires. Kiley brings to the table a deep appreciation for design done right and an equally deep respect for the underlying construction methods and systems that make it work.KJacques@taunton.com

Patrick talks to former Fine Homebuilding deputy editor and current carpenter Matthew Millham about his transition from construction media to residential building.

The editors discuss how to retrofit an air barrier, favorite tools, how to build in earthquake country, how to buy old houses, and much more in these clips from episodes 145-149.

61 Minutes PG-13 Travis J I Corcoran is a Catholic anarcho-capitalist, a software engineer, and a business owner. He is an amateur at farming, wood turning, blacksmithing, cooking, throwing ceramic pots, and a few other things. He lives on a 50 acre farm in New Hampshire with his wife, dogs, livestock, and a variety of lathes and milling machines. Travis has had non-fiction articles published in several national magazines including Dragon, Make, and Fine Homebuilding. The Powers of the Earth is his first novel and won the Prometheus Award for best libertarian fiction. Travis joins Pete to talk about his books, Escape the Cities Vol 1 + 2. They talk about the reasons for leaving cities, how he set up his homestead, what are the essentials and provides a couple tips from his books for getting started. They then talk about his two Prometheus Award-winning Sci-Fi novels, The Powers of Earth and Causes of Separation. Today's Sponsor: Open a Crypto IRA w/ iTrustCapital to Invest in Cryptocurrency & Physical Gold. Get $100 in Bitcoin when you sign up and fund your account through the link below. https://itrust.capital/freeman Travis' Books on Amazon Get Autonomy 19 Skills PDF Download The Monopoly On Violence Support Pete on His Website Pete's Patreon Pete's Substack Pete's Subscribestar Pete's Paypal Pete's Books on Amazon Pete on Facebook Pete on Twitter

61 Minutes PG-13 Travis J I Corcoran is a Catholic anarcho-capitalist, a software engineer, and a business owner. He is an amateur at farming, wood turning, blacksmithing, cooking, throwing ceramic pots, and a few other things. He lives on a 50 acre farm in New Hampshire with his wife, dogs, livestock, and a variety of lathes and milling machines. Travis has had non-fiction articles published in several national magazines including Dragon, Make, and Fine Homebuilding. The Powers of the Earth is his first novel and won the Prometheus Award for best libertarian fiction. Travis joins Pete to talk about his books, Escape the Cities Vol 1 + 2. They talk about the reasons for leaving cities, how he set up his homestead, what are the essentials and provides a couple tips from his books for getting started. They then talk about his two Prometheus Award-winning Sci-Fi novels, The Powers of Earth and Causes of Separation. Today's Sponsor: Open a Crypto IRA w/ iTrustCapital to Invest in Cryptocurrency & Physical Gold. Get $100 in Bitcoin when you sign up and fund your account through the link below. https://itrust.capital/freeman Travis' Books on Amazon Get Autonomy 19 Skills PDF Download The Monopoly On Violence Support Pete on His Website Pete's Patreon Pete's Substack Pete's Subscribestar Pete's Paypal Pete's Books on Amazon Pete on Facebook Pete on Twitter

In this episode, Rob talks to Justin Fink about leaving his reliable office job—with its steady paycheck—and forging out on his own to start a remodeling company that works on historic homes in and around central Connecticut. Justin never stopped swinging the hammer during all his years as an editor, and this move was a long time coming. Justin and Rob talk about how Justin first got into the trades, and how he ended up where he is today.

Jonathan White is a writer, surfer, sailor and educator.  His work has been published in Orion, The Sun, Fine Homebuilding, and Natural History.  His first book, Talking on the Water, (Sierra Club, 1993),  explores creativity and the natural world.  It grew out of "Seminars Afloat" with writers Gretel Ehrlich, Ursula Le Guin, and Peter Matthiessen, along with other visionaries, activists and artists, such as poet Gary Snyder, whale biologist Roger Payne, and Gaia hypothesis co-founder Lynn Margulis.His most recent book, Tides, The Science and Spirit of the Ocean, (Trinity University Press, 2017), takes the reader around the world to where the tide is most dramatically at play.  He goes to the arctic, Panama, Chile, Europe, China, and Alaska, among other far corners, to explore the cultural and scientific stories of the tide.  “White goes deep beneath the surface with the grace of a poet,” writes Susan Casey, author of The Wave.  “Be prepared for some serious magic when you read these pages.”Dan and Jonathan discuss:Building a sloop and sailing it offshore in the Atlantic. Surviving a hurricane. Working with innovative theatre director and theorist, Jerzy Grotowski. Founding the “Seminars Afloat” on the schooner Crusader. Aground in Kalinin Bay north of Sitka. Saving the boat, and returning Crusader to ship shape in three days. Beginning research for Tides. Discussing the science, complexity, and intrigue of tidal forces. Stories from visiting the most dramatic tides. His current project in the Sea of Cortez, retracing the 1940 voyage of Ed Ricketts and John Steinbeck, from which came The Log from the Sea of Cortez.

In this Pro-Talk podcast, Patrick talks to Fine Homebuilding's newest senior editor, Mark Petersen about construction, journalism, and the joys and trials of building your own house.

Hear highlights from past episodes of the podcast in this compilation of some of our favorite discussions and listener questions.

In his spare time, as he claims to be retired, Steve Andrews is an energy consultant, free-lance writer, and mentor to many of us in Colorado. He worked primarily in the residential sector and was very active with the Denver Homebuilders' association and the development of Colorado's home energy rating system in the early 1990's, called E-Star Colorado. This was when states were the RESNET provider. His work ranged broadly from research with the State of Colorado's Energy Office, co-chairing CORE's World Oil Forum in 1998, to working with the Fort Collins Utilities, code officials, Habitat for Humanity, and writing for Fine Homebuilding and local HBA publications. He also co-authored a draft report to the Colorado Legislature, for the Colorado PUC, regarding the findings by the state's Electricity Advisory Panel about whether or not to restructure the state's electricity industry. He has moved off the front range into the mountains of southern Colorado, but his impact on residential energy efficiency lives on. Currently writing for Resilience an Online newsletter that is Building a world of resilient communities. https://www.resilience.org/latest-articles/ Co-Founder of ASPO-USA The Association for the Study of Peak Oil & gas. https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspo-usa/about/ http://www.aspousa.org/

Show Notes:Steve Baczekhttps://stevenbaczekarchitect.com/info/ Steven Baczek Architect is a nationally recognized architect in the design and development of custom residential structures. I am located in the Boston Massachusetts Metro Area. Whether your need is a new custom low energy Passive House (the most stringent set of building performance standards in the country), or a zero energy home, an addition or renovation to an existing home, or a complimentary carriage house, pool house, or outbuilding, your project receives the same level of professional inquiry, respect, and understanding. My design process extensively scrutinizes every aspect of the development of your project. I employ a process of clear, practical, informational leadership that is never short of an opinion, or sometimes brutal honesty. My ability to listen, and flexibility to then adapt to each client and their respective project places my services in high regard, and high desire.I have designed numerous projects across the spectrum of energy performance, comfort, and durability, to include many of the nation’s top energy conscious homes. While many state transparent labels of “green” or “sustainability” to their work, I provide good, sound design, of enduring value that includes sound environmental and energy conscious, “Truly Green” to mine. My commitment simply equates aesthetics and durability with performance and responsibility, an “integrated package”. My 28 years of architectural experience and knowledge coupled with an advanced understanding of building science founds my client’s pursuit for collaboration. My work is routinely found in numerous local and national media outlets to include Fine HomeBuilding, Journal of Light Construction, Green Building Advisor, and Environmental Building News. While I have and will do projects outside of the New England Area, my focus is on the Boston Metro Area, Cape Cod, and the Islands.

Show Notes:Steve Baczekhttps://stevenbaczekarchitect.com/info/ Steven Baczek Architect is a nationally recognized architect in the design and development of custom residential structures. I am located in the Boston Massachusetts Metro Area. Whether your need is a new custom low energy Passive House (the most stringent set of building performance standards in the country), or a zero energy home, an addition or renovation to an existing home, or a complimentary carriage house, pool house, or outbuilding, your project receives the same level of professional inquiry, respect, and understanding. My design process extensively scrutinizes every aspect of the development of your project. I employ a process of clear, practical, informational leadership that is never short of an opinion, or sometimes brutal honesty. My ability to listen, and flexibility to then adapt to each client and their respective project places my services in high regard, and high desire.I have designed numerous projects across the spectrum of energy performance, comfort, and durability, to include many of the nation’s top energy conscious homes. While many state transparent labels of “green” or “sustainability” to their work, I provide good, sound design, of enduring value that includes sound environmental and energy conscious, “Truly Green” to mine. My commitment simply equates aesthetics and durability with performance and responsibility, an “integrated package”. My 28 years of architectural experience and knowledge coupled with an advanced understanding of building science founds my client’s pursuit for collaboration. My work is routinely found in numerous local and national media outlets to include Fine HomeBuilding, Journal of Light Construction, Green Building Advisor, and Environmental Building News. While I have and will do projects outside of the New England Area, my focus is on the Boston Metro Area, Cape Cod, and the Islands.

The Guest: Dan Kolbert is the owner of Kolbert Building, a small, longtime building contractor in Portland, Maine. Dan has written for various trade publications, including Fine Homebuilding magazine, and for the past 10 years has been moderator of the original Building Science Discussion Group in Portland, Maine, where the Pretty Good House idea originated. Be sure to watch for the upcoming book he is co-authoring, to be published in 2022. Topics: The house as a system Upcoming book with co-authors Emily Mottram, Michael Maines, Chris Briley Energy efficiency in historic home renovation Energy concerns in finishing an attic Why combine insulating, air sealing and ventilation Durability and adaptability as part of sustainability Insulating foundations for energy, health and carbon debt Links: Kolbert Building: http://kolbertbuilding.com, https://www.instagram.com/kolbertbuilding Pretty Good House: https://www.prettygoodhouse.org BS (Building Science) & Beer Show: https://www.thebsandbeershow.com Green Building Advisor: https://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com Fine Homebuilding: https://www.finehomebuilding.com LEED Rating System: https://www.usgbc.org Benson Wood, Tedd Benson (adaptability for durability): https://bensonwood.com

Show Notes:Jake BrutonAarow BuildingUnbuildit PodcastThe Build Show NetworkJake Bruton is a builder and remodeler in Columbia Missouri. As the owner of Aarow Building for more than a decade Jake brings his education in art to energy efficient, durable, and architecturally significant homes. Growing up in a remodeling and repair business positioned him for success when building because of the vast amount of time fixing, repairing, and replacing the mistakes of previous methods of construction. All of this repair work has driven Jake to educate himself on building science and learn to apply those ideas to his high performance projects. Jake regularly writes for Fine Homebuilding, Journal of Light Construction, Pro Remodeler, and Pro Tradecraft. He is a weekly contributor to Buildshownetwork.com. As a speaker he has presented at JLC Live, Fine Homebuilding Summit, JLC Deck and Remodeling, and EEBA. Jake is currently raising a family of three children with his wife in Columbia Missouri.

Kiley Jacques is senior editor at Green Building Advisor (GBA), a sister website to Fine Homebuilding magazine that is more narrowly focused on sharing information about designing, building, and remodeling high-performance homes. She plans, creates, edits, and sources content to ensure useful information covering all aspects of green building including environmentally sensitive design, innovative materials, energy-efficient construction techniques, and must-know building science. As a media platform featuring industry innovators, professionals, products, and systems, GBA serves not only its readership but also the greater good. The site’s users, contributors, and staff share a common goal to protect the natural world while shaping the built environment. It is a space for exploring global issues such as the climate crisis and resource conservation, while gleaning science-backed, hands-on instruction and data. greenbuildingadvisor.com

This Old House has been the gateway experience for countless numbers of building science enthusiasts and we’d wager many of you listeners have intersected with the show at some point in your life and career. Media, whether television or podcasting, is about so much more than sharing information - it’s about telling stories. And the important stories are the ones that change paradigms and facilitate progress in the world. Join Kristof as he interviews Chris Ermides of This Old House and the Ask This Old House podcast about leveraging stories to create meaning and context for anyone building a home. Chris Ermides: Chris Ermides joined This Old House in December 2018 as the editor of pro content. Since then, he’s written and produced a wide array of digital content, including articles and videos geared towards professional tradesmen and women. He is the host of the Ask This Old House podcast, the Idea House Build series, and many interviews on This Old House: Live.His interest in home improvement began at the age of 6 when he accompanied his dad to the local hardware store on the weekends and helped him on projects around the house. It was during this time that he also started watching This Old House and New Yankee Workshop. The trades have been a strong part of his family for several generations—Chris’s grandfather, an immigrant from Greece, was a cobbler and his great grandfather was a carpenter in Greece.While studying English in college, Chris worked full-time at a local hardware store before graduating with a Master’s degree in teaching English. He went on to teach high school and middle school English while working as a house painter and repairman during the summers. After four years of teaching, Chris returned to the trades starting with a brief stint on a ranch in Wyoming.His career path continued to evolve on jobsites, working his way up from a laborer to carpenter and eventually site supervisor for a custom home builder in upstate New York. He combined his love for the trades and writing chops with his jobsite experience and became an editor at Fine Homebuilding and Tools of the Trade. He’s been a contributor to JLC, Deck Builder, and ToolBox Buzz. Throughout his career he’s reported on many aspects of residential construction including how-to, tools, materials, and building science.Follow Chris on Instagram @ChrisErmidesTOH.

In this Pro-Talk podcast Patrick talks to Rob Yagid, former Fine Homebuilding editor and executive director of Keep Craft Alive, about the origins of the Keep Craft Alive program, where it’s going, and how you can help.

In this special edition of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast, Patrick talks to Matt Minchew, General Manager for Zip System Roof Applications and Fred Malik, managing director of Fortified Building Products at the Institute for Business and Home Safety.

In this week's episode of Better Construction, I talk with Jake Bruton, owner of Arrow Building, and a well-known contributor to JLC, Fine Homebuilding, The Build Show Network, and more. Jake and I talk about why we need to build better, what he wishes he knew when he started building high-performance homes and how getting kicked out of Boy Scouts camp when he was 12 led to a career in construction.Arrow Building: https://www.aarowbuilding.com/Jake Bruton on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jake.bruton/The UnBuildit Podcast: https://unbuilditpodcast.com/The Build Show Network: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/jakebrutonMy Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0czmX0jwkbkCDmJOTR5VnAMy Website: https://betterconstructionmedia.com

Michael Maines With a BS in Engineering from Tufts University, a minor in Architectural Studies and an early interest in building natural, expressive homes, Mike has worked as a carpenter, fine woodworker, contractor, project manager, drafter and as operations manager for one of the premiere Passive House builders in the US where he earned the designation Passive House Consultant. In 2015 he started his own firm, Michael Maines Residential Design. Mike understands that not every client is interested in building a certified Passive House, so he works with them to find a balance of efficiency and cost, while making sure that the home or renovation is beautiful, functional and healthy for its occupants and the environment. He works all over Maine and New England, and sometimes beyond, using the advantages of digital communication wherever possible. As contributing editor to Fine Homebuilding and Green Home Advisor, co-creator of Pretty Good House principles and the BS* & Beer (*building science) show which has up to 600 viewers a week, you might say Mike knows quite a bit. More importantly he shares his knowledge freely everywhere as he does with us in this podcast. Topics: A new project using concepts from the Earthship modified for New England The Pretty Good House alternative to Passive House, LEED and Living Building Challenge The BS* & Beer Show (*building science) What questions to ask of a green builder to make sure they know what they are doing Thinking about cost and benefit of renovations Links: Michael Maines Residential Design http://www.michaelmaines.com/ The BS & Beer Show https://www.thebsandbeershow.com/ Green Building Advisor https://greenbuildingadvisor.com Fine Home Building https://finehomebuilding.com/ Performance Building Supply https://performancebuildingsupply.com/ PHIUS (Passive House US) https://www.phius.org/home-page NESEA (Northeast Sustainable Energy Association) https://nesea.org --Mike added this as a primary place to look for information and local green builders to hire

Fine Homebuilding Magazine's Editorial Director; Rob Yagid closes out our podcasts while at IBS 2018. Son of a master carpenter, this industry is in his blood! Rob spearheaded the #keepcraftalive movement and we dig into where this industry is heading..... Rob is a great guy and a pleasure to speak with. We hope you enjoy this podcast!!!!

https://entrearchitect.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/KHMarch2017byAMRossi1600x1200.jpg ()Katie Hutchison Living a Portfolio Life Katie is an architect, an author, photographer and many other things based in Warren Rhode Island. She’s passionate about residential architecture, specifically small projects. She’s the author of http://amzn.to/2uepzUp (The New Small House) and she’s currently working on a new book. This week on EntreArchitect Podcast, Living a Portfolio Life with Katie Hutchison. Katie’s Origin Story Architecture didn’t come to Katie early. She was most interested in writing when she was younger and she pursued that initially. Throughout her early childhood and education, she was very interested in fine arts; she drew, painted, and felt like she was very spatially aware. After her degree, she went to work for magazines, including US Magazine, in Manhattan. Her friend worked for Robert A. M. Stern, and she ended up with a temporary position in the Publicity department there. She worked in the slide library of architecture from around the world. Katie spent hours in the tiny room going through the slides. After that, she decided to go back to school and her family connections brought her to the Newport, Rhode Island. She called the head of Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) and inquired about their architecture program; they only had an undergraduate program and she wanted to know if they had any suggestions. They suggested that Katie enroll as a transfer student, essentially using her prior credits to advance as far as possible and then take the remaining courses required for a Bachelors of Architecture degree. Upon graduating in 1992 during a recession, Katie started at a Benefit Street Design, a firm in Providence that specialized in commercial interiors. After that, she jumped around a lot at many firms based on where her and her husband relocated to. When did you officially start practicing? Katie went out on her own in 2002. Shortly thereafter, she collaborated with an architect friend in Cape Cod which helped bring in some consistent work and get her off the ground. She has various other interests in addition to architecture, so her view of the small firm life is diversified. Not long after she went out on her own, she began freelance writing for https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwiU7oW4k5jVAhWZuMAKHcdxBhUYABAAGgJpbQ&ohost=www.google.com&cid=CAESEeD2tvhw7pPnhpuKCPk4zTup&sig=AOD64_2TfIcSpNx7mgT5nbWydzWPk236hw&q=&ved=0ahUKEwjwkv63k5jVAhVB-2MKHZb1BGUQ0QwIJg&adurl= (Fine Homebuilding). It was a great way to keep her thinking about design and build some publicity. That’s what started her along the journey to eventually write her book. Katie had a friend who worked for another publication at https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiO892qlJjVAhUX9GMKHaxBCKQQFggyMAA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.taunton.com%2F&usg=AFQjCNF73bTuUFfU1Uyp8T1gEHshhJ3kSQ (The Taunton Press) and continued to pitch them her ideas. Why did you decide to be a sole practitioner? Like any other career choices, Katie’s career evolved from who she was. She always followed design-oriented pursuits and didn’t want to do just one thing to the exclusion of the others. She loves the change in activity, bouncing around between writing, billing, administrative work, phone calls, and more. How did you begin writing your book? In 2007, she started pitching book ideas to The Taunton Press. They brought her in for a meeting to discuss concepts and figure out what was marketable. Because of the recession in 2008, her first book idea was killed. One day, she got a call that they had a book idea in the queue but no author to write it. In Katie’s case, it wasn’t a straightforward path, it was a lot of back and forth and working toward a...

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