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• #707: Off-Grid in Arizona, Architectural Salvage, and What is Natural Building

  Steve provides an update on his planned Arizona home. David shares his tale of basement flooding. Kit asks what’s good to get at architectural salvage yards and what isn’t. Rob asks about water management and window placement in a lime-plaster wall. Ian, Grant and Patrick help Patrick address listener comments and questions.   Tune in to Episode 707 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:  Owner-building an off-grid house in Arizona  Smart shopping at architectural salvage yards Wall assemblies with natural materials and lime plaster Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at [email protected].     ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 707 ➡️ Sign up for a Fine Homebuilding All-Access Membership ➡️ 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.

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• #706: LIVE From the 2025 Fine Homebuilding Summit

  The FHB crew is coming at you LIVE from the 2025 Fine Homebuilding Summit with a special episode of the podcast! Summit attendees emailed us their questions, and they didn't dissappoint. One asks how to explain the importance of the building envelope to clients while another wonders if we need to do away with one-off design choices in new builds.    Tune in to Episode 706 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:  The best tools for measuring indoor air quality The future of the standard wall assembly Engaging younger generations with the building industry Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at [email protected].     ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 706 ➡️ Sign up for a Fine Homebuilding All-Access Membership ➡️ 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.

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• #705: Straw Bale Construction, Home Greenhouses, and ZIP System Sheathing

  Pia and Stephen have thoughts on flexible floor plans. Mae asks about mainstream housing. Kevin asks about controlling humidity in an attached greenhouse. Austin asks if a sheathing with an integral WRB is worth the extra cost. Ian and Randy discuss home projects and help Patrick answer listener questions about flexible floor plans, building a home greenhouse and the pros and cons of sheathing with integral WRB.   Tune in to Episode 705 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:  Making the switch from strawbale to conventional building  How to control humidity in an attached greenhouse  The cost and benefit of using sheathing with a built-in WRB Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at [email protected].     ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 705 ➡️ Sign up for a Fine Homebuilding All-Access Membership ➡️ 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

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• #704: Groundwater, Radiant Barriers, Water Management with Masonry Walls

  Doug says that ground water is regional. Hunter asks about the effectiveness of two radiant barriers. Michael inquires about insulating a 200 -year old stone farmhouse. Chris is considering a ceiling update in his family’s’ A-frame.   Grant and Mike help Patrick help listeners address updating old houses dating from the 1700’s to the 1980’s. Insulation, water management and maintaining the historic fabric of old buildings is considered.   Tune in to Episode 704 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:  If one radiant barrier is effective, is two better  Insulating masonry building without risking future problems Improving the thermal performance of a former seasonal home   Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at [email protected].     ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 704 ➡️ Sign up for a Fine Homebuilding All-Access Membership ➡️ 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

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• #703: Heat Pump Water Heaters, Wiring behind Baseboard, and Off-Grid without Propane

  Will says a heat pump water heater was a no-brainer investment. David shares a story about attracting workers to the skilled trades. Evan has been thinking about the challenges of running wires behind baseboard. Jim wonders why the Podcast is suggesting propane for off-grid second homes.     Ian and Randy help Patrick respond to listener feedback and answer their questions about home building, design and remodeling.      Tune in to Episode 703 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:  Installation and payback of heat pump water heaters  The best ways to attract new trade workers Can you live a modern lifestyle off-grid without propane  Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at [email protected].     ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 703 ➡️ Sign up for a Fine Homebuilding All-Access Membership ➡️ 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

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