Patrick, Kiley, and Rob hear from listeners about DIY insulation vacs and AV gas for generators before taking questions on nasty crawlspaces, polished concrete floors, and hiring your first employee.
May 14, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 354
In this second installment of a two-part Pro-Talk podcast, Mike and Patrick discuss the perks and headaches of owning a small business, the future of plumbing and heating, and dealing with problem customers.
May 11, 2021•32 min•Ep. 353
Patrick, Rob, and Brian hear from listeners about cool roofs and acoustics before taking questions on wall assemblies for basements, conditioning a woodshop, and air-sealing with liquid WRB.
May 07, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 352
Hear about the ups and downs on one builder's path to creating a sought-after company with a reputation for executing the highest quality work.
May 05, 2021•45 min•Ep. 2
In this Pro-Talk podcast, Patrick talks to plumber Mike Lombardi about the perks and headaches of owning a small business, the future of plumbing and heating, and dealing with problem customers.
May 04, 2021•28 min•Ep. 351
As part of FHB’s 40th Anniversary, regular listener Ian Schwandt interviews longtime FHB contributor John Carroll.
Apr 30, 2021•45 min•Ep. 350
Hear about the challenges and rewards of being a builder focused on sustainable, resilient construction in a region of the country not traditionally known for energy-efficient homes.
Apr 28, 2021•46 min•Ep. 1
In this two-part Pro-Talk podcast, Patrick talks to former FHB editor and carpenter Kevin Ireton about staying healthy, game-changing tools, and the direction of American housing.
Apr 27, 2021•33 min•Ep. 349
Rob, Brian, and Patrick hear from listeners about sturdy fences and clean energy before talking questions about long-lasting porches, upgrading flush doors, and increasing the span of a basement beam.
Apr 23, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 348
In this two-part Pro-Talk podcast, Patrick talks to former FHB editor and carpenter Kevin Ireton about staying healthy, game-changing tools, and the direction of American housing.
Apr 20, 2021•31 min•Ep. 347
Matt, Kiley, and Patrick hear from listeners about energy-integration experts and ICC lawsuits before taking questions on converting a hog barn into a music studio, reducing costs in a new build, and the effectiveness of indoor-air purifiers.
Apr 19, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 346
In this Pro-Talk podcast, Patrick talks to builder and remodeler Dan Kolbert of Portland, Maine about Pretty Good Houses, good clients, and the virtues of trade work.
Apr 13, 2021•24 min•Ep. 345
Brian, Rob, and Patrick hear from listeners about power-grid efficiency and attic delta-Ts before taking questions about bad plumbers, bowed foundation walls, and boosting the energy performance of a brick cape.
Apr 09, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 344
In this Pro-Talk podcast, Patrick talks to builder and remodeler Dan Kolbert of Portland, Maine about Pretty Good Houses, good clients, and the virtues of trade work.
Apr 06, 2021•27 min•Ep. 343
Brian, Matt, and Patrick hear from listeners about job-site safety and fence posts before taking questions about thermally broken slabs, construction training for Spanish speakers, and strengthening foundations in seismic zones.
Apr 02, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 342
In this Pro-Talk podcast, Patrick talks to Sue Wadden, director of color marketing at Sherwin-Williams about how paint colors get their names, how color trends emerge, and what comes after a decade of gray.
Mar 30, 2021•35 min•Ep. 341
Matt, Rob, and Patrick hear from listeners about cutting down doors and using hybrid trucks for power, before taking listener questions about matching new floors to existing stairs, heat-pump water heaters, and good books for builders.
Mar 26, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 340
In this Pro-Talk podcast, Patrick talks to engineer Sandra Hyde from the International Code Council about International Building Codes, the code process, and why code language is so hard to understand.
Mar 23, 2021•38 min•Ep. 339
Brian, Matt, and Patrick hear from listeners about storm windows and putting dishwashers in weird places before taking questions about insulating walls without sheathing, the best way to build a fence, and how to make cancelled basement windows watertight.
Mar 19, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 338
In this Pro-Talk podcast, Patrick talks to builder Fernando Pagés Ruiz about what’s wrong with American housing, making the switch from musician to home builder, and what it’s like to build outside the U.S.
Mar 16, 2021•45 min•Ep. 337
GBA senior editor Kiley Jacques talks with architect Emily Mottram and builder Dejah Leger about the advantages of being a woman in the industry.
Mar 12, 2021•58 min•Ep. 336
In this two-part, Pro-Talk podcast Patrick talks to Twin-Cities carpenter Brian Campbell about being a more efficient carpenter, honing your skills, and finding interesting work.
Mar 09, 2021•40 min•Ep. 335
Rob, Kiley, and Patrick hear from listeners about going all-electric and not messing up historic houses before taking listener questions about becoming a high-performance builder, fixing a leaky apartment, and planning a new home.
Mar 05, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 334
In this two-part, Pro-Talk podcast Patrick talks to Twin-Cities carpenter Brian Campbell about being a more efficient carpenter, honing your skills, and finding interesting work.
Mar 02, 2021•35 min•Ep. 333
Matt, Brian, and Patrick hear from listeners about lead dangers and storm windows before taking questions about insulating a brick ranch with board sheathing, supporting a short section of countertop, and cleaning mossy roofs.
Feb 26, 2021•59 min•Ep. 332
In this Pro-Talk podcast Patrick talks to Ben Scott of Maple Ridge, British Columbia about the craft and challenges of building cabinets and he shares tips for building Baltic birch boxes and installing slides and hinges.
Feb 23, 2021•35 min•Ep. 331
As part of FHB’s 40th Anniversary, listener Jonathan asks regular podcast host Patrick McCombe what it’s like behind the scenes at FHB, and what’s right and wrong with American home building and remodeling.
Feb 19, 2021•1 hr 2 min
In this Pro-Talk podcast Patrick talks to Jason Webster Co-President and Owner of Huntington Homes, in East Montpelier, Vermont about the family modular home business.
Feb 16, 2021•35 min•Ep. 329
Bryan Uhler, Mike Guertin, Rob Wotzak, and Patrick McCombe talk about the first virtual Builders’ Show. Huber product application specialist Nick Robertson and Huber senior product application engineer Mike Dye talk about Huber’s new products, answering customer questions, and their IBSx experience.
Feb 12, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 328
Bryan Uhler, Mike Guertin, Matt Millham, and Patrick McCombe talk about what is going on at the first virtual Builders’ Show.
Feb 11, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 327
