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Estimated from 13 chart positions in 13 markets.
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- 🇺🇸US · Home & Garden#25100K to 300K
- 🇨🇦CA · Home & Garden#5530K to 100K
- 🇦🇺AU · Home & Garden#1645K to 30K
- 🇸🇪SE · Home & Garden#7710K to 30K
- 🇯🇵JP · Home & Garden#1201K to 10K
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68K to 223K🎙 Daily cadence·763 episodes·Last published 5d ago - Monthly Reach
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227K to 743K🇺🇸40%🇨🇦13%🇮🇸13%+10 more - Active Followers
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91K to 297K
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#742: Clear Finishes, Site-Built Scaffolding, and Foundation for a Wet Site
Jun 19, 2026
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#741: Stolen Tools, Ducts in Plenum Trusses, and Bowing Foundation Walls
Jun 12, 2026
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#740: Wooden Nails, Strengthening Joists and Rebuilding Squeaky Stairs
Jun 5, 2026
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#739: Igloos, Detailing Masonry Bump-Outs, and Oddly-Framed Walls
May 29, 2026
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#738: DIY Spray-Foam Kits, Affordable Siding, and Second-Floor Load Paths
May 22, 2026
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/19/26 |  #742: Clear Finishes, Site-Built Scaffolding, and Foundation for a Wet Site | David describes an audacious tool thief and shares insights into the best clear finishes. Tom asks Ian if he can provide sources to further his research about trade craft and guilds in Colonial America. Anna wonders is she can safely change the design of Mike Guertin's scaffold. Chris seeks advice about building a modular house on a wet site in Texas. Tune in to Episode 742 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: Durable, easy-to-renew clear finishes Mike Guertin's A-frame scaffolding Building a modular home on a wet site using helical piers 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 742 ➡️ Learn about Right Sizing Mechanicals with Allison Bailes ➡️ 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. | — | ||||||
| 6/12/26 |  #741: Stolen Tools, Ducts in Plenum Trusses, and Bowing Foundation Walls | Randy and Ian help Patrick address listener feedback about rampant tool theft and softening hard water without brine. They answer questions about running ductwork in a slab-on-grade ranch house and foundation fixes for bowed block walls. Tune in to Episode 741 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: How new tools don't necessarily have the appeal of old favorites Using plenum trusses to keep HVAC ductwork in the conditioned space Fixes for cracked and bowing block foundation walls 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 741 ➡️ Get tickets for the Fine Homebuilding Summit today ➡️ 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. | — | ||||||
| 6/5/26 |  #740: Wooden Nails, Strengthening Joists and Rebuilding Squeaky Stairs | Casey Knips joins Grant and Patrick to talk about his FHB class on hanging complex interior doors before the whole crew addresses listener feedback and answers their home building questions. Austin alerts the FHB Podcast team about nails made from wood fiber and nailers made for driving them. Seth wonders if plywood laminations can be used instead of dimensional lumber to sister rotten floor joists. Scott asks for advice on rebuilding squeaky stairs in an 1880's brick rowhouse. Tune in to Episode 740 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: The applications and cost of nails made from wood Can plywood laminations do the job of sistering joists What's the best way to rebuild a staircase without replacing it 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 740 ➡️ Learn about Installing Double, Pocket, and Concealed Doors ➡️ 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. | — | ||||||
| 5/29/26 |  #739: Igloos, Detailing Masonry Bump-Outs, and Oddly-Framed Walls | Vince says we spent a lot of time not answering his question. David thinks it has been too long since FHB covered igloos. Steve wonders how to insulate and air-seal the bump-out breakfast nook that's showing signs of water entry. Grant was shocked to learn a current project is framed without studs. Tune in to Episode 739 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: Controlling humidity for comfort without window condensation Where is the water coming from above a bump-out in a masonry wall Are old walls built without studs common or safe? 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: ➡️ Submit a project to be considered for FHB's 2026 Houses Awards ➡️ Follow Fine Homebuilding on Social Media: Episode 739 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. | — | ||||||
| 5/22/26 |  #738: DIY Spray-Foam Kits, Affordable Siding, and Second-Floor Load Paths | Ian, Randy, and Patrick address listener feedback about training to be a GC and the safety and sustainability of two-part DIY spray foam kits. They answer a builder in North Carolina who's considering SmartSide engineered siding as an alternative to fiber-cement and FHB Forum poster who is adding an LVL beam to strengthen his second-floor floor system. Tune in to Episode 738 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: The secrets of DIY spray-foam kits and cautionary tales about them The durability of SmartSide siding and how to work with it Creating a load path to the basement through multiple house levels 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 738 ➡️ Get Early-Bird Ticket Pricing for the 2026 Fine Homebuilding Summit ➡️ 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. | — | ||||||
| 5/15/26 |  #737: Interior Doors, Affordable Exterior Doors and Ikea Cabinets | Grant, Ian and Patrick address listener feedback about felt WRBs and building your own interior doors. Then they tackle questions about affordable entry doors and installing and living with Ikea kitchen cabinets. Tune in to Episode 737 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: Building your own interior doors for odd-sized openings Options for affordable entry doors Pros and cons to Ikea and other ready-to-assemble cabinets 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 737 ➡️ Submit a project to be considered for FHB's 2026 Houses Awards ➡️ 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. | — | ||||||
| 5/8/26 |  #736: Tool Theft, Durable Clear Finishes, and Cracked Foundations✨ | Tool theftClear finishes+3 | — | Fine Homebuilding Magazine | USUK+1 | tool theftclear finishes+3 | — | 47m 03s | |
| 5/1/26 |  #735: FHB Summit, Slab Foundation Insulation, and Flipper Fixer-Upper✨ | Fine Homebuilding Summitslab foundation insulation+3 | — | Fine Homebuilding | — | insulationair-sealing+3 | — | 49m 59s | |
| 4/24/26 |  #734: Extension Jambs, Ventilation for Multifamily Buildings, and Fitting Doors✨ | ventilation for multifamily buildingsfitting doors+3 | — | — | — | ventilationmultifamily buildings+3 | — | 55m 11s | |
| 4/17/26 |  #733: Double-Stud Walls, Construction Second Career, and Hardwood on Concrete Slabs✨ | double-stud wallssecond career in construction+3 | — | Green Building AdvisorFine Homebuilding Magazine | — | double-stud wallsconstruction career+3 | — | 54m 30s | |
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| 4/10/26 |  #732: Indoor Humidity, Spreading Kneewalls, and Interior Air Barriers✨ | indoor humiditykneewalls+3 | — | Fine Homebuilding Magazine | — | humidity controlspreading kneewalls+3 | — | 58m 52s | |
| 4/3/26 |  #731: Risks of CO, Proper Painting Sequence, and Detailing Felt WRBs✨ | carbon monoxide poisoningheating and cooling systems+3 | — | Fine Homebuilding Magazine | — | carbon monoxidepainting sequence+3 | — | 48m 32s | |
| 3/27/26 |  #730: Septic Fix, Insulating a Cape, and Ducts in Plenum Trusses✨ | septic system maintenanceinsulating Cape-style houses+3 | Mike Guertin | Fine Homebuilding Magazine | Cincinnati | septic systeminsulation+5 | — | 52m 03s | |
| 3/20/26 |  #729: Robots, Construction Second Career, and Building on Piers✨ | Technology in constructionCareer change to construction+4 | MikeMiranda+2 | Fine Homebuilding PodcastFine Homebuilding Magazine | — | robotsAI+6 | — | 49m 20s | |
| 3/13/26 |  #728: Too Much Stuff, ERV Ductwork, and Spray Foam Under Paneling✨ | storage solutionsventilation systems+3 | — | Fine HomebuildingFine Homebuilding Magazine | — | storageventilation+4 | — | 48m 58s | |
| 3/6/26 |  #727: Dehumidification, Freestanding Tubs, and Crawlspace Vapor Barriers✨ | dehumidificationEuro-style bathroom+3 | — | Fine Homebuilding Magazine | — | dehumidificationEuro-style bathroom+5 | — | 45m 36s | |
| 2/27/26 |  #726: Heat-Pump Performance, Asphalt Felt, and Interior Humidification✨ | heat-pump performanceasphalt felt+3 | Randy WilliamsMark Peterson+1 | Fine Homebuilding MagazineGreen Building Advisor | — | heat pumpasphalt felt+3 | — | 50m 26s | |
| 2/20/26 |  #725: LIVE From the 2026 International Builders' Show✨ | low-maintenance exteriorsPVC siding+3 | Randy WilliamsDaniel Sutton | VERSATEX Building Products | Orlando, FL | low-maintenanceexteriors+4 | — | 37m 07s | |
| 2/13/26 |  #724: Simple HVAC Systems, Furnace Flues, and Strategies for Passive Cooling | Chris says home heating and cooling systems should be simple. Colin's friend is wondering how to know if he needs his furnace flue relined. Tom says that building planners and designers should be doing more to make houses resilient in a warming climate. Tune in to Episode 724 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: The benefits of keeping HVAC systems simple Furnace flues and masonry chimneys Strategies for passive cooling and keeping houses cool in hot conditions DIY descaling of boilers and on-demand water heaters 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 724 ➡️ Learn about the 2025 Fine Homebuilding Archive ➡️ 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. | — | ||||||
| 2/6/26 |  #723: Success with Spray Foam, Nails vs. Screws, and Building a Remote Cabin | Kerry shares his thoughts on spray foaming old houses with advice for getting it right. A Fine Homebuilding Forum poster wonders about framing walls and attaching sheathing with construction screws. Andrew asks about the best way to build a lakefront cabin accessible only by boat. Tune in to Episode 723 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: Using closed-cell spray foam insulation successfully in old houses Safe and code-compliant framing connections Building on ecologically sensitive and hard-to-access building sites 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 723 ➡️ Learn about the 2025 Fine Homebuilding Archive ➡️ 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. | — | ||||||
| 1/30/26 |  #722: Data Loggers, Trimming Fiberglass Windows, and Garage Fire Separation | 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 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 722 ➡️ Check out the 2025 Fine Homebuilding Magazine Archive ➡️ 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. | — | ||||||
| 1/23/26 |  #721: Window Heat Pumps, Collecting Tools, and the Right Roof Insulation | 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 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 721 ➡️ Learn about the 2025 Fine Homebuilding Archive ➡️ 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. | — | ||||||
| 1/16/26 |  #720: Whole House Dehumidification, Drippy Bath Fans, and Wet Cabin Walls | 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 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 720 ➡️ Learn about the 2025 Fine Homebuilding Archive ➡️ 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. | — | ||||||
| 1/9/26 |  #719: Construction Robots, Oscillating Multitools, and Spray-Foaming a Victorian | 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 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 719 ➡️ Learn about Fine Homebuilding's 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. | — | ||||||
| 1/2/26 |  #718: Electrification, What Kind of Windows, and Uncomfortable Bonus Rooms | 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 ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 718 ➡️ Sign Up for Gary Striegler's eLearning Course 'Mastering Essential Jobsite Tools' ➡️ 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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Chart Positions
15 placements across 13 markets.
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15 placements across 13 markets.