
Producer Cari asks for advice on how to tactfully educate your contractor about best practice. Robert shares a story about an ambitious couple saving a dilapidated Civil-War Era house they bought in an auction. Jim shows us how early 20th Century builders bragged about insulation. John wonders why his bathroom ceiling is wet in the summer. Travis asks about insulating walls and adding a thermal break to studs. Tune in to Episode 751 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: Over-the-top DIY home renovation What is going on with a wet bathroom ceiling in summer The right sequence for making home repair and energy improvements ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 751 ➡️ Buy tickets for the 2026 Fine Homebuilding Summit — use code "Podcast15" for 15% off ➡️ 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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#755: A Talk with Tedd Benson at the FHB Summit

#754: Making Humidity, Adding Exterior Insulation, and Extreme DIY

#753: Self-Leveling Compound, Housing Affordability, and Stinky Water

#752: Grass-Fed OSB, Alabama Fixer-Upper, and Adding a Porch Roof
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