#208: Problem-Solving Tools, Cooling a California Workshop and Soggy Straw Bales
The Fine Homebuilding Podcast
Fine Homebuilding Magazine
4.8 • 785 Ratings
🗓️ 15 November 2019
⏱️ 61 minutes
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Summary
Matt, Rob and Patrick here from listeners about bartering for home projects and using salvaged bowling alleys for tap dancing. The crew then reveals the list of favorite problem-solving tools compiled from Fine Homebuilding's Facebook page. Robert asks how to keep his wood shop from baking in the warm California sun. Spence wants to know if he should replace his water heater when he replaces his furnace. Dave wonders about the reparability of modern housing while he rebuilds a badly detailed straw bale house in Vermont. Finally, Matthew asks about mixing WRB's on a remodel that includes a new addition.
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| 0:00.0 | This episode of the Fine Home Building podcast is brought to you by Danner. |
| 0:03.6 | I'd like to take a minute to thank Daner, who sponsors this podcast because they believe in us. |
| 0:08.3 | They believe in quality and craftsmanship, but more than anything, they believe in the power of following your own path. |
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| 0:29.8 | with unmatched quality and durability that stands the test of time. |
| 0:34.5 | The Bull Run boot by Danner offers iconic style and legendary craftsmanship for those who earn |
| 0:40.0 | their independence. You can find yours at Danner.com. |
| 0:48.5 | So, you know, when you leave a straw bell, if you ever seen them in the fall for decorations |
| 0:56.0 | for Halloween, you leave it lying there for a while and eventually it kind of slumps into this |
| 0:59.8 | black mass of like almost earth and... |
| 1:04.5 | Almost? |
| 1:05.3 | Yeah, it basically looks like mulch. |
| 1:12.7 | Welcome to the Fine Home Building podcast. |
| 1:14.8 | Our weekly discussion of building, remodeling, and design topics aimed at anybody who cares |
| 1:18.5 | deeply about the craft and science of working on houses. |
| 1:21.6 | This is senior editor of Patrick McComb. |
| 1:23.8 | I'm joined by Deputy Editor Matt Milham. |
| 1:26.6 | What up? |
| 1:27.7 | Rob Wadsack, digital brand manager. |
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