#686: Brick Steps, Ground-Source Heat Pumps, and Greenhouses in Nova Scotia

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4.6 • 756 Ratings

🗓️ 23 May 2025

⏱️ 51 minutes

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Summary

John reminds the Podcast that not too long ago FHB magazine commonly had fireplace ads. Michael thinks bionic arms can help with drywall sanding. Austin asks for advice on building brick steps. Alex wonders if a ground-source heat pump is right for his new house. George asks about a foundation for a greenhouse.

Tune in to Episode 686 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:

Will forgoing a fireplace sacrifice marital bliss
Where you can learn more about brick steps in FHB
The pros and cons of ground-source heat pumps
Shallow foundations for outbuildings

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0:43.7	Hearing your discussion about the physical demands of reaching and operating a drywall standard reminded me of the exoskeleton assistive device.
0:47.3	It strikes me as a kind of technology that seems wacky at first, but could become ubiquitous
0:51.6	in the future and could lead to better health and greater
0:54.6	longevity for tradespeople or anyone else who depends on their body to get work done. What do you
0:59.8	think? You want one, Brian? Never mind, an exoskeleton. I just want to find someone for the magazine
1:04.6	is working on a roof that's using fall protection. At all. At all.
1:15.9	Welcome to the Fine Home Building podcast, our weekly discussion of building, remodeling, and design topics aimed at anybody who cares deeply about the craft and science of working on houses.
1:25.6	I'm Senior Editor Patrick McComb.
1:27.6	Today I'm joined by Fine Home Building Editorial Director, Brian Pantolillo.
1:32.2	Hey, everybody.
1:33.4	Fine Homebuilding Editorial Advisor, Mike Gerton.
1:35.9	Good day.
1:37.4	And our producer, Carrie Delahanty.
1:40.0	Hello.
1:41.5	Please email your questions to FHB Podcast at Find Homebuilding.com.
1:45.0	You can find previous podcasts and check out the show notes at findhomebuilding.com slash podcast.
1:50.3	Great to see you guys. Thanks for being here.
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