#719: Construction Robots, Oscillating Multitools, and Spray-Foaming a Victorian
The Fine Homebuilding Podcast
Fine Homebuilding Magazine
4.8 • 785 Ratings
🗓️ 9 January 2026
⏱️ 55 minutes
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Summary
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
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| 0:00.0 | Well, I told you in the warm-up to the show that ChatsyPT and I figured out how to make better coffee at my house. |
| 0:13.0 | I'm sure I used an electrical output equivalent to like the country of Belgium. |
| 0:18.0 | It's good to see that we're using this technology for the best purpose. |
| 0:22.5 | For good, yes. |
| 0:25.9 | Welcome to the Fine Home Building podcast, our weekly discussion of building, remodeling, and |
| 0:30.2 | design topics aimed at anybody who cares deeply about the craft and science of working on houses. |
| 0:35.4 | This is Senior Editor Patrick McComb. |
| 0:37.2 | Today I'm joined by Green Building Advisor, |
| 0:39.1 | editor Randy Williams, |
| 0:40.8 | Ola, production manager for TDS Custom Construction, |
| 0:44.4 | and Fine Home Building contributing editor, Ian Schwant. |
| 0:47.2 | Howdy. |
| 0:48.1 | And producer, Carrie Delahanty. |
| 0:50.0 | Hey. |
| 0:51.4 | Please email your questions to FHB podcast |
| 0:53.6 | at Fine Homebuilding.com. |
| 0:55.2 | You can find previous podcasts and check out the show notes at find homebuilding.com slash |
| 0:59.7 | podcast. |
| 1:00.7 | Well, thanks for being here, guys. |
| 1:02.4 | Good to see you. |
| 1:03.4 | Good to see you. |
| 1:04.4 | Oh, man. |
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