<description>&lt;p class="paragraph" style= "margin: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"&gt;An anonymous listener outlines their company's strategy for attracting and retaining new hires. Josh reminds fellow FHB Podcast listeners about tool-lending libraries. Dan asks about the need for smart vapor retarders. Tim shares his experience dehumidifying his house with a simple system.&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span style= "font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"&gt;Randy and Ian describe home projects and help Patrick address listener feedback and answer their questions.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="paragraph" style= "margin: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style= "font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="paragraph" style= "margin: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"&gt;Tune in to &lt;a href= "https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2025/12/12/podcast-episode-715-affordable-tools-motivating-trade-workers-and-whole-house-dehumidifiers"&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Episode 715&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style= "font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li class="paragraph" style= "text-indent: 0in; vertical-align: baseline; font-size: 12pt;"&gt; &lt;span style="font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"&gt;Advancement and incremental raises for new trade workers&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style= "font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="paragraph" style= "text-indent: 0in; vertical-align: baseline; font-size: 12pt;"&gt; &lt;span style= "font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"&gt;The utility and cost of smart vapor retarders&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="paragraph" style= "text-indent: 0in; vertical-align: baseline; font-size: 12pt;"&gt; &lt;span style= "font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"&gt;Where to put a whole-house dehumidifier&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p class="paragraph" style= "margin: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 12pt;"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"&gt;Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? 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The Fine Homebuilding Podcast

Fine Homebuilding Magazine

#715: Affordable Tools, Motivating Trade Workers, and Whole-House Dehumidifiers

DEC 12, 202555 MIN
The Fine Homebuilding Podcast

#715: Affordable Tools, Motivating Trade Workers, and Whole-House Dehumidifiers

DEC 12, 202555 MIN

Description

An anonymous listener outlines their company's strategy for attracting and retaining new hires. Josh reminds fellow FHB Podcast listeners about tool-lending libraries. Dan asks about the need for smart vapor retarders. Tim shares his experience dehumidifying his house with a simple system. Randy and Ian describe home projects and help Patrick address listener feedback and answer their questions. Tune in to Episode 715 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about: Advancement and incremental raises for new trade workers The utility and cost of smart vapor retarders Where to put a whole-house dehumidifier Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at [email protected]. ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 715 ➡️ Sign up for a Fine Homebuilding 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.