Newsletter Archive

03/30/2025 - Old-World Craftsmanship Meets High-Performance Building
03/28/2025 - 10 Steps to Better Trade Collaborations
03/25/2025 - Getting to Zero
03/21/2025 - A Small Fix that Makes a BIG Impact
03/18/2025 - Simple Rules for Site Setup
03/14/2025 - How to NOT Wait for Hot Water
03/11/2025 - Approach Construction Like a Building Scientist
03/07/2025 - Windows Without a View
03/04/2025 - How to Get a Tax Credit from Deconstruction
02/28/2025 - Can This New Product Stop the Flames?
02/25/2025 - Make American Homes Healthy
02/21/2025 - Restoring Old Windows
02/18/2025 - Let's Talk About Modern Architecture
02/14/2025 - The #1 Cause of Construction Defects: Water
02/12/2025 - WEBINAR: Becoming an Extreme Builder
02/11/2025 - Prevent Porch Ceiling Gaps
02/07/2025 - Air Sealing, Barriers & Insulation Best Practices
02/04/2025 - Framing Techniques You Didn’t Know About
01/31/2025 - Diesel Secrets, Smart Wiring, and a House on Stilts
01/29/2025 - WEBINAR: Becoming an Extreme Builder
01/28/2025 - Waterproofing Bathrooms & Other Plumbing Tips 🚿
01/24/2025 - Home Automation 101: Smart Tech Essentials for Your Next Build!
01/21/2025 - How Two Homes Survived the LA Wildfires
01/17/2025 - Your Blower Door Test Prep Checklist
01/14/2025 - Big Equipment in Small Spaces
01/10/2025 - Your architect does it wrong.
01/07/2025 - Plan WiFi and Internet before breaking ground.
01/03/2025 - Happy New Year from Matt!
12/31/2024 - Best Practices for a Durable Build
12/27/2024 - Why Self-Perform vs. Subcontract?
12/24/2024 - How to deliver excellent customer service.
12/20/2024 - Happy holidays from Matt!
12/17/2024 - Run Through Your Project Finish Line
12/13/2024 - The Best New Water Heater?
12/10/2024 - Can A House Be Too Tight?
12/10/2024 - WEBINAR: Hybrid Heating Systems for New and Retrofit Homes
12/06/2024 - Value Engineering Your Plumbing
12/03/2024 - 3 Non-Negotiables For a Well-Built House
12/03/2024 - WEBINAR: Hybrid Heating Systems for New and Retrofit Homes
11/29/2024 - Is Spray Foam the Enemy?
11/26/2024 - Let's Talk About Monopoly Framing
11/22/2024 - Over 1,000,000 Downloads (and counting)!
11/19/2024 - Insulation: Interior, Exterior, and Proper Installation
11/15/2024 - Preparing Your Basement Slab for Concrete
11/12/2024 - A Perfect, Waterproof, and Airtight Door Installation
11/08/2024 - Efficient Fiberglass Insulation for Home Retrofits
11/05/2024 - Tools to Fix a Main Line Blockage
11/01/2024 - Waterproofing Tips Every Electrician Should Know
10/29/2024 - Preparing for Historic Renovations
10/25/2024 - Insulating a Suspended Garage Slab
10/24/2024 - Join us @ Chili Fest, the Official Welcome Party of Build Show LIVE!
10/23/2024 - LAST CHANCE to Exhibit at Build Show LIVE!
10/22/2024 - Do You Know Risk When You See It?
10/22/2024 - WEBINAR: Crucial Backup Power
10/18/2024 - 3 Options for an Old Foundation: Reuse, Add to, or Demo
10/16/2024 - 5 things Matt Risinger says you can't miss at Build Show LIVE! 👷
10/15/2024 - 3 Keys to a Fortified Roof
10/11/2024 - Benefits of Insulated Concrete Forms
10/10/2024 - WEBINAR: Crucial Backup Power
10/08/2024 - Avoid the Jackhammer with Precise Plumbing Layouts
10/04/2024 - To Scaffold, or Not To Scaffold
10/01/2024 - Advantages to a Wooden Foundation
09/27/2024 - Basic Physics of Building with More Insulation
09/25/2024 - WEBINAR: Put Insulation Where it Should be
09/24/2024 - Pro Tips for a Clean, Efficient Ductwork Install
09/20/2024 - Essential Tools for Every Jobsite
09/20/2024 - EXCLUSIVE 10% OFF VIP PASSES - BUILD SHOW LIVE!
09/19/2024 - Sponsor an “Ask The Expert” Session at Build Show LIVE!
09/17/2024 - Making Room for Mechanicals
09/13/2024 - Why We Do Multiple Blower Door Tests
09/10/2024 - Dive Deep into High-Performance Ventilation Systems
09/06/2024 - A Pre-Cut & Pre-Drilled Flooring System
09/05/2024 - Secure Your VIP Pass for Build Show LIVE Now! 🏗️
09/03/2024 - Latest Advancements in Plumbing Technology 🪠
08/30/2024 - Smart Wiring Solutions for Slab on Grade
08/27/2024 - 3 Tips for Cold Climate Builds
08/23/2024 - 3 Steps to Prep for Mechanical Rough-In
08/20/2024 - Cost Effective Lighting Automation Solutions
08/16/2024 - Top 5 Dangers on New Construction
08/14/2024 - SOPs for Overwhelmed Contractors
08/13/2024 - Soundproofing in Historic Buildings
08/09/2024 - Sliding Glass Door Install
08/06/2024 - From Craftsmanship to Cutting-Edge Tech
08/02/2024 - Innovative Duct System Design & Installation
07/30/2024 - Let's Talk About Rooftop Insulation
07/26/2024 - Streamline Your Jobsite Organizational Process
07/23/2024 - Navigating Challenges During Remodels
07/19/2024 - Exploring Under Slab Plumbing
07/16/2024 - Window Installation Best Practices
07/12/2024 - 3 Things a Builder Does on a Jobsite...
07/09/2024 - Hand Cut vs. Truss Roofs
07/05/2024 - Foundations: Insulation, Drainage & More
07/02/2024 - Tools to Enhance Your Drywall Work
06/28/2024 - Mastering Home Ventilation
06/25/2024 - The Moment You've Been Waiting For...
06/21/2024 - Steel vs. Fiberglass Rebar
06/18/2024 - 5 Tips for Building a Mold Free House
06/14/2024 - The Secret to Airtight Homes
06/11/2024 - All Things Framing & Flooring
06/07/2024 - Common Problems in Building Performance
06/04/2024 - Touch Up Techniques for Textured Walls
05/31/2024 - How To Handle Rain Water
05/29/2024 - WEBINAR: Hybrid HVAC Thermal Storage
05/28/2024 - Building a Multi-Generational Home on a Budget
05/24/2024 - Key Framing Details
05/21/2024 - Build an ADU in One Hour ‼️
05/17/2024 - Air Sealing at the Roof Truss
05/15/2024 - WEBINAR: Hybrid HVAC Thermal Storage
05/14/2024 - Sleek (and Smart) Baseboard Details
05/10/2024 - Blower Door 101
05/07/2024 - How to Choose Products Like the Pros
05/03/2024 - A Foundation without Concrete?!
04/30/2024 - Crazy Efficient Windows
04/26/2024 - Innovation & Efficiency 🤝 Products & Techniques
04/23/2024 - A Masterclass in Insulation
04/19/2024 - Revolutionary Window Techniques and Solutions
04/16/2024 - Key Questions to Ask Your Electrician
04/12/2024 - Building Better (& Healthier) Homes 🏠
04/09/2024 - High-Efficiency Heating Solutions
04/09/2024 - WEBINAR: Exploring Trade Opportunities
04/05/2024 - Windows, Flooring, Fixtures, and More!
04/04/2024 - WEBINAR: Exploring Trade Opportunities
04/02/2024 - POV: On the Job with Matt
04/02/2024 - ROCKWOOL: Living in an active retrofit
03/29/2024 - 3 Tips from 8-Figure Builders
03/28/2024 - Extreme Builders South Summit
03/26/2024 - What Should I Use?
03/25/2024 - ROCKWOOL: Living in an active retrofit
03/22/2024 - Not Your Grandpa's Heat Pump
03/19/2024 - Debunking Budget Myths
03/18/2024 - Help us Shape The Build Show LIVE Experience
03/15/2024 - Ten Awesome NEW Building Products
03/14/2024 - Introducing Build Show LIVE
03/12/2024 - Tech Innovations for Builders
03/08/2024 - Dumbest HVAC System Mistake
03/05/2024 - Saw Blades 101
03/01/2024 - Full Exterior Passive House Remodel ⚒️
02/27/2024 - A MASSIVE Window Install
02/23/2024 - A Tale of Two Attics
02/20/2024 - Innovations in Plumbing 🪠
02/16/2024 - Can Hybrid Building Reduce Build Time?
02/13/2024 - New, Interesting & Cool 🔨
02/09/2024 - Before You Break Ground to Final Walkthrough
02/06/2024 - How to build a quality home at an affordable price
02/02/2024 - Speed Up Your Renovation Projects
01/30/2024 - Don't Make These Mistakes Ordering Windows
01/26/2024 - Replace or Restore That Window?
01/23/2024 - How to Make Your House Last 100+ Years
01/19/2024 - Zero Entry Shower Setup
01/16/2024 - Building on an Island Final Episode
01/12/2024 - Essential Workshop Tools
01/09/2024 - How to Change the Building Code
01/05/2024 - A One-man Window Install
01/02/2024 - Hidden Equipment Costs
12/29/2023 - Should Matt Buy This $75,000 Tool?
12/26/2023 - Real Rebuild #6: Floors, Doors, Trim & Paint
12/22/2023 - Is this a Zero Maintenance House?
12/19/2023 - Heat Pump Myths Debunked
12/15/2023 - How a Firefighter Looks at Homes
12/12/2023 - Three! Original Series Episodes
12/08/2023 - 2023 Gift Guide and New Products
12/05/2023 - How to Avoid Window Condensation
12/01/2023 - What is a Builder's Responsibility to Educate?
11/28/2023 - Zack's Organization Hack
11/24/2023 - Bigger Isn't Always Better
11/21/2023 - The Silent Hero of Custom Building
11/17/2023 - Meet Our Newest Contributor!
11/14/2023 - What is a House Trap?
11/10/2023 - Are You a Good Builder? Would You Pass the Litmus Test?
11/07/2023 - Are These Really America's Best Windows?
11/03/2023 - Build Show's Biggest Announcement Yet!
10/31/2023 - Is This Build Bombproof?
10/27/2023 - Don't Have a Drone? Here's Why You Need One.
10/24/2023 - Water Management
10/20/2023 - Welcoming our Newest Expert!
10/17/2023 - Is This Net-Zero Home Completely Fireproof?
10/13/2023 - This Working Barn Uses 2x Framing
10/10/2023 - Matt Tours Zack's Super-Organized Trailer
10/06/2023 - Do American Homes Suck?
10/03/2023 - Do These Blowers Make Money or Cost Money?
09/29/2023 - Build Science 101 - Know Better. Build Better.
09/26/2023 - The New Build Science 101 Series
09/22/2023 - Checking in on the 3D Printed Neighborhood
09/19/2023 - BS and Beer: Fire Risk Protection in Building Practices
09/18/2023 - DuraDek: How to Create Outdoor Living Space With Duradek Waterproof Vinyl Roof Deck Membranes
09/15/2023 - Air Sealing a Barndominium
09/12/2023 - Digital Marketing Tips for Builders
09/08/2023 - How to Plan for Retirement
09/06/2023 - Corrected Date! Ask The Experts Webinar: Q&A With Matt Risinger
09/06/2023 - DuraDek: How to Create Outdoor Living Space With Duradek Waterproof Vinyl Roof Deck Membranes
09/05/2023 - Drywall: Beads and Overfilled Joints
09/01/2023 - Remodelability. What is it? It May Change How You Build.
03/07/2023 - Air Barriers, Rain Screens, and Automatic Drywall Tools
03/03/2023 - Build an Elite Team, part 3 and a Nexus G-pod project
02/28/2023 - Build Show Build Boston #7 and the Best of IBS 2023
02/24/2023 - More IBS Videos and Why First Impressions Matter
02/21/2023 - IBS Coverage and Eric's Shop Finally Gets a Toilet
02/17/2023 - Financial Fraud in Construction and a Fortified Roof
02/14/2023 - Build Show Build: Boston Episode 6 & Deck Planing Basics
02/10/2023 - Modular Rail Systems and Floor Frame Details
02/07/2023 - Cork for Insulation and Siding and Builder Blind Spots #2
02/03/2023 - Painful Building Lessons and How to Find the Right Builder
01/31/2023 - Build Show Build: Boston #5 and Double Drywall Videos
01/27/2023 - A One-page Strategic Plan for an 8-figure Business
01/24/2023 - Subcontractor Responsibility and Finding Opportunity in Mistakes
01/20/2023 - Building an Elite Team, pt 2 and Inspection Reports
01/17/2023 - Build Show Build Boston Bonus Episode and a Woodshop in a Van
01/16/2023 - Fresh Air: Solid Solutions at Reasonable Costs
01/13/2023 - How to be a Master Builder—Sharing 30 Years of Experience
01/10/2023 - Pivot Doors, Blower Door Sealing, and Garage Sealing
01/06/2023 - How to Fill a Nail Hole, Build an Elite Team, and Plaster
01/04/2023 - Fresh Air: Solid Solutions at Reasonable Costs
01/03/2023 - Buying Doors That Don't Suck, How Much Builders Really Know, and More!
12/30/2022 - Tour Matt's Finished Garage and Zack's Remodeling Consumables Storage
12/27/2022 - Two Build Original Series Episodes and Wall Mounted Toilets
12/23/2022 - Matt's 2022 Wrap Up and Fireside Chat
12/20/2022 - A Unique Venting Strategy and Should Clients Live Through Their Reno?
12/16/2022 - Matt Introduces our Newest Contributor and Goes Window Shopping
12/13/2022 - Matt and Will do Another Firetruck Stress Test
12/09/2022 - EPIC Construction Details on a Modern Mountain Home and Topside Roof Venting
12/06/2022 - Why Cost for Square Feet is WRONG
12/05/2022 - Gas is out – Electric is In. Prepare for Winter with a Heat Pump and Radiant Floors
12/02/2022 - The 5 Advisors You Need In Your Construction Company
11/30/2022 - Gas is out – Electric is In. Prepare for Winter with a Heat Pump and Radiant Floors
11/29/2022 - Matt's Picks: Top 10 Gifts for Builders
10/21/2022 - Can You Insulate with Gravel? How is Floor Sheathing Made?
10/19/2022 - Fresh Air Code and Options for Small Homes, Tiny Houses, and Multi-family Dwellings
10/18/2022 - Modern Science for an 1870s Remodel and How UNDERspending can Hurt You
10/14/2022 - Strategies for Scaling Profit and Handling a Downturn in the Economy
10/11/2022 - Better Valve Solution and Faster Framing with No Waste
09/30/2022 - Work Van Roundup and Concrete Joining and Cracking
09/27/2022 - Health and Wellness for Builders and Can Doors Raise the Bar on Your Builds?
09/23/2022 - Modified Monopoly Framing, Truck Tool Storage, and Foundation Insulation
09/20/2022 - No Wall Insulation? When to Leave it Out.
09/16/2022 - Must-Read Books for 7 Figures and Tuff-Hide for Level 5
09/13/2022 - Lean Project Management and a High-Tech Workshop
09/09/2022 - Creating Estimates for Clients and a Sound Managed Room
08/30/2022 - Pre-fab Student Housing and Low-Budget Details for High-performing Homes
08/26/2022 - Stick Vacs and Cheap Tools for Drywall Angles
08/23/2022 - Building on an Island: Insulation Install
08/19/2022 - How Smart Builders Track Cash and As-built Drawings in 3D Made Easy
10/07/2022 - Three Things a Good Project Manager Does and Site Security
09/06/2022 - New Building Products Roundup and Designing with Virtual Reality
06/06/2022 - Wood Siding Best Practices & Worst Mistakes
06/03/2022 - BOAI #11 and Drywall Contractor Red Flags
05/31/2022 - Cash Flow, Restaurant Reno, and Door Choices
05/31/2022 - Wood Siding Best Practices & Worst Mistakes
05/27/2022 - More Hiring Hacks and Flush-free Toilets
05/24/2022 - Mechanical Room Tour & Screen-less Thermostats
05/20/2022 - 55' Uninterrupted Openings, Tile Mishaps, & WRB
05/17/2022 - A Waterproof Deck System you NEED to See
05/13/2022 - Hemp Insulation, an 1800s Basement Tour, and Garage Floor Drains
05/10/2022 - Butt-joints and Bathtub Calamities
05/06/2022 - How Many Sanders is Too Many?
05/03/2022 - Hot & Cold Water in the Garage, Floor Framing, a Better Metal Roof Install
05/02/2022 - Ventilation That Does More Than Suck: Intro to ERVs
04/29/2022 - Do Tankless Heaters Save You Money?
04/27/2022 - Utilizing New Build Technologies in Models & Restorations (Enter to Win)
04/26/2022 - Kaizen Foam, Drywall Angle Tools, Pebble Roof System, and more...
04/22/2022 - Water Leaks and Management
04/21/2022 - Ventilation That Does More Than Suck: Intro to ERVs
04/19/2022 - A Good 3D Measure App, Cabinets as Furniture, A New Reno Project, and More
04/15/2022 - Mixing mud, Water filtration systems, A new hidden door!
10/04/2022 - The Great Truss Battle and the Building Science Symposium
03/01/2022 - Build Show Network: Jobsite secrets, Terrazzo foundations, Innovations in drywall, and More
02/25/2022 - Build Show Network: An electric truck a builder might buy, Drywall air barriers, Level 5 finishing...
02/22/2022 - Build Show Network: Commercial Job Rules, Ceiling Mounted Heaters, IBS Product Reveal...
02/18/2022 - Build Show Network: Ventilation Rerouting, Crawlspaces, and Exterior Doors
02/15/2022 - Build Show Network: Prolong the life of your deck, Fill joints properly, Air tightness, and More
02/11/2022 - Build Show Network: New radiators, Door header trim, The Pica Pencil
09/02/2022 - 3 Ways to DESTROY Your Net Profit
02/08/2022 - Build Show Network: The Perfect Master Bathroom, A Summer Kitchen, and Window Upgrades
02/04/2022 - Build Show Network: Are house wraps dead? Drywall skimming blades, Flexzilla for winter, More
02/01/2022 - Build Show Network: Replacing 1950s sheathing, Deck tips, Wool insulation, More
01/28/2022 - Build Show Network: Reusing Materials, Attic Access, Timeless Details in Baton Rouge, and More
01/25/2022 - Build Show Network: Drill bit organization, Drilling through an old house foundation, Drywall boxes, and More
01/21/2022 - Build Show Network: Good vs. bad moldings, Raydon, Gutters, and More
01/18/2022 - Build Show Network: Make up air, Steel column entrances, Furnace installation, and More
01/14/2022 - Build Show Network: High-end Wood Flooring, Finishing Tools, Passive House Wall, and More
01/11/2022 - Build Show Network: Testing leaky houses, Laser levels, Water softeners, and More
01/07/2022 - Build Show Network: Door headers, Water management, and Window Details
01/04/2022 - Build Show Network: College vs. Trade School, Pipe Threading Tools, Cordless Routers, More
12/31/2021 - Build Show Network: Final blower door score, Jobsite lights, and Water distribution tools...
12/28/2021 - Build Show Network: Front porch details, Easiest trim you're forgetting to use, Modern staircase kit, and More
12/24/2021 - Build Show Network: Gas piping, Air tightness, Sheetrock returns...
12/21/2021 - Build Show Network: Sketching, Marble countertops, Automatic drywall taping, More
12/17/2021 - Build Show Network: Pouring concrete, Ventilation solutions, Garage door options, and More
12/14/2021 - Build Show Network: Sizing keystones, Hand taping, and DIY Epoxy Floors
12/10/2021 - Build Show Network: Pre-selling a speculative build, Homebuilding autopsy, Crossetted corners, and More
12/07/2021 - Build Show Network: Installing heated floors, ventilation, impact drivers, and More
12/03/2021 - Build Show Network: Drywall bidding, Basement framing, Termites, and More
11/30/2021 - Build Show Network: Ipe vs. Mahogany, All Windows, Generators...