Listeners write in about high water bills, soggy straw bales, and house fires and ask questions about tightening wood-fiber walls, places without inspections, and heat pump water heaters.

Jon has an update on his coworker’s water bill. Dave shares his experience fixing a straw-bale house. Jeremy says fireplaces and woodstoves require pro repairs. Steve is working on a pretty good gut renovation. Steve asks about a new build in Cochise County. Will asks about heat pump water heaters.

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