In this podcast episode, host and editor Justin Fink is joined by design editor Brian Pontolilo and a special guest — Brent Hull, the founder and owner of Hull Historical. They talk about Brent’s books, his show, and his efforts to #KeepCraftAlive. But first, let’s make something clear:

The Hull on the right is Brett Hull, the hockey star who was named one of the “100 Greatest NHL Players” in history. But the Hull on the left, the bigger star, at least in the Fine Homebuilding firmament, is Brent Hull, design consultant, industry speaker, recipient of four John Staub Awards for craftsmanship, author of three books on historical homes, and star of the History Channel’s Lone Star Restoration series.

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This episode is sponsored by AdvanTech Flooring. For more information, visit the AdvanTech Flooring website.

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The Fine Homebuilding Podcast embodies Fine Homebuilding magazine’s commitment to the preservation of craftsmanship and the advancement of home performance in residential construction. The show is an informal but vigorous conversation about the techniques and principles that allow listeners to master their design and building challenges.

Resources mentioned in (or related to) this podcast episode:

• North Bennet St. School
• Brent’s company: Hull Historical
• Brent’s online shop and bookstore
• Brent’s TV show: Lone Star Restoration
• The Association for Preservation Technology International
• Building Technology Heritage Library
• All FHB podcast show notes: FineHomebuilding.com/podcast
• Buy a shirt at KeepCraftAlive.org.

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The Fine Homebuilding Podcast – Fine Homebuilding magazine’s commitment to the preservation of craftsmanship and the advancement of home performance in residential construction. It’s hosted by the magazine’s editors.