Rob Wotzak

Connecticut

Writer at Freelance

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Which One Should You Rent?

Sep 30, 2024 | msn.com | Rob Wotzak

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How to Install Handheld Shower Head

Aug 27, 2024 | thisoldhouse.com | Rob Wotzak

Project detailsIf your shower leaves a lot to be desired when it comes to functionality and bathing enjoyment, there's a simple solution: Replace your basic fixed shower head with a flexible handheld version. Now why would you want a handheld shower head? The simplest reason is so you can rinse places where your fixed head can't reach, which is particularly helpful if you or a family member has mobility issues and needs to shower while seated.
Smarten Up Your Shower

Mar 5, 2024 | finehomebuilding.com | Rob Wotzak |Chris Casey

I found the Statement collection while searching for the latest innovations in custom showers, and immediately after stumbled upon Kohler’s Anthem digital shower control system. The system showcases a refined mix of engineering and design features that indicates attention to the details. The centerpiece of the Anthem system is a modern touch pad that gives you precise control over a whole host of shower features in a way that isn’t possible with simple hand-operated valves.
The Great Debate: LVLs or PSLs for Headers, Beams, Girders, and Posts

Feb 28, 2024 | finehomebuilding.com | Steve Rudowsky |Rob Wotzak

The Great Debate: LVLs or PSLs for Headers, Beams, Girders, and Posts Join Engineered Wood Products expert Steve Rudowsky at 6pm ET on March 27th to learn why LVL is not the same as PSL, and why builders need to understand the difference.
Podcast 610: The Best of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast, Volume 6

Dec 15, 2023 | finehomebuilding.com | Patrick McCombe |Patrick Mccombe |Matthew Millham |Rob Wotzak |Colin Russell

Follow the Fine Homebuilding Podcast on your favorite app. Subscribe now and don’t miss an episode:Help us make better episodes and enter for a chance to win an FHB Podcast T-shirt:www.finehomebuilding.com/podcastsurveyThe editors discuss widening an existing deck, modern timber-frame buildings, inexpensive building products, work vehicles, and installing a vented bath fan in this best-of compilation. Curt writes: Hi guys, I am looking at a deck upgrade on an existing twenty-year-old deck.
Sustainable Solid Interior Surfaces

Oct 10, 2023 | finehomebuilding.com | Rob Wotzak |Kaitlyn Hayes

If you’re on the hunt for countertops, backsplashes, or accent walls that will last, both from a stylistic and a maintenance perspective, check out two new collections from the eco-friendly solid-surface brand Silestone. The Le Chic collection features striking metallic flecks and veins similar to those seen in slabs of natural granite or quartz, and it comes in a half-dozen patterns ranging from bright pearlescent and sandy hues to a muted gray-blue and a deep black.
Remodeling Done Right

Sep 28, 2023 | finehomebuilding.com | Joe Cook |Travis Brungardt |Rob Wotzak

No matter how prepared you think you are for a remodeling project, there will almost always be surprises that trip you up and add unforeseen challenges. One way to avoid problems when completing a renovation or new addition is to get tips from experienced remodeling pros—which is why we’ve invited Travis Brungardt and Joe Cook of Catalyst Construction to share insights they’ve gathered from years of working on old homes in and around Kansas City.
Meet Current Energy Codes with Continuous Insulation

Sep 14, 2023 | finehomebuilding.com | Glenn Mathewson |Rob Wotzak

Continuous insulation requirements are much more stringent in the IECC 2021—the current version of the ICC’s energy conservation codes. Glen Mathewson, a building code and building-science expert, will talk about how to decipher the energy code to install exterior insulation that meets these requirements. He will discuss the benefits of installing a 4-in-1 product that simultaneously provides structure, continuous insulation, an air and water barrier.
Stay Cool With a Prefab Plunge Pool

Sep 13, 2023 | finehomebuilding.com | Rob Wotzak

If you’re longing for a personal space to cool off on a hot day and to relax with family and friends but don’t want the hassle and expense of a full-size swimming pool, a plunge pool may be exactly what you need.
Podcast 585: The Best of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast, Volume 5

Jul 28, 2023 | finehomebuilding.com | Patrick McCombe |Patrick Mccombe |Justin Fink |Rob Wotzak |Matthew Millham

Follow the Fine Homebuilding Podcast on your favorite app. Subscribe now and don’t miss an episode:The editors discuss chimney airtightness, sealing end cuts, dormer additions, damp basements, and starting a construction business in this best-of compilation. Question from Episode 170: Should I renovate exterior walls to match my old house or upgrade with ZIP System?