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Welcome to AskTom with Tom Tynan and Courtney Currie for the week of 11/8/26!  Tom answers the questions that you’ve written to him on the Ask Tom Tab at HomeShowRadio.com!  Steve has a puddling problem on his concrete. Who can he call to fix that? Doug would like to prevent mildew from re-growing after he […] The post Concrete Puddling, Driveway Mildew, Water Heaters, Patio Facia & Roof, LVP Floo...

Welcome to AskTom! HomeShow Radio’s Tom Tynan and Courtney Currie get answers to your questions that you sent in under the Ask Tom Tab. Sandra has a granite countertop is staining around the sink and she wonders what to clean it with, Ray’s windows are clean but they have white spots all over them, Scott’s […] The post Window Cleaning, Hot Tub Jets, Pebble Stone, Countertops, Post Tension Cables,...

Welcome to the AskTom Podcast with Tom Tynan and Courtney Currie.  In this episode, Tom tries to figure out Fred’s question about an automotive bridge repair, Darby with foaming his sub floor, Beth’s in a pickle about asbestos siding, Vicki’s brother wonders if he should paint or re-side his home, Adam is concerned about cracks […] The post Auto Bridge, Foam in Flooring, Siding, Siding & Painting,...

In this episode of AskTom, Tom Tynan and Courtney Currie answer questions that were sent in under the AskTom Tab.  HVAC is a big concern. Jay’s bathroom sinks aren’t draining properly because of the AC line connection. Should he use tablets in the AC Pan, or some cleaning products?  Chloe’s system continually runs and doesn’t […] The post HVAC, Size, Draining & Cleaning Products, Roof Decking, Wat...

In this edition of AskTom, Tom Tynan and Courtney Currie discuss Ricardo’s garage, and whether more insulation on the door will help keep it cooler.  Frank has concrete walls on his home in Galveston, Texas and his electric bills are super high, will insulating the walls help reduce them. RG is interested on metal buildings, […] The post Insulation, Metal Buildings, Structures, Ventilation, Plumbi...

It’s AskTom with Tom Tynan and Courtney Currie answering questions that have been sent in under the Ask Tom Tab at HomeshowRadio.com. Tony needs to decide whether to repair or replace is AC system and Pat is being told that her duct work needs to be cleaned….should it? And, how effective are AC UV lights […] The post AC Repair or Replace, Duct Cleaning, AC UV Lights, Water Heater Draining, Radiant...

HomeShow Radio’s Tom Tynan is joined by Courtney Currie for this episode of AskTom. When you write in a question on the AskTom Tab, Courtney is the one who relays it to Tom to answer. This week, Tom helps with Condensate on the AC vents,  whether you may need a soft start, cleaning or capacitor […] The post HVAC Vents, Condensate, Soft Start, Soffits, Foam Insulation, Attic Fans, Mold & Shingles -...

Tom Tynan and Charlie Moger answer questions that have been sent in through the AskTom Tab at HomeShowRadio.com.  Plenty  dealing with roofing….Ryan wonders if there are under laminates that can be used to reduce attic heat and whether he can get a couple more years out of his current roof, Louis asks if Roof Max […] The post Roofing, Water Main, AC Motors, Hardie Installers, Ventilation -AskTom-2...

It’s AskTom with Tom Tynan and Charlie Moger answering questions that have been sent into the AskTom Tab at HomeShow Radio.com.  Saxton still has condensate coming from his HVAC plenum and can’t get it fixed. Olivia is wondering if her AC is the right size for her new 2850 sq ft home, Val has high […] The post Plenum, Insulation, AC Size, Electricity, Door Rust, Sewer Gas Smell, Water Heaters, Wat...

Tom Tynan with Charlie Moger answer the questions that were summited on the AskTom Tab helping Cindy figure out why her water pressure has dropped after the fire hydrant down the block was fixed.  Sam wants flooring recommendations between vinyl or laminate,  Douglas wonders if his new home needs an inspection, Lisa needs a contractor […] The post Low Water Pressure, Flooring, New Home Inspection,...

Tom Tynan and Charlie Moger answer questions that were sent to the AskTom Tab dealing with new flooring that’s cracking in 3 months. In a couple of questions, Insulation in a 70’s A-Frame house with no soffits or ridge vents and also in a barn that has some radiant barrier. David wants to change out […] The post Flooring, Insulation, HVAC, Windows, Roofing, Closet Doors -AskTom-260712 appeared fir...

Tom Tynan & Charlie Moger answer loads of questions during this 4th of July weekend from the questions submitted on the AskTom Tab at HomeShowRadio.com. Foam. Is it smart in the attic or walls?  A water heater burner has breaker problems, does the fresh air vent use more energy to cool the hot air than […] The post Foam, Water Heater Burner, Fresh Air Vent, Vent Mold & Baffles, Wall Lights, Primer...

Tom Tynan and Charlie Moger answer question that were posed at the Ask Tom Tab and this week, they tackle replacement of duct work that has condensate on it,  a pier and beam home that has water pooling underneath,  can a French drain go under a sidewalk without causing problems, replacing a water heater…. tankless […] The post Ducting, Soil Erosion, French Drain, Best Water Heater Replacement, Me...

Tom Tynan and Charlie Moger answer many questions from the AskTom tab at HomeShowRadio.com.  Like how long a treated post should last with concrete at the base, attic insulation in Utah, water in the track of a sliding glass door, who to call to test the air in your home, types of garage door openers, […] The post Rotting Posts, Attic Ventilation, Sliding Glass Doors, Garage Door Openers, Insulati...

Tom Tynan with Charlie Moger answer the questions that have been submitted under the AskTom Tab at HomeShowRadio.com.  This show helping with a plywood floor placement above the ground, a problem with a sweaty plenum after installing radiant barrier, the number of grounding rods needed for a home, why freon is leaking and fixing mildew […] The post Flooring, AC Coil Leak, Sweaty Plenum, Grounding...

Tom Tynan with Charlie Moger answer questions that have been submitted on the AskTom Tab at HomeShowRadio.com concerning how long foundation repair should last,  replacing support beams on a home,  whether a garage door should be insulated, higher humidity after replacing an AC Coil, and whether some ingredients in paint on a garage floor should […] The post Foundation Repair, Support Beams, Door...

In this episode of AskTom, Charlie Moger & Tom Tynan tackle questions that you’ve sent them in the AskTom Tab about; the best way to attach a pergola to a house, getting grass to grow under a tree,  efflorescence coming up through the joints, the best way to test for mold, and the best paint […] The post Attaching a Pergola, Bermuda Grass, Efflorescence, Mold, Wooden Fences & Painting – AskTom-260...

Tom Tynan and Charlie Moger discuss what trade of work is best to get into right now, plumbing, electric or HVAC. Insulation for a wood shed and should foam ever be used.  How to find a good awning installation company, should solar screens be installed while deciding on window replacement and should you paint a […] The post Trade Work, Insulation, Awnings, Mildew or Mold, Board Repair, Solar Scre...

Tom Tynan and Charlie Moger answer the questions you write into via the AskTom Tab. This week:  Should your roof be cleaned? Steps and products to refinish a front door, help with controlling critters around the house, what kind of cabinets that are ready to install in a utility room, causes of  losing water pressure […] The post Roof Cleaning, Door Refinishing, Critters, Cabinets, Water Pressure...

From the ‘ASK TOM TAB’  at HomeShowRadio dot com, Tom Tynan and Charlie Moger answer questions that have been written in, like the sewage smell in a master bath after a heavy rain, how to deal with a gas line that has been nicked while shoveling, door to door roof sales people,  a humid garage, […] The post Sewage Smell, Gas Line, Humid Garage, Shingles, AC Motor Assist – AskTom-260503 appeared fi...

Tom Tynan & Charlie Moger answer the questions you write-in about and submit on the AskTom Tab here on HomeShowRadio.com. about Ventilation, Patio Door Windows, Metal roof sheeting   The post Vaulted Ceilings, High Humidity, Mini-Split, Under Home Ventilation, Metal Roof-AskTom-260419 appeared first on HomeShow Radio Show | Tom Tynan .

Tom Tynan & Charlie Moger answer the questions you wrote in on the Ask Tom Tab at HomeShowRadio.com.  In areas of Texas, you can shop an electric company with the lowest rates, also, are Soft starters on your AC necessary?  Help with fixing a slope in a shower, septic sprinklers and many questions about insulation, […] The post Electric Companies, HVAC Soft Starts, Shower Slopes, Septic Sprinklers...