Texas Home Improvement Podcast

Jim highlights his favorite calls from the shows this week. He takes on questions about: * AC maintenance and cleanings * AC brands * Replacing your front door * Driveway overlay vs replacement * Flickering lights * Sulfur smell in the shower * Options for a zero threshold shower * Window closet conversion

Jim highlights his favorite calls from the shows this week. He answers questions about: * Insurance discounts for roofing * Upgrading your AC system * Safety of tunneling for plumbing and foundation repairs * Replacing a single window * Adding a mini-split system to air condition a metal building * Sweating AC ducts

Jim highlights some of his favorite calls from the shows this week. He answers questions about: *Adding insulation to the attic * Floor tile installation * AC sizing - when do you need a second condenser? * Plastic barriers in a crawl space * Dripping AC drain line * Sweating AC ducts * Attic ventilation

All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim answers questions about: * AC maintenance * Treating for termites * Foundation repair * Water seepage * Adding to existing attic insulation * Is solar a good investment?

Jim highlights his favorite calls from the shows this week. He answers questions about: * Trade career options for recent graduates * Roof replacement options for roof with solar * Best exterior paints * House movement and foundation repair * Staying put vs. moving into a larger house * Roof spray treatments * Attic and wall insulation options

Jim breaks down his favorite calls from the shows this week. He answers questions about: * Relocating your electrical box * Flickering lightbulbs * Delays in contractor completing a job * Advice to contractors starting a business * Cleaning and refreshing wood surfaces * AC system for a new build * Landscaper recommendations * When, if ever, is duct cleaning necessary * Improving attic ventilation...

Jim breaks down his favorite calls from the shows this week. He answers questions about: * Installing a battery backup * Bugs and weep holes * Old gunite pool - refinish or remove * Hot air coming out with new AC system * Shutting off water when leaving for vacation * Stain or paint for old cedar fence * Rusted joist hangers on outdoor deck * DIY window and door replacement

Jim highlights his favorite calls from all the shows this week. He takes on questions about: * Paying for foundation repair upfront * A fix for a sunken sidewalk * Foundation repair on attached patio * Controlling an invasive plant with a barrier vs. chemicals * Repairing or replacing cracked tiles * HVAC filter options * Washing machine plumbing line break * Switching to a tankless water heater *...

Jim breaks down some of his favorite calls and emails from the shows this week. He tackles questions about: * Sediment from the hot water faucet * replacing a single window glass pack * setting outdoor tile to concrete * insulation for a metal barn living space * Electrical water heater tripping the breaker * Window repair vs. replacement * Converting a deck to a screened-in room * Best hail proof...

Jim tackles a wide range of topics from the shows this week. * wall insulation options * tunneling to re-pipe house or raise it * mold smell around bathtub * switching to pex piping * rising costs of AC units & what brands Jim prefers * building a "Florida Room" * replacing deck boards * remodeling for aging in place * and more

Jim breaks down his favorite calls and emails from the shows this week. * Insulation options. Does wall foam insulation interfere with weep holes? * Jim gives his recommendations for taking on bathroom remodeling. * Noisy mini-split AC system. * Maintaining mastic on a swimming pool deck. * In depth talk on foundation repair methods depending on areas of the country or soils. * Selecting a roofing...

On the podcast this week Jim highlights some of his favorite calls from the radio show and expands on the topics. * Approach to upgrading insulation on a 100 year old house, and when to be concerned about asbestos. * Dealing with an AC company regarding repairs done under warranty or service agreements. * When upgrading your AC system makes financial sense. Will your monthly savings justify the hi...

Jim answers listener questions today about: * painting stucco * squeaky toilets and faucets * replacing a patio's glass ceiling * refinishing an outdoor pergola * finding a home inspector and how to approach the inspection report

Jim highlights his favorite calls and emails from the show. He answers questions about: * Concrete driveway overlays * Oil vs. Water based stain for cabinets * Roof ventilation replacement * How to stabilize your foundation * Loud outdoor HVAC units * Adding HVAC returns * Heat with ductless systems * Adding attic insulation * Cracks in new driveway * Best doors for noise reduction

All the best calls this week as Jim answers questions about generators, bladder tank line issues, AC companies upselling practices, leveling older houses, ice dams causing leaks, building a garage, tankless water heater repair, cracks in concrete steps and more.

Jim dives deep into home generator options. Price, convenience and how long the power lasts all come into consideration when making your decision. He takes an up-close look at a company that is advertising a lot recently in Texas - Base Power. How do they differ from standard generator systems? Jim also weighs in about businesses who aren't paying taxes or following regulations. We as home owners...

On this week's podcast Jim features some of his favorite calls and emails. Listen in as Jim answers questions about: * AC filters -- flat vs. pleated vs. media * Carolyn's space heater is tripping the breaker. Is it a problem with the heater or electrical system? * Randy wants to know how a tankless water heater stacks up against the traditional tank style. * Jim gives a full breakdown of all his...

Jim is highlighting a variety of great calls this week! * Bill asks about when your AC system could benefit from a soft-start kit. What about if you have a generator? * Chris has questions about his geothermal system. Jim thinks they are excellent but explains why you really don't see them much. * Hank has a bowing floor. Jim has some ideas. * Jim makes his recommendations for when you are buildin...

Jim rolls out great calls from the shows this week. Topics he dives into include: Options for cooling your attic -- and if you really need to. Finding the source of a musty smell Guidelines for building new structures Tile roof lifespans Contractors who over-sell unnecessary repairs or replacements -- do your research! Making the switch to a tankless water heater Different types of house foundatio...

All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim dives into a variety of topics giving his expert opinion: When is a soft start system helpful with your AC system? What about if you have a generator? Jim breaks down geothermal system's maintenance and repair. He talks about their pros and cons and the future of AC systems. Jim comments on what is effecting the cost increases for home improvement a...

All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim takes on topics in regards to the cold weather and a bit more... Keri's converted barn is taking on moisture and rotting some of the wood. Robert has sweating ducts. David asks about protecting pipes from freezing. Benjamin needs a water heater upgrade. Jeff discovered termite damage when remodeling. Mike is adding railing to his deck. Steve has col...

This week Jim takes a deep dive into several issues that came up on the show. Carol asks him to compare radiant barrier to foam insulation. Steve is relocating a building and he and Jim discuss the procedure, the pricing and how to put it all back together after the big move. Jim addresses a listener complaint about contractors with minimum charges. Jay wants to know how to address water getting i...

All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim talks all about... - repairing spalling damage on concrete columns - maintaining siding - adding whole-house scent through HVAC system - when to repair vs replace your HVAC system - plumbing estimates - when are repairs urgent - troubleshooting garage doors - flooring for the second story - is it necessary to pull permits - driveway cracks and voids...

All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim takes on questions about flooring replacement methods, impact of attic temperatures, foundation repair contractors, battling efflorescence, cracks in a fiberglass shower, shopping for contractors, HVAC company upsells and more.

All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim answers questions about the variance in foundation repair estimates, soffit repair, mud in plumbing lines, flooring options for pier and beam house, duct restoration vs replacement, whistling toilet, tile vs laminate for 2nd floor, factors that determine cost per square foot on new build house, and more.