Texas Home Improvement Podcast

All the best calls from this week's shows on March 27 & 28, 2021. Jim answers questions about leak detection, cracks in attic rafter, shark bite for long term pipe repair, exterior wall insulation, cabinet coming off wall, insulating a crawl space, heat strip vs. heat pump, tension cable foundations, root barriers and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows on March 20 & 21, 2021. Jim answers questions about insulating pipes, water pressure issues, installing large format tile, sticking entry door, expected life of PVC pipes, moisture coming through the slab, insulating metal gazebo or patio, making remodeling decisions with resale in mind, and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows on March 13 & 14, 2021. Jim answers questions about a cracking slab, generators, plumber availability, turning off water at the meter, AC drain pipe leaks, water softeners, synthetic decking materials, geothermal HVAC and more!

All the best calls from this week's shows on March 6 & 7, 2021. Jim answers questions about plumbing issues after the Texas Freeze, shower handle replacement, switching to tankless water heater, one-room cabin options, mixing attic ventilation, rotting masonite siding and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows on February 27 & 28, 2021. Jim answers questions about post-freeze plumbing problems, road base options, current building material pricing, shingle vs metal roof, radiant barrier paint additive, water leak detection systems, replacing a cut-off valve, outlook for housing trends and more!

All the best calls from this week's shows on February 20 & 21, 2021. Jim tackles questions about post-storm recovery for pipes, faucets & more; roofing materials, one room power outage, covering hose bibs, insulating single-pane windows, paving parking area, the role of an architect, and special expert interview about filing storm insurance claims.

All the best calls from this week's shows on February 6, 2021. Jim answers questions about: adding insulation where there is none, bed bug infestation, root shields, new construction, hot water recirculation vs. inline systems, cleaning wood cabinets, oven ventilation, converting shipping container to living space and more!

All the best calls from this week's shows on January 30 & 31, 2021. Jim answers questions about dryer lint fire hazard, backsplash movement, drywall in the garage, brick arch construction, moldy vents, fireplace danger, driveway replacement, ceiling cracks, toilet replacement, cold floors and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows on January 23 & 24, 2021. Jim answers questions about soundproofing rooms, repairing log homes, vinyl flooring over tile, moldy AC ducts, plumbing blocked by concrete chunks, tree roots in the sewer lines, attic staircase replacement, roofing shingle replacement, framing a storage building and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows on Janaury 16 & 17, 2021. Jim answers questions about efflorescence control, outdoor grout blending, radiant barrier for roofs, rumbling water heater, backup prevention valves, shading your AC unit, backsplash installation, current prices of building materials, trimming interior doors, gas fireplace conversion and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows on January 9 & 10, 2021. Jim answers questions about paint matching, screen for block & base house, garage door openers, dock materials, waterproofing plywood, A/C & water heater location, toilet replacement, getting hot water faster, and smart thermostats.

All the best calls from this week's shows on December 19 & 20, 2020. Jim answers questions about an AC fan that won't quit, walk-in tubs, neighbor adding fill to their yard, gluing down click floors, insulating windows, buying a house with foundation issues, enclosing a lanai, cleaning the driveway and more!

All the best calls from this week's show on December 12 & 13, 2020. Jim answers questions about the inspection report when selling, breaking foundation, touching up window frames, sheetrock on the garage ceiling, frosting a single window, testing for leaks, dusty return vents, water softeners and septic systems and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows on December 5 & 6, 2020. Jim answers questions about: sidewalk repair, foam insulation options, radiant barrier on a patio, toilet glubs, prepping fence for stain, tornado shelters, HVAC moisture leading to mold, tax deductions for home improvements, options for exterior door replacement and more!

All the best calls from this week's shows on November 28 & 29, 2020. Jim answers questions about: composite wood decking, fresh air vents, flagstone walkway, mudpumping vs. foam injection, replacing trim, foundation watering in winter, appliance pricing, re-grouting a shower and more!

All the best call from this week's shows on November 21 & 22, 2020. Jim answers questions about: water softeners, mildew behind the tub, dust!, popcorn ceilings, leak in the p-trap, fireplace vs. woodstove, HVAC air purifier, whole house surge protector, raising the ceiling, installing a pocket door and more!

All the best calls from this week's shows on November 14 & 15, 2020. Jim takes on questions about: storage building conversion, sheetrock stains, repainting concrete patio, flooring for sunken livingroom, selecting new roof materials, heater options, removing trees before foundation pour, building near an easement, converting fireplace to gas, and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows on October 31 and November 1, 2020. Jim answers questions about a sweaty patio, refinishing old floors, building in the country, racoons in the attic, converting storage containers, how to build a retaining wall correctly, your HVAC as a dehumidifier, toilet vent pipe cleanout and more!

All the best calls from this week's shows on October 24 & 25, 2020. Jim talks about: Moldy registers Buying a house on the coast Changing to pex plumbing DIY mailbox Rusty flashing Moisture barriers for flooring Ventilation under block & base home and more!

All the best calls from this week's shows on October 17 & 18, 2020. Jim answers questions about: Open cell vs closed cell insulation DIY mini split AC install Adding a patio slab to existing foundation Home restoration Mesh over weep holes Painting vinyl siding Solar for a mobile home DIY French drain installation Converting attic space Repairing screw holes and more!

All the best calls from this week's shows on October 10 & 11, 2020. Jim answers questions about: Sticking doors Buzzing lights Storage containers -> living space Caulking driveway joint Clogged bathroom sink A 100 year old house Pex plumbing Back-up generators and more!

All the best calls from this week's shows on October 3 & 4, 2020. Jim talks about: Insulation types and mold Wasp deterrents Involving a lawyer with builder disputes Cleaning garage floor Replacing rotted door frame DIY fence building Removing iron stains and more...

All the best calls from this week's shows on September 26 & 27, 2020. Jim answers questions regarding: Repainting textured walls Sagging roof Leveling floor of old house Rain getting under double doors Expiring new home warranty Shower repair costs and more!

All the best calls from this week's shows on September 19 & 20, 2020. Jim answers questions about: Front porch paint Water under the front door Gutter options Water heater regularly cutting off Garage door mystery Water in city gas line Home warranties and more!

All the best calls from this week's shows on September 12 & 13, 2020. Jim answers questions about: Thermostat location Soaker hoses around a porch Undersized AC system Roof decking materials Dust coming from granite countertops AC drain lines HVAC unit placement and more!