Texas Home Improvement Podcast

All the best calls from this week's shows - September 5 & 6, 2020. Jim answers questions about: Moisture in crawl space Customizing existing built-in cabinets Removing toilet stains Leaky windows Metal vs. asphalt shingles Concrete cracks Crazy AC behavior and more!

All the best calls from this week's shows on August 29 & 30, 2020. Jim answers questions about: AC warranty for a new build Adding a car lift to the garage AC drain lines Painting over wallpaper Rotten smell in shower drain Excessive dust Sealing brick Roof shingle colors and more ...

All the best calls from this week's shows on August 22 & 23, 2020. Jim answers questions about: Carpet Regular home maintenance How to select a custom builder Garage fans Closing AC vents Storm generators High humidity in one room and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows from August 15 & 16, 2020. Jim answers questions about: Installing backyard shed Remodeling shower upstairs Kitchen remodel choices Lumber shortages Buying new vs. fixer-upper What to put under tile Low flow tub valve and more -->

All the best calls from this week's shows on August 8 & 9, 2020. Jim answers questions about: Soil washing out from under slab Converting patio to living space AC running all day Deck conversion options Removing an indoor pool Cooling down a covered patio Replacing attic stairs Sweating p-trap Weeping mortar and more ...

All the best calls from this week's show on August 1 & 2, 2020. Jim answers questions about: Temperatures in a pole barn Attaching storm shutters Foul smell in tub Framing a bathroom mirror Additional humidifier Choosing between contractor bids Building on property near a creek Reducing traffic noise Rotting cedar pergola posts Pool equipment storage and more ...

All the best calls from this week's shows - July 25 & 26, 2020. Jim answers questions about: Raising sunken living room Who handles drainage issues What goes behind siding Covid-19 related delays for contractors Visible cracks in newer home Obtaining house blueprints Selecting new toilet Stuck sprinkler head Foundation watering and more ...

All the best calls from this week's shows - July 17 & 18, 2020. Jim takes on questions about: Adding tile to a deck Replacing rotted door frame Insulating cinder block building Musty bathroom odor Void under foundation Painting/staining pressure-treated wood Barndeminum vs. stick construction Efflorescence and more ...

All the best calls from this week's shows - July 11 & 12, 2020. Jim answers questions about: Vapor barriers AC seer ratings Leaking fascia boards Types of sheetrock Moldy air vents Adding a curb to a driveway Replacing whirlybird vents Removing stripped screws Repairing blacktop driveway Flagstone coatings and more!

All the best calls from this week's shows on June 27 & 28, 2020. Jim answers questions about: Leveling foundations with foam Switching from two water heaters to one Adding attic flooring Trees near the foundation Lightning rods Leaky bathroom faucets Moving attic AC and more!

All the best calls from this week's shows June 13 & 14, 2020. Jim answers questions about: Drywall repair Dislodging object from toilet Foaming the attic Insulation in a crawl space Leveling a concrete patio Preparing floor for tile Installing awning Filling drainage void flickering light fixture and more!

All the best calls from this week's shows - June 6 & 7, 2020. Jim talks about: Standing water near foundation Replacing columns AC surge protectors Cleaning weep holes Water heater pops Extended warranties Controlling interior moisture levels and more ...

All the best calls from this week's shows on May 30 & 31, 2020. Jim answers questions about: Crumbling slate tiles Venting screened porch Refinishing front door Slow bathroom drain Repairing rotting window casing Painting tips - latex & oil-based Getting hot water throughout the house Painting exterior brick Contactors using power outlets ... and more

All the best calls from this week's shows on April 23 & 24, 2020. Jim answers questions about: Radiant barrier on the roof or attic floor Sealing brick Wallpapering over wallpaper Selecting the right lightbulbs Strange smell from a bathroom sink DIY refinishing wood floors Selecting the right caulk ... and more

All the best calls from this week's shows on May 16 & 17, 2020. Jim answers questions about: Covid-19 protection with your AC system Fixing shower mixer valve Insulating the floor Leaking door during heavy rain Moving bathroom drains for remodel Enclosed patio options Ghost house noises and more ...

All the best calls from this week's shows - May 9 & 10, 2020. Jim answers questions about: Drilling into stucco Sound insulation between floors When to use gutters Foundation care Should I buy a pier & beam house Remodeling bathroom Rebar breaking out of slab Soundproofing a door AC seer rating Painting over brick and more...

All the best calls from this week's shows on May 2 & 3, 2020. Jim answers questions about: Hard running AC system Electric water heater - fix or replace Adding a pocket door AC filters Insulation for stilt home Tub replacement ideas Flat roof maintenance Water hammer Expansion joints and more

All the best calls from this week's shows - April 18 & 19, 2020. How to finish concrete Resurfacing a deck Dripping pipe - AC or water heater? DIY siding replacement When to replace AC Insulate garage door Metal fence posts and more...

All the best calls from this week's shows on April 11, 2020. Jim answers questions about: Painting exterior brick Pool backwash killing trees Replacing toilet O-ring Why remove your gutters Adhesives Evaluating replacement windows and more

All the best calls from this week's shows April 4 & 5, 2020. Jim answers questions about: Cracked tile mortar Skim coating wall to prepare for painting Cleaning chemicals and septic tanks Water heater pricing Covering weep holes Shower leaks What to look for when buying your first house Shingle colors Teaching kids home improvement basics and more...

All the best calls from this week's shows - March 28 & 29, 2020. Jim takes on the following topics: Tunneling for plumbing and foundation repair Crunching floor tiles Spray foam - is it worth the $ Staining a concrete driveway Painting fiberglass front door Patio extension or repair Cracks at wall and ceiling joint + more!

All the best calls from the shows on March 21 & 22, 2020. Jim answers questions about: Irrigation hoses Metal siding - pros and cons Heat pump vs. furnace Brick expansion joint repair AC hard start kits Painting kitchen cabinets Foundation movement on corner lots ...and more!

All the best calls from the shows this week - March 14 & 15, 2020. Jim answers questions about: Remodeling older home Selecting new garage door Installing Trex decking Adjusting hot/cold water balance Topping cracked driveway Patio slab pulling away from house Refinishing bathtub Painting old brick exterior and more

All the best calls from this week's shows on March 7 & 8, 2020. Jim answers questions about: Detached garage ventilation Fiberglass vs. Gunite pool Converting garage to living space Updating old shower Urethane pump for foundations Mold in HVAC system Slab with no rebar and more!

All the best calls from this week's shows on February 29 and March 1, 2020. Jim answers questions about: Impact of Houston water main break Resurfacing cultured marble Selecting roofing shingles Self-testing for mold Adjusting an interior door Installing Hardie siding over old asbestos siding...or masonry siding and more