Texas Home Improvement Podcast

All the best calls from this week's shows - August 17 & 18, 2019. Jim tackles questions about: Buying a new AC system Choosing window caulk Pex plumbing fix Treehouse foundation What to look for in replacement windows Front door not lining up Spray foam for vaulted ceiling Setting fence posts Buckling laminate floors............and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows - August 10 & 11, 2019. Jim answers questions about: Bad breaker vs. wiring problem Water softeners Clearing AC drain line DIY foam insulation Using an inspector during the building process Adding cedar planks to a closet and more...

All the best calls from this week's shows - August 3 & 4, 2019. Jim answers questions about: Flushing your hot water heater Power equipment maintenance Dealing with a contractor when there is a problem Adding a dehumidifier to deal with moisture Replacing a wood fence Using drip irrigation to water your foundation Selecting a generator ...and more

All the best calls from this week's shows on July 27, 2019. Jim talks about: Sidewalk repair Foundation watering Adding AC return Leveling unattached garage Exposed rebar in foundation Moisture detectors Stabilizing a treehouse

All the best calls from this week's shows - July 20 & 21, 2019. Jim answers questions regarding: Painting - spray vs. roller Battling efflorescence Replacing water heater pop-off valve Screws vs. nails Odor from well water Electric vs. propane for a remodel How to stop landscape erosion ...and more...

All the best calls from this week's shows - July 6 & 7, 2019. Jim talks about: Removing standing water from under house Repairs vs. improvements when selling Pricing for remodeling Flat roof repair Water coming up thru the foundation Stick construction vs. metal building for recreation building Railroad tie retaining walls Granite countertop thickness When to paint your home's exterior and more...

All the best calls from this week's shows - June 29 & 30, 2019. Jim's answers questions about: Finding a good contractor Who needs a heat pump Proper venting for dryers Tub model options Priming drywall Utility room odor Flushing your hot water heater and more...

All the best calls from this week's shows - June 22 & 23, 2019. Jim answers questions about: First-floor window leak Finding source of moisture causing mold Setting up soaker hoses Unplugging AC condensation line Mobile home HVAC options Painting a chainlink fence Water heater pilot light not staying lit and more...

All the best calls from this week's shows - June 15 & 16, 2019. Jim discusses: Impact windows Reduced water flow in faucets Drainage options Recent severe storm damage Moisture in high ceiling areas Ventless gas fireplace logs Diagnosing thumping sounds in water pipes and more....

All the best calls from this week's shows - June 8 & 9, 2019. Jim answers questions about: Putting new shingles over old Trimming neighbors tree that hangs in your yard Sealing before installing flooring Leaks after a rain Wood floor install issues Salt use in treating hard water Types of house raising Tree roots interfering with new driveway and more...

All the best calls from this week's shows - June 1 & 2, 2019. Jim takes on: Texas plumbing licensing situation Water filtration systems Adding attic venting Powering a temporary generator Cracked toilets Adding bathroom vents Mosquitoes Covering weep holes and more...

All the best calls from this week's shows - May 25 & 26, 2019. Jim answers questions from callers and a bunch of emails including: Standing water near slab foundation Insulating above a garage Musty smell in AC system Prevent moisture under new flooring Favorite kitchen faucet Updating house built in the 30's Getting airflow in foam sealed house + more

All the best calls from this week's shows - May 18 & 19, 2019. Jim takes on questions about: Sewer pipe replacement Paying contractors a trip charge Converting garage to living space Dealing with a swampy backyard Fixing cracking mortar Foundation and insulation considerations when building and more!

All the best calls from this week's shows on May 4 & 5, 2019. Jim discusses: Who fixes sunken sidewalks Chemicals for septic systems Rotting shed flooring Insulation options Electronic door locks AC seer rating sweet spot Painting brick and more!

All the best calls from this week's shows on April 27 & 28, 2019. Jim answers questions about: What to consider with solar energy House-raising procedure and costs Resurfacing a concrete patio Dealing with Cottonwood tree bloom Low flow in kitchen faucet ++ Plus a special interview with Gene Stewart of North Texas Farm & Garden about power tool selection, use, maintenance and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows on April 20, 2019. Jim answers questions about: Comparing roofing quotes Removing an old swimming pool Building a bomb shelter Double doors not closing DIY gas pipe repair Patio concrete patch Soil testing for new build and more...

All the best calls from the shows this week - April 13 & 14, 2019. Jim talks with listeners about: Removing carpets from stairs Installing tile backsplash Replacing grout on outdoor tile Flashing ceiling lights Building a new deck Putting laminate over tile floors Slow moving whirlybird vents New build considerations Squeaky second floor and more...

All the best calls from this week's shows April 6 & 7, 2019. Jim answers questions about: painting new cabinets vinyl vs. laminate flooring electrical upgrades to older homes backyard drainage choosing slab type AC vents that have no air flow rotten smell in the shower getting an engineers report for foundation repair + more!

All the best calls from this week's shows - March 30 & 31, 2019. Jim fields questions about: Sick home syndrome Cold floor remedies Building in flood zone Adding roof vents Deck materials Shower tiles that never dry 10 year old AC units Shop Vacs + more!

It's a problem that we all deal with at some point - a slow draining bathroom sink. Jim shares his preferred method for clearing the hair and black sludge from your drain.

All the best calls for the shows this week: March 23 & 24, 2019. Jim answers questions about: door replacement installing stone fireplace inline water heaters garage humidity dryer venting replacing bathroom faucets unclogging bathroom sinks loud sound of ac running through the ducts + more...

All the best calls from this week's shows on March 16 & 17, 2019. Jim takes on listener questions including: replacing cracked floor tile home warranty options replacing knob & tube wiring updating bath for aging adult setting posts deck material options recommended insulation dealing with severe ivy problem & more...

All the best calls from this week's shows on March 9 & 10, 2019. Jim answers questions about: loose grout changing AC filters stucco over brick veneer dimming lights when AC kicks on slick garage floor material options for fence posts insects inside AC vents replacing soil near foundation + more

All the best calls from this week's shows - February 23 & 24, 2019. Jim takes on questions about: Pricing new AC units Brick tuckpointing Troubleshooting dryer problems Granite vs. Silestone countertops Toilet flange replacement Paying for gas-line insurance Wood floor popping sounds New windows that are drafty and moldy ...and more!

All the best calls from this week's shows - February 16 & 17, 2018. Jim addresses: Materials for a retaining wall Removing mold from shower grout Dropped sidewalks - raise or repair Adding propane to an electric house Fixing a tub p-trap leak The future of R22 air conditioning coolant + more!