Texas Home Improvement Podcast

All the best calls from this week's shows - February 9 & 10, 2019. Jim answers questions about: Watering around your slab Bad smell when HVAC system kicks on Draining off your gutter system Pros & cons of solar screens Phasing out of R22 coolant for AC systems White dust accumulation on concrete Fungus on outdoor decking and more

All the best calls from this week's shows on February 2, 2019. Jim answers questions about: Fireplace smoke coming into living space Long lasting exterior paint solutions Paying more for licensed contractors Causes for sewer gas smell in bathroom sinks Crushed concrete for parking area Butcher block counter tops ...and more.

Leon can't find the source of the sewer gas smell coming from the dishwasher. Jim's got a good idea where it is coming from.

All the best calls from this week's shows - January 26 & 27, 2019. Jim answers questions about: Designing a barndominium Persistent mold Tree roots breaking sewer lines Sewer smell in dishwasher Options for sound deadening Reduced flow from hot water heater Low flush toilets Sealing bricks Shower drain removal ...and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows - January 19 & 20, 2019. Jim tackles questions about: *cabinet repair *pro's and con's of tunneling for plumbing repair *installing french doors *re-doing shower grout *AC freon change *HVAC stinky smell *mold on composite deck & more!

All the best calls from this week's shows - January 12 & 13, 2019. Jim answers questions about: *not running the HVAC system *pipe replacement options *water flow issues in the bathroom *updating canister lights *glue vs. floating floors *window air leaks *burying soaker hose + more

All the best calls from the first shows of the year - January 5 & 6, 2019. Jim takes on questions about: Hot water circulation systems Removing green growth from siding Dealing with sweating windows Selecting flooring when there is excessive humidity Replacing driveway expansion joints Brick sealers Installing radiant barrier when putting on a new roof Hiring an independent inspector/engineer when...

All the best calls from last week's shows - December 22 & 23, 2018. Jim answers questions about: *Searching for source of mystery mold spot *Grinding sound of outdoor AC unit *Heat strip vs. heat pump *Kitchen faucet leaks *Root barriers *Concrete cracks - when to worry *Cost of adding a shop or garage *Tunneling vs. slab penetration for repairs

All the best calls from this week's shows - December 15 & 16, 2018. Jim takes on questions about: * shower pressure fix * Christmas tree light fix * mounting TV on brick wall * flooring choice for older home * cleaning calcification & drain in shower * caulk for house exterior * sidewalk crack fillers + more.

All the best calls from this week's shows - December 8 & 9, 2018. Jim answers questions about: * white powder on the garage floor * wavy roof * mini-split hvac systems * what can be stored in the attic * insulating under a mobile home * noisy hot water heater * finding a true fence line ++++++ more

All the best calls from this week's shows - December 1 & 2, 2018. Jim answers questions about: sweating windows cleaning siding selecting flooring sweating slab syndrome installing recessed lighting in vaulted ceilings speeding up getting hot water to the bathroom refinishing old iron tub ...and more.

All the best calls from this week's show - November 24 & 25, 2018. Jim offers up tool gift ideas for filling their first tool box and gift ideas for the avid DIYer who already has a lot of tons. Jim answers questions regarding soil testing, cables sticking out of a slab, cleaning up old tile, cracked aggregate, dryer venting...and Jim also talks about how a rattlesnake got in his house!

All the best calls from this week's shows on November 17 & 18, 2018. Jim answers questions about replacing a 20 year old AC system, converting porch to living space, installing a patio cover, best materials for building a deck, fixing a sliding glass door that won't slide, rocking toilets and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows on November 10, 2018. Jim takes on questions about rusty tools in the garage, building on an existing slab, filling a sunken living room, painting vinyl siding, pros and cons of residential solar, foundation repairs during the builders warranty and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows November 3 & 4, 2018. Jim tackles questions about: Mold under home Soil tests Basements Metal vs. wood construction costs Rotted wood Foam sealing windows Duct cleaning Crooked doors ...and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows - October 27 & 28, 2018. Jim talks with listeners about: Under slab plumbing fixes Ductless AC systems Replacing aged door jam Buying new build vs. older home How much weight a slab foundation tolerates Water getting under concrete patio + more...

All the best calls from this week's shows on October 20 & 21, 2018. Jim takes on questions about: Heat pump vs. strip heat Replacing cast iron plumbing Right time of year to buy an AC system Grounding electrical in an older house Resurfacing a crumbling patio Painting your house after so much rain Moisture coming up through the slab Removing a tub and home resale value

All the best calls from this week's shows October 13 & 14, 2018. Jim answers questions about: Gutters Painting metal fencing Modifying a sloped driveway Recovering from water heater flooding Lightning strike damage prevention Quiet floor coverings Chemical odor in AC system ...and his own leaking hot water heater.

All the best calls from this week's shows. Jim answers questions about: * locating relationship between wall switches and outlets * void left after foundation repair * moving an entire house * selecting a home warranty company * sticking doors * different types of foundations * converting gas fireplace to conventional style ...and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows - September 29, 2018. Jim answers questions about: Refinishing a garage floor Metal roofing on new build Dehumidifiers Sound-proofing a bedroom Chimney leaks Crumbling foundation slab corners + more.

All the best call's from this week's shows - September 22, 2018. Jim dives into questions about heat pumps vs. strip heat, grounding portable generators, when to use de-humidifiers, moldy AC vents, leveling your foundation with foam, dealing with standing water and more!

All the best calls from this week's shows on September 15, 2018. Jim takes on questions about: Seer ratings for new AC units Setting posts Converting porch to a bedroom Setting up a home generator How long to wait before staining new wood fence Sound proofing Off-gassing safety concerns Replacing rotting siding ...and more!

All the best calls from this week's shows - September 8 & 9, 2018. Jim talks to listeners and answers emails about tiling your shower, moisture on brick fireplace, putting bleach in your AC condensation line, re-wiring an old house, sewage smell in the bathroom, repairing stucco chimney and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows - September 1 & 2, 2018. Jim tackles questions about: Water hammer or thump in pipes Using spray foam in the attic Patio drainage issues Rooms in the house that aren't cooling Best option for air filtration Using a Shark Bite to fix a pipe Replacing double water heaters - should you switch to tankless? Cracks in tile...and more!

All the best calls from this week's shows - August 25 & 26, 2018. Jim answers questions about: installing metal roofs resurfacing a driveway ace duraflow pipe system painting a brick exterior insulating a crawl space de-scaling a tankless hot water heater drainage from neighbors property flickering lights patio expansion............and more!