Texas Home Improvement Podcast

All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim answers questions about protecting outdoor faucets from the freeze, vented vs non-vented gas fire logs, tankless water heater lines freezing, adding a whole-house generator, underground watering systems in winter, determining the age of a house, when to switch over to strip heat and more.

All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim answers questions about duct cleaning, replacing an old water heater, moisture under vinyl flooring, painting kitchen cabinets, maintenance for a 20+ year old house, extending asphalt roof life, changing out an old electrical box, tub refinishing and more

All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim answers questions decorative timber log installation, dirty AC intake, ceiling beam repair, prepping your chimney for winter, a sweating door, adding attic insulation, aerobic septic systems, geothermal unit maintenance, getting heat from a gas log fireplace, stucco options, radiant barrier and more.

All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim takes on questions about rubberized flat roofs, relocating a building, roof conversion, foundation repair pricing and warranties, chimney inspection and repair, foundation problems causing plumbing issues, checking for voids under concrete, sidewalk replacement vs. foam injection repair and more.

All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim answers questions about repairing concrete columns, the drawbacks of spray foam insulation, a leaning fence fix, plumbing repair urgency, HVAC duct replacement, rotting subfloors, priming for acrylic paint and more.

All the best calls and an interview from the shows this week. Jim sits down with pest control expert Mike Smith to discuss DIY options for dealing with rodents, termites, mosquitos and any other pests here in Texas. Jim also answers questions about 2nd story flooring options, costs for a custom build, getting hot water faster and a tricky outdoor faucet.

All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim answers questions about HVAC servicing, attic decking and radiant barrier, whole home surge protectors, HVAC UV lights, wall foam insulation, AC soft start kits, window tints, water heater repair and more.

All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim answers questions about turning off water in an unoccupied house, mildew smell in closet, dead electrical outlets, replacing wood siding, irrigating the foundation of pier & beam house, removing tub stains, Ready Seal, selecting a custom builder and more.

All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim answers questions about wood expansion joint replacement, wood stain and seal, wall foam insulation, updating an old bathtub, leaky AC system solutions, when to replace a water heater, adding a hot tub and more.

All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim takes on questions about finding a structural engineer, electrical plugs, ceiling light box repair, laminate cabinets, bidet installation, smoke alarm replacement, options for flood prevention and more.

All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim answers questions about rusty post-tension cables, upstairs flooring options, injectable wall foam, garage door insulation, getting hot water faster, propane tank leak detection, hose bib replacement and more.

All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim answers questions about water system testing, attic insulation, outdoor drainage, plumbing repair, damp carpet solutions, sinking porch, ceiling cracks, gutters and more.

All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim answers questions about using flowable fill under slab, preventing insects inside, roof shingle treatments, current building costs, selecting treated lumber, roof replacement, shaking water heater, waterproofing your home, strange AC noises and more.

Super Podcast September 24, 2025 by Texas Home Improvement

All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim takes on questions about mildew in the bathroom, the process of house raising, light-socket ceiling fans, countertop stains, whole house water treatment, water accumulation in vents, manufactured wood flooring fix, adding attic venting, whistling toilets and more.

All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim answers questions about insulating floors, lake dock to deck conversion, a leaning chimney, whistling toilet, getting air through faucets, driveway stains, refilling expansion joints, Roofmax, finding contractors and more.

All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim answers questions about repainting a porch, coating a log cabin, repairing cracks in stucco, painted insulation, drone use by insurance companies, shower enclosure options, leveling a pier & beam house, German Schmeer and more.

All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim answers questions about best radiant barrier options, replacement windows, rotting fence posts, holes around slab after foundation repair, black around AC vents, seal or paint for an outdoor deck, watering your foundation, replacement parts for AC and more.

All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim tackles questions about colored caulk, new AC systems, doorbell upgrades, water getting into exterior walls, appliances for kitchen upgrade, cleaning an outdoor shed, patio tile coatings, driveway expansion, whole-home dehumidifier and more.

All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim answers questions about paying contractors, re-piping, when to change AC filters, exterior door gaskets, driveway expansion joints, AC drain line clean out, rusty faucets, warped fence posts and more.

All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim answers questions about dripping AC vents, brick repair, attic door installation, moisture on floors, sunken rooms, siding replacement options, efflorescence and more.

All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim takes on questions about Rhino Shield, repairing cracked stucco, waterproofing walls below grade, generator maintenance, shifting lake ramp, whole-house surge protectors, fighting home warranty companies and more.

All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim answers questions about painting siding, outdoor kitchens, weep holes and bugs, controlling humidity, dryer vent repair, selecting a new HVAC system, AC system freezing up and more.

All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim answers questions about attic conversions, whole-house surge protectors, attic ventilation, solving roof mold, double-pane window repair, clearing clogged AC line, attic ladder replacement, storm door repair and more.

All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim answers questions about whole-house water shutoff, adding insulation, outdoor drainage issues, home generators, driveway replacement, media filters, leak detection and more.