Texas Home Improvement Podcast

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!

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 building Granite countertops vs. other materials ...and more.

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.