Texas Home Improvement Podcast

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!

All the best calls from this week's shows - August 18 & 19, 2018. Jim tackles questions about repairing visible sheetrock lines, siding replacement options, faucet water temperature problems, strange residue in AC vents, ordering projects for an extensive remodel, setting fence posts, choosing a toilet, repairing concrete prior to adding flooring and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows August 11 & 12, 2018. Jim talks about removing wallpaper, the role of rain gutters, liquid drain cleaners, redoing cabinets, tankless water heaters and insulation in new builds, best time of the year to buy or build, what to look for when buying an older home and more!

All the best calls from this week's shows on August 4 & 5, 2018. Jim addresses A LOT of concerns about foundations in Texas including the Irving parking lot collapse, DIY home foundation watering systems, hiring a company to fix your foundation + replacing a cast iron tub, replacing a vanity, preparing the concrete slab for flooring, engineered hardwood vs. wood-look tile & more!

All the best calls from this week's shows - July 28 & 29, 2018. Jim talks: Managing heat in a room above the garage Dealing with bees in your walls Tripped electrical breakers Bamboo flooring Sealing canned lights Exterior paint & caulk AC condensation + more!

All the best calls from the show over the last couple of weeks. Jim answers caller questions about: * engineer's report on foundations * an AC system that can't keep up with the heat outside * best time of year to buy a new AC system and what to look for * slab vs. pier & beam foundation for new build * diy flood prevention * comparing house raising methods * insulating a new metal roof * dealing with moldy grout * and more.

Special Super Podcast this week featuring great air conditioning calls to the show. If you have AC issues, Jim's got your answers. Topic..................................................................Time When to repair vs. replace...........................00:16 Replacing a 20 yr old system......................01:30 Window unit vs. ductless system................04:57 Shutting vents in unused rooms.................12:51 When to change the AC filter.......................16:12 Increase AC circulation to one room..........16:57 Should your AC unit be shaded?.................18:03 Comparing new AC units...............................20:32 New technology & controlling humidity.....24:34