Texas Home Improvement Podcast

All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim tackles all kinds of questions about heating and air conditioning: * new regulations leading to a big price jump in 2025 * differences between single, dual and variable speed systems * energy savings when replacing an old system * improving your systems ability to remove humidity * AC fan always running ...and more

All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim answers questions about sealing exterior rock surfaces, converting a gas fireplace, tar paper vs. house wrap under siding, buying new carpet, moldy pocket doors, tankless water heater requirements, replacement windows and more.

All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim answers questions about patio door options, AC system replacement, tiny home humidity problems, lifting a boat ramp, repair or replacing stucco, skylight repair, water hammers and more.

All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim answers questions about flooring for rooms that could flood, water heater replacement, recirculation pumps, repairing granite countertops, installing a pocket door, using floor leveler, mobile home roofing and more.

All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim answers questions about flooring for rooms that may flood, water heater replacement, recirculation pumps, granite countertop repair, installing pocket doors, using floor leveler, mobile home roofing options and more.

All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim answers questions about treads for outdoor steps, preventive maintenance on an aging home, water softener troubleshooting, bathroom grout replacement, sealing brick on outdoor fountain, solar shingles and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows. Jim answers questions about restoring patio brick, fireplace leaks, fixing sloppy concrete, adding garage storage, deck stain, planning an addition and more.

All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim answers questions about insulating floors, adding a walk-in or jetted tub, ventilation under a house on blocks, when to use auxiliary heat with a heat pump, when to replace a heat exchange system, why a toilet is filling with hot water and more.

All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim addressed questions about replacement parts for an AC unit, leveling a pier & beam home, adding attic access, insulating a manufactured home and more.

All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim answers questions about replacing pool deck mastic, solving patio movement, replacing a failing retaining wall, how to mount a tree swing, and an armadillo digging near the foundation.

All the best calls from this week's shows. Jim answers questions about troubleshooting an underperforming AC, paint options for roofs and metal buildings, quality of different AC manufacturers, and ceiling repair after a water leak.

All the best calls from this week's shows. Jim answers questions about foam insulation for new builds vs. existing homes, radiant barrier for metal buildings, roof beam replacement, locating a toilet leak and wax ring replacement, and more.

All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim answers questions about an HVAC system that has trouble in the heat of the day, adding a hard or soft start kit to your HVAC unit, adjusting the fan speed, and getting your system regularly maintained.

All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim takes on questions about concrete vs. pavers, painting before putting on a new roof, order of install for a kitchen remodel, generator sizing and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows. Jim answers questions about skim coating a concrete slab, a pitting concrete porch, rebuilding a leaning chimney, changes in HVAC regulations, clogged gutters leading to leaks and more.

All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim answers questions about shopping for homeowners insurance, portable generators, moisture in a sunken living room, a sticking front door, preventing chimney leaks and more.

All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim takes on listener questions about including radiant barrier on the roof, AC system longevity, why old shingles would be stacked in the attic, finding a short in a sparking outlet, buying a foreclosed house or one that is on auction, & more.

All the best calls from this week's shows. Jim answers questions about whole home generators life expectancy and maintenance, waterproofing walls that are below grade, options for exterior paint on various surfaces and more.

All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim answers questions about a chimney drip, a clogged washer discharge line, DIY post-storm roof repair, upgrading attic insulation, adding a whole home surge protector, fighting a home warranty company and more.

All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim answers questions about who you can trust to build your house, water puddling from under the floor, new roof and gable construction, DIY flooring, insulation for a new build, and more.