Texas Home Improvement Podcast

All the best calls from the shows on March 18 & 19, 2023. Jim answers questions about concrete patios, softer flooring, kitchen cabinet restoration, adding wall insulation, negotiating house prices, adding drainage, insulating an 100-year-old house, cleaning mold, retaining walls, roofing quotes and more.

All the best calls from the shows on March 4 & 5, 2023. Jim answers questions about sewer leaks and your foundation, re-piping copper, the importance of changing alarm batteries, AC coolant options, sagging ceiling options and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows on February 25 & 26, 2023. Jim answers questions about algae in the toilet, cracking brick, water well drilling, garage efflorescence, sealing painted plywood, building in the hill country, flooring on a wet slab, options for a deck rebuild and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows on February 18 & 19, 2023. Jim answers questions about a water heater filter, exterior painting, getting a screw to catch, foundation leveling quotes, warping vinyl planks, insulating the room above the garage, replacing cast iron pipes, replacing a functioning water heater, water getting under a pier & beam house and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows on February 11, 2023. Jim answers questions about radiant barrier, contractor pricing, replacing cast iron pipes, when to use foam insulation, installing vinyl plank flooring, adding a second story, broken light fixture, siding trim repair and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows on February 4 & 5, 2023. Jim answers questions about a loud heat pump, upflush toilets, floor leveling, laminate flooring repair, bathroom venting, septic system update, mini-split troubleshooting, caulk, wall insulation, under-sink water heater, and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows on January 28 & 29, 2023. Jim answers questions about home warranty companies, buying a previously flooded house, fireplace inserts, sealing brick, replacing a electric panel, handling the business end of a remodel, making your attic squirrel-proof, root barriers, sewer line leaks and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows on January 21 & 22, 2023. Jim answers questions about a freezing hose bid, a dishwasher that won't drain, hooking up a coffee maker to the refrigerator water line, slab repair, stair spindle replacement, chimney flashing, leak detection, switching to a tankless water heater, getting hot water faster, and more.

All the best calls from the shows on January 14 & 15, 2023. Jim answers questions about adding plumbing, removing tar paper, best carpet options, eliminating pet stains from wood floors, installing gravel, drafty AC returns, termites in the garage, when to get a new roof, clearing debris from faucets, and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows on January 7 & 8, 2023. Jim answers questions about insulating on old house, reduced water flow to sink, bathroom update, clogged kitchen sink, floor insulation, driveway sealers, adding decorative shutters, AC duct moisture, remodeling an older home and more.

A special new year highly informative podcast details the new HVAC regulations for 2023. Jim with the help of Johan discuss why the EPA routinely makes policy changes and how this impacts consumer pricing and rebates. They also take listener questions about coolant changes, heat pumps, replacing vs. repairing older systems, and duct vs. mini-split systems.

All the best calls from this week's shows on December 17, 2022. Jim answers questions about root barriers, gas fireplaces, new AC regulations, insulating floors, indoor air quality, removing paint from brick, replacing air ducts, chimney care and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows on December 10 & 11, 2022. Jim answers questions about wood repair, mini-split AC systems, replacing wood expansion joints, clearing bamboo, proper gutter installation, tankless water heaters, homes on stilts, siding upgrades and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows on December 3 & 4, 2022. Jim answers calls about vent covers, urethane injections, cultured marble, window sill replacement, attic ventilation, floating floors, sewer smells, attic tents, post tension cables and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows on November 26 & 27, 2022. Jim answers questions about driveway repair, leak tests, cracking brick, loose tiles, replacing AC systems now, cold floors, hanging Christmas lights, shingle treatments, foundation types for a new build and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows on November 19 & 20, 2022. Jim answers questions about soil tests, wavy floors, metal buildings, spray foam, attic water heaters, roof repair with solar panels, emergency heaters, mold in the garage, replacement caulk, and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows on November 12 & 13, 2022. Jim answers questions regarding pressure regulators, hanging Hardie siding, plumbing repair, squeaky floor boards, raising a concrete driveway, winterizing an irrigation system, window condensation, gaps near slab, sweaty floors and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows on November 5 & 6, 2022. Jim answers questions about hard to open windows, radio static, water heater pilot lights, ridge vents, drilling into brick, energy efficiency evaluations, fence pickets, slab leak repair, garage dehumidifiers, mud-pumping, and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows on October 29 & 30, 2022. Jim answers questions about cathedral ceilings, renovating a home exterior, overheating dryer, adding bathroom grab bars, closing off crawlspaces, sliding glass doors, leaning brick wall, rotting pergola and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows on October 22 & 23, 2022. Jim answers questions about: bathroom remodels, replacing flooring, dryer exhaust venting, salvaging portions of old house, battling dust, securing exterior brick, types of AC air filters, HVAC pricing, carport construction, and more.