Texas Home Improvement Podcast

All the best calls from this week's shows - January 18 & 19, 2020. Jim answers questions about: Dual hot water heaters Ceramic vs. porcelain tile Back up in double kitchen sink Rebuilding brick landscaping wall Installing door for security Painting cabinets - spray vs. brush Workshop building options Finding a local handyman and more!

All the best calls from this week's shows - January 11 & 12, 2020. Jim tackles questions about: Vibrating outdoor faucet Duct cleaning Gas line insurance coverage Cypress tree knobby roots Patio decking level with house Slow tub drain Contractors without workers comp and more!

All the best calls from this weekend's shows - January 4 & 5, 2020. Jim answers questions about: Insulating between two floors Moldy ceiling fix Screen patio update Rotting doorjambs Security systems for apartments and more!

All the best calls from last week's shows - December 21 & 22, 2019. Jim answers questions about: - What he would do if building a new house - DIY garage door install - Removing old tile - Converting shipping container into living space - Caulking a bathtub - Pressure change in water line - Hiring an appraiser - Verifying roofing job quality and more...

All the best calls from this week's shows - December 14 & 15, 2019. DIY screen porch Clearing debris from roof Using floor leveler for tile Eliminating a water hammer Cabinet hardware Updating house built in the '20s Financing options for home improvement projects

All the best calls from this week's shows - December 7 & 8, 2019. Jim answers questions about: What to ask a contractor when hiring Window caulk gone bad New build baseboards & trim pulling away Why contractors charge so much for a simple job Vinyl siding Outdoor security lighting Windows - repair vs. replace and more!

All the best calls from this week's shows on November 30 & December 1, 2019. Jim answers questions about: Garage apartment conversion Leak detection device How to pick the right contractor Locating AC leak Pex pipe Ceramic vs acrylic shower tiles Leveling a 100 year old house and more...

All the best calls from this week's shows - November 23 & 24, 2019. Jim answers questions about: Leaky backdoor Popcorn ceiling removal Damaged tree - save vs. remove Testing water for safety Building a deck near big trees Roots getting into pipes Christmas light installation What not to put down your garbage disposal and more...

All the best calls from this week's shows - November 16 & 17, 2019. Jim answers questions about: What not to buy at the box stores Working with a contractors when things go wrong Soil testing for new foundation Handling gray & black water for new addition Heating a workshop Watering around patios and driveways and more!

All the best calls from this week's shows - November 9 & 10, 2019. Jim answers questions about: Expansion joint replacement Building regulations in flood areas Whistling toilets Protecting pipes from freezing weather Painting kitchen cabinets Staining wood front doors Bat vs. blown-in insulation Voids under sidewalk and more!

All the best calls from this week's shows - November 2 & 3, 2019. Jim answers questions about: Dealing with insurance after the tornado Sticking front door deadbolt Updating old brick inside and out Foam incapsulated house - what to watch for Dealing with excessive humidity Will stone tiles be too heavy for the foundation? and more...

All the best calls from this week's shows - October 26 & 27, 2019. Jim answers questions about: Fixing up rental property Roof replacement Visible wall separation & cracked tiles Cracks in concrete patio Air conditioner SEER ratings Replacing concrete driveway Testing for mold after flooding Foundation watering around patio and more!

All the best calls from this week's shows - October 12 & 13, 2019. This week Jim tackles: Replacing damaged siding AC flex duct options Hybrid hot water heaters Fireplace safety Locating tricky water leaks Replacing rotting wood decking Addressing garage moisture after heavy rains Replacing galvanized pipes and more...

All the best calls from this week's shows - October 5 & 6, 2019. Jim answers questions about: Flooring thresholds Watering your foundation in the winter Exterior paint preferences Flood damage prevention methods Popcorn ceiling removal and alternatives Best windows for enclosed patio Locating the dryer vent AC that is running but not blowing cool air and more...

All the best calls from this week's shows - September 28 & 29, 2019. Jim digs in about: Adding a fireplace Bathroom vent condensation Replacing asbestos siding Finding a water leak Prepping treated lumber Soaker hose pressure regulators Room addition options + more.

All the best calls from this week's shows - September 21 & 22, 2019. Jim addresses: Drying out after Imelda Selecting replacement doors AC systems freezing up Carpet pricing - materials & install Dripping hot water heater pipe Roofing felt options Leveling concrete

All the best calls from this week's shows - September 14 & 15, 2019. Jim answers caller questions about: Tips for building a new pool Replacing old damaged Mexican brick Replacing shower curtain with door Locating AC condensation line Finding the reason for sheet wall cracks Choosing the right additional insulation Replacing AC system because it uses R22 coolant and more!

All the best calls from this week's shows - September 7 & 8, 2019. Jim answer questions about: That odd smell when the heat or AC comes on Radiant barrier in the attic Where to find a contractor - box store, local guy, smart phone app... Peeling trim paint New Texas roofing law and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows on August 31, 2019. Jim takes on questions regarding: Selecting the right size AC system Atrium cover options DIY root barriers Cleaning garage spills Trees close to the foundation Replacing rotting lattice and more!

All the best calls from this week's shows - August 24 & 25, 2019. Jim answers listener questions regarding: Removing stains from garage floor Spotting foundation movement Painting a pool Dryer duct cleaning Cooling an attic Fighting recurring mold Roof underlayment Flooring spot repair ...and more