Texas Home Improvement Podcast

All the best calls from this week's shows - May 26 & 27, 2018. Jim talks about getting sand out of your pipes, watering your foundation, new AC codes, pooling water around foundation, materials for garage cabinets, getting best performance from your AC systems and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows - May 19 & 20, 2018. Jim talks about ridge vents, concrete sealers, replacing builder grade windows, tiling over formica countertops, metal barndominiums, finding a pool leak and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows May 12, 2018. Jim discusses solar tubes, building materials, filling in a swimming pool, replacing paneling, Hardie vs. LP Smartside siding, how his great wealth of home improvement knowledge all started with his mom and more.

All the best call's from this week's shows - May 5 & 6, 2018. Jim answers questions about repainting a brick fireplace, cracks in slab foundation, how to shorten a door, refinishing cabinets, how much dwelling coverage to get, paying contractors in advance and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows - April 28 & 29, 2018. Jim discusses selecting tile grout, high-end house paint services, dryer duct cleaning, installing siding, cut-off age for buying a house and not having to do a lot of upgrades & more. Also bonus interview with Kurt Chase from our Hot Rods & Home Improvement event raising money for teachers. Jim and Kurt trade car stories including the time Jim bought a school bus.

All the best calls from this week's shows April 14 & 15, 2018. Jim takes on questions about putting laminate over tile floors, asbestos siding, using an architect for your remodel, using reclaimed wood for accent wall and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows on April 7 & 8, 2018. Jim answers questions about repairing and replacing cast iron pipes, slab leaks, durable flooring options, diy radiant barrier, dealing with a roofer when you have an insurance claim and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows on March 31, 2018. Jim talks about building a safe-room, roots blocking drain line, erosion repair, replacing hot water heaters, comparing new AC units and more.

Collection of great calls and emails from this week. Jim addresses instant hot water heaters, dry wall repair, replacement windows on brick house, cost of solar, tiling a shower, updating your alarm system and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows - March 17 & 18, 2018. Jim answers questions about skylights, radiant barrier, shower conversion, replacing decorative moldings, using contractors with no brick & mortar location, kitchen remodels and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows - March 10, 2018. Jim answers questions about geothermal cooling systems, locating shower and tub leaks, repairing rotting poles, proper window installation, minimum requirements for pouring a concrete slab and much more.

All the best calls from this week's shows March 3 & 4, 2018. Jim addresses window leaks, hot water heater pop-off valves, grounding electrical outlets, building with concrete blocks, under floor heating and much more.

All the best calls from this week's shows - February 24 & 25, 2018. Jim answers questions about flooring for a cabin, detecting foundation issues, leaking chimney, drainage problems, your neighbor's trees, pipe fixes and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows - February 17 & 18, 2018. Jim tells us the differences between radiant barrier foil, radiant barrier paint & insulation, how to remove old window caulk, what makes water pipes rattle, about flexible vs. rigid AC ducts and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows - February 10 & 11, 2018. Jim answers questions about tankless hot water heaters, ductless AC systems, drafty windows, nail pops in drywall, vinyl plank flooring, duct cleaning, thumping faucets and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows on February 3, 2018. Jim tackles questions about repairing blinds, switching over to LEDs, putting tile over wood flooring, rusty deck railing, scheduling multiple projects, repairing wood siding and more.

All the best call from this week's shows - January 27 & 28, 2018. Jim tackles questions about decking, insulation, vibrating toilet pipes, drafty windows, new builds, wooden braces in the attic & more.

All the best calls from this week's shows - January 20 & 21, 2018. Jim answers questions about a fix for old siding, updating a bathroom, recessed lighting, buying a first house, effervescence, replacement windows, replacing old insulation, how much foundation repair costs and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows - January 13 & 14, 2018. Jim answers questions about leaking outdoor faucet, squirrels in the attic, covering weep holes, removing popcorn ceilings, best time of the year to hire a contractor & more.

All the best calls from this week's shows - January 6 & 7, 2018. Jim's voice is gone and he sounds terrible, but with Brian's help he was able to answer questions about: crawl space insulation, basements in Texas, Hardie vs. brick, the Texas housing market, buying a house with a pool, venting a large fireplace and more.