Texas Home Improvement Podcast

All the best calls from this week's shows on November 28 & 29, 2020. Jim answers questions about: composite wood decking, fresh air vents, flagstone walkway, mudpumping vs. foam injection, replacing trim, foundation watering in winter, appliance pricing, re-grouting a shower and more!

All the best call from this week's shows on November 21 & 22, 2020. Jim answers questions about: water softeners, mildew behind the tub, dust!, popcorn ceilings, leak in the p-trap, fireplace vs. woodstove, HVAC air purifier, whole house surge protector, raising the ceiling, installing a pocket door and more!

All the best calls from this week's shows on November 14 & 15, 2020. Jim takes on questions about: storage building conversion, sheetrock stains, repainting concrete patio, flooring for sunken livingroom, selecting new roof materials, heater options, removing trees before foundation pour, building near an easement, converting fireplace to gas, and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows on October 31 and November 1, 2020. Jim answers questions about a sweaty patio, refinishing old floors, building in the country, racoons in the attic, converting storage containers, how to build a retaining wall correctly, your HVAC as a dehumidifier, toilet vent pipe cleanout and more!

All the best calls from this week's shows on October 24 & 25, 2020. Jim talks about: Moldy registers Buying a house on the coast Changing to pex plumbing DIY mailbox Rusty flashing Moisture barriers for flooring Ventilation under block & base home and more!

All the best calls from this week's shows on October 17 & 18, 2020. Jim answers questions about: Open cell vs closed cell insulation DIY mini split AC install Adding a patio slab to existing foundation Home restoration Mesh over weep holes Painting vinyl siding Solar for a mobile home DIY French drain installation Converting attic space Repairing screw holes and more!

All the best calls from this week's shows on October 10 & 11, 2020. Jim answers questions about: Sticking doors Buzzing lights Storage containers -> living space Caulking driveway joint Clogged bathroom sink A 100 year old house Pex plumbing Back-up generators and more!

All the best calls from this week's shows on October 3 & 4, 2020. Jim talks about: Insulation types and mold Wasp deterrents Involving a lawyer with builder disputes Cleaning garage floor Replacing rotted door frame DIY fence building Removing iron stains and more...

All the best calls from this week's shows on September 26 & 27, 2020. Jim answers questions regarding: Repainting textured walls Sagging roof Leveling floor of old house Rain getting under double doors Expiring new home warranty Shower repair costs and more!

All the best calls from this week's shows on September 19 & 20, 2020. Jim answers questions about: Front porch paint Water under the front door Gutter options Water heater regularly cutting off Garage door mystery Water in city gas line Home warranties and more!

All the best calls from this week's shows on September 12 & 13, 2020. Jim answers questions about: Thermostat location Soaker hoses around a porch Undersized AC system Roof decking materials Dust coming from granite countertops AC drain lines HVAC unit placement and more!

All the best calls from this week's shows - September 5 & 6, 2020. Jim answers questions about: Moisture in crawl space Customizing existing built-in cabinets Removing toilet stains Leaky windows Metal vs. asphalt shingles Concrete cracks Crazy AC behavior and more!

All the best calls from this week's shows on August 29 & 30, 2020. Jim answers questions about: AC warranty for a new build Adding a car lift to the garage AC drain lines Painting over wallpaper Rotten smell in shower drain Excessive dust Sealing brick Roof shingle colors and more ...

All the best calls from this week's shows on August 22 & 23, 2020. Jim answers questions about: Carpet Regular home maintenance How to select a custom builder Garage fans Closing AC vents Storm generators High humidity in one room and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows from August 15 & 16, 2020. Jim answers questions about: Installing backyard shed Remodeling shower upstairs Kitchen remodel choices Lumber shortages Buying new vs. fixer-upper What to put under tile Low flow tub valve and more -->

All the best calls from this week's shows on August 8 & 9, 2020. Jim answers questions about: Soil washing out from under slab Converting patio to living space AC running all day Deck conversion options Removing an indoor pool Cooling down a covered patio Replacing attic stairs Sweating p-trap Weeping mortar and more ...

All the best calls from this week's show on August 1 & 2, 2020. Jim answers questions about: Temperatures in a pole barn Attaching storm shutters Foul smell in tub Framing a bathroom mirror Additional humidifier Choosing between contractor bids Building on property near a creek Reducing traffic noise Rotting cedar pergola posts Pool equipment storage and more ...

All the best calls from this week's shows - July 25 & 26, 2020. Jim answers questions about: Raising sunken living room Who handles drainage issues What goes behind siding Covid-19 related delays for contractors Visible cracks in newer home Obtaining house blueprints Selecting new toilet Stuck sprinkler head Foundation watering and more ...

All the best calls from this week's shows - July 17 & 18, 2020. Jim takes on questions about: Adding tile to a deck Replacing rotted door frame Insulating cinder block building Musty bathroom odor Void under foundation Painting/staining pressure-treated wood Barndeminum vs. stick construction Efflorescence and more ...

All the best calls from this week's shows - July 11 & 12, 2020. Jim answers questions about: Vapor barriers AC seer ratings Leaking fascia boards Types of sheetrock Moldy air vents Adding a curb to a driveway Replacing whirlybird vents Removing stripped screws Repairing blacktop driveway Flagstone coatings and more!