Texas Home Improvement Podcast

All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim answers questions about tankless water heater's longevity, mobile home skirting, who to call about drainage issues, updating siding, expansion joint replacement and more.

All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim answers questions about removing a large tree, the necessity of gutters, offers for insurance, HVAC wiring, replacing expansion joints and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows. Jim answers questions about replacing rotten siding, pergola and patio cover options, laying laminate over tile, cast iron pipe coating options and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows. Jim answers questions about insulating the roof deck, shingle spray, Leaf Guard, foundation watering, dishwasher odor, hot water flow and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows. Jim answers questions about static tests for sewer pipes, constructing an above-ground planter box, aluminum patio covers, upgrading a gravel driveway, and he has some serious advice for the next time you are getting bids from contractors!

All the best calls + bonus podcast content as Jim gets unhinged about the overuse of foam insulation and the possible consequences. Also Jim dives into a great new water treatment system, working with your plumber, HVAC repairs, identifying load bearing walls, and adding a zone HVAC system.

Listen in to a special episode of the THI Super Podcast and Brian discusses the making of the latest TV show episode with Chris Arrington of Arrington Roofing and filmmaker Nate Mathers. All three discuss replacing Jim's roof after it got hit by baseball-size hail! Hailstorms in Texas are inevitable but we keep putting the same shingles on our roofs. The guys discuss better alternatives and best steps when working with your insurance company to file the claim.

All the best calls from this week's shows. Jim answers questions about replacing a chimney cap, drafty return air vents, plumbing options for finishing out a detached garage, accessing well water and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows. Jim answers questions a smelly dishwasher, framing in a back porch, high energy bills, materials to use for a bathroom remodel and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows. Jim answers questions about R22 coolant, heat pump svs. strip heat, foamed attics & ventilation, reduced sink water flow, post-tension cables and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows on January 13 & 14, 2024. Jim answers questions about preparing pipes for the freeze, cracked driveways, drilling into siding, solving mold in a closet and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows on January 6 & 7, 2024. Jim answers questions about failing flooring, running a static test, moldy water, sizing a tankless water heater and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows on December 30 & 31, 2023. Jim answers questions about adding a deck around a pool, masonry repair and maintenance, HVAC repair, gooey cleanup and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows on December 2 & 3, 2023. Jim answers questions about duct cleaning, critters in the attic, a noisy water heater, foundation watering, cracked driveways and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows on November 18 & 19, 2023. Jim answers questions about a sinking yard, ants under the floor, installing floodlights, converting to propane and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows on November 11 & 12, 2023. Jim answers questions about replacement toilets, blowing fuses, garage door repair, HVAC for an all-foam home, slow draining sinks and more.

All the best call from this week's shows on November 4 & 5, 2023. Jim answers questions about resetting exterior doors, retention walls, dehumidifiers for new builds and existing homes, dryer vent cleaning, regrading yards and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows on October 21 & 22, 2023. Jim answers questions about cracks in the garage, sinking foundations, finding an engineer, indoor humidity and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows on October 14 & 15, 2023. Jim answers questions about materials needed for a new driveway, adding natural gas, solving low water pressure, and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows on October 7 & 8, 2023. Jim answers questions about cleaning AC ducts, fireplace repair vs. replace, a squealing water heater and more.