Texas Home Improvement Podcast

All the best calls from this week's shows on August 13 & 14, 2022. Jim answers questions about water purification systems, soaker hoses, hot garages, efflorescence, upstairs AC systems, finding a handyman, crawlspace moisture, slippery shower, popcorn ceiling removal and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows on August 6 & 7, 2022. Jim answers questions about replacing your AC, shading your AC unit, foundation watering, open cell vs. closed cell foam, window treatment to block the sun, hot garages, cooling your patio, attic ladders, drip irrigation and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows on July 23, 2022. Jim answers questions about AC coolant pricing, toilets, cracking soil, pool resurfacing, shading your outdoor AC unit, shopping for foundation watering system components, adding a fountain to a pond, new build recommendations and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows on July 16 & 17, 2022. Jim answers questions about home generators, leak after a remodel, soaker hose vs. gutters, attic foam, installing emergency water tank, rain during re-roof, DIY AC unit cleaning, home mold testing, adding insulation to help AC, oil-based paint shortage, and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows on April 9 & 10, 2022. Jim answers questions about foundation watering, siding quotes, foam insulation types, AC sizing, moisture coming thru slab, sealing stone exterior, spiral staircase repair, HVAC repair vs replacement and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows on July 2, 2022. Jim answers questions about roof underlayment, adding a backyard patio, calculating square footage, indoor/outdoor carpet adhesive, installing vinyl over tile, dissimilar metals, fix vs replace cast iron pipes, attaching patio screens, open vs closed cell foam insulation and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows on June 25 & 26, 2022. Jim answers questions about tree roots impacting concrete, insulating a shop, wood for a dock, paint types, when to replace AC unit, adding a garage vent, bad odor from hot water side, water heater pilot light issues, termite guards & more.

All the best calls from this week's shows on June 18 & 19, 2022. Jim answers questions about mice in the attic, AC replacement, cracks in bath vanity, leaking toilet, cleaning Austin stone, fixing an old driveway, excessive dust, garage fans, identifying load bearing walls, kitchen countertops, cleaning air ducts and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows on June 11 & 12, 2022. Jim answers questions about repairing your AC, replacing shut-off valves, AC installation, insulating un-air conditioned space, building a deck, home insurance costs, bamboo flooring, closing off AC vents in empty rooms, AC in the garage and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows on June 4 & 5, 2022. Jim answers questions about basements, air filtration systems, protecting outdoor wood, steel vs concrete block workshop, efflorescence, insulating underneath a beach house, installing soaker hoses, brick repair, shower tile replacement, and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows on May 21 & 22, 2022. Jim answers questions about slippery tile, squeaky stairs, log cabin floors, AC speeds, pest control, patio holding water, garage floor coatings, crawlspace encapsulation, lightbulb sizing and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows on May 14 & 15, 2022. Jim answers questions about front door repair, proper use of radiant barrier, staining interior concrete, back patio extension, adding solar, the cost of new construction, insulating under the house, pricing a new AC system, musty smell from underneath the house and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows on May 7 & 8, 2022. Jim answers questions about a full remodel, AC sizing, building a workshop, home warranties, adding solar, leak detection, water softeners, understanding pex plumbing, tinting windows, how many nails per shingle and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows on April 30 & May 1, 2022. Jim answers questions about repairing old slabs, city water pressure, hiring a plumber, cleaning yellow brick, adding insulation, bad dishwasher odor, filling in a sunken living room, wooden window replacement, remodel pricing, railroad tie retaining wall and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows on April 23 & 24, 2022. Jim answers questions about AC coolant leaks, painting house's exterior, bolting a safe to the floor, stump removal, fencing materials, insulating a cabin, rotting door threshold, repiping an old house, AC brands, alternative building materials and more.

All the best calls from this week's show on April 16, 2022. Jim answers questions about sealing up a house, contractor insurance, kids going into the trades, vinyl plank flooring, installing on brick and Hardie, mildew on house exterior, bad AC smell, tunneling for repairs and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows on April 9, 2022. Jim answers questions about a bathroom remodel, window leaks, front door paint, patio door replacement, musty odors, replacement roof options, venting a crawl space, cleaning stucco and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows on April 2 & 3, 2022. Jim takes on questions about big trees, stone repair, front doors, storm shelters, tankless water heaters, chattering pipes, too many acorns, oven vent options, window insulation and more.

All the best calls on this week's shows on March 26 & 27, 2022. Jim answers questions about pinhole leaks, wood rot, shower tile floors, locating leaks in the yard, how foundation piles work, dark spots on AC vents, attic fans, moisture breaking down brick, soundproofing between floors, putting AC in a garage and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows on March 19 & 20, 2022. Jim answers questions about damp floors, crawl spaces, solar powered vents, the cost of lumber, door lock malfunction, being your own builder, pool deck repair, hard flooring options, and more.