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Podcast by Texas Home Improvement
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This week Jim takes a deep dive into several issues that came up on the show.
Carol asks him to compare radiant barrier to foam insulation.
Steve is relocating a building and he and Jim discuss the procedure, the pricing and how to put it all back together after the big move.
Jim addresses a listener complaint about contractors with minimum charges.
Jay wants to know how to address water getting into a sunken living room.
Foster asks for options on how to cool his garage.
All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim talks all about...
- repairing spalling damage on concrete columns
- maintaining siding
- adding whole-house scent through HVAC system
- when to repair vs replace your HVAC system
- plumbing estimates - when are repairs urgent
- troubleshooting garage doors
- flooring for the second story
- is it necessary to pull permits
- driveway cracks and voids
and more.
All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim takes on questions about flooring replacement methods, impact of attic temperatures, foundation repair contractors, battling efflorescence, cracks in a fiberglass shower, shopping for contractors, HVAC company upsells and more.
All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim answers questions about the variance in foundation repair estimates, soffit repair, mud in plumbing lines, flooring options for pier and beam house, duct restoration vs replacement, whistling toilet, tile vs laminate for 2nd floor, factors that determine cost per square foot on new build house, and more.
All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim answers questions about protecting outdoor faucets from the freeze, vented vs non-vented gas fire logs, tankless water heater lines freezing, adding a whole-house generator, underground watering systems in winter, determining the age of a house, when to switch over to strip heat and more.
All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim answers questions about duct cleaning, replacing an old water heater, moisture under vinyl flooring, painting kitchen cabinets, maintenance for a 20+ year old house, extending asphalt roof life, changing out an old electrical box, tub refinishing and more
All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim answers questions decorative timber log installation, dirty AC intake, ceiling beam repair, prepping your chimney for winter, a sweating door, adding attic insulation, aerobic septic systems, geothermal unit maintenance, getting heat from a gas log fireplace, stucco options, radiant barrier and more.
All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim takes on questions about rubberized flat roofs, relocating a building, roof conversion, foundation repair pricing and warranties, chimney inspection and repair, foundation problems causing plumbing issues, checking for voids under concrete, sidewalk replacement vs. foam injection repair and more.
All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim answers questions about repairing concrete columns, the drawbacks of spray foam insulation, a leaning fence fix, plumbing repair urgency, HVAC duct replacement, rotting subfloors, priming for acrylic paint and more.
All the best calls and an interview from the shows this week. Jim sits down with pest control expert Mike Smith to discuss DIY options for dealing with rodents, termites, mosquitos and any other pests here in Texas. Jim also answers questions about 2nd story flooring options, costs for a custom build, getting hot water faster and a tricky outdoor faucet.
All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim answers questions about HVAC servicing, attic decking and radiant barrier, whole home surge protectors, HVAC UV lights, wall foam insulation, AC soft start kits, window tints, water heater repair and more.
All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim answers questions about turning off water in an unoccupied house, mildew smell in closet, dead electrical outlets, replacing wood siding, irrigating the foundation of pier & beam house, removing tub stains, Ready Seal, selecting a custom builder and more.
All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim answers questions about wood expansion joint replacement, wood stain and seal, wall foam insulation, updating an old bathtub, leaky AC system solutions, when to replace a water heater, adding a hot tub and more.
All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim takes on questions about finding a structural engineer, electrical plugs, ceiling light box repair, laminate cabinets, bidet installation, smoke alarm replacement, options for flood prevention and more.
All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim answers questions about rusty post-tension cables, upstairs flooring options, injectable wall foam, garage door insulation, getting hot water faster, propane tank leak detection, hose bib replacement and more.
All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim answers questions about water system testing, attic insulation, outdoor drainage, plumbing repair, damp carpet solutions, sinking porch, ceiling cracks, gutters and more.
All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim answers questions about using flowable fill under slab, preventing insects inside, roof shingle treatments, current building costs, selecting treated lumber, roof replacement, shaking water heater, waterproofing your home, strange AC noises and more.
Super Podcast September 24, 2025 by Texas Home Improvement
All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim takes on questions about mildew in the bathroom, the process of house raising, light-socket ceiling fans, countertop stains, whole house water treatment, water accumulation in vents, manufactured wood flooring fix, adding attic venting, whistling toilets and more.
All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim answers questions about insulating floors, lake dock to deck conversion, a leaning chimney, whistling toilet, getting air through faucets, driveway stains, refilling expansion joints, Roofmax, finding contractors and more.
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@16:32: The host thinks there's a difference between OSB and oriented-strand board? He seems to have confused OSB with particle board.