Texas Home Improvement Podcast
Self-Improvement
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Podcast by Texas Home Improvement
Episodes
- Super Podcast June 1, 2026
Jim breaks down his favorite calls from the shows this week. He answers questions about: * Relocating your electrical box * Flickering lightbulbs * Delays in contractor completing a job * Advice to contractors starting a business * Cleanin…
- Super Podcast May 21, 2026
Jim breaks down his favorite calls from the shows this week. He answers questions about: * Installing a battery backup * Bugs and weep holes * Old gunite pool - refinish or remove * Hot air coming out with new AC system * Shutting off wate…
- Super Podcast May 14, 2026
Jim highlights his favorite calls from all the shows this week. He takes on questions about: * Paying for foundation repair upfront * A fix for a sunken sidewalk * Foundation repair on attached patio * Controlling an invasive plant with a…
- Super Podcast May 7, 2026
Jim breaks down some of his favorite calls and emails from the shows this week. He tackles questions about: * Sediment from the hot water faucet * replacing a single window glass pack * setting outdoor tile to concrete * insulation for a m…
- Super Podcast May 1, 2026
Jim tackles a wide range of topics from the shows this week. * wall insulation options * tunneling to re-pipe house or raise it * mold smell around bathtub * switching to pex piping * rising costs of AC units & what brands Jim prefers * bu…
- Super Podcast April 23, 2026
Jim breaks down his favorite calls and emails from the shows this week. * Insulation options. Does wall foam insulation interfere with weep holes? * Jim gives his recommendations for taking on bathroom remodeling. * Noisy mini-split AC sys…
- Super Podcast April 17, 2026
On the podcast this week Jim highlights some of his favorite calls from the radio show and expands on the topics. * Approach to upgrading insulation on a 100 year old house, and when to be concerned about asbestos. * Dealing with an AC com…
- Super Podcast April 9, 2026
Jim answers listener questions today about: * painting stucco * squeaky toilets and faucets * replacing a patio's glass ceiling * refinishing an outdoor pergola * finding a home inspector and how to approach the inspection report
- Super Podcast April 3, 2026
Jim highlights his favorite calls and emails from the show. He answers questions about: * Concrete driveway overlays * Oil vs. Water based stain for cabinets * Roof ventilation replacement * How to stabilize your foundation * Loud outdoor…
- Super Podcast March 20, 2026
All the best calls this week as Jim answers questions about generators, bladder tank line issues, AC companies upselling practices, leveling older houses, ice dams causing leaks, building a garage, tankless water heater repair, cracks in c…
- Super Podcast March 11, 2026
Jim dives deep into home generator options. Price, convenience and how long the power lasts all come into consideration when making your decision. He takes an up-close look at a company that is advertising a lot recently in Texas - Base Po…
- Super Podcast March 4, 2026
On this week's podcast Jim features some of his favorite calls and emails. Listen in as Jim answers questions about: * AC filters -- flat vs. pleated vs. media * Carolyn's space heater is tripping the breaker. Is it a problem with the heat…
- Super Podcast February 26, 2026
Jim is highlighting a variety of great calls this week! * Bill asks about when your AC system could benefit from a soft-start kit. What about if you have a generator? * Chris has questions about his geothermal system. Jim thinks they are e…
- Super Podcast February 18, 2026
Jim rolls out great calls from the shows this week. Topics he dives into include: Options for cooling your attic -- and if you really need to. Finding the source of a musty smell Guidelines for building new structures Tile roof lifespans C…
- Super Podcast February 12, 2026
All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim dives into a variety of topics giving his expert opinion: When is a soft start system helpful with your AC system? What about if you have a generator? Jim breaks down geothermal system's mai…
- Super Podcast February 3, 2026
All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim takes on topics in regards to the cold weather and a bit more... Keri's converted barn is taking on moisture and rotting some of the wood. Robert has sweating ducts. David asks about protect…
- Super Podcast January 28, 2026
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…
- Super Podcast January 21, 2026
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…
- Super Podcast January 14, 2026
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 contra…
- Super Podcast January 7, 2026
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, whistlin…
- Super Podcast January 1, 2026
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 wate…
- Super Podcast December 19, 2025
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 l…
- Super Podcast December 10, 2025
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…
- Super Podcast December 3, 2025
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 p…
- Super Podcast November 26, 2025
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 fo…
- Super Podcast November 19, 2025
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 questi…
- Super Podcast November 12, 2025
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 r…
- Super Podcast November 6, 2025
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, remo…
- Super Podcast October 29, 2025
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, addin…
- Super Podcast October 22, 2025
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 preventi…
- Super Podcast October 15, 2025
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 re…
- Super Podcast October 8, 2025
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.
- Super Podcast October 1, 2025
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…
- Super Podcast September 24, 2025
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- Super Podcast September 17, 2025
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, manufac…
- Super Podcast September 10, 2025
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, Roofma…
- Super Podcast September 3, 2025
All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim answers questions about repainting a porch, coating a log cabin, repairing cracks in stucco, painted insulation, drone use by insurance companies, shower enclosure options, leveling a pier &…
- Super Podcast August 27, 2025
All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim answers questions about best radiant barrier options, replacement windows, rotting fence posts, holes around slab after foundation repair, black around AC vents, seal or paint for an outdoor…
- Super Podcast August 20, 2025
All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim tackles questions about colored caulk, new AC systems, doorbell upgrades, water getting into exterior walls, appliances for kitchen upgrade, cleaning an outdoor shed, patio tile coatings, dr…
- Super Podcast August 13, 2025
All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim answers questions about paying contractors, re-piping, when to change AC filters, exterior door gaskets, driveway expansion joints, AC drain line clean out, rusty faucets, warped fence posts…
- Super Podcast August 6, 2025
All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim answers questions about dripping AC vents, brick repair, attic door installation, moisture on floors, sunken rooms, siding replacement options, efflorescence and more.
- Super Podcast July 30, 2025
All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim takes on questions about Rhino Shield, repairing cracked stucco, waterproofing walls below grade, generator maintenance, shifting lake ramp, whole-house surge protectors, fighting home warra…
- Super Podcast July 23, 2025
All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim answers questions about painting siding, outdoor kitchens, weep holes and bugs, controlling humidity, dryer vent repair, selecting a new HVAC system, AC system freezing up and more.
- Super Podcast July 16, 2025
All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim answers questions about attic conversions, whole-house surge protectors, attic ventilation, solving roof mold, double-pane window repair, clearing clogged AC line, attic ladder replacement,…
- Super Podcast July 9, 2025
All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim answers questions about whole-house water shutoff, adding insulation, outdoor drainage issues, home generators, driveway replacement, media filters, leak detection and more.
- Super Podcast July 2, 2025
All the best calls from this week's shows. Jim answers questions about bathroom mildew, ceiling fans that plug into light sockets, venting on an old house, dripping AC vent, treating for roaches, wood flooring repair, leveling backyard she…
- Super Podcast June 25, 2025
All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim answers questions about a loud toilet, roofing shingles, foundation watering, cleaning exterior brick, a sinking patio, surge protectors, cooling the back patio, buckling floors and more.
- Super Podcast June 18, 2025
All the best calls from this week's shows. Jim answers questions about replacement windows, a leaky commode, and lots of AC questions including replacement unit pricing, adjusting dampers, adding a warranty, hard start vs. soft start kits…
- Super Podcast June 11, 2025
All the best calls from the show this week. Johann and Adam answer questions about venting for older homes, leveling a sunken bathroom floor, choosing an under-sink water filtration system, doing pipe upgrades in conjunction with foundatio…
- Super Podcast June 4, 2025
All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim answers questions about french drain replacement, balancing your AC, a whole-house water shutoff valve, log cabin coatings, AC filters, removing shrubs, replacement windows and more.