Shawn has noticed his air conditioner's performance has been declining in the last two years. Jim goes through a checklist of possible causes.

Troubleshooting Decreasing Efficiency Of Your AC 5 8 21

Paul has noticed random popping sounds in the ceiling throughout his house. Jim describes possible causes and if he should be worried about it.

Popping Sounds In Ceiling Throughout House 12 19 22

Osvaldo wonders what the best way is to seal grout cracks in the corners of his shower's tile walls.

Sealing Shower Tile Grout 1 30 22

Michael's AC company pitched him on adding an attic tent to help lower his energy bills. Jim gives Michael his opinion on the contractor installed attic tents and another alternative.

Do Attic Tents Work? 12 3 22

The paint on Walter's siding is peeling again. He asks Jim what paint to use and how to prepare the surface so the paint lasts.

Painting Siding 5 27 23

Christine suspects she may have termites and wonders how to visually inspect for them and what steps need to be taken when they are discovered.

Termites In Texas - How To Spot & Treat Them 9 2 23

David's dishwasher has a strong unpleasant odor and he hasn't been able to locate the source. Jim reviews the top 3 places to check in order to resolve the issue.

Solving Dishwasher Odor 3 27 24

Jason has an older AC system and he is looking for options he can add to his system that will help with air purification.

Air Purification Options For Your HVAC System 6 26 24

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 deck, watering your foundation, replacement parts for AC and more.

Super Podcast August 27, 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 & beam house, German Schmeer and more.

Super Podcast September 3, 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, Roofmax, finding contractors and more.

Super Podcast September 10, 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, manufactured wood flooring fix, adding attic venting, whistling toilets and more.

Super Podcast September 17, 2025

Super Podcast September 24, 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 heater, waterproofing your home, strange AC noises and more.

Super Podcast October 1, 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 8, 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 replacement and more.

Super Podcast October 15, 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 prevention and more.

Super Podcast October 22, 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, adding a hot tub and more.

Super Podcast October 29, 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, removing tub stains, Ready Seal, selecting a custom builder and more.

Super Podcast November 6, 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 repair and more.

Super Podcast November 12, 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 questions about 2nd story flooring options, costs for a custom build, getting hot water faster and a tricky outdoor faucet.

Super Podcast November 19, 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 for acrylic paint and more.

Super Podcast November 26, 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 plumbing issues, checking for voids under concrete, sidewalk replacement vs. foam injection repair and more.

Super Podcast December 3, 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, geothermal unit maintenance, getting heat from a gas log fireplace, stucco options, radiant barrier and more.

Super Podcast December 10, 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 life, changing out an old electrical box, tub refinishing and more

Super Podcast December 19, 2025

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.

Super Podcast January 1, 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, whistling toilet, tile vs laminate for 2nd floor, factors that determine cost per square foot on new build house, and more.

Super Podcast January 7,  2026

Betty comes to Jim with some big questions about house raising including if it can be done for a house with additions. Jim digs into how it is done, what prep work is involved and just how much it costs.

House Raising - Procedure, Practicality & Pricing 4 27 19

A neighbor's tree is hanging over on to his dad's property. Whose responsibility it is to trim it?

Trees Hanging Over Property Lines 6 9 19

Joan has seen an increase in the water bill and would like to check for a possible leak. Jim walks her through how to check for herself if there is a leak in the water or sewer line before calling the plumber.

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