Get answers to all of your questions about home repairs by calling in. Whether you want to do it yourself or hire someone to do it for you, this show will help you avoid the bumps in the road to get the job done right.
When To Think About Re-Piping
Jim gets started with a thank you and shoutout to Bubbas 33 for hosting a rodeo event last Thursday. He then looks at a couple of email questions as we wait for some calls to come in. Jim answers questions about re-piping a house, solar fans in the master bedroom, a leak and condensation caused by rain, insulating a converted second floor, and more. Jim continues in the second hour with more helpful advice on all your home improvement projects.
Fixing & Watering Foundation
Jim starts with a few email questions as we wait for some calls to roll in. He talks about an overlifted foundation, options other than a soaker hose for watering, reducing heat in a back patio, a house below elevation, and more. Jim continues in the second hour taking more home improvement questions. Don’t forget thipro.com for more helpful tips and information.
Michael Atkinson w/ Guardian Roofing & A/C Questions
Jim gets right to the calls on the show today. He talks aluminum vs vinyl windows, cleaning a porch roof over polyurethane, an A/C compressor, a register box not properly insulated, and more. Jim also has Michael Atkinson of Guardian Roof Sytems join to talk about a fortified roof and the cost. Jim continues in the second hour on the busy phone lines answering more A/C questions.
Plumbing Before Foundation
Johann and Adam are in for Jim as he’s at a charity picnic with the Pasadena Rodeo. They start with an email question about drain options. We also get calls about autoclaved aerated concrete on a new home, whether or not to add ridge vents, foundation work concerns, plumbing work done before moving forward with other projects, and more. Jim also joins to update the listeners on the Pasadena Rodeo entertainment lineup. Johann and Adam continue in the second hour on the phone lines answering more home improvement questions.
French Doors & A French Drain
Jim starts with an email question about a installing a French drain. He also takes calls about somebody that can build a shed, recoating a log cabin, balancing A/C temperature control, removing wallpaper, and more. Jim continues in the second hour answering your calls and email questions. Don’t forget to check out thipro.com for more tips and helpful information.
A Hose Bib & Brian Clinger w/ USA Insulation
Jim’s back after being off the last few weeks. He starts with an update on all he did during his vacation and what Memorial Day is all about. Jim then answers an email question before getting to the calls. He talks about hose bibs, a flow-tech descaler system, a pergola post settling, an old septic system, and more. We also have Brian Clinger of USA Insulation join the show to talk about the foam and what they’re offering with the start of summer. Jim continues in the second hour on the phone lines answering more home improvement questions.
Watering a Concrete Slab
Johann and Adam are back filling in as Jim enjoys some time off. They get right to some calls about watering a slab and replacing an electrical rod. Another surprise caller joins the show from Germany to give us an update and to wish his mother a Happy Mother's Day. Johann and Adam continue in the second hour taking more calls answering more home improvement questions. Check out thipro.com for more helpful tips!
Foundation Issues & A Surprise Caller
Johann and Adam fill in for Jim while he's cruising down the Danube this week. Several callers had questions about foundation issues this week. One caller from Meyerland wondered if a roofing company was pulling a fast one on him over the price of a new roof. A couple more callers had issues with AC run-off and a surprise caller checked up on the guys.
Ridge Vents & Turbines
Jim starts the show by wishing his mother a Happy Birthday! He then gets right to some calls. Jim talks about coating slate on a patio wall, ridge vents vs turbines, putting in laminate flooring, home warranty companies, and much more. Jim continues in the second hour taking more phone calls on all your home improvement projects. Don’t forget his website thipro.com.
A/C & Kitchen Remodel
Jim gets going with an early phone call about a new A/C system. He also answers some email questions about HomeServe and caulking an enclosure around a deck. Jim takes more calls about a built-in microwave for a kitchen remodel, cleaning a roll up shed, UV lights for mold, and more. He continues in the second hour on the phone lines with more home improvement advice.