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 barrier vs. chemicals

* Repairing or replacing cracked tiles

* HVAC filter options

* Washing machine plumbing line break

* Switching to a tankless water heater

* Rubber stored in garage turning brittle