All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim answers questions about:

* AC maintenance

* Treating for termites

* Foundation repair

* Water seepage

* Adding to existing attic insulation

* Is solar a good investment?

Jim highlights his favorite calls from the shows this week. He answers questions about:

* Trade career options for recent graduates

* Roof replacement options for roof with solar

* Best exterior paints

* House movement and foundation repair

* Staying put vs. moving into a larger house

* Roof spray treatments

* Attic and wall insulation options

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

* Cleaning and refreshing wood surfaces

* AC system for a new build

* Landscaper recommendations

* When, if ever, is duct cleaning necessary

* Improving attic ventilation

* Finding a replacement window installer

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 water when leaving for vacation

* Stain or paint for old cedar fence

* Rusted joist hangers on outdoor deck

* DIY window and door replacement

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

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 metal barn living space

* Electrical water heater tripping the breaker

* Window repair vs. replacement

* Converting a deck to a screened-in room

* Best hail proof shingles for Texas

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

* building a "Florida Room"

* replacing deck boards

* remodeling for aging in place

* and more

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 system.

* Maintaining mastic on a swimming pool deck.

* In depth talk on foundation repair methods depending on areas of the country or soils.

* Selecting a roofing company and changes in roofing insurance coverage.

* Adding window solar screens vs. window replacement.

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 company regarding repairs done under warranty or service agreements.

* When upgrading your AC system makes financial sense. Will your monthly savings justify the high cost of a new system?

* Repairing cracks on foundation corners

* Solving moisture issues leading to a rotting subfloor

* Hiring contractors with expertise...you are paying for experience

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