All the best calls from the last shows of 2017 - December 30 & 31, 2017. Jim talks about the cold weather that hit Texas and how to prepare and protect your home, best materials other than concrete for a driveway, radiant barrier on the roof, walls and in the attic, flood stops for hot water heaters, hiring a chimney sweep, setting your thermostat and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows - December 16 & 17, 2017. Jim addresses using an architect or engineer when remodeling, how to clean a garage floor, bad pilot light on hot water heater, flooring underlayment for hardwoods, eliminating green fungus on exterior, replacing electrical panel box & more.

Because many Texans have experienced flooding in 2017 Jim is often asked about having a house raised. He has been raising houses for many years, so when Greg called in about his house that has flooded 5 times he was able to describe the process and tell him what to expect.

Jim is asked what he looks for when buying a new house. His answers may surprise you. He lists elements of construction and materials that most homeowners don't even consider.

All the best calls from this week's shows - December 9 & 10, 2017. Jim talks about what he would look for when buying a new house, leaning fence posts, adding a storm shelter, locating a leak in a wall, excessive dust, getting good results when painting, what to get your favorite DIYer for Christmas, and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows - December 2 & 3, 2017. Jim takes on questions about painting acoustic tiles, insulating an attic as a storage space, house raising, converting metal shipping containers into living spaces, flexing second story floors and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows - November 18 & 19, 2017. Jim answers questions about shower tiles popping off, solving toilet vents problems, using Hardie siding on small structures, installing cabinets in a garage, and more.

All the best calls from the best from this week's shows - November 11 & 12, 2017. Jim tackles questions about sparking outlets, jammed garbage disposals, pros and cons of gutters, countertops, lifting a slab patio, wrapping pipes, paying a contractor upfront & more.

All the best calls from this week's shows November 4 & 5, 2017. Jim answers questions about hot water heaters, covering popcorn ceilings, removing built in pool, pipe clogs, flooring after flooding and more.

All the best calls from this week's shows - October 28 & 29, 2017. Jim talks about dealing with foundation problems on a newer home, setting up a soaker hose system, installing a shed, bringing in multiple contractors for a single project, leaking windows, skirting a pier & beam house and more.