Épisodes

  • Super Podcast February 3, 2026

    Super Podcast February 3, 2026
    Feb 4 2026
    All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim takes on topics in regards to the cold weather and a bit more... Keri's converted barn is taking on moisture and rotting some of the wood. Robert has sweating ducts. David asks about protecting pipes from freezing. Benjamin needs a water heater upgrade. Jeff discovered termite damage when remodeling. Mike is adding railing to his deck. Steve has cold floors in the winter. Jan's driveway is cracking. And what about finding a trustworthy contractor - Jim has some tips.
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    44 min
  • Super Podcast January 28, 2026

    Super Podcast January 28, 2026
    Jan 28 2026
    This week Jim takes a deep dive into several issues that came up on the show. Carol asks him to compare radiant barrier to foam insulation. Steve is relocating a building and he and Jim discuss the procedure, the pricing and how to put it all back together after the big move. Jim addresses a listener complaint about contractors with minimum charges. Jay wants to know how to address water getting into a sunken living room. Foster asks for options on how to cool his garage.
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    35 min
  • Super Podcast January 21, 2026

    Super Podcast January 21, 2026
    Jan 21 2026
    All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim talks all about... - repairing spalling damage on concrete columns - maintaining siding - adding whole-house scent through HVAC system - when to repair vs replace your HVAC system - plumbing estimates - when are repairs urgent - troubleshooting garage doors - flooring for the second story - is it necessary to pull permits - driveway cracks and voids and more.
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    40 min
  • Super Podcast January 14, 2026

    Super Podcast January 14, 2026
    Jan 14 2026
    All the best calls from the shows this week. Jim takes on questions about flooring replacement methods, impact of attic temperatures, foundation repair contractors, battling efflorescence, cracks in a fiberglass shower, shopping for contractors, HVAC company upsells and more.
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    38 min
  • Super Podcast January 7, 2026

    Super Podcast January 7, 2026
    Jan 7 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.
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    37 min
  • Super Podcast January 1, 2026

    Super Podcast January 1, 2026
    Jan 1 2026
    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.
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    23 min
  • Super Podcast December 19, 2025

    Super Podcast December 19, 2025
    Dec 19 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
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    32 min
  • Super Podcast December 10, 2025

    Super Podcast December 10, 2025
    Dec 10 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.
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    37 min