Synopsis
Do you have a leaky faucet? Would you like to put a ceiling fan in your bedroom? Or maybe you want to mount a flat screen TV to the wall? Welcome to Fix It 101! Whether its a plumbing problem or an electrical question, call in and find out if you can do that home repair yourself or if you need to call a professional. You may be handier than you think you are!
Episodes
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Lawnmowers and You 2
28/03/2018Back for another round of small engine maintenance, we have Andrew Hitchcock from Fondren Small Engine Repair. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Lawnmowers & You
21/03/2018According to the calendar, spring is here so your lawnmower is about to get back to work. Andrew Hitchcock from Fondren Small Engine Repair is here to answer your questions and Jason also tells us how excited he is about the upcoming Home Show. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Spring is Coming
14/03/2018The seasons are changing and your house is in need of some TLC. We answer your home improvement questions and share tips to refresh your home for spring. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Home Show 2018
08/03/2018The Home Builders Association of Jackson is gearing up for their annual Home Show and our very own Jeff Salmons is back in the builder's challenge. We talk about this year's Home Show with Kim Cole from Contractors Millwork. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Plumbing and Everything Else
28/02/2018Fix It 101 is taking advantage of some decent weather and ready for your home improvement projects. We also have David Sayles from D Rays Plumbing to help figure out what's wrong with your pipes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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From Couch to Career
21/02/2018We salute the DIY'er on Fix It 101 but today we focus on professional education with the Mississippi Home Institute. We talk with Kim Jent about how they are working to help Mississippi's contractors stay educated and hire skilled workers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Spread The Love
14/02/2018On this Valentines Day program, we spread the love with Ben Napier from the HGTV show, "Home Town". Also, the handyman hangout is full of love as we share home improvement advice from Jason, Del, Jeff, and our friend of the show Timmy McClendon from A/C Remedies. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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DIY Mistakes to Avoid
07/02/2018We champion the DIY spirit on Fix It 101, but sometimes it is not the best way to go. Today we list some of the most costly DIY mistakes you should avoid when making improvements to your home. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Pest Control
31/01/2018With this particularly cold winter, rats and other small rodents are keeping pest control specialist very busy. Our friend John Abel from Abel Pest Control stops by and talks about how to protect your home from these rodents and other unwanted pests. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Here To Help
11/01/2018The handyman hangout is full of help this episode. Our resident contractors Jeff and Del are here, along with our appliance specialist Timmy McLendon from A/C Remedies. If you have home improvement questions, we have answers. We are here to help. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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2018 Home Remodel
03/01/2018Is 2018 the year you remodel your bathroom or kitchen? Or maybe you just want to change your wallpaper? Contractor Shane McLendon joins the program to talk remodeling and home renovations. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Solar Power
21/12/2017Solar power can start off complicated but with time and guidance, you can have solar panels provide electricity to your home. Solar energy professional Patrick Hogan joins the program and gives a good breakdown of solar energy and how it can work for you. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Christmas Tool Time
14/12/2017The handyman hangout is full of "tool talk" today as we help you find the right tool that may be missing from your toolbox. Any DIY'er would be happy to receive any of the tools discussed under the tree on Christmas morning. From the new to the old favorites, we are talking tools that help get work done. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Holiday Safety
06/12/2017The handyman handout is full of holiday cheer as the Christmas lights are being hung. But we have to always be careful and we talk with the Electrical Safety Foundation International about staying safe this holiday season. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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The Great Debate
29/11/2017To clockwise or counter-clockwise? That is the question. When it comes to fan direction during the winter months the jury is still out. But, even in the confusion we still talk granite, windows, and a few tips to have your home winter ready. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Ready To Be Worked On
15/11/2017"Ready to be worked on", is the new way to say what you have is messed up and might be in need of some TLC. So if you have something in your home that is "ready to be worked on" tune in. Today we talk about working on the roof, repainting cabinets, working with mold and all things home improvement. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Winter is Coming
08/11/2017The weather in Mississippi is always unpredictable and we want you to be prepared when the temps start to drop. From fireplaces to insulated roofs, we give and get some tips on how to winterize your home. Tune in. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Life Hacks
01/11/2017This is always more than one way to do things and some ways are just better. Today we share life hacks that will help you do things around the house just a little more efficiently. Also, the handyman hangout is full of answers to your home improvement questions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Fall Car Maintenance
25/10/2017Our resident mechanic, Allision Walker is back in the handyman hangout talking about how to keep your automobile in top condition. From the easy fuse fixes to why rodents always chew wires in the winter, we talk problems and solutions on Fix It 101. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.