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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Fix It 101 | Have Your House Inspected
18/10/2023 Duration: 27minHOSTS: Kevin Farrell, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl, and licensed contractor Jeff Salmons from House Works.TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: When was the last time your home underwent a professional inspection conducted by a licensed home inspector? If your response begins with hesitation or uncertainty, then today's show is designed for you. EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Fix It 101 | Plumbing Problems
11/10/2023 Duration: 44minHOSTS: Kevin Farrell, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl, and licensed contractor Jeff Salmons from House Works.TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Today we're going to put the focus on your home's plumbing to make sure that the water around your property is flowing properly. This includes addressing issues like leaky faucets, blocked pipes, runny toilets, and any other plumbing-related concerns. So we invite Crockett Ford from Ford Plumbing & Gas to help with your plumbing problems.GUEST(S): Crockett FordEMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Fix It 101 | In Case of an Emergency
04/10/2023 Duration: 47minHOSTS: Kevin Farrell, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl, and licensed contractor Jeff Salmons from House Works.TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Today we'll get back to basics of homeownership 101. If there were an emergency, could you locate your water shut off valve? How about gas? Do you know how to kill the power to your entire home?EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Fix It 101 | Jason's Farewell Show - Thank You Jason!
27/09/2023 Duration: 48minHOSTS: Jason Klein, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl, and licensed contractor Jeff Salmons from House Works.TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Today is Jason's very last day as host of Fix It 101 - a program that has helped and tried to help so many with their home improvement projects. So, for one last time, Jason opens up the floor to talk about some quick fixes, big projects, and even major renovations.For almost a decade of fixes, memories, laughs, and stories, thank you Jason!EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Fix It 101 | Everything Under the Sun(Room)
13/09/2023 Duration: 47minHOSTS: Jason Klein, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl, and licensed contractor Jeff Salmons from House Works.TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Today on the program we're looking at your whole house. From rejuvenating your front porch to switching up your bathroom or kitchen and maybe even replacing a water heater. If it's happening under your roof, we want to hear about it.EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Fix It 101 | DIY & Lifehacks
06/09/2023 Duration: 45minHOSTS: Jason Klein, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl, and licensed contractor Jeff Salmons from House Works.TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Today, we open up the floor to hear from you and discuss what DIY projects you need help with and what you might be able to help us with.EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Fix It 101 | DIY Fundamentals
30/08/2023 Duration: 47minHOSTS: Jason Klein, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl, and licensed contractor Jeff Salmons from House Works.TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: When it comes to home improvement and renovations, you do not have to be a licensed professional to complete some awesome DIY projects and fixes. There are a couple of basic skills that will give the most amateur handyperson the confidence to tackle projects around the home and hopefully save a few bucks. We will talk about these skills and as always, we are looking to help you with whatever you are working on.EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Fix It 101 | Your Summer Maintenance Deadline
23/08/2023 Duration: 45minHOSTS: Jason Klein, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl, and licensed contractor Jeff Salmons from House Works.TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: The high temps are here and working outside can easily become a hazard. But your home improvement projects will not complete themselves. Also have you been checking off items on your late summer maintenance checklist? Today we will run down some timely maintenance items and share tips for keeping you cool while working in the Mississippi heat. And as always we are looking to help you with whatever you are working onEMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Fix It 101 | Curb Appeal
16/08/2023 Duration: 44minHOSTS: Jason Klein, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl, and licensed contractor Jeff Salmons from House Works.TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Today on the program we want to take advantage of this pleasant break from the sun and talk about curb appeal. From rejuvenating your front porch to adding eye-catching windows we have the advice to create a listing first impression. Let's see if we can’t fix up that front porch, maybe even install some new windows and make your curb appeal even better than before. And as always, we welcome any home questions you may have.EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Fix It 101 | Basic Tools and Basic Skills
02/08/2023 Duration: 46minHOSTS: Jason Klein, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl, and licensed contractor Jeff Salmons from House Works.TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: When it comes to home improvement and renovations, you do not have to be a licensed professional to complete some awesome DIY projects and fixes in your home. There are a couple of basic skills to give you the confidence to tackle projects around the home and hopefully save a few bucks in the process. And as always, we're here to answer your home improvement questions.EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Fix It 101 | Inspect This
26/07/2023 Duration: 48minHOSTS: Jason Klein, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl, and licensed contractor Jeff Salmons from House Works.TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: When is the last time you have ever had your home inspected, professionally inspected by a licensed home inspector. If your answer started with “ummmm”, then this is the show for you. From the obvious to the smallest defects a Home Inspector is there not to judge your home but to make sure your home and its systems are adequately working for a comfortable living experience. And of course, we'll answer your questions about inspections as well.EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Fix It 101 | Open Floor, Open Topic
19/07/2023 Duration: 48minHOSTS: Jason Klein, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl, and licensed contractor Jeff Salmons from House Works.TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Today, we open up the floor to hear from you and discuss what DIY projects you need help with and what you might be able to help us with.EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Fix It 101 | Defining Construction Terms
12/07/2023 Duration: 44minHOSTS: Jason Klein, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl, and licensed contractor Jeff Salmons from House Works.TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Fix It 101 (noun) - the show where experts help callers with their DIY projects. When it comes to home improvement and construction there are a whole bunch of terms and phrases that people use that the rest of us haven't heard a lot. Today, we're going to help explain some of those terms that we talk about here on the show. And as always, we are looking to help you with whatever you are working on.EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Fix It 101 | Rainy Day Problems
28/06/2023 Duration: 45minHOSTS: Jason Klein, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl, and licensed contractor Jeff Salmons from House Works.TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: There might be a heat wave sweeping other parts of the country, but here in Mississippi we are dealing with all these spur of the moment rain showers. But don’t worry that oppressive Mississippi heat is coming. Today we will run down some summer maintenance items and share tips for keeping you cool while working in the summer sun heat. And as always, we are looking to help you with whatever you are working on.EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Fix It 101 | A/C Expert Timmy McLendon
21/06/2023 Duration: 47minHOSTS: Jason Klein, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl, and licensed contractor Jeff Salmons from House Works. GUEST(S): Timmy McLendon of A/C RemediesTOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: With the recent storms coming through Mississippi, a lot of people are without power and, importantly, air conditioning. Resident expert Timmy McLendon joins to diagnose your problems and discuss what you can do to help maintain your A/C systems.EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Fix It 101 | Papa Pybas's Log Cabins
14/06/2023 Duration: 44minHOSTS: Jason Klein, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl, and licensed contractor Jeff Salmons from House Works. GUEST(S): Paul Pybas, Pam's fatherTOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Father's Day is just around the corner, and to celebrate, we have Pam's dad, Paul Pybas on the show to talk about his experience with building and even living in log cabins.EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Fix It 101 | Your Summer Maintenance Checklist
07/06/2023 Duration: 45minHOSTS: Jason Klein, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl, and licensed contractor Jeff Salmons from House Works.TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Have you been checking off items on your summer maintenance checklist? Wood rot can ruin a deck faster than a pack of termites and be really damaging to your home. Between your home improvement calls and emails we will talk about wood rot and other home improvement checklist items that would be great to tackle this June.EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Fix It 101 | House Flooding
31/05/2023 Duration: 46minHOSTS: Jason Klein, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl, and licensed contractor Jeff Salmons from House Works.TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: From nice weather to under the weather. The team tries to hold it together as we open the floor to answer your calls and emails about house flooding, weep holes, and not putting your electronics in water.EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Fix It 101 | Open Topic & Pam's Pool Plunge
24/05/2023 Duration: 47minHOSTS: Jason Klein, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl, and licensed contractor Jeff Salmons from House Works.TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Today, we're going to take advantage of some of this nice weather because now is a good time to be thinking about the front of the home and what everyone sees as they drive by. We also open up the floor to hear from you and discuss pool maintenance and faulty garage doors.EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Fix It 101 | Summer Projects
17/05/2023 Duration: 44minHOSTS: Jason Klein, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl, and licensed contractor Jeff Salmons from House Works, Abram Nanney.TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: On today’s show we are taking a deep look at your summer projects and how you should be working in this heat. From the big to the small we are looking for your DIY questions and how you work in this heat. What are your tips for staying cool while getting the job done? Is it having a misty fan handy, or maybe you place ice cubes in your hat and keep it moving. Let us know. Also, we will talk about your summer maintenance list and energy saving tips.EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.