Fix It 101

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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 it’s 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! Have a question or comment? Email the show: fixit101@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 1D AGO

    Fix It 101 | Mold and Mildew

    HOSTS: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Pam is preaching about mold and mildew prevention and removal. She talks about different home maintenance practices in different climates, bathroom ventilation, pros and cons of bleach and concrobium, and more. EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. **DIY Concrobium Recipe** 1 quart hot water1 tablespoon baking soda (sodium bicarbonate)2 tablespoons washing soda (sodium carbonate)2 tablespoons trisodium phosphate (TSP) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    46 min

  2. OCT 29

    Fix It 101 | Gas Logs and Chimney Maintenance

    HOSTS: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl  TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: It's getting cooler, so it's time to get our chimneys cleaned. Pam is joined by Sed Bledsoe from Fireplace Chimney Sweep Solutions to talk about cleaning and maintaining your fireplace, the difference in vented and ventless gas logs, and more.  EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider helping us reach our goal by contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    46 min

  3. OCT 22

    Fix It 101 | Home Horror Stories

    HOST: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Pam is joined by MPB Staff, Jas N Smith and Abram Nanney, during this DRIVE TIME episode of Fix It 101. They talk about DIY Halloween costumes, ghostly encounters, creepy crawl spaces, construction nightmares, and more. EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider helping us reach our goal by contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min

  4. OCT 15

    Fix It 101 | Natural Gas Safety

    HOSTS: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl and special guest Patton Ford from Ford Plumbing and Air. TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Residential gas explosions are on the rise, so Pam and Patton decide to talk about natural gas. They talk about gas leaks, natural gas and carbon monoxide detectors, pilot lights, gas lanterns, and more. EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min

  5. OCT 8

    Fix It 101 | Slab Foundations

    HOSTS: Pam Pybas, licensed contractor, ASHI certified home inspector and owner of Inspect It Like a Girl and special guest Todd Sandridge with Superior Foundation TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Pam and Todd are back in the studio together again to talk about slab foundations. They talk about floating doors, jacking pads, elevated homes, and more. EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min

  6. OCT 1

    Fix It 101 | Inspecting Crawl Spaces and Attics

    HOSTS: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Pam talks home inspecting and how she checks those hard-to-get-to areas like crawl spaces and attics. EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min

  7. SEP 24

    Fix It 101 | Back in the Saddle

    HOSTS: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Pam is back from vacation and answering listener questions in between talking about leaves in your gutters and squirrels in your attic. EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48 min

  8. SEP 17

    Fix It 101 | Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall

    HOSTS: Special guests Patton Ford and Mark Bowman with Ford Plumbing and Air TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Pam is on vacation, so Patton Ford and Mark Bowman are in the studio to talk about plumbing, air conditioning, and gas issues they've seen this summer, and what to look out for as the weather gets cooler. EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min
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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 it’s 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! Have a question or comment? Email the show: fixit101@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    MPB Think Radio
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2025
  • Episodes
    422
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Mississippi Authority for Educational Television d/b/a Mississippi Public Broadcasting 2022
  • Show Website
    Fix It 101

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