Fix It 101

Labor Day is in the past marking the end of summer but we are a long way from using the furnace or fireplace. So right now, is great time to get a chimney inspection and cleaning. Today we welcome back Sed Bledsoe from Fireplace Chimney Sweep Solutions to tell us the advantages of cleaning your chimney this time of year. And as always, we are looking to help you with whatever project you are working on. Join the conversation! Send your home improvement questions or comments to: fixit101@mpbonline.org.Hosted by Jason Klein, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl and licensed contractor Jeff Salmons from House Works. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Open topic show to get your projects completed around the house! From dishwashers to paint, if your getting ready for end of summer or empty nest, were talking about the projects important to you. Join the conversation! Send your home improvement questions or comments to: fixit101@mpbonline.orgHosted by Jason Klein, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl and licensed contractor Jeff Salmons from House Works. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

When it comes to home improvement and renovations, you do not have to be a licensed professional to complete some really cool DIY projects and fixes in your own home. There are a couple of basic skills that will give most armatures the confidence to tackle projects around the home and hopefully save some money. Join the conversation! Send your home improvement questions or comments to: fixit101@mpbonline.org. Hosted by Jason Klein, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl and licensed contractor Jeff Salmons from House Works. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the calendar continues to roll on we will take a look at your August maintenance list on today’s show. The school is back in session and let’s not wait until the fall to check on your furnace and HVAC system. Also we have a few late summer painting tips to share, and as always we are looking to help you with whatever you are working on. Join the conversation by sending an email to: fixit101@mpbonline.org. Hosted by Jason Klein, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl and licensed contractor Jeff Salmons from House Works. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

When it comes to home improvement and construction, there are terms and phrases that can leave you lost in translation. Jeff, Pam, and Jason are all back in the studio talking about terms like flashing, weepholes and more, to help you put meaning to those terms. Class is in session! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shane McClendon from ShantheHomeBuilder.com is back on the show with Jason and Pam, as this summer marches on. Hopefully, during the summer heat, you are staying hydrated and pushing those home improvement projects into the inside. Yet during the show the Fix It 101 crew answers plenty of questions about the outside. They discuss everything from properly working gutters, to roof flashing, and more. Stay cool but let's work! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The weekly heat advisories will place any outside projects in limbo, but you can always step inside and find ways to spruce up the kitchen. Jeff, Pam, and Jason are all back in the studio tackling this week's round of home improvement questions and share ways to make your kitchen over on a budget. Also, they fan out over new tech purchases for the home. Let's work! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of Fix It 101, Pam and Jason are back as the dynamic duo helping with your improvement solutions. From new roofs, solar solutions, and more they answer another round of home improvement questions for this smoldering Mississippi summer. Let's work! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Moving into a new house really should come with a manual. Name another significant purchase that does not come with a manual? With Jeff Salmons back on the boat, Pam Pybas, and Jason Klein are breaking in a brand new studio while helping you with your home improvement questions. From plumbing to air ducts Pam and Jason help get your summer projects done. Let's work! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jason Klein, the competent amateur handyman of the Fix-It 101 trio is out this week. Producer Java Chatman steps in on this episode and helps keep Pam Pybas and Jeff Salmon on task. With a wave of cool temps sweeping the state, there are lots of projects going on and the Fix It 101 crew is here to help. From house wrap to insulation in the attic, Pam and Jeff work through another round of home improvement questions. Let's work! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The summer sun has people waking up really early to beat the heat. Today Pam, Jeff, and Jason are fortunately sitting inside an air-conditioned studio answering another round of home improvement questions. From roofs to sandboxes, and even heat swollen doors they share their insights on your latest home project. Let's work! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Pam, Jeff, and Jason answer and differ (Lol) another round of home improvement questions. It's summertime and working in the heat is an issue, so stay safe and get those projects done. Let's work! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jeff Salmons is out again this week and we tap the other half of the McClendon brother duo, Shane McClendon, to step in. Pam, Jason, and Shane help with another round of home improvement questions and share about their latest home improvement adventures. Some of which include a pressure washer, repurposed wood, and new tires. Let's work! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The life of a contractor moves very fast and things are constantly changing. With Jeff Salmons having to step away for this episode of Fix It 101 we welcome back our good friend Timmy McClendon from A/C Remedies. Timmy joins Pam and Jason for this latest edition of Fix It 101 and his timing is perfect with summer temps starting to settle in for the long haul. So they talk about a/c units, Pam's latest project, and answer another round of home improvement projects. Let's work! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Memorial Day is almost here and there is nothing worse than welcoming summer with an unkempt lawn. Lawn care is a must in Mississippi during the summer, so we welcome back Andrew Hitchcock from Fondren Small Engine Repair, to talk about your mower.  We will talk about carburetor rebuilds, bad gas, and answer your general DIY questions. Let's work! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This spring season really has a summer-type feel with lots of 90-degree days arriving before June. Yet there are still home improvements to be done around the house. Jason starts the show with a "fix" that gets Pam and Jeff in a real laughing mood and the show only gets better after that. Today the crew handles questions about polybutene, residential code, and the meaning of cracks in sheetrock. Let's work! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The kitchen is the universal gathering spot and often the most used room in the kitchen. Joining the show today is Carlos Lloyd from Kitchen Tune-up, who has helped many homes upgrade their kitchen in record time. Pam, Jeff, and Jason talk with Carlos about his work in the kitchen and helps callers with their home improvement projects about proper drainage, foundation issues, and more. Let's work! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

One of the final callers on this episode of Fix It 101 was having a problem moving his house. Yes, the entire house! He has done it once before but this time he has some new challenges and wanted to hear from Pam, Jeff, and Jason. But before that, the crew shares their takeaways from last weekend's Home Show and answers questions about yard drainage, cracked pipes, and whole-house generators. Let's work! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Solar power has been in Mississippi for a while but is it right for your energy needs? To help with this question we welcome John Wilbanks from MS Solar LLC to talk about the benefits of solar power and how an initial investment can save your pockets plus help the environment. Also right before a pair of home shows in Tupelo and Jackson, we hear from the Executive Director of the Mississippi Housing Institute, Kim Jent. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

April is National Safe Digging Month and 811 is the number you should call before you dig. There are real hazards when you dig without having your utility lines properly marked.  In this episode, we welcome Linda Waters from Atmos Energy to talk about calling before you dig and staying legal when you get ready to put the shovel in the ground. Let's work! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.