Fix It 101

On this episode of Fix It 101 Pam, Jeff, and Jason are here for another round of home improvement questions. After a week of riding solo, Jason gets some much-needed advice from the pros when it comes to hanging gutters and if this is a true DIY project. The crew also talks about how to approach getting quotes from contractors and the delicate science of working with concrete. Let's work! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The beauty of live radio is simply that it is live and anything can happen. And in the spirit of live radio Jason Klein, our happy amateur handyman, is riding solo. Jeff and Pam are off on their individual adventures but Jason gives advice that places him in the top tier of DIY'ers. Show producer Java Chatman even chimes in and tells his story of making necessary changes when going through a remodel at his home. If you need help with your latest home improvement project, send them an email to fixit101@mpbonline.org. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This edition of Fix It 101 starts off with two tales of fixes that have to be heard to be believed. Also, Pam is back after a few days of sand and the beach breeze to help Jeff and Jason with this round of home improvement questions. Also, the Fix It 101 crew discusses a new advancement in painting technology that could be the end of air conditioning. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A good contractor can sometimes do a bad job and knowing how to move forward can be confusing. Today Jeff and Jason are in the studio helping with another round of home improvement questions and hear about a roofing job that has left the homeowner in a very tough position. Also, they tackle common dryer issues and when to get a permit for certain home improvement jobs. Let's work! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Mississippi State Board of Contractors is a resource to find licensed contractors all across the state. On this edition of Fix It 101, the handyman hangout welcomes Stephanie Lee, Executive Director of the Mississippi State Board of Contractors. She joins the show to talk about the work of the MSBOC and how it protects consumers and contractors. Also Pam, Jeff, and Jason help with another round of home improvement projects. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Anytime hiring a contractor can be quite an undertaking. And when dealing with the aftereffects of a storm, hiring the right person saves time and money. Today we welcome to the show The Mississippi Insurance Department, Consumer Services Deputy Director, Ryan Blakeney to talk about protecting yourself when hiring a contractor, especially in a time of need. And as always, the handyman hangout helps with your latest home improvement projects. Let's work! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tile work can be a chore, but tile removal only happens one way. With goggles and a hammer. Today the Fix It 101 crew talks about tile removal, water leaks, and does it really rain in southern California? If you need help with your latest home improvement project, send them an email to fixit101@mpbonline.org. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Fix It 101 is a show all about the DIY spirit when it comes to maintaining a home. Yet sometimes the best tool for the job is a cell phone, to call a professional. Knowing limits when it comes to fixes around your home is a skill set that sometimes has to be learned the hard way. This is where Pam, Jeff, and Jason step in to let you know if something is out of your will house before it is too late. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Everyone is on hand for this round of home improvement questions. Pam, Jeff, and Jason always provide a brand of advice you can not get anywhere else. If you want them to help with your latest project, send them an email to fixit101@mpbonline.org. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Summer is still happening and so are your home improvement projects. Time to knock them out. If you need help, let us lend some advice. You can always email your questions to fixit101@mpbonline.org. During this round of home improvement questions Pam, Jeff, & Jason talk about appliance fixes, finding the proper tradesperson, and the best way to remove bushes from your property. Let's work! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Pam Pybas found something really unique inside the attic of a home during a recent inspection. It's called a fire grenade and is an old-fashioned form of home fire suppressant. (SImilar to the cover photo) The good news is that these are highly collectible antiques. The bad news is that it could be filled with a highly volatile solvent. Or it could be saltwater. Either way, the handyman hangout keeps their cool and tackles another round of home improvement questions including leaking chimneys, standing water, and more. Let's work! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When Jeff is out of the studio it is the perfect time for Pam and Jason to mess with him. So while Jeff is on a worksite pouring concrete, they call him out on a few of his advice suggestions while answering another round of home improvement questions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

High temps, scattered showers, and extended daylight are all signs that summer is here. And if you can believe it July 4th is this weekend. So if you have a DIY project on your summer to-do list now is the time to jump on it. Pam, Jeff, and Jason are here for another round of home improvement and DIY advice. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jeff Salmons used the escalator as a really simple way to explain the concept of universal design. During this episode of Fix It 101, he states that an escalator is a great tool that anyone can use, but some people have to use it. Universal design is all about making things available so it can be experienced equally by people of various sizes, ages, and abilities. Between home improvement advice Pam, Jeff, and Jason explore more about this concept and how it can be applied easily in your home. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Fix It 101 is here for all opinions when it comes to home improvement and the proper way of doing things. Even among our hosts, there is no set way of handling business. Pam and Jeff get into a spat over the proper way to place gutters on your home and home warranty issues are giving one of today's callers a real headache. Also during the show, they help with issues ranging from a noisy water hammer to the proper way to paint soffit. Let's work! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Now that summer vacation has started for kids around the state the Fix It 101 crew has some home improvement projects to keep them engaged and busy all summer long. Also if you have some PVC piping laying around we have a few ideas of how to put it to great use. And as always Pam, Jeff, and Jason answer another round of home improvement questions. From the roof to the plumbing this edition of Fix It 101 covers it all. Let's work! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of Fix It 101, you can really feel the energy with all three hosts in the same studio. This is the first time Jason, Jeff, and Pam have been in the same room in over a year! And they really pick up where they left off last March. Zoom and Skype show have been nice but there is no substitute for face-to-face conversation and laughs. Between helping with your Pre-Memorial Day projects, Jeff talks about the effects of high lumber prices on new home construction, and Pam shares what she did with some recycled wood around her home. Let's work! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we welcome Master Electrician Georgia Everett from Everett Electrical to talk about your home’s electrical connections. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Contractor Shane McLendon was one of the first few guests on Fix it 101 and always is the first call to fill in when someone is out. Today Shane steps up again while Jeff Salmons is out and shares his advice for a kitchen remodel, including the do's and dont's, for your average homeowner tackling a kitchen remodel. Along with Pam and Jason sharing their stories of recent fixes and kitchen remodels of yesteryear, another Fix It 101 podcast is here for you. Let's work! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The recent storms that hit Mississippi provided the perfect opportunity to revisit a popular topic: hiring a contractor. There are several do's and don'ts when hiring a contractor, but hiring after a storm can come with its own set of circumstances. Between phone calls and emails Pam, Jeff, and Jason discuss the factors to consider when hiring a contractor after a storm.Show Links: Mississippi State Board of ContractorsMississippi Housing Institute See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.