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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.

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Fix It 101 | Homeowner's Insurance with Robert Aiken 07.01.2026 47:07

HOSTS: Pam Pybas, licensed contractor, ASHI certified home inspector and owner of  Inspect It Like a Girl and special guest Robert Aiken from R. W. Aiken Insurance Agency Inc. TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: We're back for the new year at a new time, and for the first show, Pam welcomes Robert Aiken to talk about homeowner's insurance. EMAIL:  fixit101@mpbonline.org . If you enjoyed listening to thi...

Fix It 101 | Holiday Service Calls 17.12.2025 46:35

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: Patton Ford is back to talk about holiday service calls with Pam. They answer listener questions and speak with special guest and creator of Fix-It 101, Jason Klein. EMAIL:  fixit101@mpbonline.org . If you enjoyed listening to this podcast,...

Fix It 101 | Tools and Gadgets 10.12.2025 46:15

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: Get your Christmas Lists ready! Pam and Todd are talking about the must-have tools and gadgets for the handyman or woman in your life this holiday season. EMAIL:  fixit101@mpbonline.org . If you enjoyed lis...

Fix It 101 | Holiday Decoration Safety 03.12.2025 46:48

HOSTS: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at  Inspect It Like a Girl TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: It's time for people to put up holiday decorations, so Pam talks about child and pet proofing your tree, fire prevention, and more ways to safely enjoy your Christmas decor. EMAIL:  fixit101@mpbonline.org . If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate...

Fix It 101 - Classic | Natural Gas Safety 26.11.2025 47:19

Original Air Date: 10-15-2025 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: ...

Fix It 101 | Weatherizing Your Water Pipes 19.11.2025 47:17

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: Patton Ford is back to talk about water with Pam. They talk about shut-off devices, weatherizing pipes, and more to help homeowners prepare for freezing temperatures. EMAIL:  fixit101@mpbonline.org . If you enjoyed listening to this podcast,...

Fix It 101 | Windows and Doors 12.11.2025 46:15

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 talk about windows and doors. EMAIL:  fixit101@mpbonline.org . If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast Hoste...

Fix It 101 | Mold and Mildew 05.11.2025 45:33

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 water 1 tablespoon...

Fix It 101 | Gas Logs and Chimney Maintenance 29.10.2025 46:07

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 y...

Fix It 101 | Home Horror Stories 22.10.2025 39:23

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...

Fix It 101 | Natural Gas Safety 15.10.2025 47:19

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 y...

Fix It 101 | Slab Foundations 08.10.2025 47:15

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 lis...

Fix It 101 | Inspecting Crawl Spaces and Attics 01.10.2025 46:44

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 f...

Fix It 101 | Back in the Saddle 24.09.2025 47:41

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...

Fix It 101 | Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall 17.09.2025 47:02

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 co...

Fix It 101 | Seasonal Foundation Issues 10.09.2025 48:00

HOSTS: Special guest host Todd Sandridge with Superior Foundation TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Pam is on vacation, so Todd Sandridge is in the queen's chair to talk about foundation problems he's seen throughout the summer and issues 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...

Fix It 101 | Diagnosing Problems 03.09.2025 47:30

HOSTS: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at  Inspect It Like a Girl TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Pam discusses how to diagnose and solve problems in your home. 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.

Fix It 101 | Historic Homes and Hurricane Katrina 27.08.2025 47:32

HOSTS: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at  Inspect It Like a Girl and special guests Jennifer Baughn, Chief Architectural Historian for the Mississippi Department of Archives and History , and Jeff Rosenberg, Mississippi Gulf Coast National Heritage Area Historic Preservation Coordinator for the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources . TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Pam welcomes Jennifer Baughn...

Fix It 101 | Venting 20.08.2025 47:29

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: Pam and Patton talk about plumbing vents, bathroom exhaust fans, how and when to clean pipes, and more. EMAIL:  fixit101@mpbonline.org . If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundat...

Fix It 101 | Remembering Katrina with Todd Sandridge 13.08.2025 46:24

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: Todd joins Pam once again as they remember Hurricane Katrina. They talk about cleanup and repair efforts after the storm, memories from the storm and aftermath, and tips to prepare your home for a disaster. EMAI...

Fix It 101 | We Got the Pams Back Together! 06.08.2025 46:31

HOST:  Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at  Inspect It Like a Girl and special guest, interior designer Pam Rogers . TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Pam Rogers is back once again! The Pam's talk design trends, paint sheens, wallpaper, and more! Email fixit101@mpbonline.org at any time to have your DIY questions answered on the show! If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contri...

Fix It 101 | Help Your A/C Beat the Heat 30.07.2025 46:57

HOSTS: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at  Inspect It Like a Girl TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Pam talks air conditioner problems, when to purchase a new A/C system, how to clean your condensate drain line, 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 a...

Fix It 101 | Mississippi Solar 23.07.2025 46:58

HOSTS: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at  Inspect It Like a Girl and special guest John Wilbanks from Mississippi Solar . TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Pam and John talk about how to save energy with solar power, which panels and batteries are best and where to install them, solar laws and scams, and more. EMAIL:  fixit101@mpbonline.org If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please conside...

Fix It 101 | The Sewage Expert 16.07.2025 45:55

HOSTS: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at  Inspect It Like a Girl and special guests Patton Ford and William Brannan from Ford Plumbing and Air . TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Pam, Patton, and sewer specialist William talk stop valves, meter boxes, polybutylene pipe, scoping sewer lines, bellys in sewer lines, A/C condensation, and more. EMAIL:  fixit101@mpbonline.org . Hosted on Acast. See ac...

Fix It 101 | Foundation Faults and Fixes 09.07.2025 46:46

HOSTS: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at  Inspect It Like a Girl and special guest Todd Sandridge with Superior Foundation TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Pam and Todd talk foundation. They answer some emails and phone calls about foundation levels, crawl space ventilation, tree root damage, gutters, and more. EMAIL:  fixit101@mpbonline.org . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...