Fix It 101

HOST:  Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at  Inspect It Like a Girl and special guest, Damage Prevention Coordinator for the Central Region of Mississippi 811 , John Stallings. TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: April is National Safe Digging Month, so Pam welcomes John Stallings from Mississippi 811 to talk about safe digging and why calling 811 before you dig is so important to avoid injury and pro...

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 for another great episode! The Pam's talk remodeling, design trends, 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 cont...

HOSTS: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at  Inspect It Like a Girl and special guest Kevin Meacham from Regional Homes of Byram and co-host of MPB TV's Mississippi Outdoors . TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Pam welcomes Kevin Meacham to the show to talk about mobile homes. EMAIL:  fixit101@mpbonline.org . If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donat...

HOST: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at  Inspect It Like a Girl TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Pam and Marissa talk about Spring Cleaning during this special DRIVE TIME episode. They talk about cleaning your cleaners, making your own mold remover or fresh-smelling all-purpose cleaner, and more! EMAIL:  fixit101@mpbonline.org . If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider helping u...

HOSTS: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at  Inspect It Like a Girl and special guest Jake Manning from Mississippi Smart Homes. TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Pam welcomes Jake Manning to talk about smart home technology. He talks about the many services his company offers, how rural Mississippians can access satellite internet, the benefits of smart technology for the elderly, and more. EMAIL: ...

HOSTS: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at  Inspect It Like a Girl and special guest Ruth Mazara from Moore Community House's Women in Construction Program TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: It's Women's History Month AND Women in Construction Week, so Pam welcomes Ruth Mazara, Program Director for Moore Community House's Women in Construction Program in Biloxi. They talk about the history of Moore Commu...

HOSTS: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at  Inspect It Like a Girl and special guest Kurt Welch from Storm Shield Roofing & Construction . TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Kurt joins Pam for the first segment to talk about storm damage and inspecting roofs, and then, Pam finishes out the hour talking about proper ventilation and cleaning roofs. EMAIL:  fixit101@mpbonline.org . If you enjoyed l...

HOSTS: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at  Inspect It Like a Girl and special guests Patton Ford from Ford Plumbing and Air and Trey Anderson from TreVac. TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Pam, Patton, and Trey talk about the difference in sewer systems and septic systems, maintaining and pumping septic tanks, and what you can do to maintain your septic tank yourself. EMAIL:  fixit101@mpbonline.or...

HOSTS: Pam Pybas, licensed contractor, ASHI certified home inspector and owner of  Inspect It Like a Girl and special guest Stephanie Lee, Executive Director of the Mississippi State Board of Contractors TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Pam and Stephanie talk about licensing exams, choosing a contractor, filing complaints against contractors, and more. EMAIL:  fixit101@mpbonline.org . If you enjoyed...

HOSTS:  Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at  Inspect It Like a Girl and Tim White TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Pam welcomes Tim White back to the show to talk about electricity, how to calculate how much power your outlets provide, what tricks homeowners can do for themselves, and more. Email fixit101@mpbonline.org at any time to have your DIY questions answered on the show! Hosted on Acast. S...

HOSTS: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at  Inspect It Like a Girl TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: After a weekend of ice, snow, and freezing temperatures across the Deep South, Pam talks about tips and tricks to stay warm after losing power. Visit the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency website for information and emergency assistance due to extreme weather. EMAIL:  fixit101@mpbonline.org ....

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 how to prepare your home for the upcoming ice and snow. EMAIL:  fixit101@mpbonline.org . If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast H...

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 what to know before remodeling and welcome Liz Gill to talk about her recent remodeling experience. EMAIL:  fixit101@mpbonline.org . If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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: ...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...