Fix It 101
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.
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.
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Fix It 101 | Seasonal Foundation Issues
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.
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Fix It 101 | Diagnosing Problems
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.
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Fix It 101 | Historic Homes and Hurricane Katrina
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 and Jeff Rosenberg to the show to talk about their work with restoring historic homes and buildings in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
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Fix It 101 | Venting
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.
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Fix It 101 | Remembering Katrina with Todd Sandridge
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.
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Fix It 101 | We Got the Pams Back Together!
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!
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Fix It 101 | Help Your A/C Beat the Heat
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
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Fix It 101 | Mississippi Solar
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
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Fix It 101 | The Sewage Expert
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.
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Fix It 101 | Foundation Faults and Fixes
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.
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Fix It 101 | Catching Up on Emails
HOSTS: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl
TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: The Fix It 101 email has been sending some of your questions to the junk folder, so Pam took the opportunity to answer recovered email questions about home inspecting, bathroom ventilation, sink holes, rust removal, 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 in...
Fix It 101 - Classic | A/C Probs and Wood Rot
Original Air Date: 07-10-2024
HOSTS: Lacey Alexander, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl
TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Air conditioning units (and all the drama that comes with 'em), wood rot, gutters, and other summer stuff.
Email fixit101@mpbonline.org at any time to have your DIY questions answered on the show!
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Fix It 101 | Preemptive Plumbing Practices
HOSTS: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl and special guest Patton Ford with Ford Plumbing and Air.
TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Pam and Patton talk scoping sewer lines, air conditioner condensate drains, leaky windows, banging pipes, and more.
EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org.
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Fix It 101 | Cooling Down a Southern Home
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 about different suggestions for cooling down your home in the South and answer listener questions about insulating crawl spaces 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.
Fix It 101 | Roofing with Kurt Welch
HOSTS: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl and special guest Kurt Welch from True Roofing & Contracting, LLC.
TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Pam and Kurt talk about different types of roofs, roof maintenance, when to submit an insurance claim, and more.
EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org.
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Fix It 101 | Blunders and Boo-Boos
HOST: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl
TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Today is another open topic show. Pam shares some mistakes she's made over the years as a homeowner and home inspector, and our callers chime in with their own "boo-boos."
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Fix It 101 | Water Heaters with Crockett Ford
HOSTS: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl and special guest Crockett Ford with Ford Plumbing and Air.
TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Pam and Crockett break down the pros and cons of different types of water heaters on the market, which maintenance projects you can do yourself, and which ones require a professional. And listeners call in with their DIY water heater projects and tips to keep your appliances energy efficient and smelling clean.
EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org.
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Fix It 101 | Subsurface Water and Hydrostatic Pressure
HOSTS: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl and special guest Todd Sandridge with Superior Foundation
TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Pam says, "Water is the biggest enemy of the house." Pam and Todd talk about the rainfall across the state over the weekend, subsurface water, and how important drainage is to protect your foundation against damage caused by subsurface water and hydrostatic pressure.
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Fix It 101 | Breakers and Fuses and Generators, Oh My!
HOSTS: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl
TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Pam welcomes Tim White to the show to talk about electrical work and electrical classes for homeowners. What electrical problems can be solved on your own? When should you call a professional? And how can you get basic training to confidently do it yourself?
Email fixit101@mpbonline.org at any time to have your DIY questions answered on the show!
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Fix It 101 | Cold Plunge
HOST: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl
TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: It's Pam's first week as the solo host, so she takes a cold plunge into the host's chair with an open topic show.
Email fixit101@mpbonline.org at any time to have your DIY questions answered on the show!
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Fix it 101 | Volunteer Week w/ Merrill McKewen!
HOSTS: Lacey Alexander, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl
TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: It is VOLUNTEER WEEK at MPB, so all of our local shows are trying to incorporate the theme in some way. Our guest of honor is Merrill McKewen, head honcho of the Mississippi Capitol Area branch of Habitat for Humanity.
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Fix it 101 | One Last Open Topic w/ Lacey!
HOSTS: Lacey Alexander, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl
TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: It's an open-topic palooza! Pam and Lacey talk a little bit of everything, and Lacey makes an announcement.
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Fix it 101 | Buyers Beware!
HOSTS: Lacey Alexander, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl
TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: We talk a little about curb appeal but the biggest theme of this episode ends up being how consumers get in bad situations- from faulty products to how to find a reliable contractor.
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Fix it 101 | Email Drivin'
HOSTS: Lacey Alexander, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl
TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: It is DRIVE TIME here at MPB, so we're answering emails in between information about how to make donations.
Email fixit101@mpbonline.org at any time to have your DIY questions answered on the show!
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Fix it 101 | Spring Chat!
HOSTS: Lacey Alexander, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl
TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Hardware store visits, staying safe in the heat, when to know your limits for projects, and more!
Email fixit101@mpbonline.org at any time to have your DIY questions answered on the show!
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Fix it 101 | Post-Storm Info
HOSTS: Lacey Alexander, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl
TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: After the life-altering storms that came through the state this past weekend, we felt it necessary to discuss more weather topics today, including safe clean-up practices. Please stay safe everyone.
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Fix it 101 | Weather Woes
HOSTS: Lacey Alexander, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl
TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: We're talking steps to take both pre and post-bad weather today! From drainage systems to contractor hiring we chat about all the things you need to know now that tornado season is here.
Email fixit101@mpbonline.org at any time to have your DIY questions answered on the show!
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Fix it 101 | Springtimes
HOSTS: Lacey Alexander, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl
TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Spring is among us! Listen here to find out what Pam's been working on, as well as a special shout out to the ladies in this industry to celebrate women's history month!
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Fix it 101 | Kim Jent Joins The Party!
HOSTS: Lacey Alexander, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl and special guest, executive director of the MS Housing Institute, Kim Jent.
TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Who better than Kim Jent to tell us why The Mississippi Housing Institute provides education, both online and in the classroom, to keep contractors certified here in the state of Mississippi? We also discuss AC units and concrete houses (?)!
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Fix it 101 | The Return of Pam Rogers!
HOSTS: Lacey Alexander, 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! The guru of all things interior design joins the show once again to discuss design trends, the Pantone color of the year, and more!
Email fixit101@mpbonline.org at any time to have your DIY questions answered on the show!
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Fix it 101 | Honey-Dos and Honey-Don'ts!
HOSTS: Lacey Alexander, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl
TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Pam and Lacey discuss projects that you can do for a loved one this Valentines Day!
EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org.
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Fix it 101 | He-Shed, She-Shed!
HOSTS: Lacey Alexander, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl
TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Pam and Lacey discuss the do's and don'ts of all things storage!
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Fix it 101 | The Return of Patton Ford!
HOSTS: Lacey Alexander, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl
TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Special guest Patton Ford with Ford Plumbing and Gas is BACK! He answers plumbing questions, chats with Pam about water testing, and we try to sneak in a little bit of water heater discussion at the end!
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Fix it 101 | Inspections
HOSTS: Lacey Alexander, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl
TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Pam tells us all about inspections and we take lots of calls about pipes! Also, we discuss a space heater recall and space heater safety!
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Fix it 101 | Good Energy
HOSTS: Lacey Alexander, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl
TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Pam and Lacey discuss energy efficiency and how to do better for the planet (and your wallet!) during these winter times!
EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org.
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Fix it 101 | What's the Vibe, 2025?
HOSTS: Lacey Alexander, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl
TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: HAPPY NEW YEAR! Lacey and Pam discuss 2025 resolutions, maintaining your home during the cold, and we talk quite a bit about dogs in this episode!
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Fix it 101 CLASSIC | Potties and Peacocks
HAPPY NEW YEAR! To keep our podcast-listeners satiated until we return from break, here's one of our favorite episodes from the year.
HOSTS: Lacey Alexander, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl
TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Our last show of July is a real laugh fest as we discuss peacocks on one of Pam's client's roof before an email question about a new toilet sets the tone for the rest of the show.
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Fix it 101 INSTANT CLASSIC | Wintertimes
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!! We are all off today but still wanted to send you a podcast to enjoy :) Here's an episode from earlier this month where we go in-depth about winter stuff!
HOSTS: Lacey Alexander, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl
TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Chatting about Wintertime Stuff! We tackle crawlspaces, insulation, stoves, gas, and more!
EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org.
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Fix it 101 | Pet-Friendly Homes w/ Pippa!
HOSTS: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl and special guest Elizabeth "Pippa" Jackson from Animal Rescue Fund (ARF) of Mississippi
TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: For the holiday season, we thought it would be fun to have a pet-friendly episode! Pam, Pippa, Lacey, and Pam's Chiweenie, Margeaux, are in the studio discussing how you can keep your fur-babies safe during the holidays.
EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org.
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