Fix It 101

A well-maintained home is one of the best ways to help the Earth stay healthy. Planting a home garden, not wasting utilities, and cleaning with more natural products are just a few ways to help out at home. Earth Day is April 22nd but helping the planet does not have to be a one-day event. Inside this edition of Fix-It 101 Pam, Jeff, and Jason talk about Earth Day, the latest on Milwaukee Tools, and help with your home improvement projects. Let's work! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The handyman hangout is more than a place full of advice for your next home improvement project. It is a an oasis in a world of uncertainty where a little knowledge, will power, and the right tools will take you along way. Every project does not have to be difficult to be worthwhile or big to have a major impact on your home. Pam, Jeff, and Jason share this message today and every episode whenever they are not laughing at each other. Let's work! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spring is the season of new growth and new home renovations and we are here to help. If you don’t know where to start this season, we have some easy spring maintenance task to get you started. Also during this open topic show we talk about flooring, best practices for putting up a fence, and more. If you ever want to email your home improvement questions to Fix It 101 send them: [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The sounds of lawnmowers are filling neighborhoods everywhere because keeping your lawn nice and neat is a must. Unless you do not mind being the talk of the neighborhood. Our resident small engine expert, Andrew Hitchcock from Fondren Small engine Repair, joins this episode of Fix It 101 to talk about your lawnmowers and other small engines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Fix-It 101 crew has an opinion about everything. And choosing the right drill is no exception. Should you choose the orange drill or the yellow drill? Cheap drill or expensive drill? How much is an expensive drill? Today Pam, Jeff, and Jason tackle these questions and answer another round of home improvement questions. Also, we revisit the answer Pam gave to a question about taking the door off an oven. Let's work! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

March has come around the bend and brings with it more fixes to be done around the house. Winter is getting ready to end but you might have a few more inside home improvement projects before you move to the exterior of the house. Today the handyman hangout is here to help with oil spills, loud doors, and which method is best to find the elusive stud behind the wall. Also, Pam, Jeff, and Jason open up Women's History Month by highlighting Women in Construction Week.Show Links: National Association of Women in ConstructionWomen in Construction Week - March 7 - 13, 2021 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After an unexpected off week, the Fix-It 101 crew is back together with plenty to talk about. The historic ice storm that kept the handyman hangout from opening last week has home generators and busted pipes on everyone's mind. While answers this week of home improvement questions Pam, Jeff, and Jason talk about the proper generator you might need for the next power outage at your home. Also, Jeff talks about how disasters remind us why new tradespeople are always in demand for the construction industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shane McClendon from Shane McClendon Builders LLC joins the handyman hangout today, while Jeff is somewhere with his feet in the sand. As one of the original members of the Fix-It 101 crew, Shane joins Pam and Jason to help with your home improvement questions. To start the show they look for the reason a listener's energy bill has suddenly spiked then move to the importance of handy shut-off valves. Also, Pam makes a great discovery about her washing machine that really hangs her out to dry. Let's work!Show LinksShaneTheHomeBuilder.comMississippi State Board of Contractors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Knowing where the essential valves and switches in your home is very important. This piece of information is the difference between a little bit of water from a busted pipe or $50,000 in repair cost from a flooded home. As Pam, Jeff, and Jason talk about these shut-off valves a rare conversation about Jeff's record collection comes to the forefront and takes things in a totally new direction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Getting organized for the new year is great to tackle during this weird time for the seasons here in Mississippi. You have plenty of time to tackle inside organizing before the outside of your house starts calling your name. Today on the show, in between talking about microbial growth, finding the right contractor, and set-n-forget it sprays, we share tips for hanging new cabinets and shelves. Getting organized is better when everything has a space to call home. Let's work! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With a few weeks between live shows, it is only right that one of our hosts comes to the back with a remodeled kitchen. What else would a handyman do with so much time off? Now that Jason, Pam, and Jeff are back together to answer another round of home improvement questions they also share the reasons "new" does not always mean "best". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The new year is here and now is the time to plan your year of home improvement. As the saying goes, “Rome was not built in a day”. If you start now and plan your fixes or improvements, it will not seem like a rush job when it is time to do the work. Pam, Jeff, and Jason are all back for the first handyman hangout session of the year. After catching up on Pam's holiday ramp build and Jason's shower fix, they dive into one of Jeff's favorite topics, the tankless water heater. Let's work! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The year known as 2020 is ending, and if you want to start the new year off in the right direction, now is the time to plan your 2021 DIY projects out. The holidays are a great time to take an inventory of your home spot the places you want to change.On this edition of Fix It 101 Jason and Pam answer your DIY questions about repurposed doors, leaky roofs, and explain the difference between drill bits and the materials they are made of. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most homeowners do not think of insurance until it's time to file a claim. So today, Fix It 101 brings homeowners insurance front and center with agent Spencer Radcliff from the Rusty Healy Agency. He along with Pam, Jeff, and Jason talk about coverage options, the always crafty flood insurance policy, and which deductible is right for you. Also, the handyman hangout answers your general home improvement questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It is December in Mississippi and the weather is just perfect for any home improvement projects you can think of. Today on the show Pam, Jeff, and Jason field calls about the proper way to remodel older homes, reangling doors, and removing excess moisture from a house. They also discuss the proper uses for a sawzall and share timely tips to keep your home nice and toasty all winter long. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The holiday season is here and most DIYers would love to have to have something new and shiny under the tree. Today Jason shares a few gift ideas for the handyperson in your life and reveals to a callers that some of the best american made tools are from Mississippi. Also on todays show Pam and Jeff help answer general home improvement questions about freezing pipes, crawl spaces, and patio options. And as always a listener calls in and gives the handyman hangout a very timely tip. Let's work! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The handyman hangout was closed for the Thanksgiving holiday, but we did not want to leave you empty handed. Here is a look back at some of our favorite and most interesting calls we have received throughout the year. From critters to cabinets and Jeff's distain for a garbage disposal this edition of Fix It 101 brings together a true reflection of the show. Sound advice, funny exchanges, and lots of DIY spirit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every Fix It 101 show is "supposed" to have a theme or topic of focus. But often times we get an early call that will swing the show into another direction. With Jeff Salmons returning to the show after his coastal duties, we welcome Todd Sandridge from Superior Foundation Services to talk about home foundation problems. Yet after one hot water heater question, we quickly had a change in plans. We did manage to talk with Todd about a few common foundation problems found in the state, but for most of the program hot water heaters are the star of the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every home improvement project does not go as planned. Sometimes they really can turn into a true nightmare. First, Jason shares a story about when a simple fix turned into a very expensive mistake. Next, Pam shares her nightmare situation that includes a bathroom, a water shut off valve and a claw footed tub. Also throughout the show they give (and get) advice about foundation repair, exterior painting, and other home issues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this special "Drive Time" edition of Fix It 101 we call on our good friend,Andrew Hitchcock from Fondren Small Engine Repair. He shares tips about properly storing your lawnmower for the winter and.the usual suspects answer your home improvement emails.To show your support for Fix it 101 and MPB Think Radio visit our website, MPBonline.org or call 1-888-372-4483. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this edition of Fix It 101 we welcome back Timmy McClendon from A/C Remedies. A regular guest to the program he sits in while Jeff Salmons is out again. As an A/C guy he has a unique perspective on this time of year when temperatures are cooling off and air conditioners are not being used as heavily. He, Pam, and Jason tackle another round of home improvement questions and gets a big thumbs up from a listener at the end of the program. Let's work! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sed Bledsoe of Fireplace Chimney Sweep Solutions wants your chimney to stay clean, but does not want you to get dirty during the process. Not an easy diy job, but there are tips that can keep your chimney healthy and ready for your next winter fire. Throughout the show Pam and Jason answer your diy questions and hear from Sed about chimney and lint trap cleaning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To store or not to store? That is the question when it comes to attic space. Jeff is so much against using attic as storage that it ranks next to garbage disposals on his "Why would you do this?" list. So when a caller ask for advice about this situation there is really only one answer that will suffice. Also after another round of home improvement advice from Pam, Jeff, and Jason we also hear how a recent car buying experience left Jason wanting a more unrefined experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hurricane season is going strong and one of the biggest concerns is flooding, especially for low lying areas. Today on the show we share tips for dealing with flood waters and how to enter a home after taking on lots of water. Pam, Jeff, and Jason also lend their advice to caller who is having flooring issues in an one hundred year old home. Plus Jason shares a few reason why floating shelves require a stud finder. Let's work!CDC Guidelines for Reentering a Flooded Home Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Labor Day has past, and we are now on the other side of summer looking toward fall in your home. The cooler temps,  the leaves falling from the trees, and whole new set of maintenance items. So today we work through a few emails that speak to this time of year and take a look at somethings every new homeowner should do after completing the sale. Also at the end of the show Jeff helps a caller by explaining why constructing a wheelchair ramp properly (the first time) is so important. Links discussed during this episode:Mississippi State Board of Contractors Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Fix It 101 we encourage DIY solutions when appropriate but sometimes the job calls for a certified contractor. The Mississippi Housing Institute provides education, both online and classroom courses to keep contractors certified here in the state of Mississippi. Today we speak with executive director of the MS Housing Institute, Kim Jent about their programs and why hiring certified builders and re-modelers helps everyone involved with the industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hurricane Marco and Laura have created less than favorable conditions for Mississippi and our neighbors in the Gulf. With many storms things are often unpredictable and here at Fix It 101 we want to make sure you are prepared. On this episode we tell you what FEMA suggest everyone should have in their emergency kits and where you can find certified contractors that are always in high demand after a storm. Also Pam, Jeff, and Jason answer another round of home improvement questions about vinyl floors, mold, and more. Let's work!Online Resources for Mississippi Certified Contractors:www.msboc.us - Mississippi State Board of Contractorswww.cpbms.com - Mississippi Housing Institute Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This year with social distancing and shelter in place orders our homes have been put through the ringer. With not many places to go every crack seems bigger, every squeak sounds louder, and the home improvement stores are doing better than ever for those reasons. On this episode of Fix It 101 Pam, Jeff, & Jason give advice about buying a whole home generator, helping a rotting deck, and the best screen room material options. Let's work! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When your house is 100 years old you can be sure than any project will not be run of the mill. On this episode of Fix It 101 Pam, Jeff, and Jason assist a caller who is working on an older home and wants to go about it the proper way. Also the crew gives their thoughts on a new renovation show that takes potential homeowners into residencies with a troubled past. Let's work! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It may seem fun to get together with a couple of friends, a couple of beers, and build a deck. But if not done properly that afternoon of merriment can create major problems and not so fond memories. On this episode of Fix It 101 Pam, Jason, and Jeff talk about the joys (and troubles) of building a home deck and answer your home improvement questions. Let's work! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your kitchen is the hangout, the restaurant, and where you come for those late night snacks when you should be sleeping. From Kitchen Tune-Up, Carlos Lloyd joins the show to talk about how he helps homeowners transform kitchens with as little mess as possible. Also Pam, Jeff, and Jason let you know about their latest projects and why vents are a good thing for your home, in whatever form they take. Let's work! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mississippi summers are hot, but water is also wet. During this time of year the porch is still a great gathering place and also an easy portion of the house to renovate and make new. On this episode of Fix It 101 Pam, Jeff, and Jason help a caller figure out a new approach to tuning up her back porch. Also they talk about their latest projects and ways to be safe while working in the heat. Let's work! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Ray Sayles from D Ray’s Plumbing, Heating, and AC has not been to the handyman hangout in a while but is always a welcomed voice. With experience in many different areas of keeping your home running properly, he joins Pam, Jeff, and Jason to share a few laughs and help with home improvement questions. Also the debate about insulating your attic is back in the conversation. Let's work! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yes! 2020 is half way gone, but their are still projects on your to do list. On this episode of Fix It 101 Jeff, Pam & Jason discuss their disdain for pocket doors, when you should use latex paint, and the many uses of WD-40. Did you know it can be used to clean your child's crayon masterpiece off the wall? Let's work! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The summer is a great time to get outside and enjoy nature but not when it’s too close to your home. Bees can be an unwelcome guest so today we talk with beekeeper and bee remover Ali Pinion from DreamingtheBee.com. She will talk about how you can properly remove bees from your home and how you can build your very own hive.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The summer solstice has officially ushered in the long days of summer and this is the perfect time to start a new project. Or at least complete the one you started during the early days of social distancing. During this episode of Fix It 101 Jason, Pam, and Jeff take on questions about microbial growth, power washing siding, and picking the right paint for your steps. Also we share the reasons your home improvement projects include more than one trip to the hardware store. Let's work! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Fix It 101 we are trying to save you money. The summer months can bring with it high temperatures and high energy bills. We have some tips that can help lower you bill like switching your light bulbs and learning the proper direction your ceiling fan should blow. Also we have a few home improvement projects that will let you get the kids involved. Let's work!   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When is the last time you changed your air filter? If you have to think about it, take the next few minutes to go and look at it. Then come back and join the handyman hangout for another round of home improvement advice and DIY fixes. On this episode Jason and Pam welcome our favorite A/C technician, Timmy McClendon from A/C Remedies to talk about keeping the house cool during these famous Mississippi summers. Let's work! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Working on your home does not have to be a big task. With every third person having advice for how to approach your home improvement project, let our two experts and one jovial amateur give it a shot. Pam Pybas our expert home inspector, Jeff Salmons our expert contractor, and Jason Klein the jovial amateur are always ready to help with your project. And when the time comes, tell you to put the hammer down and call a professional. Send your home improvement questions to: [email protected]. Let's work! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fix It 101 is the place where ideas are spread and problems are solved. Or at least that's the picture we paint. Ever ready to get back in the studio Pam, Jason, & Jeff tackle what ever questions that come from our phone lines or email inbox. Today they talk about the differences between an appraiser and an inspector, debate the many uses of vinegar, and get advice from listeners about the best way to clean granite. Just a regular day in the handyman hangout. Let's work! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Weekend we celebrate Memorial Day. A time to acknowledge the men and women of the armed forces who made the ultimate sacrifice. It is also the unofficial beginning to summer. So we have some hacks to make sure your grill is ready for summertime barbecue. And when is the last time your burped your grill? Also Jason, Pam, and Jeff rate some diy projects by level of difficulty. Is it more difficult to replace a window or replace a door? Let's work! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show we welcome Michael Keeton from Green Home Solutions. Every day he is treating mold, odors, and other moisture issues in homes and businesses. At this moment, do you know the air quality of your home? Also what is the difference between sanitizing and disinfecting? We look at these questions and other home improvement issues throughout the show. Let's work! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Fix It 101 we welcome one of our good friends of the show, Andrew Hitchcock from Fondren Small Engine. He always has great advice and tips when it comes to mowers and other small engines. Also with this being Hurricane Preparedness Week we will look into your home emergency kits. The best time to have an emergency kit is before the emergency hits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As always the handyman hangout is here and ready for another round of home improvement questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The coronavirus pandemic is roaring on and the home has become everyone's sanctuary. Some guidelines are being relaxed but social distancing is still the norm. So on this episode we look at the backyard and potentially your next staycation destination. Travel will be really light this summer, so we have some tips to make your backyard a great place to visit. Also we are ready for your general home improvement projects. Let's work!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most of this episode of Fix It 101 focuses on your toilet and easy fixes for those common problems. We also talk about the parts of Mississippi that recently experienced a deadly tornado outbreak. The Governor even issued a state of emergency in response to this natural disaster.  Jason, Pam, and Jeff talk about how to get relief if you were affected and the best way to choose a contractor to help you repair and rebuild.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sheltering in place is the law of the land, so let us help with your home improvement projects while you have more time at home. Jason, Pam, and Jeff are physically apart but are still ready to help you get things done. Let's work! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic has everyone practicing social distancing and working from home. Or at least it should! Jason starts the show with a plea for everyone taking their extra time to visit the home improvement stores, while Jeff and Pam share how the coronavirus has them changing the way they operate their businesses. Along with your DIY questions, we also talk about a new roofing technique, making a home office, and if your clean is really that clean. Let's work! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Fix It 101 we focus on the inside of your home. We talk about those fixes that can be done while everyone is practicing social distancing in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. In studio ( a healthy distance apart) is Jason and Pam, while Jeff helps with your home improvement questions from his mobile office/command center. Let's work! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Poly foam concentrate lifting is the type of fix that you really have to see to believe. So today on the show we welcome J.R. Crowell from Helms Polyfoam to paint the best picture of how this procedure works and holds up over time. Everything from uneven driveways, to garage floors, and just recently helped out Pam at her home. So we talk J.R. about how they are able to do what some call a magic trick and miracle for the home.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.