Open topic show to get your projects completed around the house! From quick fixes to big projects to major renovations and even ways to help around the house with different projects. Shane McLendon from ShanetheHomeBuilder.com joins the conversation to help answer your emails and questions. And as always, we are looking to help you with whatever project you are working on. Send your home improvement questions or comments to: [email protected] by Jason Klein, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl and licensed contractor Jeff Salmons from House Works. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taking a cold shower has been shown to have several health benefits, but that is only if you take a cold shower on purpose. Is your water heater ready for an upgrade, are you thinking about going tankless? Between your home improvement questions we will talk about ways to help your water heater from making you take unintentional cold showers and discuss solar paneling. And as always, we are looking to help you with whatever project you are working on. Join the conversation! Send your home improvement questions or comments to: [email protected] by Jason Klein, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl and licensed contractor Jeff Salmons from House Works. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Labor Day is in the past marking the end of summer but we are a long way from using the furnace or fireplace. So right now, is great time to get a chimney inspection and cleaning. Today we welcome back Sed Bledsoe from Fireplace Chimney Sweep Solutions to tell us the advantages of cleaning your chimney this time of year. And as always, we are looking to help you with whatever project you are working on. Join the conversation! Send your home improvement questions or comments to: [email protected] by Jason Klein, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl and licensed contractor Jeff Salmons from House Works. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Open topic show to get your projects completed around the house! From dishwashers to paint, if your getting ready for end of summer or empty nest, were talking about the projects important to you. Join the conversation! Send your home improvement questions or comments to: [email protected] by Jason Klein, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl and licensed contractor Jeff Salmons from House Works. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When it comes to home improvement and renovations, you do not have to be a licensed professional to complete some really cool DIY projects and fixes in your own home. There are a couple of basic skills that will give most armatures the confidence to tackle projects around the home and hopefully save some money. Join the conversation! Send your home improvement questions or comments to: [email protected]. Hosted by Jason Klein, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl and licensed contractor Jeff Salmons from House Works. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the calendar continues to roll on we will take a look at your August maintenance list on today’s show. The school is back in session and let’s not wait until the fall to check on your furnace and HVAC system. Also we have a few late summer painting tips to share, and as always we are looking to help you with whatever you are working on. Join the conversation by sending an email to: [email protected]. Hosted by Jason Klein, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl and licensed contractor Jeff Salmons from House Works. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When it comes to home improvement and construction, there are terms and phrases that can leave you lost in translation. Jeff, Pam, and Jason are all back in the studio talking about terms like flashing, weepholes and more, to help you put meaning to those terms. Class is in session! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shane McClendon from ShantheHomeBuilder.com is back on the show with Jason and Pam, as this summer marches on. Hopefully, during the summer heat, you are staying hydrated and pushing those home improvement projects into the inside. Yet during the show the Fix It 101 crew answers plenty of questions about the outside. They discuss everything from properly working gutters, to roof flashing, and more. Stay cool but let's work! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The weekly heat advisories will place any outside projects in limbo, but you can always step inside and find ways to spruce up the kitchen. Jeff, Pam, and Jason are all back in the studio tackling this week's round of home improvement questions and share ways to make your kitchen over on a budget. Also, they fan out over new tech purchases for the home. Let's work! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Fix It 101, Pam and Jason are back as the dynamic duo helping with your improvement solutions. From new roofs, solar solutions, and more they answer another round of home improvement questions for this smoldering Mississippi summer. Let's work! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Moving into a new house really should come with a manual. Name another significant purchase that does not come with a manual? With Jeff Salmons back on the boat, Pam Pybas, and Jason Klein are breaking in a brand new studio while helping you with your home improvement questions. From plumbing to air ducts Pam and Jason help get your summer projects done. Let's work! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason Klein, the competent amateur handyman of the Fix-It 101 trio is out this week. Producer Java Chatman steps in on this episode and helps keep Pam Pybas and Jeff Salmon on task. With a wave of cool temps sweeping the state, there are lots of projects going on and the Fix It 101 crew is here to help. From house wrap to insulation in the attic, Pam and Jeff work through another round of home improvement questions. Let's work! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The summer sun has people waking up really early to beat the heat. Today Pam, Jeff, and Jason are fortunately sitting inside an air-conditioned studio answering another round of home improvement questions. From roofs to sandboxes, and even heat swollen doors they share their insights on your latest home project. Let's work! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pam, Jeff, and Jason answer and differ (Lol) another round of home improvement questions. It's summertime and working in the heat is an issue, so stay safe and get those projects done. Let's work! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeff Salmons is out again this week and we tap the other half of the McClendon brother duo, Shane McClendon, to step in. Pam, Jason, and Shane help with another round of home improvement questions and share about their latest home improvement adventures. Some of which include a pressure washer, repurposed wood, and new tires. Let's work! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The life of a contractor moves very fast and things are constantly changing. With Jeff Salmons having to step away for this episode of Fix It 101 we welcome back our good friend Timmy McClendon from A/C Remedies. Timmy joins Pam and Jason for this latest edition of Fix It 101 and his timing is perfect with summer temps starting to settle in for the long haul. So they talk about a/c units, Pam's latest project, and answer another round of home improvement projects. Let's work! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Memorial Day is almost here and there is nothing worse than welcoming summer with an unkempt lawn. Lawn care is a must in Mississippi during the summer, so we welcome back Andrew Hitchcock from Fondren Small Engine Repair, to talk about your mower.  We will talk about carburetor rebuilds, bad gas, and answer your general DIY questions. Let's work! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This spring season really has a summer-type feel with lots of 90-degree days arriving before June. Yet there are still home improvements to be done around the house. Jason starts the show with a "fix" that gets Pam and Jeff in a real laughing mood and the show only gets better after that. Today the crew handles questions about polybutene, residential code, and the meaning of cracks in sheetrock. Let's work! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The kitchen is the universal gathering spot and often the most used room in the kitchen. Joining the show today is Carlos Lloyd from Kitchen Tune-up, who has helped many homes upgrade their kitchen in record time. Pam, Jeff, and Jason talk with Carlos about his work in the kitchen and helps callers with their home improvement projects about proper drainage, foundation issues, and more. Let's work! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the final callers on this episode of Fix It 101 was having a problem moving his house. Yes, the entire house! He has done it once before but this time he has some new challenges and wanted to hear from Pam, Jeff, and Jason. But before that, the crew shares their takeaways from last weekend's Home Show and answers questions about yard drainage, cracked pipes, and whole-house generators. Let's work! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Solar power has been in Mississippi for a while but is it right for your energy needs? To help with this question we welcome John Wilbanks from MS Solar LLC to talk about the benefits of solar power and how an initial investment can save your pockets plus help the environment. Also right before a pair of home shows in Tupelo and Jackson, we hear from the Executive Director of the Mississippi Housing Institute, Kim Jent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

April is National Safe Digging Month and 811 is the number you should call before you dig. There are real hazards when you dig without having your utility lines properly marked.  In this episode, we welcome Linda Waters from Atmos Energy to talk about calling before you dig and staying legal when you get ready to put the shovel in the ground. Let's work! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mississippi weather is always unpredictable so the best way to be prepared is to stay prepared. Jason beings the show with some tips for your emergency preparedness kit as severe weather starts to threaten the area. Also, Pam and Jeff share how they approach storms at their home and answer a listener's question about fallen tree removal and insurance. Throughout the show, the crew also answers questions about insulation, roof shingle placement, and how bad (or not) asbestos is to a home. Let's work!Show Links:Create an Emergency Kit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spring is the perfect time for projects around the house but first, let's tackle those nagging fixes around the house that could cost more if they go unchecked. From leaky roofs to checking building codes, and even solar panels there are many things to do this season now that the outside is back open. Let's work! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Fix It 101 Shane McClendon from ShaneTheHomeBuilder.com steps in as a guest host while Pam is out for another week. From the jump, Shane and Jeff get into some high-level contractor talk. They are talking about spec building, floor plans, overhead, etc. Yet throughout the show we bring it back down to the actual nuts and bolts as they help with a noisy metal roof, vent-a-hood lights, and copper plumbing pipes. Let's work! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pam Pybas is away for a while and stepping in this week is a very good friend of the show, Timmy McClendon from A/C Remedies. Always ready to give his brand of home improvement advice Timmy sometimes differs with Jeff on which way is best. Yet one thing, they both agree on is no matter your choice of fix it must be done (installed) properly. Inside this episode, Jason, Jeff, and Timmy talk about p trap 101, door frames, and venting. Let's work! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pam, Jeff, and Jason are all back together and tackle another round of home improvement questions. It is an open-topic show and you never know where the show will end up! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wood rot can ruin a deck and do some real damage to your home. There are remedies out there but what will work for you? Pam and Jason talk about the reasons for wood rot and how you can help save your deck. Also, they answer another round of home improvement questions and share why a job in the trades can help change lives and the construction industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Air Date - 02-09-2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Pam, Jeff, and Jason get together conversation is in full supply. Jason is always working on a new project, Jeff has plenty of new construction to discuss and Pam is always ready with a great story to tell. Yet, the callers are what make Fix It 101 special every week. With Jeff playing hooky, Pam and Jason are the dynamic duo that tackles this round of home improvement questions from a group of very special callers. Let's work! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bathroom rugs are not made for the washing machine! But how are you supposed to keep them clean? Pam, Jeff, and Jason have a few ideas and they all include keeping your home washing machine around for a few more years. Also during the show, Jason talks about a program for free radon testing kits available from the Mississippi State Department of Health.Show Links:Mississippi State Department of Health - Radon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pam, Jeff, and Jason tackle another round of home improvement questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kevin Farrell steps in for the absent Jason Klein on this episode of Fix It 101 and talks about knowing his role when it comes to DIY projects. Pam and Jeff answer another round of home improvement questions with their usual style and grace. Also when it comes to crawl space venting there is a very clear difference of opinions at play. Let's work! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2022 is here and the top of the year is always a great time to plan out the home improvement projects you want to tackle. After a holiday break Pam, Jeff, and Jason are back together and have plenty of stories to share. Always ready to help they tackle questions about a non-draining shower, fence materials, and Jason's cracked fireplace. Let's work and Happy New Year! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

According to the National Fire Protection Association, the top causes for house fires are cooking, heating, electrical, smoking, and candles. The winter and holiday season is always a great time to go over a home fire safety plan, and today we welcome the Jackson Fire Department, Division Chief Malcolm Alexander to talk about fire safety during the holidays. Pam, Jeff, and guest host Kevin Farrell work through another round of home improvement emails and questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a two-week hiatus, the Fix-It 101 crew is back in the studio and is ready to answer your holiday home improvement questions. Winter in Mississippi is always a roller coaster and your home is in store for a few distinct seasonal struggles. From leaky air conditioners to frozen pipes, and do not forget you have to untangle the holiday lights. Let's work! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ROI or Return on Investment is always important to think about when doing a home improvement project. Adding value to your home with a kitchen upgrade or new deck can set your home apart, especially if you are looking to put your home on the market. Using Remodeling Magazine’s 2021 Cost vs. Value Report as a guide Pam, Jeff, and Jason share their opinions about what is gives a good return when making improvements. Let's work! Resource Link:Remodeling Magazine’s 2021 Cost vs. Value Report Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To start today's show Pam, Jeff, and Jason are presented with a listener that is builder her own "she" shed. She asks for advice and as usual, gets two distinct answers from Pam and Jeff. Also, Jason shares his recent home improvement story that had him venturing into his lawn this fall. Let's work! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When is a fireplace not a fireplace? This is the theme of this edition of Fix-It 101 as Pam, Jeff, and Jason help one listener with her 100-year-old home with a false fireplace. They also share equal amazement at the thought of 3D-printed houses. If you need help with your latest home improvement project, send them an email to [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Now is not the time for blankets by the fireplace and double-layer socks, but it is time to flip the switch on your furnace. Everyone should turn on their heater to ensure it will be ready when the cold temperatures strike. Our resident HVAC "guy" Timmy McClendon from A/C Remedies joins the show as the Fix-It 101 crew tackles another round of home improvement questions. Let's work! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It may come as a surprise (or not) but the best time to have your chimney cleaned is during the summer when your favorite chimney sweep is usually sitting around twiddling thumbs. After the first taste of fall air hits, they become so busy that you would be lucky to get in before the burning season is over. In this episode of Fix It 101, we talk with Heather Perkins from Santa's Friend Chimeny Service about this busy season and some of the common problems she sees with home chimneys. Also, we talk about which wood is best to burn in your fireplace. (And yes, free wood is one of the answers!)This is a special drive time episode and if you want to support this not-for-profit radio station, please visit our website: MPBOnline.org. Thanks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this edition of Fix It 101 Pam, Jeff, and Jason answer another round of home improvement questions. The seasons are changing and that brings another set of home improvement issues that uniquely fall. Today they get on the roof, ponder ways to effectively heat an older home, and give advice to a listener who is thinking about joining the home inspecting industry. Lastly, we hear from a caller who wants to report back about advice he received on the show three years ago. Let's work! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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 [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.