Fix It 101

HOST: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a GirlTOPIC(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."Email fixit101@mpbonline.org at any time to have your DIY questions answered on the show!

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.

HOSTS: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl and special guest Todd Sandridge with Superior FoundationTOPIC(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.EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org.

HOSTS: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a GirlTOPIC(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!

HOST: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a GirlTOPIC(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!

HOSTS: Lacey Alexander, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a GirlTOPIC(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.Email fixit101@mpbonline.org at any time to have your DIY questions answered on the show!

HOSTS: Lacey Alexander, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a GirlTOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: It's an open-topic palooza! Pam and Lacey talk a little bit of everything, and Lacey makes an announcement.Email fixit101@mpbonline.org at any time to have your DIY questions answered on the show!

HOSTS: Lacey Alexander, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a GirlTOPIC(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. Email fixit101@mpbonline.org at any time to have your DIY questions answered on the show!

HOSTS: Lacey Alexander, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a GirlTOPIC(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!