Fix It 101

HOSTS: Lacey Alexander, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a GirlTOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: We talk a lot about water today and how it can be bad for your home- standing water, condensation in the foundation, plumbing issues and more.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: Storms in Mississippi are a brewin', so Pam and Lacey chat about generators and tips to protect your electric systems while power outages are possible. 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: No Jeff again this week so Pam and Lacey talk about summertime projects, staying safe in the heat, roofs, etc.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 Girl and special guest Pam Rogers.TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: It's the double-Pam show! Jeff is out this week so we brought in Madison County-based interior design guru Pam Rogers to talk about design elements and how a designer works to help you live in the home of your dreams. We also get an update on the dishwasher conundrum from the last episode and talk about smoking indoors (bleh)!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 Girl and licensed contractor Jeff Salmons from House Works.TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: It's an open-topic show this week so any chances of staying on a certain subject are out the window, BUT we do open the show with a mystery that Pam needs help with and some things that irritate Jeff. Other topics include Bondo and cleaning plumbing spaces (which Lacey particularly did not enjoy.)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: Mississippi summers are no joke, so we're talking about the heat and pests that come with May in the Magnolia State. Pam talks about how to make a better-than-bleach cleaning solution at home, and we talk about snakes for a LONG time (This is what happens when Jeff leaves us unsupervised).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 Girl, and licensed contractor Jeff Salmons from House Works.TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Let's talk about refreshing your space! Painting is a very easy way to bring new life to a house or a room. But all paints are not the same and there some tips to follow make your next painting job a breeze. Also, we’ll touch on old stuff lying around and when its time to treat/replace old stuff like wood.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 Girl, and licensed contractor Jeff Salmons from House Works.TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: The roof on your house will not last forever, but keeping your roof in good shape can extend its life well beyond its years. And on the opposite side if you neglect your roof, there could be problems all throughout your house. Also, Pam talks about some wild things she saw at her recent inspections.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 Girl, and licensed contractor Jeff Salmons from House Works.TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: When it comes to home improvement and construction there are many terms, phrases, and words that can leave people and projects lost in translation. On today's show we break down the meaning of all the strange jargon you sometimes hear when going on DIY adventures!Email fixit101@mpbonline.org at any time to have your DIY questions answered on the show!