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Fix It 101

Fix It 101 | Fixing Fixes

Fix It 101 is a show all about the DIY spirit when it comes to maintaining a home. Yet sometimes the best tool for the job is a cell phone, to call a professional. Knowing limits when it comes to fixes around your home is a skill set that sometimes has to be learned the hard way. This is where Pam, Jeff, and Jason step in to let you know if something is out of your will house before it is too late.

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  • Fix It 101 | Mold and Mildew

    45:33|
    HOSTS: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Pam is preaching about mold and mildew prevention and removal. She talks about different home maintenance practices in different climates, bathroom ventilation, pros and cons of bleach and 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)
  • Fix It 101 | Gas Logs and Chimney Maintenance

    46:07|
    HOSTS: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: It's getting cooler, so it's time to get our chimneys cleaned. Pam is joined by Sed Bledsoe from Fireplace Chimney Sweep Solutions to talk about cleaning and maintaining your fireplace, the difference in vented and ventless gas logs, and more. EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider helping us reach our goal by contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast
  • Fix It 101 | Home Horror Stories

    39:23|
    HOST: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Pam is joined by MPB Staff, Jas N Smith and Abram Nanney, during this DRIVE TIME episode of Fix It 101. They talk about DIY Halloween costumes, ghostly encounters, creepy crawl spaces, construction nightmares, and more.EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider helping us reach our goal by contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast
  • Fix It 101 | Natural Gas Safety

    47:19|
    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: Residential gas explosions are on the rise, so Pam and Patton decide to talk about natural gas. They talk about gas leaks, natural gas and carbon monoxide detectors, pilot lights, gas lanterns, and more.EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast
  • Fix It 101 | Slab Foundations

    47:15|
    HOSTS: Pam Pybas, licensed contractor, ASHI certified home inspector and owner of Inspect It Like a Girl and special guest Todd Sandridge with Superior FoundationTOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Pam and Todd are back in the studio together again to talk about slab foundations. They talk about floating doors, jacking pads, elevated homes, and more. EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast
  • Fix It 101 | Inspecting Crawl Spaces and Attics

    46:44|
    HOSTS: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a GirlTOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Pam talks home inspecting and how she checks those hard-to-get-to areas like crawl spaces and attics.EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast
  • Fix It 101 | Back in the Saddle

    47:41|
    HOSTS: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a GirlTOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Pam is back from vacation and answering listener questions in between talking about leaves in your gutters and squirrels in your attic.EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast
  • Fix It 101 | Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall

    47:02|
    HOSTS: Special guests Patton Ford and Mark Bowman with Ford Plumbing and AirTOPIC(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. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast
  • Fix It 101 | Seasonal Foundation Issues

    48:00|
    HOSTS: Special guest host Todd Sandridge with Superior FoundationTOPIC(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. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast