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Fix It 101 | Holiday Fire Safety
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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.
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Fix It 101 | ROI for Home Improvements
44:17HOSTS: Kevin Farrell, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl, and licensed contractor Jeff Salmons from House Works.TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Return on investment or ROI 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 ore make your holiday visitors jealous. So today we are answering your home improvement questions and looking at holiday prep around the home.EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org.Fix It 101 | Winter Is Coming
44:18HOSTS: Kevin Farrell, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl, and licensed contractor Jeff Salmons from House Works.TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: ‘Tis the season for colder temperatures, freezing weather and maybe even some snow depending on where you are. Today I’ll be asking our home improvement experts what homeowners need to know as Winter looms closer and closer. We’ll cover a variety of topics including protecting your plumbing, how different home exteriors handle cold weather, and what new homeowners who’ve never sustained a winter in their new place can expect.EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org.Fix it 101 | Remodeling
44:47HOSTS: Kevin Farrell, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl, and licensed contractor Jeff Salmons from House Works.TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Today we are discussing the do’s and don’ts of renovations. We are asking our in-house home repair experts what projects might be more trouble than they’re worth- what renovations are easier to DIY, and what do they suggest bringing in an expert? Are there any kind of renovations that could lead to repair needs later on? And, while we’re here, we might as well talk about renovation trends that we love and dislike. EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org.Fix It 101 | Have Your House Inspected
27:12HOSTS: Kevin Farrell, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl, and licensed contractor Jeff Salmons from House Works.TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: When was the last time your home underwent a professional inspection conducted by a licensed home inspector? If your response begins with hesitation or uncertainty, then today's show is designed for you. EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org.Fix It 101 | Plumbing Problems
44:44HOSTS: Kevin Farrell, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl, and licensed contractor Jeff Salmons from House Works.TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Today we're going to put the focus on your home's plumbing to make sure that the water around your property is flowing properly. This includes addressing issues like leaky faucets, blocked pipes, runny toilets, and any other plumbing-related concerns. So we invite Crockett Ford from Ford Plumbing & Gas to help with your plumbing problems.GUEST(S): Crockett FordEMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org.Fix It 101 | In Case of an Emergency
47:51HOSTS: Kevin Farrell, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl, and licensed contractor Jeff Salmons from House Works.TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Today we'll get back to basics of homeownership 101. If there were an emergency, could you locate your water shut off valve? How about gas? Do you know how to kill the power to your entire home?EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org.Fix It 101 | Jason's Farewell Show - Thank You Jason!
48:19HOSTS: Jason Klein, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl, and licensed contractor Jeff Salmons from House Works.TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Today is Jason's very last day as host of Fix It 101 - a program that has helped and tried to help so many with their home improvement projects. So, for one last time, Jason opens up the floor to talk about some quick fixes, big projects, and even major renovations.For almost a decade of fixes, memories, laughs, and stories, thank you Jason!EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org.Fix It 101 | Everything Under the Sun(Room)
47:44HOSTS: Jason Klein, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl, and licensed contractor Jeff Salmons from House Works.TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Today on the program we're looking at your whole house. From rejuvenating your front porch to switching up your bathroom or kitchen and maybe even replacing a water heater. If it's happening under your roof, we want to hear about it.EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org.Fix It 101 | DIY & Lifehacks
45:56HOSTS: Jason Klein, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl, and licensed contractor Jeff Salmons from House Works.TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Today, we open up the floor to hear from you and discuss what DIY projects you need help with and what you might be able to help us with.EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org.