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Fix It 101 | Home Improvement All-Call
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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: fixit101@mpbonline.org.
Hosted by Jason Klein, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl and licensed contractor Jeff Salmons from House Works.
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Fix It 101 | Tankless Water Heaters
47:15|HOSTS: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl and special guest Colby Williams from Navien.TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Pam welcomes tankless water heater expert, Colby Williams, to talk about the benefits of switching to tankless, gas versus electric tankless water heaters, and general maintenance to extend the life of your water heater.EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcastFix It 101 | Open Topic with Todd Sandridge
45:15|HOST: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl and special guest, Todd Sandridge, owner of Superior Foundation.TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Pam talks about a recent podcast she was featured on, Today, Explained: DIY or Don't?, and she and Todd talk about DIY, venting, foundation repair, patios, decks, and more.Email fixit101@mpbonline.org at any time to have your DIY questions answered on the show!If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcastFix It 101 | Old House Depot
46:52|HOSTS: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl and special guest Anthony Jones from Old House Depot.TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Pam talks with Anthony about architectural salvage and creating new furniture out of old pieces at Old House Depot.EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast**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 | Plants and Landscaping
47:12|HOSTS: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl and special guests Alan and Mimi Martinson from Martinson's Garden Works.TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Pam talks with Alan and Mimi about landscaping and planting tips and tricks to avoid termite and water damage to your home.EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcastFix It 101 | Toilet Tuesday
47:40|HOSTS: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl and special guests Crockett Ford from Ford Plumbing and Air.TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: It's Toilet Tuesday on Fix It 101, and Pam and Crockett discuss wall-hung toilets, flush valves, water closets, and more.EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcastFix It 101 | Encapsulation
47:02|HOST: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl and special guest, Todd Sandridge, owner of Superior Foundation.TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Pam and Todd talk slabs and conventional foundations and the pros and cons of encapsulation.Email fixit101@mpbonline.org at any time to have your DIY questions answered on the show!If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcastFix It 101 | General Maintenance
47:27|HOSTS: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a GirlTOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Pam talks general maintenance around the house and answers listener questions about kitchen vents, PVC, mold control, and more.EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast**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 | Sewer Scopes and Fixing Broken Pipes
47:13|HOSTS: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl and special guests Crockett Ford from Ford Plumbing and Air.TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Pam and Crocket talk about sewer scopes and new techniques to fix or replace broken pipes.EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcastFix It 101 | Crawl Spaces
47:37|HOST: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl and special guest, Todd Sandridge, owner of Superior Foundation.TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Crawl spaces.Email fixit101@mpbonline.org at any time to have your DIY questions answered on the show!If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast