Fix It 101

HOSTS: Jason Klein, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl, and licensed contractor Jeff Salmons from House Works.TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: From nice weather to under the weather. The team tries to hold it together as we open the floor to answer your calls and emails about house flooding, weep holes, and not putting your electronics in water.EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org.

HOSTS: 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're going to take advantage of some of this nice weather because now is a good time to be thinking about the front of the home and what everyone sees as they drive by. We also open up the floor to hear from you and discuss pool maintenance and faulty garage doors.EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org.

HOSTS: Jason Klein, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl, and licensed contractor Jeff Salmons from House Works, Abram Nanney.TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: On today’s show we are taking a deep look at your summer projects and how you should be working in this heat. From the big to the small we are looking for your DIY questions and how you work in this heat. What are your tips for staying cool while getting the job done? Is it having a misty fan handy, or maybe you place ice cubes in your hat and keep it moving. Let us know. Also, we will talk about your summer maintenance list and energy saving tips.EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org.

HOSTS: Jason Klein, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl, and licensed contractor Jeff Salmons from House Works. GUESTS: Andrew Hitchcock from Fondren Small Engine RepairTOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Memorial Day is coming at the end of the month, and there is nothing worse than welcoming summer with an unkempt lawn. Lawncare is a must in Mississippi, and nothing is more disappointing than having a lawn mower that won't run when you need it. Andrew Hitchcock joins us today to help us discuss all this and more.EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org.

HOSTS: Jason Klein, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl, and licensed contractor Jeff Salmons from House Works. GUESTS: Abram NanneyTOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Proper energy use and energy efficiency does not have to be overly complex. From automated thermostats to energy efficient windows there are many ways to make sure your home’s energy use is under control. As the temps are slowly creeping up and that summer feel gets ready to settle in, let’s make sure all the gaps are filled and ceiling fans are rotating in the proper direction. And as always, we welcome any home questions you may haveEMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org.

HOSTS: Jason Klein, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl, and licensed contractor Jeff Salmons from House Works. TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Spring is the season where a lot of renovations and changes happen around the house, and we are here to help. If you don’t know where to start this season, we have an easy spring maintenance to get you started. Also, we look at best practices when it comes to handing cabinets when you need to get organized. EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org.

HOSTS: Jason Klein, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl, and licensed contractor Jeff Salmons from House Works. TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: We have made it to April and the unpredictability of the spring season is all among us. So, let’s work through your spring maintenance list and any other home improvement projects you have at home. Also, with Timmy from A/C Remedies here we can talk about air conditioner maintenance before the high temps set in.EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org.

HOSTS: Jason Klein, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl, and licensed contractor Jeff Salmons from House Works. TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: The MSBOC or Mississippi State Board of Contractors is responsible for regulating and licensing contractors here in the state of Mississippi. Joining us today is Executive Director of the MSBOC, Jennifer Lee to talk about the importance of hiring a licensed contractor, especially after a natural disaster. Also today we are looking for your home improvement questions and will look over your April home maintenance list.  EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org.