Fix It 101

HOST: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a GirlTOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Today is another open topic show. Pam shares some mistakes she's made over the years as a homeowner and home inspector, and our callers chime in with their own "boo-boos."Email fixit101@mpbonline.org at any time to have your DIY questions answered on the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HOSTS: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl and special guest Crockett Ford with Ford Plumbing and Air.TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Pam and Crockett break down the pros and cons of different types of water heaters on the market, which maintenance projects you can do yourself, and which ones require a professional. And listeners call in with their DIY water heater projects and tips to keep your appliances energy efficient and smelling clean.EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HOSTS: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl and special guest Todd Sandridge with Superior FoundationTOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Pam says, "Water is the biggest enemy of the house." Pam and Todd talk about the rainfall across the state over the weekend, subsurface water, and how important drainage is to protect your foundation against damage caused by subsurface water and hydrostatic pressure.EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HOSTS: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a GirlTOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Pam welcomes Tim White to the show to talk about electrical work and electrical classes for homeowners. What electrical problems can be solved on your own? When should you call a professional? And how can you get basic training to confidently do it yourself? Email fixit101@mpbonline.org at any time to have your DIY questions answered on the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HOST: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a GirlTOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: It's Pam's first week as the solo host, so she takes a cold plunge into the host's chair with an open topic show.Email fixit101@mpbonline.org at any time to have your DIY questions answered on the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HOSTS: Lacey Alexander, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a GirlTOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: It is VOLUNTEER WEEK at MPB, so all of our local shows are trying to incorporate the theme in some way. Our guest of honor is Merrill McKewen, head honcho of the Mississippi Capitol Area branch of Habitat for Humanity.Email fixit101@mpbonline.org at any time to have your DIY questions answered on the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HOSTS: Lacey Alexander, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a GirlTOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: It's an open-topic palooza! Pam and Lacey talk a little bit of everything, and Lacey makes an announcement.Email fixit101@mpbonline.org at any time to have your DIY questions answered on the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HOSTS: Lacey Alexander, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a GirlTOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: We talk a little about curb appeal but the biggest theme of this episode ends up being how consumers get in bad situations- from faulty products to how to find a reliable contractor. Email fixit101@mpbonline.org at any time to have your DIY questions answered on the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HOSTS: Lacey Alexander, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a GirlTOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: It is DRIVE TIME here at MPB, so we're answering emails in between information about how to make donations.Email fixit101@mpbonline.org at any time to have your DIY questions answered on the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HOSTS: Lacey Alexander, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a GirlTOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Hardware store visits, staying safe in the heat, when to know your limits for projects, and more!Email fixit101@mpbonline.org at any time to have your DIY questions answered on the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HOSTS: Lacey Alexander, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a GirlTOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: After the life-altering storms that came through the state this past weekend, we felt it necessary to discuss more weather topics today, including safe clean-up practices. Please stay safe everyone.Email fixit101@mpbonline.org at any time to have your DIY questions answered on the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HOSTS: Lacey Alexander, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a GirlTOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: We're talking steps to take both pre and post-bad weather today! From drainage systems to contractor hiring we chat about all the things you need to know now that tornado season is here.Email fixit101@mpbonline.org at any time to have your DIY questions answered on the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HOSTS: Lacey Alexander, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Spring is among us! Listen here to find out what Pam's been working on, as well as a special shout out to the ladies in this industry to celebrate women's history month!Email fixit101@mpbonline.org at any time to have your DIY questions answered on the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HOSTS: Lacey Alexander, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl and special guest, executive director of the MS Housing Institute, Kim Jent.TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Who better than Kim Jent to tell us why The Mississippi Housing Institute provides education, both online and in the classroom, to keep contractors certified here in the state of Mississippi? We also discuss AC units and concrete houses (?)!Email fixit101@mpbonline.org at any time to have your DIY questions answered on the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HOSTS: Lacey Alexander, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl and special guest, interior designer Pam Rogers.TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Pam Rogers is BACK! The guru of all things interior design joins the show once again to discuss design trends, the Pantone color of the year, and more!Email fixit101@mpbonline.org at any time to have your DIY questions answered on the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HOSTS: Lacey Alexander, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Pam and Lacey discuss projects that you can do for a loved one this Valentines Day!EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HOSTS: Lacey Alexander, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Pam and Lacey discuss the do's and don'ts of all things storage!EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HOSTS: Lacey Alexander, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Special guest Patton Ford with Ford Plumbing and Gas is BACK! He answers plumbing questions, chats with Pam about water testing, and we try to sneak in a little bit of water heater discussion at the end!EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HOSTS: Lacey Alexander, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Pam tells us all about inspections and we take lots of calls about pipes! Also, we discuss a space heater recall and space heater safety!EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HOSTS: Lacey Alexander, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Pam and Lacey discuss energy efficiency and how to do better for the planet (and your wallet!) during these winter times!EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HOSTS: Lacey Alexander, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: HAPPY NEW YEAR! Lacey and Pam discuss 2025 resolutions, maintaining your home during the cold, and we talk quite a bit about dogs in this episode!EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HAPPY NEW YEAR! To keep our podcast-listeners satiated until we return from break, here's one of our favorite episodes from the year.HOSTS: Lacey Alexander, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a GirlTOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Our last show of July is a real laugh fest as we discuss peacocks on one of Pam's client's roof before an email question about a new toilet sets the tone for the rest of the show.Email fixit101@mpbonline.org at any time to have your DIY questions answered on the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!! We are all off today but still wanted to send you a podcast to enjoy :) Here's an episode from earlier this month where we go in-depth about winter stuff!HOSTS: Lacey Alexander, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Chatting about Wintertime Stuff! We tackle crawlspaces, insulation, stoves, gas, and more!EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HOSTS: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl and special guest Elizabeth "Pippa" Jackson from Animal Rescue Fund (ARF) of MississippiTOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: For the holiday season, we thought it would be fun to have a pet-friendly episode! Pam, Pippa, Lacey, and Pam's Chiweenie, Margeaux, are in the studio discussing how you can keep your fur-babies safe during the holidays.EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HOSTS: Abram Nanney, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: In-house superstar and Everyday Tech host Abram Nanney is filling in for Lacey this week, so Pam and Abe are letting our listeners ask whatever home improvement questions they like! EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HOSTS: Lacey Alexander, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Chatting about Wintertime Stuff! We tackle crawlspaces, insulation, stoves, gas, and more!EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HOSTS: Lacey Alexander, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Special guest Patton Ford with Ford Plumbing and Gas is in the house! He answers plumbing questions of all kinds from leaks to water heaters and beyond!EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HOSTS: Lacey Alexander, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: It's almost Thanksgiving, and this week we're grateful for concrete floors, AC units, and Pam talking at length about her upcoming colonoscopy. We also briefly touch on ROI and prepping for holiday guests! EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HOSTS: Lacey Alexander, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: The holiday season is among us, and you may be considering buying some smart home technology for a loved one! From security to thermostats to smart speakers, we discuss some of the gadgets and gizmos on the market right now.EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HOSTS: Lacey Alexander, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: It's Halloween eve so we're keeping the scary topics going! We discuss homeowners getting scammed, maintanance workers ticking off Pam and Lacey, and other ghoulishly frustrating things!EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HOSTS: Lacey Alexander, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Is there anything spoookier than Lacey Alexander being out this week? Well, yes- some home improvement projects can turn into some REAL nightmares if homeowners aren't careful. Here to share some horrifying maintenance stories is Pam, and filling in for LA is the lovely Marissa Vaughn! Special thanks to Abram Nanney for engineering this episode (and telling a gross story about breaking his leg).EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HOSTS: Lacey Alexander, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Right now is a great time to get a chimney inspection and cleaning. Today we welcome back Sed Bledsoe from Fireplace Chimney Sweep Solutions to tell us the advantages of cleaning your chimney this time of year. EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HOSTS: Lacey Alexander and Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a GirlTOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: October has arrived whether we like it or not. The cooler temps, the leaves falling from the trees, and whole new set of maintenance items. So we look at a few of those and things every new homeowner should do after completing the sale. And as always we are here to help with your home improvement projects.EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HOSTS: Lacey Alexander and Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a GirlTOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Today's episode is going to be a bit different! We'll be tackling some email questions and hearing some of Pam's favorite stories and tips while we discuss Drive Week! Abram and Kevin will have a few breaks here to tell you how to contribute. EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HOSTS: Lacey Alexander and Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a GirlTOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Curb appeal... etc.! We discuss our original topic for a bit but we also help callers with gutters, flooring, and checking the MSBOC board.EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HOSTS: Lacey Alexander and Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a GirlTOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Back to Basics today! Pam talks about some essential knowledge/tools that everyone should have. We also help callers with cleaning tile showers and painting an older home.EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HOSTS: Lacey Alexander, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl and special guest Todd Sandridge with Superior FoundationTOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: We have some laughs (and some very informative conversation) with Todd about the unique issues facing Mississippians who want to build homes in the state. Our soil is not great for foundation, but Todd says not all hope is lost!EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HOSTS: Lacey Alexander, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a GirlTOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: We talk about bugs... and snakes... and all the other creepy crawlies you DON'T want in your home!EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HOSTS: Lacey Alexander, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a GirlTOPIC(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 this is the program designed for you. From the most apparent issues to the tiniest imperfections, a Home Inspector's role isn't to critique your residence but to ensure that your home and its various systems are functioning optimally to provide a comfortable living environment.EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HOSTS: Lacey Alexander, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a GirTOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: It's an open topic show! Pam is joining us via Zoom (she's on vacation in Canada, we're not jealous or anything) and we let the callers take the wheel!Email fixit101@mpbonline.org at any time to have your DIY questions answered on the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HOSTS: Lacey Alexander, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl and special guest Patrick Etheredge with Build MississippiTOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: In honor of it being back-to-school time for many Mississippi schools, the morning shows at MPB Think Radio are all talking about education-related topics. We brought in Patrick Etheredge, VP of Build Mississippi, to talk about trade school and why more Mississippians should consider careers in trades!Email fixit101@mpbonline.org at any time to have your DIY questions answered on the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.