Fix It 101
Do you have a leaky faucet? Would you like to put a ceiling fan in your bedroom? Or maybe you want to mount a flat screen TV to the wall? Welcome to Fix It 101! Whether it’s a plumbing problem or an electrical question, call in and find out if you can do that home repair yourself or if you need to call a professional. You may be handier than you think you are! Have a question or comment? Email the show: fixit101@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
HOST: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl
TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Pam and Marissa talk about Spring Cleaning during this special DRIVE TIME episode. They talk about cleaning your cleaners, making your own mold remover or fresh-smelling all-purpose cleaner, and more!
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HOSTS: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl and special guest Jake Manning from Mississippi Smart Homes.
TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Pam welcomes Jake Manning to talk about smart home technology. He talks about the many services his company offers, how rural Mississippians can access satellite internet, the benefits of smart technology for the elderly, and more.
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HOSTS: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl and special guest Ruth Mazara from Moore Community House's Women in Construction Program
TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: It's Women's History Month AND Women in Construction Week, so Pam welcomes Ruth Mazara, Program Director for Moore Community House's Women in Construction Program in Biloxi. They talk about the history of Moore Community House and its community outr...
HOSTS: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl and special guest Kurt Welch from Storm Shield Roofing & Construction.
TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Kurt joins Pam for the first segment to talk about storm damage and inspecting roofs, and then, Pam finishes out the hour talking about proper ventilation and cleaning roofs.
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HOSTS: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl and special guests Patton Ford from Ford Plumbing and Air and Trey Anderson from TreVac.
TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Pam, Patton, and Trey talk about the difference in sewer systems and septic systems, maintaining and pumping septic tanks, and what you can do to maintain your septic tank yourself.
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HOSTS: Pam Pybas, licensed contractor, ASHI certified home inspector and owner of Inspect It Like a Girl and special guest Stephanie Lee, Executive Director of the Mississippi State Board of Contractors
TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Pam and Stephanie talk about licensing exams, choosing a contractor, filing complaints against contractors, and more.
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HOSTS: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl and Tim White
TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Pam welcomes Tim White back to the show to talk about electricity, how to calculate how much power your outlets provide, what tricks homeowners can do for themselves, and more.
Email fixit101@mpbonline.org at any time to have your DIY questions answered on the show!
HOSTS: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl
TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: After a weekend of ice, snow, and freezing temperatures across the Deep South, Pam talks about tips and tricks to stay warm after losing power.
Visit the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency website for information and emergency assistance due to extreme weather.
EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org.
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: Pam and Patton talk about how to prepare your home for the upcoming ice and snow.
EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org.
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HOSTS: Pam Pybas, licensed contractor, ASHI certified home inspector and owner of Inspect It Like a Girl and special guest Todd Sandridge with Superior Foundation
TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Pam and Todd talk about what to know before remodeling and welcome Liz Gill to talk about her recent remodeling experience.
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HOSTS: Pam Pybas, licensed contractor, ASHI certified home inspector and owner of Inspect It Like a Girl and special guest Robert Aiken from R. W. Aiken Insurance Agency Inc.
TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: We're back for the new year at a new time, and for the first show, Pam welcomes Robert Aiken to talk about homeowner's insurance.
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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: Patton Ford is back to talk about holiday service calls with Pam. They answer listener questions and speak with special guest and creator of Fix-It 101, Jason Klein.
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HOSTS: Pam Pybas, licensed contractor, ASHI certified home inspector and owner of Inspect It Like a Girl and special guest Todd Sandridge with Superior Foundation
TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Get your Christmas Lists ready! Pam and Todd are talking about the must-have tools and gadgets for the handyman or woman in your life this holiday season.
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HOSTS: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl
TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: It's time for people to put up holiday decorations, so Pam talks about child and pet proofing your tree, fire prevention, and more ways to safely enjoy your Christmas decor.
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Original Air Date: 10-15-2025
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.
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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: Patton Ford is back to talk about water with Pam. They talk about shut-off devices, weatherizing pipes, and more to help homeowners prepare for freezing temperatures.
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HOSTS: Pam Pybas, licensed contractor, ASHI certified home inspector and owner of Inspect It Like a Girl and special guest Todd Sandridge with Superior Foundation
TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Pam and Todd talk about windows and doors.
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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 water
- 1 tablespoon baking soda (sodium bicar...
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.
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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.
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