Fix It 101

HOSTS: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl and special guests Alan Martinson from Martinson's Garden Works.TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Alan is back with Pam to talk about fall planting, keeping your plants alive during the drought, how to prepare your plants for the cooler weather, and more.EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast

HOSTS: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl and special guest John Wilbanks from Mississippi Solar.TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: John Wilbanks is back in studio to talk with Pam about solar energy, energy storage, generators, and more.EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.orgIf you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast

HOSTS: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl and special guest Julius Burrows with BDS Roofing and Restoration in Columbia.TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Pam is back from vacation and talking with Julius about restoring and replacing roofs, removing water, and bringing homes back to life after storm damages.EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast

HOST: Patton Ford and Jack Morgan from Ford Plumbing and Air.TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Pam is on vacation, so Patton is in the host's seat again with Jack Morgan to talk about maintaining the mechanical equipment in your home, preparing your plumbing and HVAC for the Fall, 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/podcast

HOST: Todd Sandridge, owner of Superior Foundation and special guest Cullan Kight with Kight Engineering.TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Pam is on vacation, so Todd is in the host's seat talking about foundation and structural engineering with Cullan Kight.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

ORIGINAL AIR DATE: 07-28-2026HOSTS: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl.TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Pam talks about the importance of maintaining your air conditioning in the South. She talks about how to clean your HVAC system, avoid water damage, what temperature to keep your thermostat on, and more.EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast

HOSTS: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl and special guest Andrew Hitchcock from Fondren Small Engine Repair.TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Pam and Andrew talk about different household tools with small engines, how to maintain them, and what to do and not to do if you want them to continue working year after year.EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast

HOSTS: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl and special guests Patton Ford from Ford Plumbing and Air and Brent Bean, President of Build MississippiTOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Pam, Patton, and Brent talk about trade school, apprenticeships, and construction education in Mississippi. EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast

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 about energy-efficiency, roof color, thermostat temperature, duct work, and answer listener questions.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