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In this edition of Fix It 101 Pam, Jeff, and Jason answer another round of home improvement questions. The seasons are changing and that brings another set of home improvement issues that uniquely fall. Today they get on the roof, ponder ways to effectively heat an older home, and give advice to a listener who is thinking about joining the home inspecting industry. Lastly, we hear from a caller who wants to report back about advice he received on the show three years ago. Let's work!
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Fix It 101 | Roofs and Venting
46:50|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.EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast
Fix It 101 | Sewer vs. Septic
46:40|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.EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast
Fix It 101 | Mississippi State Board of Contractors
46:34|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 ContractorsTOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Pam and Stephanie talk about licensing exams, choosing a contractor, filing complaints against contractors, and more.EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast
Fix It 101 | Electricity
47:35|HOSTS: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl and Tim WhiteTOPIC(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!
Fix It 101 | Ice Storm Aftermath
46:52|HOSTS: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a GirlTOPIC(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.
Fix It 101 | Freezing Temps
46:38|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. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast
Fix It 101 | What to Know Before Remodeling
47:25|HOSTS: Pam Pybas, licensed contractor, ASHI certified home inspector and owner of Inspect It Like a Girl and special guest Todd Sandridge with Superior FoundationTOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Pam and Todd talk about what to know before remodeling and welcome Liz Gill to talk about her recent remodeling experience.EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast
Fix It 101 | Homeowner's Insurance with Robert Aiken
47:07|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. EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast
Fix It 101 | Holiday Service Calls
46:35|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.EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast