Fix It 101
Summary: 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.
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Podcasts:
Memorial day is coming, but summer has already arrived. It's time to check off your summer maintenance checklist and brush up on your fire safety habits with the National Fire Protection Association. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Architect and founder of Tiny House Life Space, James Polk joins the handyman hangout to talk about the tiny house movement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What type of home improvement ideas deserves a contractor? Which ones deserve a handyman? And which ones can be handled by a Youtube video and a few tools? The handyman hangout is full of tips for these and more home improvement questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The handyman hangout is busting at the seams with advice for your home improvement projects and appliances. Timmy McLendon is back from A/C Remedies and Jeff even brought a friend to join the table. Also, who knew Chrysler made air conditioners? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Everybody makes mistakes, but sometimes it includes a nail gun and a trip to the clinic. Today we talk about these mistakes and how to avoid them during your next DIY project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The handyman hangout walks through the steps of converting a garage into a livable space. Also, they lend advice about putting up a new fence and other home improvement projects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Back for another round of small engine maintenance, we have Andrew Hitchcock from Fondren Small Engine Repair. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
According to the calendar, spring is here so your lawnmower is about to get back to work. Andrew Hitchcock from Fondren Small Engine Repair is here to answer your questions and Jason also tells us how excited he is about the upcoming Home Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The seasons are changing and your house is in need of some TLC. We answer your home improvement questions and share tips to refresh your home for spring. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Home Builders Association of Jackson is gearing up for their annual Home Show and our very own Jeff Salmons is back in the builder's challenge. We talk about this year's Home Show with Kim Cole from Contractors Millwork. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fix It 101 is taking advantage of some decent weather and ready for your home improvement projects. We also have David Sayles from D Rays Plumbing to help figure out what's wrong with your pipes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We salute the DIY'er on Fix It 101 but today we focus on professional education with the Mississippi Home Institute. We talk with Kim Jent about how they are working to help Mississippi's contractors stay educated and hire skilled workers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this Valentines Day program, we spread the love with Ben Napier from the HGTV show, "Home Town". Also, the handyman hangout is full of love as we share home improvement advice from Jason, Del, Jeff, and our friend of the show Timmy McClendon from A/C Remedies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We champion the DIY spirit on Fix It 101, but sometimes it is not the best way to go. Today we list some of the most costly DIY mistakes you should avoid when making improvements to your home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
With this particularly cold winter, rats and other small rodents are keeping pest control specialist very busy. Our friend John Abel from Abel Pest Control stops by and talks about how to protect your home from these rodents and other unwanted pests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
