Stay ConnectedDo 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.
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HOST: Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl.
TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: It's DRIVE TIME, so we've compiled clips from some of the great shows we've had so far this year.
Segment 1: Smart Homes with Jake Manning from Mississippi Smart Homes. Original Air Date: 03-10-2026
Segment 2: Sewer vs. Septic with Patton Ford from Ford Plumbing and Air and Trey Anderson from TreVac. Original Air Date: 02-17-2026
Segment 3: Solar with John Wilbanks from Mississippi Solar. Original Air Date: 09-29-2026
Segment 4: Mobile Homes with Kevin Meacham from Regional Homes of Byram and co-host of MPB TV's Mississippi Outdoors. Original Air Date: 03-24-2026
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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 foundation, Yazoo clay, water drainage, structural engineering, and more
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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.
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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.org
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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.
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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.
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HOST: Todd Sandridge, owner ofSuperior Foundationand special guest Cullan Kight withKight 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.
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ORIGINAL AIR DATE: 07-28-2026
HOSTS: 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.
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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.
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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 Brent Bean, President of Build Mississippi
TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Pam, Patton, and Brent talk about trade school, apprenticeships, and construction education in Mississippi.
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