Fix It 101

A good contractor can sometimes do a bad job and knowing how to move forward can be confusing. Today Jeff and Jason are in the studio helping with another round of home improvement questions and hear about a roofing job that has left the homeowner in a very tough position. Also, they tackle common dryer issues and when to get a permit for certain home improvement jobs. Let's work!

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The Mississippi State Board of Contractors is a resource to find licensed contractors all across the state. On this edition of Fix It 101, the handyman hangout welcomes Stephanie Lee, Executive Director of the Mississippi State Board of Contractors. She joins the show to talk about the work of the MSBOC and how it protects consumers and contractors. Also Pam, Jeff, and Jason help with another round of home improvement projects.

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Anytime hiring a contractor can be quite an undertaking. And when dealing with the aftereffects of a storm, hiring the right person saves time and money. Today we welcome to the show The Mississippi Insurance Department, Consumer Services Deputy Director, Ryan Blakeney to talk about protecting yourself when hiring a contractor, especially in a time of need. And as always, the handyman hangout helps with your latest home improvement projects. Let's work!

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Tile work can be a chore, but tile removal only happens one way. With goggles and a hammer. Today the Fix It 101 crew talks about tile removal, water leaks, and does it really rain in southern California? If you need help with your latest home improvement project, send them an email to [email protected].

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Fix It 101 is a show all about the DIY spirit when it comes to maintaining a home. Yet sometimes the best tool for the job is a cell phone, to call a professional. Knowing limits when it comes to fixes around your home is a skill set that sometimes has to be learned the hard way. This is where Pam, Jeff, and Jason step in to let you know if something is out of your will house before it is too late.

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Everyone is on hand for this round of home improvement questions. Pam, Jeff, and Jason always provide a brand of advice you can not get anywhere else. If you want them to help with your latest project, send them an email to [email protected].

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Summer is still happening and so are your home improvement projects. Time to knock them out. If you need help, let us lend some advice. You can always email your questions to [email protected]. During this round of home improvement questions Pam, Jeff, & Jason talk about appliance fixes, finding the proper tradesperson, and the best way to remove bushes from your property. Let's work!

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Pam Pybas found something really unique inside the attic of a home during a recent inspection. It's called a fire grenade and is an old-fashioned form of home fire suppressant. (SImilar to the cover photo) The good news is that these are highly collectible antiques. The bad news is that it could be filled with a highly volatile solvent. Or it could be saltwater. Either way, the handyman hangout keeps their cool and tackles another round of home improvement questions including leaking chimneys, standing water, and more. Let's work!

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When Jeff is out of the studio it is the perfect time for Pam and Jason to mess with him. So while Jeff is on a worksite pouring concrete, they call him out on a few of his advice suggestions while answering another round of home improvement questions.

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High temps, scattered showers, and extended daylight are all signs that summer is here. And if you can believe it July 4th is this weekend. So if you have a DIY project on your summer to-do list now is the time to jump on it. Pam, Jeff, and Jason are here for another round of home improvement and DIY advice.

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