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June 16, 2021 Fix It 101 | Universal Design
Jeff Salmons used the escalator as a really simple way to explain the concept of universal design. During this episode of Fix It 101, he states that an escalator is a great tool that anyone can use, but some people have to use it. Universal design is all about making things available so it can be experienced equally by people of various sizes, ages, and abilities. Between home improvement advice Pam, Jeff, and Jason explore more about this concept and how it can be applied easily in your home.
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June 09, 2021 Fix It 101 | Windows First
Fix It 101 is here for all opinions when it comes to home improvement and the proper way of doing things. Even among our hosts, there is no set way of handling business. Pam and Jeff get into a spat over the proper way to place gutters on your home and home warranty issues are giving one of today's callers a real headache. Also during the show, they help with issues ranging from a noisy water hammer to the proper way to paint soffit. Let's work!
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50 min
June 02, 2021 Fix It 101 | Busy Summer
Now that summer vacation has started for kids around the state the Fix It 101 crew has some home improvement projects to keep them engaged and busy all summer long. Also if you have some PVC piping laying around we have a few ideas of how to put it to great use. And as always Pam, Jeff, and Jason answer another round of home improvement questions. From the roof to the plumbing this edition of Fix It 101 covers it all. Let's work!
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May 26, 2021 Fix It 101 | Reunited And Its Feels Better Than Zoom
In this episode of Fix It 101, you can really feel the energy with all three hosts in the same studio. This is the first time Jason, Jeff, and Pam have been in the same room in over a year! And they really pick up where they left off last March. Zoom and Skype show have been nice but there is no substitute for face-to-face conversation and laughs. Between helping with your Pre-Memorial Day projects, Jeff talks about the effects of high lumber prices on new home construction, and Pam shares what she did with some recycled wood around her home. Let's work!
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50 min
May 19, 2021 Fix It 101 | It's Electric
Today we welcome Master Electrician Georgia Everett from Everett Electrical to talk about your home’s electrical connections.
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51 min
May 12, 2021 Fix It 101 | Pam, Shane, and The Remodel
Contractor Shane McLendon was one of the first few guests on Fix it 101 and always is the first call to fill in when someone is out. Today Shane steps up again while Jeff Salmons is out and shares his advice for a kitchen remodel, including the do's and dont's, for your average homeowner tackling a kitchen remodel. Along with Pam and Jason sharing their stories of recent fixes and kitchen remodels of yesteryear, another Fix It 101 podcast is here for you. Let's work!
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51 min
May 05, 2021Fix It 101 | Hiring After a Storm
The recent storms that hit Mississippi provided the perfect opportunity to revisit a popular topic: hiring a contractor. There are several do's and don'ts when hiring a contractor, but hiring after a storm can come with its own set of circumstances. Between phone calls and emails Pam, Jeff, and Jason discuss the factors to consider when hiring a contractor after a storm.

Show Links:
Mississippi State Board of Contractors
Mississippi Housing Institute

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49 min
April 28, 2021Fix It 101 | Pest Control with John Able
One of our favorite guests, John Able from Able's Premier Pest joins the show to talk about keeping your home safe from pest.

Show Links
Do It Yourself Pest Control
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51 min
April 21, 2021 Fix It 101 | Earth Day
A well-maintained home is one of the best ways to help the Earth stay healthy. Planting a home garden, not wasting utilities, and cleaning with more natural products are just a few ways to help out at home. Earth Day is April 22nd but helping the planet does not have to be a one-day event. Inside this edition of Fix-It 101 Pam, Jeff, and Jason talk about Earth Day, the latest on Milwaukee Tools, and help with your home improvement projects. Let's work!
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51 min
April 14, 2021 Fix It 101 | Listen Up
The handyman hangout is more than a place full of advice for your next home improvement project. It is a an oasis in a world of uncertainty where a little knowledge, will power, and the right tools will take you along way. Every project does not have to be difficult to be worthwhile or big to have a major impact on your home. Pam, Jeff, and Jason share this message today and every episode whenever they are not laughing at each other. Let's work!
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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!

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