HOSTS: Jason Klein, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl, and licensed contractor Jeff Salmons from House Works. 
TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: The MSBOC or Mississippi State Board of Contractors is responsible for regulating and licensing contractors here in the state of Mississippi. Joining us today is Executive Director of the MSBOC, Jennifer Lee to talk about the importance of hiring a licensed contractor, especially after a natural disaster. Also today we are looking for your home improvement questions and will look over your April home maintenance list.  
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Fix It 101 | Hiring A Licensed Contractor

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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!
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HOSTS: Lacey Alexander, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl, and licensed contractor Jeff Salmons from House Works.
TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Let's talk about refreshing your space! Painting is a very easy way to bring new life to a house or a room. But all paints are not the same and there some tips to follow make your next painting job a breeze. Also, we’ll touch on old stuff lying around and when its time to treat/replace old stuff like wood.
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Fix it 101 | How Refreshing!

HOSTS: Lacey Alexander, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl, and licensed contractor Jeff Salmons from House Works.
TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: The roof on your house will not last forever, but keeping your roof in good shape can extend its life well beyond its years. And on the opposite side if you neglect your roof, there could be problems all throughout your house. Also, Pam talks about some wild things she saw at her recent inspections.
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Fix it 101 | Roofs, Etc.

HOSTS: Lacey Alexander, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl, and licensed contractor Jeff Salmons from House Works.
TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: When it comes to home improvement and construction there are many terms, phrases, and words that can leave people and projects lost in translation. On today's show we break down the meaning of all the strange jargon you sometimes hear when going on DIY adventures!
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Fix It 101 | DIY Terms, Phrases, and Words

HOSTS: Lacey Alexander, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl, and licensed contractor Jeff Salmons from House Works.
TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Spring is a season when lots of renovations and changes happen around the house, and we're here to help! If you don't know where to start, we've got a nice simple spring maintenance to-do list to get you started on all your spring projects.
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Fix It 101 | Spring Maintenance List

HOSTS: Lacey Alexander, Pam Pybas, ASHI certified inspector at Inspect It Like a Girl, and licensed contractor Jeff Salmons from House Works.
TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: We've made it to April which means the unpredictability of the spring months is among us. Join Pam and Jeff as they break down how to best maintain your air conditioning units as we rapidly approach the scorching Mississippi summer.
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Fix It 101 | Hiring A Licensed Contractor

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