Fix It 101

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: [email protected].

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Update frequency: every 6 days
Average duration: 48 minutes
Episodes: 414
Years Active: 2016 - 2025

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Fix It 101 | A Closed Shop

The handyman hangout was closed for the Thanksgiving holiday, but we did not want to leave you empty handed. Here is a look back at some of our favorite and most interesting calls we have received t…

00:50:45 | Wed 02 Dec 2020

Fix It 101 | Well Layed Plans

Every Fix It 101 show is "supposed" to have a theme or topic of focus. But often times we get an early call that will swing the show into another direction. With Jeff Salmons returning to the show …

00:50:18 | Wed 04 Nov 2020

Fix It 101 | Nightmare Fixes

Every home improvement project does not go as planned. Sometimes they really can turn into a true nightmare. First, Jason shares a story about when a simple fix turned into a very expensive mistake…

00:50:30 | Wed 28 Oct 2020

Fix It 101 | Small Engine Man

For this special "Drive Time" edition of Fix It 101 we call on our good friend,Andrew Hitchcock from Fondren Small Engine Repair. He shares tips about properly storing your lawnmower for the winter …

00:34:25 | Wed 21 Oct 2020

Fix It 101 | Answering The Call

On this edition of Fix It 101 we welcome back Timmy McClendon from A/C Remedies. A regular guest to the program he sits in while Jeff Salmons is out again. As an A/C guy he has a unique perspective…

00:50:55 | Wed 14 Oct 2020

Fix It 101 | Chimney Sweep

Sed Bledsoe of Fireplace Chimney Sweep Solutions wants your chimney to stay clean, but does not want you to get dirty during the process. Not an easy diy job, but there are tips that can keep your c…

00:49:56 | Wed 07 Oct 2020

Fix It 101 | Attic Space

To store or not to store? That is the question when it comes to attic space. Jeff is so much against using attic as storage that it ranks next to garbage disposals on his "Why would you do this?" …

00:49:24 | Wed 23 Sep 2020

Fix It 101 | Floods and Flooring

Hurricane season is going strong and one of the biggest concerns is flooding, especially for low lying areas. Today on the show we share tips for dealing with flood waters and how to enter a home af…

00:50:33 | Wed 16 Sep 2020

Fix It 101 | New House Smell

Labor Day has past, and we are now on the other side of summer looking toward fall in your home. The cooler temps, the leaves falling from the trees, and whole new set of maintenance items. So today…

00:50:10 | Wed 09 Sep 2020

Fix It 101 | Mississippi Housing Institute

On Fix It 101 we encourage DIY solutions when appropriate but sometimes the job calls for a certified contractor. The Mississippi Housing Institute provides education, both online and classroom cours…

00:50:43 | Wed 02 Sep 2020

Fix It 101 | Being Prepared

Hurricane Marco and Laura have created less than favorable conditions for Mississippi and our neighbors in the Gulf. With many storms things are often unpredictable and here at Fix It 101 we want to …

00:51:04 | Wed 26 Aug 2020

Fix It 101 | August Fixes

This year with social distancing and shelter in place orders our homes have been put through the ringer. With not many places to go every crack seems bigger, every squeak sounds louder, and the home…

00:51:07 | Wed 19 Aug 2020

Fix It 101 | Old House, New Fixes

When your house is 100 years old you can be sure than any project will not be run of the mill. On this episode of Fix It 101 Pam, Jeff, and Jason assist a caller who is working on an older home and …

00:50:31 | Wed 12 Aug 2020

Fix It 101 | Summer Deck

It may seem fun to get together with a couple of friends, a couple of beers, and build a deck. But if not done properly that afternoon of merriment can create major problems and not so fond memories…

00:49:49 | Wed 05 Aug 2020

Fix It 101 | Kitchen Tuneup

Your kitchen is the hangout, the restaurant, and where you come for those late night snacks when you should be sleeping. From Kitchen Tune-Up, Carlos Lloyd joins the show to talk about how he helps h…

00:49:58 | Wed 29 Jul 2020

Fix It 101: The Summer Porch

Mississippi summers are hot, but water is also wet. During this time of year the porch is still a great gathering place and also an easy portion of the house to renovate and make new. On this episode…

00:50:22 | Wed 22 Jul 2020

Fix It 101: Water Works

David Ray Sayles from D Ray’s Plumbing, Heating, and AC has not been to the handyman hangout in a while but is always a welcomed voice. With experience in many different areas of keeping your home r…

00:48:58 | Wed 15 Jul 2020

Fix It 101: Water Displacement

Yes! 2020 is half way gone, but their are still projects on your to do list. On this episode of Fix It 101 Jeff, Pam & Jason discuss their disdain for pocket doors, when you should use latex paint, a…

00:50:45 | Wed 08 Jul 2020

Fix It 101: No Bees In The House

The summer is a great time to get outside and enjoy nature but not when it’s too close to your home. Bees can be an unwelcome guest so today we talk with beekeeper and bee remover Ali Pinion from Dre…

00:50:13 | Wed 01 Jul 2020

Fix It 101: Summer Wash and Paint

The summer solstice has officially ushered in the long days of summer and this is the perfect time to start a new project. Or at least complete the one you started during the early days of social dis…

00:50:14 | Wed 24 Jun 2020

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