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Fix It 101

Fix it 101 | Springtimes

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Pam Pibus convinced a city board to let her build a 13.5-foot fence by refusing to buy a swimsuit.
The episode begins with Lacey Alexander and Pam Pibus introducing the show and discussing recent storm weather in Mississippi. Pam shares a personal anecdote about her tall fence in Old Town Ridgeland, explaining how she designed it architecturally and navigated city regulations. She details the process of fixing a leaning section using an impact driver, eye bolts, and wire, emphasizing gradual adjustments. The conversation shifts to spring projects, with Pam mentioning her five-year plan for home maintenance, including tree trimming and gutter installation. They discuss the risks of tree roots near houses, noting that roots extend as far as the limb overhang and can cause structural issues. Pam recounts a frustrating experience with a new GE refrigerator that required multiple service calls and faulty water filters, advising listeners to repair older appliances instead. Caller Carol from Memphis asks about fuse panels and popcorn ceilings in a 1970s ranch house, with Pam recommending insurance checks, electrician evaluations, and asbestos testing. Caller Bill from Houston, Mississippi, inquires about dryer leveling feet and asbestos floor shingles, prompting safety advice on remediation. Pam also talks about her business, Inspect It Like a Girl, and how she leveraged being female in the home inspection industry for marketing. The episode concludes with reminders about the show's re-air schedule and upcoming Women's History Month.

As heard by us

Practical spring-project advice, clear tool talk, and plainspoken fixes for drainage and appliance problems.

Fix It 101 settles into a practical spring-project rhythm, moving from a quick outside-the-house check to the basics of choosing the right drill for the right job.

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Why you'd press play

After weird weather, Pam and Lacey point you toward your first spring fix and stay useful while the conversation moves through the basics.

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