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Fix it 101 Podcast
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!
Recent Episodes
- Fix It 101 | House Flooding May 31, 2023
- Fix It 101 | Open Topic & Pam's Pool Plunge May 24, 2023
- Fix It 101 | Summer Projects May 17, 2023
Buyer Beware in a Seller’s Market
Call Us (601) 212-3534 / Text Us (601) 501-7130 The housing market seems to be gaining speed as we enter the new year and I have seen some trends that are a bit troubling. It’s as if the flood gate has been opened for anxious home buyers and because inventory is low,...
Real Estate Drama
Our experience at Inspect It Like a Girl over the last 17 years has been that the selling of a home can be incredibly stressful for all parties involved.
Buyer and Seller Beware: Refusing a Thorough Inspection Is Bad for Everyone!
I’ve seen some interesting trends in Real Estate recently that prompted this blog posting. Our inspection company began to get notifications that we, along with some other very thorough inspectors, were not being allowed on a seller’s property. Why is this important & what should you do if this happens to the inspector you choose?
Remodel Inspections
Dealing with the stress of a remodel on your home could be one of the most challenging experiences of your life. HGTV is now full of shows chronicling the experiences of homeowners and contractors. The escapades of these folks may be entertaining for TV viewers, but once the chaos enters your own home, you can’t just switch channels or fast forward to the ending.
Water Heater Flues and Carbon Monoxide
I began my inspecting career right after a hailstorm in our area. That storm exposed many issues with roof installations, one of which was the oversight around water heater flue attachments to the water heater tank and strapping needed at the roof decking.
PEX Plumbing
Cross Linked Polyethethylene, otherwise known as PEX, has become the new standard for water line installation in homes. Developed in Europe, this product was first used in the United States in 1984. To date, it has effectively replaced copper and PVC as the product of choice when installing potable water lines.
Water Heater Pilot Lights
A few weeks ago I received a phone call from a past home inspection client indicating they had no hot water on the guest side of their home. After reviewing their home inspection report I headed over to help them problem solve the issue.
Storing Christmas Decorations
It never ceases to amaze me the amount of holiday decorations that can accumulate in the attics, basements and cellars of homes. Storing these holiday traditions can create havoc for inspectors and technicians needing access to the home’s mechanicals, i.g. furnaces and water heaters.
Hail Damaged Roof Inspections
Central Mississippi has recently been inundated with hail storms.
A few years ago, our local Nissan plant sustained extensive damages to their car inventory and subsequently installed “hail cannons.” This technology literally breaks up the hail before it reaches the ground. Given that most of us cannot afford this type of protection, keeping an eye out for hail sightings and having our roofs inspected is our only line of defense.
New Construction Home Inspections
When I began inspecting homes in May of 2003, the idea of inspecting a new construction home was foreign in our area. I remember making a presentation in a Real Estate Office about the need for new construction inspections and the response was, “Why does it need to be inspected, it’s new?”
Here at Inspect It Like A Girl®, we understand that a home is one of the largest investments you will ever have. Purchasing, selling, and/or remodeling a home can be stressful and time-consuming. When people in the Jackson Metro area hire Inspect It Like A Girl® as their home inspector, they know that they are getting an inspector they can trust to do the job right and give them the information they need.
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