Kitchen Renovation Nightmare

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Chicks in Construction

Mikki Paradis

26 episodes

9 hours ago

You plan your renovation with excitement, trust your contractor, and hope for the best...until things start going sideways. That’s when most homeowners realize they didn’t know what they didn’t know. From permits that were never pulled to “contractors” who ghost after demo day, the construction world can feel like a maze of hidden costs and shady shortcuts. Too many homeowners end up confused, overwhelmed, and out of a lot of money. The Chicks in Construction Podcast is here to change that. Hosted by Mikki Paradis, a licensed general contractor with 20+ years of experience, and Jess Aper, a homeowner turned construction content creator, this show breaks down real renovation horror stories and teaches you how to protect your time, money, and home This isn’t just another DIY podcast or contractor interview show. Mikki and Jess pull back the curtain on what goes wrong in home projects, translating industry talk into plain English and giving you practical steps to avoid common (and costly) mistakes. After building a multimillion-dollar drywall business and helping countless homeowners recover from construction nightmares, Mikki is on a mission to make sure you go into your next project informed, not blindsided. And Jess brings the perspective of someone who’s been in your shoes and now knows exactly what questions to ask. Want to renovate smarter and spot red flags before they wreck your project? Hit follow and get ready for real talk, expert advice, and stories that will make you say, “Thank God I listened to this first.” Submit Your Construction Horror Story: https://chicksinconstruction.com/

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Kitchen Renovation Nightmare

Chicks in Construction

54 minutes

1 month ago

Kitchen Renovation Nightmare

In this episode of Chicks in Construction, hosts Miki & Jess share a spine-chilling story about a homeowner's kitchen renovation gone horribly wrong. Tackling issues from disappearing contractors to hazardous electrical work, they discuss the importance of hiring licensed contractors, securing permits, and getting inspections. Miki also delves into her upcoming travels, the challenges of family life during renovations, and the lessons learned from remodels gone awry. Tune in for expert advice, personal anecdotes, and tips to ensure your next renovation project doesn't turn into a nightmare!

00:00 A Dark and Stormy Renovation
00:48 Meet the Hosts: Mikki and Jess
01:08 Travel Tales and Future Plans
02:40 Living Life Before Retirement
07:34 Homeowner Horror Stories Introduction
09:55 Sarah's Kitchen Nightmare Begins
24:28 Unlicensed Contractors and Inspection Avoidance
25:12 Homeowner Horror Story: The Gutted Kitchen
26:24 Understanding Electrical and Plumbing Issues
29:30 Hiring Licensed Trades to Fix the Mess
30:49 The Cost of Fixing Shoddy Work
32:29 Legal Battles and Small Claims Court
33:47 Avoiding Scams and Checking Licenses
44:28 The Importance of Inspections
52:34 Final Thoughts and Viewer Engagement

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