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Urgency, Fear, and Fraud: How to Spot a Shady Contractor
Hosts Mikki Paradis and Jessica Abreu discuss Bay Area reports of groups posing as contractors who target homeowners—especially elderly people—by showing up unsolicited, claiming urgent dangers like…
Remodel Horror Stories & Contractor Secrets with Erika Zimandy
In this episode of Chicks in Construction, Mikki and Jessica sit down with licensed general contractor and real estate investor Erika Zimandy of Hilltop GC for an honest conversation about what…
Contractor Horror Story: The Countertop Nightmare
In this episode of Chicks in Construction, Mikki and Jessica dive into one of the hottest debates in the construction world right now: who should pay when a contractor fails an inspection? Mikki…
Unmasking Construction Scams: Homeowner Stories
Mikki Paradis and Jessica Abreu host an episode of Chicks in Construction about recurring homeowner scams where contractors fail inspections and try to charge homeowners to fix their own mistakes.…
Building Nightmares: The True Cost of Oversight
Hosts Mikki Paradis and Jessica Abreu of Chicks in Construction explain why permits matter and share a Denver homeowner horror story: Kevin and Noelle Collins hired Schwab Builders (run by Avi Schwab…
Caught in the Act: Shady Contractors and How to Spot Them
Hosts Mikki Paradis and Jessica Abreu discuss how homeowners can still be scammed by contractors who seem legitimate, stressing that confidence can be a red flag and research is essential. They cover…
Shaky Foundations: A Homeowner’s Guide to Contractor Scams
Hosts Mikki Paradis and Jessica Abreu open with a “chicky chat” recap of Mikki babysitting Jess’s kids, including an Uno-cheating incident and the kids texting their parents throughout the night.…
Beware the Door Knockers: Chuck in a Truck Scam
Mikki Paradis and co-host Jessica Abreu of Chicks in Construction discuss their growing audience, pushback from trolls, and why homeowners should watch comment sections for shady contractors. They…
The Cost of Trust: Lessons from Homeowner Nightmares
On the Chicks in Construction podcast, hosts Mikki Paradis and Jessica Abreu clarify that locking up a contractor’s tools is technically illegal despite past comments. Mikki shares her 200-pound dog…
Navigating Contractor Chaos: Homeowner Horror Stories
Hosts Mikki Paradis and Jessica Abreu of Chicks in Construction share a North Carolina homeowner horror story: a bathroom gut remodel budgeted at $75,000 went off the rails after hiring “Marcus,” who…
From Digital Designs to Real Defects: Welcome Homes on Trial
Hosts Mikki Paradis and Jessica Abreu of The Chicks in Construction discuss a homeowner horror story tied to alleged lawsuits against Welcome Homes, a PropTech startup founded in 2020 by DigitalOcean…
Caught in the Fraud: A Tale of Deception in Construction
Hosts Mikki Paradis and Jessica Abreu share a personal update about a car crashing through Mikki's fence and guardrail, then dive into a North Texas construction scandal involving Christopher and…
Avoid Scammers with this Homeowner Horror Story
Hosts Mikki Paradis and Jessica Abreu of The Chicks in Construction share a South Carolina homeowner horror story about a long-saved kitchen remodel that went wrong after hiring a contractor who…
Say Goodbye to Home Warranties
Mikki Paradis and Jessica Abreu break down why home warranties often fail homeowners: denial loopholes, code upgrade exclusions, long delays, and contractors you can’t choose. They share horror…
Bathroom Dreams to Nightmares: A Renovation Story
In this episode of 'Chicks in Construction,' hosts Mikki Paradis and Jessica Abreu share a gripping homeowner horror story submitted by a listener. The episode details Amanda's journey of being…
Imagine Your Home Falling Apart
In this episode of Chicks in Construction, Mikki Paradis and her co-host Jessica Abreu dive into a jaw-dropping homeowner horror story. The hosts discuss the shocking experience of Jake and his…
Mastering Communication in Construction: Tips from Nicole Fella
In this episode of 'Chicks and Construction,' host Mikki Paradis, with co-hosts Jessica Abreu and special guest Nicole Fella, jump into the communication challenges that arise in construction…
Home Renovation Tips: Avoiding Mistakes and Celebrating Wins
In this episode of The Chicks in Construction, hosts Mikki Paradis and Jessica Abreu discuss crucial red flags, do's and don'ts in the construction industry. Inspired by a serendipitous airplane…
Built on Lies: A Tale of Homeowner Horror
The Shocking Tale of a $300k Dream Home Scam | Chicks in ConstructionIn this episode of The Chicks in Construction, hosts Mikki Paradis and Jessica Abreu dive into a devastating homeowner horror…
Tool Talk: Drill versus Impact Driver
Welcome back to the Chicks in Construction! In this episode, hosts Mikki Paradis and Jessica Abreu kickstart their tool talk series - aiming to save you from buying unnecessary tools and helping you…
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Chicks in Construction has published 49 episodes since May 2025, covering topics in Education, Home & Garden.
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