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Chicks in Construction

Mikki Paradis
Bathroom Renovation
Licensing
Florida
Kitchen Renovation
Inspections
Permits
Shady Contractors
Contingency
Welcome Homes
Home Warranties
Building Permits
General Contractor Licensing
Home Organization
Home Improvement
Power Tools
Dewalt
Ryobi
Mold Remediation
Contractor Selection/contracts
Charleston, United States

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, ove... more

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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. They share a South Carolina story in which a homeowne... more

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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 and involving his father Sean) for a major remodel... more

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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 a fraud case in upstate New York (2019–2023) where... more

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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. They then share a homeowner horror story from Sam in S... more

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Interior designer and licensed general contractor, owner of Bathroom Modeling Center
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Owner of Green Hill Contracting (residential remodeling)
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Episode: Transform Your Dream Home: Expert Tips on Renovations with Chelsea Combs
Maria Butler
Owner of Clearly Organized, a local organizing company
Clearly Organized, NC
Episode: Expert Tips and Real-Life Stories of Home Organizers
Sarah Tiani
Designer of custom closets and offices and built-ins
Independent closet designer
Episode: Expert Tips and Real-Life Stories of Home Organizers
Lisa Houtman
Real estate and construction professional; owner of Heights Construction and Houtman Home Realty powered by Fathom
Houtman Home Realty / Heights Construction
Episode: Real Estate & Renovation: Insider Tips from Industry Expert - Lisa Houtman
Allison King
Co-host for the day, with Clarity Design-Build
Clarity Design-Build
Episode: Building Your Dream Home: Insights from a General Contractor | Allison King

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Mikki Paradis
Host of Chicks in Construction; licensed general contractor with 20+ years of experience.
Jessica Abreu
Co-host, homeowner turned construction content creator.

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Transform Your Dream Home: Expert Tips on Renovations with Chelsea Combs
Q: What's the role of a renovation loan in pre-purchase scenarios?
Renovation loans allow buyers to roll anticipated renovation costs into the mortgage, enabling them to purchase a home they love and finance the remodel upfront, reducing the need for post-purchase heavy lifting and debt.
Transform Your Dream Home: Expert Tips on Renovations with Chelsea Combs
Q: How do you manage expectations around timelines and costs?
By educating homeowners on the realities of renovation, setting a realistic budget range for major spaces, and using a structured design and procurement process that documents every choice. It's crucial to communicate that changes happen and to plan for contingencies.
Transform Your Dream Home: Expert Tips on Renovations with Chelsea Combs
Q: What should homeowners look for when interviewing a GC?
Homeowners should prioritize licensing verification, listening to their gut about trust, and ensuring the contractor offers a clear, structured process with a team they'll work with through the project. A good GC should provide a detailed plan, an upfront budget, and a transparent deposit and payment schedule written into the contract.
Real Estate & Renovation: Insider Tips from Industry Expert - Lisa Houtman
Q: What three data-driven steps should homeowners take before deciding on renovations for resale?
Start with a broker opinion and an appraisal to anchor expectations, then bring in third-party inspections to verify condition and feasibility, ensuring the project aligns with neighborhood comps and value.

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A practical, story-driven show that centers on real homeowner horror stories in the renovation and construction world. Hosts share vivid examples of mismanaged projects, unlicensed contractors, scope creep, delays, and financial fallout, then extract concrete takeaways such as verifying licenses, securing contracts, obtaining multiple bids, and insisting on clear scopes and inspections. The tone blends empathy with blunt candor and actionable guidance, making the episodes valuable for homeowners, renters moving into renovations, and professionals who want to understand common pain points from a client perspective. Noteworthy elements include a strong emphasis on due diligence, red flags to watch for, and inviting listeners to submit their o... more

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1. Jake Mollbach
2. Nicole Fella
3. Maribel Healy
4. Chelsea Combs
5. Maria Butler
6. Sarah Tiani
7. Lisa Houtman
8. Allison King

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