Chicks In Construction Podcast

Chicks In Construction Podcast Breaking stereotypes and building knowledge!
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Hosts Mikki Paradis and Jessica Abreu deliver expert advice, hilarious horror stories, and empowering insights to homeowners to avoid making renovation mistakes.

06/15/2026

We would love for you to send us your story! We hate that you have a story, but we love calling out shady contractors! If you had a bad experience, share your story on chicksinconstruction.com

06/12/2026

Real contractors will give you advice, they wont make you fearful and pressure you to give them money. Make sure you are taking the time to look over wht they propose to do and the amount of money. Make sure you are clear and get ANOTHER contractor to come look at the issue.

Thinking about renovating your home? Before you hire a general contractor, this is an episode you need to hear. We sat d...
06/03/2026

Thinking about renovating your home? Before you hire a general contractor, this is an episode you need to hear.

We sat down with Erika, owner and licensed general contractor of Hilltop GC, to talk about the biggest mistakes homeowners make during renovations, what to look for when hiring a contractor, and which upgrades actually give you the best return on investment.

From avoiding costly renovation mistakes to understanding what truly adds value to your home, Erika shares practical advice every homeowner should know before starting a project.

Whether you’re planning a kitchen remodel, bathroom renovation, home addition, or full custom build, this conversation is packed with real insight that can save you time, money, and stress.

🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts or watch the full episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/

06/02/2026

Paid over $14k for work he wasn't licensed to do. When asked, he stuttered. Claimed it was just handyman stuff. Big mistake.

06/01/2026

We absolutely hate that so many people have horrible renovation stories. When you share your stories with us for us to tell others, it helps them to not make the same mistakes.

Please share your stories because learning the hard way is overrated.
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05/26/2026

Before you start your renovation, slow down and do this FIRST

Too many homeowners rush to hire the first contractor who seems confident… and end up learning expensive lessons later.

Before signing a contract or paying a deposit:
✔️ Verify their license
✔️ Check insurance coverage
✔️ Read reviews carefully
✔️ Ask for references
✔️ Get detailed bids in writing
✔️ Understand exactly what is included
✔️ Research permits and inspections

The people you hire can make or break your renovation experience.

A beautiful Instagram page does not equal quality work. A cheap quote is not always a good deal. And vague contracts can cost homeowners thousands.

Do your research before demo day, not after something goes wrong.

Follow us for more homeowner tips to help you renovate smarter, ask better questions, and avoid costly mistakes.

05/21/2026

We are telling you to not do this!

Make sure you listen to the full podcast wherever you get your podcasts or watch us on youTube!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=slg3wzkiF4Y

05/11/2026

This is why we are here!
Helping homeowners avoid hiring unreliable contractors.

05/08/2026

When business owners do the same business under multiple business names it can be a red flag. You can look up their businesses by searching their name and seeing what businesses they have filed. Seeing similar names and in the same industry should give you pause.

If you are thinking about hiring a contractor or doing a renovation, watch full episodes of our podcast to learn from other's mistakes... because learning the hard way is overrated.

If you have a horror story you would like to share, submit is at chicksinconstruction.com

05/04/2026

Do not over pay your contractor. Are there circumstances where more than 20% may be needed, yes. However, those are few and far between. They would be small jobs where the cost of materials is most of the budget, or when custom items need to be ordered. Giving the contract more than 20% is not suggested.

We would like to thank The Bath Remodeling Center, LLC. for her knowledge and input on this topic! Go watch her episodes for even more info on remodeling your kitchen or bath!

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