About this podcast
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 Abreu, 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.
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.
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Episodes
The newest 20 of 70 episodes
- How Ashley Nicole Helps Homeowners Avoid Contractor Disasters · 53 min · Episode 70What happens when the person managing your home renovation realizes the contractor is not being honest about where the money is going? In this episode, Mikki Paradis and Jessica…
- When a Home Insurance Claim Turns Into a Contractor Nightmare · 41 min · Episode 69A massive tree crashes through an Atlanta homeowner’s chimney and into her living room, leaving behind more than $250,000 in estimated damage. What happens next is a homeowner…
- Before You Sign: Construction Contracts That Can Cost You · 53 min · Episode 68Before you sign that construction contract, make sure you know exactly what you are agreeing to. Mikki Paradis and Jessica Abreu discuss the costly mistakes homeowners can make…
- The Condo Disaster That Left Homeowners Trapped · 44 min · Episode 67A construction project intended to expand a local sewer system turned into a nightmare for residents of the Woodland Hills Condominiums in Southgate, Kentucky. After excavation…
- Red Flags When Hiring a Contractor & What a Good Remodel Process Looks Like · 1 h 0 min · Episode 66Host Mikki Paradis welcomes returning guest Nicole Fella, an interior designer and licensed general contractor who owns Bath Remodeling Center in Cary, North Carolina…
- Mold Took Over Their Home: Homeowner Horror Stories · 48 min · Episode 65In this episode of Chicks in Construction, Mikki Paradis and Jessica Abreu dive into a homeowner story involving mold, excessive humidity, HVAC problems, poor ventilation, and…
- New Home, Hidden Problems: What Homeowners Need to Know · 36 min · Episode 64In this episode of Chicks in Construction, Mikki Paradis and Jessica Abreu break down a homeowner dispute involving a new construction home, water intrusion, suspected mold, and…
- Your New Home Could Be Rotting?! · 50 min · Episode 63Mikki Paradise and Jessica Abreu take a closer look at what can go wrong when building or buying a home, including hidden water damage, structural issues, inspections…
- Navigating the Construction Jungle · 60 min · Episode 62In this episode of Chicks in Construction, Mikki Paradise and Jessica Abreu break down one of the wildest homeowner horror stories yet: a Florida custom home builder who…
- Sinking Homes in a 55+ Community: Cracks, Soil, Retaining Walls & What Homeowners Must Ask · 1 h 2 min · Episode 61Host Mikki Paradis, a longtime drywall and paint contractor and licensed North Carolina general contractor, and co-host Jessica Abreu explain the purpose of their Chicks in…
- Airbnb Stolen Toilet Brushs & A Moldy House Mystery · 34 min · Episode 60Mickey Paradise and co-host Jessica Abreu kick off the episode joking about accidentally matching in white button-up shirts, then dive into the realities of owning short-term…
- Medication Mistake Killed My Dog + $80K Kitchen Horror Story (Worcester, MA) · 55 min · Episode 59This podcast’s goal is to educate homeowners through submitted “homeowner horror stories.” Mikki shares a personal warning after her English mastiff, Optimus Prime, died from a…
- Dream Home to Construction Nightmare Part 2 · 55 min · Episode 58In Part 2, Chicks in Construction hosts Mikki Paradis and Jessica Abreu continue examining the ongoing dispute involving Minnesota attorney and content creator Dylan White, known…
- Dream Home to Construction Nightmare · 54 min · Episode 57In this episode of Chicks in Construction, Mikki Paradis and Jessica Abreu dig into the ongoing lawsuit involving Minnesota attorney and content creator Dylan White, known online…
- Flipped Homes, Hidden Damage & the Truth About "As-Is" Sales · 1 h 2 min · Episode 56Welcome back to another episode of Chicks in Construction — the true crime podcast, construction edition! This week Mikki and Jessica kick things off with some Chicky Chat…
- What Homeowners Insurance Actually Covers · 54 min · Episode 55In this episode of Chicks in Construction, Mikki Paradis and Jessica Abreu explain what homeowners insurance actually covers, why construction defects and long-term water…
- What Every Homeowner Should Know About Plumbing · 59 min · Episode 54Main Street Plumbing Company: https://mainstplumbingnc.com/ Main Street Plumbing Number: 919-617-0496 Capps Plumbing Company: https://cappsplg.com/ In this episode of Chicks in…
- Contractor Catastrophes: What Every Homeowner Should Know · 60 min · Episode 53In this episode of Chicks in Construction, hosts Mikki Paradis and Jessica Abreu discuss an Arizona case in which senior citizens Elizabeth Matthews and her husband hired…
- The House That Shouldn’t Have Been Demolished · 40 min · Episode 52Mikki Paradis and co-host Jessica Abreu introduce the Chicks in Construction podcast, explaining their mission to help homeowners understand what’s normal, spot red flags, and…
- Contractor Collapse: How Homeowners Can Protect Themselves · 60 min · Episode 51On this episode of The Chicks in Construction, hosts Mikki Paradis and Jessica Abreu discuss how scammers exploit stress and access to personal information, including a story of…
