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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 a lot of money. The Chicks in Construction Podcast is here to change that. Hos ...
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The Mold Scare Tactics Homeowners Fall For with Danyelle Holland
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Mold feels like a silent menace; one whiff of “You’ll need to gut the house” and your budget evaporates. In this episode, Mikki sits down with Danyelle Holland of Atlantic Corp to expose the fear-based sales pitches that can turn a routine remediation into a five-figure panic. When a cough, a crawl-space puddle, or a mysterious odor sends you runni…
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The $2,000-a-Hole Window Myth with Ashley Selzer
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Everyone’s heard it: “A quality replacement window should run you two grand per opening, or you’re buying junk.” That pitch (often delivered after hours of kitchen-table arm-twisting) convinces too many homeowners to sign for triple-pane glass and monster price tags they don’t actually need. Mikki’s latest guest, licensed GC Ashley Seltzer of Walla…
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The Kitchen Reno That Spiraled to $75,000
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Sophie thought she was just getting new countertops. Maybe a fresh coat of paint and a few lights. Her budget? A smart, clear $25,000. But one contractor’s suggestions, plus a string of “unexpected” upgrades, turned her kitchen refresh into a financial nightmare. What started as small updates ballooned into a gut job. By the end, she’d taken out tw…
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Raising the Roof: Professionalism Over Profit with Bailey Shey Morris
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In this episode, Mikki sits down with Bailey Shey Morris, owner and lead professional at Cadmus Construction, to explore what it truly means to be a trusted roofer in today’s market. Bailey brings a wealth of knowledge and a steadfast commitment to integrity—qualities that distinguish her from the “Chuck in a truck” contractors all too common in th…
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The Realtor Was Also the Seller’s Agent And It All Went Downhill from There
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This episode unpacks a true homeowner horror story involving a dream home, a shady home inspector, and hundreds of thousands of dollars in unexpected repairs. Mikki is joined by real estate agent Heather Lane to talk through what went wrong—and how homeowners can protect themselves from ever ending up in the same situation. Spoiler: if the listing …
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The Permit You Didn’t Pull (and Why It Will Cost You)
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In today’s episode, Mikki and Jess dig into a renovation horror story submitted by a local North Carolina homeowner—and this one has everything. Think unfinished bonus room turned crooked office, mystery permits, Monday morning sick texts, and drywall work so bad it made the homeowner feel seasick. Yep, it’s that kind of story. Mikki breaks down wh…
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How a Bad General Contractor Turned a Mold Mess into a Disaster
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The Chicks in Construction podcast is officially LIVE, and we kicked things off straight from the International Builders' Show—recording from the Hydroblok booth! Our very first guest joined us to talk about one of the biggest nightmares in construction: mold. If you’ve ever dealt with a mold disaster, you know how quickly moisture issues can spira…
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Welcome to The Chicks in Construction Podcast! Your hosts are Mikki Paradise, a seasoned general contractor with 20+ years in the industry, and Jessica Aper, a content creator who works with construction pros and a homeowner who’s learned a lot of lessons the hard way. Together, they’re here to pull back the curtain on the construction world and he…
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