Chicks in Construction
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. Hosted by Mikki Paradis, a licensed general contractor with 20+ years of experience, and Jess Aper, 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.
This isn’t just another DIY podcast or contractor interview show. Mikki and Jess pull back the curtain on what really goes wrong in home projects, translating industry talk into plain English and giving you practical steps to avoid common (and costly) mistakes.
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.
Want to renovate smarter and spot red flags before they wreck your project? Hit follow and get ready for real talk, expert advice, and stories that will make you say, “Thank God I listened to this first.”
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Chicks in Construction
Insurance Claims Decoded with Public Adjuster Nicolle Bochenski
When your roof leaks, a pipe bursts, or a tree crashes through your house, your first instinct is to call your insurance company. But one wrong word in that conversation can mean the difference between getting fully covered or getting nothing at all. Most homeowners don’t realize how much hinges on the language they use...until their claim is denied.
In this episode, Mikki sits down with Nicolle Bochenski of Precision Public Adjusting to expose how often claims are unfairly denied, and what you can do about it. From roof damage to total home losses, Nicolle breaks down the red flags, policy loopholes, and rights most homeowners don’t know they have.
In this episode, you’ll hear about:
- The one word that can tank your entire insurance claim
- Why insurers push you toward hotels instead of Airbnbs, and how to push back
- What your policy probably covers (but no one tells you): building code upgrades, temporary housing, even custom cabinetry
- How a claim for 26 shingles turned into a $1.4 million payout
- The difference between “fixing it” and “making it right”, and why that matters
Connect with Precision Public Adjusting:
Website: https://precisionpublicadjusting.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/precision_public_adjusting/
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