Episode

The Realtor Was Also the Seller’s Agent—And It All Went Downhill from There 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…

The Permit You Didn’t Pull (and Why It Will Cost You) 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…

Welcome to The Chicks in Construction 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…

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…