{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Chicks in Construction","title":"Bathroom Dreams to Nightmares: A Renovation Story","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2544,"description":"In this episode of 'Chicks in Construction,' hosts Mikki Paradis and Jessica Abreu share a gripping homeowner horror story submitted by a listener. The episode details Amanda's journey of being scammed by an unlicensed contractor who left her with a gutted, half-finished bathroom and nearly $90,000 poorer. The hosts discuss the importance of contractor research, recognizing red flags, and the emotional and financial toll of such experiences. Tune in to learn valuable lessons in avoiding contractor scams and ensure your renovation projects stay on track.00:00 Emotional Breakdown in the Bathroom00:48 Introduction to Chicks in Construction01:29 Engaging with the Audience02:51 Dealing with Online Criticism07:46 Homeowner Horror Story: The Florida Bathroom Renovation21:24 Waterproofing Woes22:57 Inspection Failures and Financial Strain25:31 Standing Up to the Contractor27:24 Discovering the Deception32:58 Legal and Emotional Aftermath41:25 Lessons Learned and Final ThoughtsSubmit your homeowner horror story:www.chicksinconstruction.comFollow on Social Media:www.instagram.com/chicksinconstructionpodcastwww.facebook.com/chicksinconstructionpodcastwww.linkedin.com/company/chicksinconstructionpodcastwww.youtube.com/@ChicksInConstruction________________Love what you hear?Subscribe to Chicks in Construction and share this episode with your friends because every homeowner, builder, contractor, and designer needs to hear this one!","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/U4RQe6qavAk3WxUWLiKdTLcjOSkCRvzyPPS1Dj1fGLU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hMWVi/MzVhNTA2ZjUwMWI3/YzA2MDkxZmU3Njlh/NzkzNS5qcGVn.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}