{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Chicks in Construction","title":"Nailed It? The Hard Truth About Home Makeovers","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3400,"description":"In this episode of Chicks in Construction, Mikki and Jessica unpack another homeowner renovation nightmare — this time from Florida — involving an unlicensed contractor, endless delays, disappearing cabinets, surprise costs, and complete chaos inside a family home for nearly eight months. What started as an exciting kitchen renovation quickly spiraled into stress, financial anxiety, strangers showing up unannounced, and a growing realization that the contractor they trusted was never legitimate in the first place. Along the way, Mikki and Jessica go on several hilarious side quests involving jury duty scams, true crime energy, sketchy contractors, and why homeowners must verify licenses, insurance, permits, and registrations before any renovation begins. The episode is equal parts comedy, cautionary tale, and practical education for homeowners trying to avoid becoming the next construction horror story.00:00 – The emotional reality of living through a renovation nightmare00:45 – What Chicks in Construction is all about for new listeners02:00 – Why shady contractors get angry when homeowners ask for permits03:00 – Mikki’s “particular set of skills” rant begins05:00 – Jury duty scams and fake warrants explained08:00 – Mikki gets an actual jury summons and is way too excited about it11:00 – Jessica explains how she got dismissed from jury duty instantly12:00 – The insane burglar lawsuit story15:00 – Bartending, over-serving, and legal liability stories18:00 – Why listeners should keep submitting homeowner horror stories20:00 – Callie the “non-consensual licker” dog side quest23:00 – Today’s homeowner horror story begins: the Florida kitchen renovation26:00 – “We thought we were doing something exciting for our family.”30:00 – The contractor confidently claims he’s licensed32:00 – The kitchen demolition begins and everything falls apart33:00 – The homeowner discovers the cabinets were never ordered on time35:00 – Delays, missing materials, and mounting...","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}