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What to know before hiring a contractor, after homeowners say they lost thousands
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Caresse Jackman , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· September 4, 2026
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Key points One couple, Michelle Ring-Hanson and her husband Gary, paid $25,000 for a bathroom and garage remodel. They were told the man was a licensed and insured contractor.
A man was hired by several homeowners for various projects, but they claim he failed to complete the work. The homeowners had paid him beforehand. One couple, Michelle Ring-Hanson and her husband Gary, paid $25,000 for a bathroom and garage remodel. They were told the man was a licensed and insured contractor.
The couple received an excuse for a delay, which they found suspicious. Further details about the situation are available from InvestigateTV.
The incident serves as a reminder for homeowners to be cautious when hiring contractors, and to research them thoroughly before making a payment.
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Published: September 4, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
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