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Fix It 101 | After the Storm Repairs
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HOST(S): Jason Klein, and and licensed contractor Jeff Salmons from House Works.
TOPIC(S) DISCUSSED: Anytime hiring a contractor can be quite an undertaking. And when dealing with the aftereffects of a storm, hiring the right person saves time and money. With the recent tornadoes we will talk about recovery and the role your insurance plays after a major disaster. Today we welcome to the show The MS Insurance Commissioner, Mike Chaney to talk about protecting your self when hiring a contractor, especially in a time of need. And as always, we will help with your latest home improvement projects.
EMAIL: fixit101@mpbonline.org.
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