06/01/15 - When most homeowners choose to employ a contractor for upgrades or repairs, they usually expect to hire a burly construction guy.
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But, perhaps not. On our next Topical Currents, we’re “At Your Service” with a woman known as “the contractress.” She’s Kia Ricchi, author of the book, “Avoiding the Con in Construction.” We’ll have tips for repairs . . . and how to get ready for storms. That’s Topical Currents . . . Monday at 1pm.