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What to know before hiring a contractor, after homeowners say they lost thousands
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Caresse Jackman , as published by KGNS — Sitewide
· September 4, 2026
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Key points A couple, Michelle Ring-Hanson and her husband Gary, hired him to remodel their bathroom and garage, and were told he was a licensed and insured contractor. They paid $25,000 for the project, but it was not completed as expected.
Homeowners who hired a man for home repair projects reported being left with delays or incomplete work after paying for the services. A couple, Michelle Ring-Hanson and her husband Gary, hired him to remodel their bathroom and garage, and were told he was a licensed and insured contractor. They paid $25,000 for the project, but it was not completed as expected.
The couple received an excuse for the delay, which included a claim of a blown-out tire on the contractor's trailer. Further details about the situation and the contractor are available from the source. Several homeowners have come forward with similar complaints about the same individual.
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Published: September 4, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Sitewide ·
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