Ep 4. Jack of No Trades

In this episode of Catch A Contractor, titled "Jack of No Trades," hosts Adam Carolla and Skip Bedell come to the aid of a homeowner named Naomi, who hired a contractor named Jack to renovate her garage into a recording studio. But after paying Jack thousands of dollars upfront, the job remains unfinished and Naomi is left with a dangerous and unusable space.

Upon arrival at Naomi's home, Adam and Skip discover that the garage is a mess, with debris and building materials scattered throughout the space. The roof is also in poor condition, with holes and leaks that have caused the ceiling to collapse. Naomi shows the hosts the plans Jack had promised to follow, which include soundproofing the space, adding electricity, and installing flooring, but none of these tasks have been completed.

To track down Jack, Adam and Skip reach out to his previous clients, who express similar dissatisfaction with his work. One couple hired Jack to build a fence, but he left it unfinished and refused to fix the mistakes he made. Another homeowner explains how Jack failed to install proper drainage in their backyard, resulting in flooding and damage to their home.

The hosts also confront Jack's former assistant, who reveals that he quit working with Jack due to his unethical practices. He explains how Jack would take payment upfront, start the job, then disappear for weeks at a time without finishing the work.

With the help of a private investigator, Adam and Skip are able to track down Jack and confront him about his shoddy workmanship. Jack denies any wrongdoing and claims that the delay in completing Naomi's studio was due to a personal issue he was dealing with. However, when the hosts present him with evidence of his past mistakes and unsatisfied clients, Jack finally admits that he took on more jobs than he could handle and that he has no experience in building recording studios.

Adam and Skip give Jack an ultimatum: either finish the work in Naomi's garage or face legal action. With the threat of a lawsuit looming, Jack agrees to complete the project and bring in a team of professionals to help him. The hosts supervise the work and ensure that Jack follows through with his promises.

After weeks of hard work, Naomi's garage is finally transformed into a state-of-the-art recording studio, complete with soundproofing, electricity, and flooring. Naomi is ecstatic with the results and grateful to Adam and Skip for their help in catching Jack.

In the end, Adam and Skip remind viewers to always do their research before hiring a contractor and to never pay upfront for work that hasn't been completed. They also stress the importance of standing up for one's rights as a homeowner and pursuing legal action if necessary.