MEQUON, Wis. — A Mequon couple is sharing their story as a warning to others after what they describe as a dream bathroom remodel turned into a costly nightmare, leaving them out tens of thousands of dollars.

Ryan and Kate Buyeske spent years saving for their first major home renovation project in 2022. The couple had just moved into their house and welcomed a new baby when they decided to tackle a complete main bathroom remodel.

"We went online, we looked at several different remodeling companies, and then stumbled across this company that had multiple great reviews," Ryan Buyeske said.

The couple signed a $34,800 contract with Back to Basics Builders, attracted by the company's promise to start work sooner than other contractors they interviewed.

"They said they could start sooner th

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