Share your DIY plumbing horror stories.

A very frequent DIY plumbing horror is not shutting off the water properly before starting a job. Then when you start working on a pipe or a fixture, water sprays everywhere and causes a big mess. Also, using the wrong type of glue or sealant is common. It doesn't hold and then you have leaks all over the place. For example, using regular glue instead of plumbing - specific adhesive for PVC pipes. It can lead to major problems down the line.

One plumbing horror story I know is when a family went on vacation. They came back to find their basement flooded. It turned out a pipe had burst while they were away. Water had been gushing for days, ruining all the stored items and causing mold to grow everywhere.

There was a case where someone thought they could stitch up a deep cut on their leg by themselves. They used regular sewing thread and a non - sterilized needle. As a result, the wound became horribly infected. The redness and swelling spread rapidly, and they finally had to be hospitalized to deal with the sepsis that developed.

My first home remodel was a total chaos but also a lot of fun. I decided to redo the kitchen. I painted the cabinets myself, choosing a bright blue color to add some life to the dull kitchen. It took me several days as I had to sand them first. There were some mistakes like uneven paint in some areas, but overall it looked great. I also replaced the old countertops with some affordable ones from a local store. I learned a lot about measuring and cutting during that process.

One diy horror story is about a girl who decided to renovate an old attic by herself. As she was tearing down a wall, she found a hidden diary. When she started reading it at night, she could swear she heard whispers that seemed to be responding to the words in the diary. It was so terrifying that she dropped the diary and ran out of the attic, never to return again.

Burst pipes are very common. In cold weather, pipes can freeze and then burst when the ice thaws. Another common one is clogged drains. Hair, grease, and other debris can build up in drains over time. Also, sewer backups are a horror. Old pipes can be invaded by tree roots, causing the sewage to come back up into the house.

There was a case where someone attempted DIY dental surgery. They thought they could pull out a loose tooth on their own. They used pliers, which were not designed for this purpose. They ended up breaking the tooth and causing damage to the gum. Blood was everywhere, and the pain was unbearable. Later, they had to endure a long and expensive dental procedure to fix the mess.

Sure. One horror story is about a person who tried to extract their own tooth at home. They used pliers and ended up breaking the tooth off unevenly, causing intense pain and bleeding. It got infected later and they had to go to the emergency room.

Sure. People have tried to remove moles at home by cutting them off with scissors or knives. This is extremely dangerous as they can't ensure proper hemostasis and it often leads to excessive bleeding and a high risk of infection. In addition, self - treating eye problems like trying to remove a foreign object from the eye without proper training can scratch the cornea and potentially cause permanent damage to vision.

The unknown is often the scariest element. In diy horror stories, like when you're renovating an old place and find something unexpected, like a hidden room or a strange object. You don't know what it could mean or what might be associated with it.