Share some house renovation horror stories.

One renovation horror story is when a couple hired a contractor to redo their kitchen. The contractor took a large deposit and then disappeared for weeks. When they finally showed up again, they did shoddy work. The cabinets were not level and the countertops were cracked. Another story is about a person who decided to renovate their bathroom on their own. They accidentally drilled through a water pipe and flooded the whole downstairs area. It was a nightmare to clean up and cost a fortune to fix.

One common element is bad contractors. They might be unskilled or dishonest, like the ones who overcharge or use low - quality materials without the homeowner's knowledge.

Sure. There was a dilapidated old cottage. The new owners were on a tight budget but had big dreams. They did a lot of the work themselves, like painting, tiling, and even some basic carpentry. They found affordable ways to update the kitchen and bathroom. Their story shows that with determination and creativity, you can transform an old house without breaking the bank.

One interesting old house renovation story is about a Victorian house. The owners found original hardwood floors beneath layers of old carpet. They painstakingly restored the floors to their former glory, and it completely transformed the look of the living area. It was like uncovering a hidden treasure in the house.

One common horror story is contractors disappearing mid - project. They take the deposit and then stop showing up, leaving the homeowner with a half - finished mess. Another is finding out that the renovation work done was shoddy. For example, plumbing that leaks or electrical work that is a fire hazard. And sometimes, the final cost ends up being way more than the initial estimate due to unforeseen problems or contractors adding extra charges without proper justification.

I heard a story where in a house share, there was a really noisy roommate. He would play loud music late at night, every night. Not only that, but he also had friends over constantly who were equally noisy. The other housemates couldn't get any proper sleep or study in peace. They tried to talk to him, but he just ignored them and continued his inconsiderate behavior.

There was a house where every time someone took a shower, the water would turn ice - cold suddenly. One girl saw a shadowy figure outside the frosted glass. She screamed and when her family came, the figure was gone. But after that, she was always terrified to take a bath alone in that house. It seemed like there was something sinister lurking in there.

Late or no - show contractors are very common in renovation horror stories. Homeowners are left waiting and the project gets delayed. Another common one is cost overruns. The initial estimate is much lower than what is actually charged in the end. Also, poor quality workmanship like crooked walls or uneven floors is a typical issue.

Sure. One time, a friend of mine decided to renovate his kitchen. He wanted to install a new faucet himself. But when he turned on the water after installation, the water sprayed everywhere like a fountain. It turned out he had connected the pipes wrong. He ended up with a soaked kitchen and a big laugh.

One horror story is when a house cleaner found a dead mouse hidden under a pile of papers in a study. It had been there for days and started to smell really bad. She was so shocked that she almost threw up.