These Homeowners Had Days So Bad They Probably Should Have Stuck To Renting
A dream for any adult is to one day own their own home. But, the freedom that a person gets with homeownership can also come with a lot of headaches, especially when something goes wrong.
These homeowners had days so bad they probably wish they were still renting, but at least they're able to poke fun at their mishaps. And if not, we'll do the laughing for them.
It's Raining Tumbleweeds, Hallelujah
From a gentle breeze on a hot summer day to a fierce winter wind that cuts through you like a knife, the wind has a lot of power.
But this is the aftermath of what happens when a windstorm and tumbleweeds have a party in your front yard.
Lawn Be Gone
Any homeowner knows that when it comes to your property, your true enemy is weeds. In an attempt to maintain their lawn by spreading weed-and-feed, this poor homeowner accidentally grabbed weed killer instead.
That'll show you, grass, to be lush and healthy!
Just Another Day In Alaska
What happens when you live in the state of Alaska and you're under a blizzard warning for 24 straight hours? This is what happens. This homeowner opened their front door and realized they weren't leaving their house anytime soon.
"But you can still come into work, right?" is (probably) what their boss said.
From The Floors To Walls, Better Give My Contractor A Call
Huzzah for this first-time homeowner! Underneath dirty and old carpets, he was told his new home has beautiful hardwood floors. But no, not in the living room. It's covered in crap-tacular plywood and he's taking a trip to the flooring store this Christmas.
This is probably why home inspection clauses are a thing.
Bathroom Blunders
When looking to do a home remodel, it can be stressful to pick a contractor that you trust with your renovation. For this bathroom remodel, the contractor definitely completed the job of installing the shower, but about four feet too short.
What is this? A shower for ants?
Painter's Tape Solves All
Some painters use painter's tape to line areas they want to keep clean, like along windowsills or baseboards. But then there are painters who are too cool to rely on a bit of tape.
Considering a painter went over this homeowner's doorbell and now it's stuck, they definitely should have stuck to using tape.
The Show Must Go On
This homeowner probably felt great about his big and beautiful home—until that is he realized he needed to put Christmas lights on the house. Worse still is when he realized the roof has vaulted ceilings and peaks.
"I should have bought a bungalow," is most certainly what he was muttering to himself.
I Found You A New Pet!
Do you jump in terror when you see a small spider in your house? If you're this homeowner, then you didn't just come across a small spider in your kitchen, but you found this cuddly little creature: Goliath birdeater spider.
If I saw that demon from hell in my home I'd set my house on fire, change my name, and flee to Mexico.
A Crappy Situation
So there's a lot to unpack here with this one. A man explains that the exhaust fan above the toilet crapped out one day and ended up melting. Melted debris then dropped onto the toilet below where it shattered into a hundred pieces.
"Look man, if someone turned you on for the sole purpose of huffing fart every day, you'd eventually have a meltdown too," one user joked.
Time To Get Hardwood
This bride-to-be explains that her fiancé was thoughtful when he hauled paint cans to the basement. But, "he tried to carry too much at once," adding "we just bought this house and I'm dying inside."
I did something similar to this once. It was all the convincing I needed to rip out the carpets and install laminate flooring. And it looks wonderful.
When Mother Nature Comes Knocking
Mother Nature has a way of reminding us that in the grand scheme of things, this is her world and we're just living in it.
These homeowners got the fright of their lives when their neighbor's 80-foot-tall tree came crashing down and gave them the "live edge skylights, a great view of the stars, and that Rainforest Cafe atmosphere" that their living room always lacked.
Oops, That's The Accelerator
What happens when you take a pickup truck going 80 miles per hour and a newly built fence? You get one very pissed-off homeowner.
Considering the cost of lumber in 2021, this scene is twice as painful to look at. But I guess you could say this fence was "built Ford tough."
When Trampolines Fly
You've probably heard the saying "good fences make good neighbors," right? We bet this homeowner wishes they could trade neighbors right about now.
We're not totally sure what happened here, but this bewildered homeowner is only certain of two things. First, that his neighbors had a party the night before. Second, that's his trampoline in a tree.
Hanging By A Thread
This couple was awoken in the middle of the night by a loud crashing sound and feared it was a thief. But after exploring the kitchen, they discovered the true culprit.
Although considering what's it's going to cost to repair the hood fan and the glass cooktop, maybe they wish the noise actually was a thief.
Foooooooooore!
This homeowner learned a hard lesson that as lovely as the view might be, buying a home right beside a golf course might not be the best investment.
Because after all, who doesn't want to start their morning off with golf balls and glass in their face?
A Bad Time To Do Laundry
Going down to the basement to do a load of laundry is typically an uneventful chore. This is unless you're this person. During a routine trip to the basement, they noticed a giant hole in the wall following a structural collapse.
"Honey? Do we have homeowners' insurance...?"
Don't Fail Me Now
This is the ceiling of a rental chalet and is clear-cut proof why some home projects should never be DIY'd. That beam you see across the ceiling is called a joist, and that's what prevents the floor above you from falling on your pretty little head.
But this Property Brother reject instead decided to secure something as important as his joists with....nails. He's not having a bad day yet, but give it time.
Baths Or Showers?
What caused this carnage? One person accidentally slipped while in the shower and then proceeded to fall on top of—and destroy—the toilet. Thankfully they're alright, but that's going to be an awkward story to explain when the plumber comes over.
"You might be a bath person," one cheeky Redditor commented.
Ancient Technology
Any homeowner knows that owning a pool—whether in-ground or above-ground—is a luxury, and an expensive one too. Needing to make a minor repair to their pool, this person received the new part and instructions on how to install it—on a VHS tape.
For all you kids out there, VHS is how we used to watch movies before the invention of streaming services.
"Eau De Sink"
Men's cologne and women's perfume are expensive, especially if you opt for designer brands. But considering this person dropped a bottle of his cologne in the sink and it left a gaping hole, the cologne is probably the more expensive of the two.
"I think you need a sink made from whatever that bottle is made of," one Redditor commented.
