Can you share some home repair horror stories?
Well, I had a home repair horror story myself. I got someone to repair my roof. They promised it would be a quick job. But they used really cheap materials that didn't last. After a few weeks, the roof started leaking again, and I had to find another contractor and pay double to get it properly fixed. It was so frustrating.
Can you share some funny home repair stories?
Sure. Once my dad tried to fix a leaky faucet. He thought he knew what he was doing, but ended up tightening the wrong part and water sprayed everywhere. He was soaked and we all just laughed. Another time, my friend tried to paint her room. She didn't use a drop cloth and got paint all over the floor. It took her days to clean it up.
Share some guitar repair horror stories.
One horror story is when a guy took his vintage guitar to a so - called 'expert'. The repairman sanded down the original finish to try and fix a small scratch. It completely ruined the guitar's value and the unique patina it had. Another time, a person had their guitar's neck adjusted wrongly. As a result, the action was so high that it became nearly unplayable.
Share some computer repair horror stories.
Well, here are some stories. A friend took his computer to a so - called professional. The 'professional' opened up the computer and somehow managed to break the motherboard. He then tried to blame it on my friend. Another case was a person who had their laptop repaired. After the repair, the battery life was reduced to almost nothing. The repair people just shrugged and said it was normal. Also, there was a computer that went in for a software repair and came out with a completely different operating system installed without permission.
Can you share some Canadian Tire auto repair horror stories?
Sure. I heard of a case where a customer took their car to Canadian Tire for a simple brake repair. After getting the car back, the brakes were making a strange noise. When they took it back, the staff was unresponsive and tried to blame it on other factors rather than admit their mistake in the repair.
Share some auto repair customer horror stories.
One horror story is when a customer took their car to a repair shop for a simple brake job. The mechanic overcharged them by doubling the price of the parts and adding unnecessary labor charges. When the customer questioned it, the mechanic was rude and refused to explain clearly.
Can you share some home contractor horror stories?
Sure. One horror story is when a contractor took a large deposit for a kitchen renovation but then disappeared without doing any work. Another is a contractor who used sub - standard materials for a roofing job that started leaking soon after. And then there was the one who did shoddy electrical work that caused frequent power outages.
Can you share some home health horror stories?
Sure. One home health horror story could be about a home nurse who was supposed to administer the right medications but mixed them up. The patient ended up having a severe allergic reaction and had to be rushed to the hospital. It was a nightmare for the patient and their family.
What are the most common mistakes in home repair horror stories?
The most common mistakes? Firstly, underestimating the problem. Some repairers think it's a simple fix when it's actually much more complex, leading to incomplete repairs. Secondly, not getting proper permits. This can cause legal issues later. And thirdly, rushing the job. Many horror stories involve workers trying to finish too quickly and making a mess of things, like the carpenter who built the slanted bookshelf.
Can you share some home owners association horror stories?
Sure. One horror story is when the home owners association suddenly decided to change the color scheme of all the houses in the neighborhood without proper notice. Homeowners who had just painted their houses to their liking were forced to repaint or face hefty fines.
Can you share some home health care horror stories?
One horror story is when a home health care worker didn't show up for days without notice. An elderly patient was left alone, unable to get proper meals or take medications on time. It was a nightmare for the family who had relied on the service.