Share some home building horror stories.
There was a case where the home builder cut corners on the foundation. During a heavy rainstorm, water seeped into the basement, causing mold growth. The homeowners had to spend a fortune on waterproofing and mold remediation. It was a huge disaster for them.
Share some building your own home horror stories.
During the construction of our home, we ordered a special type of roofing material. The supplier sent the wrong material, but we didn't notice until it was already half - installed. By that time, the correct material was out of stock for weeks. So, we either had to wait or choose a different, less - desired roofing option. This led to a lot of stress and an unexpected change in the look of our home.
Share some team building horror stories.
One horror story was a team building event in a forest. The organizers planned a 'survival' themed event. But they didn't properly mark the paths. Half of the team got lost in the forest. It was really scary as it started getting dark and some people had no idea how to get back. We finally found our way back after hours of wandering.
Share some computer building horror stories.
One horror story is when a person was building a computer. They were almost done, but when they plugged in the power supply for the first time, there was a loud pop and a small spark. Turns out they had accidentally pinched a wire while installing the motherboard, which short - circuited and damaged some components.
What are the most common home building horror stories?
In some cases, the builder might use unskilled labor. This can lead to a shoddy finish. For instance, the paint job might be uneven, or the tiling in the bathroom might be crooked. These are things that are not only aesthetically unpleasing but can also cost a lot to fix in the long run.
Share some 'home dna horror stories'.
One horror story could be when someone did a home DNA test and found out they had a serious genetic disorder they were completely unaware of. It was a shock as they had no family history of it and suddenly had to face a lot of medical uncertainties and potential lifestyle changes.
Share some home inspection horror stories.
One horror story is finding a major termite infestation during a home inspection. The wooden beams in the attic were almost completely hollowed out. It was a nightmare as it meant extensive and costly repairs.
Share some home insurance horror stories.
One horror story is when a family's home was severely damaged by a storm. They thought their home insurance would cover it all. But the insurance company found a tiny loophole in the policy about pre - existing roof damage. So they only paid a fraction of what was needed for repairs, leaving the family to struggle with huge out - of - pocket expenses.
Share some home improvement horror stories.
Well, there was a person who wanted to install new flooring. They bought cheap laminate flooring from an unknown source. After installation, it turned out the flooring was of extremely poor quality. It scratched easily and some pieces even warped. And then there was a family who decided to add an extra room to their house. The construction crew made a mistake with the foundation, and the new room started to sink a little bit over time, causing cracks in the walls.
Share some home inspector horror stories.
One horror story is when a home inspector missed a major water leak in the basement. The new owners moved in and within a week, they had a flooded basement. It cost them a fortune to fix the plumbing issue and deal with the water damage.
Share some 'home alone horror stories'.
Once, I was home alone at night. I heard strange scratching noises coming from the attic. Every time I tried to convince myself it was just a rat, but the scratching got louder and more persistent. I was too scared to go and check. I just huddled under my blanket until morning when the noises finally stopped.