Share some instant dream home horror stories.
One horror story could be that a family moved into their dream home which was a beautiful old Victorian house. But at night, they would hear strange scratching noises coming from the attic. When they finally mustered the courage to check, they found a large family of raccoons had made a nest there. It was a nightmare as they were afraid the raccoons might be rabid and also they made a mess of the attic.
What are the common elements in instant dream home horror stories?
One common element is unexpected structural problems. For example, a creaky floor that turns out to be a sign of a weak foundation.
What are some of the HGTV Dream Home horror stories?
One horror story could be about the high maintenance costs. People who win the HGTV Dream Home might find that they can't afford to keep up with the property taxes, utility bills, and upkeep. For example, a large dream home with a big pool and extensive landscaping might have sky - high utility bills due to heating, cooling, and pool maintenance.
Can you share specific HGTV Dream Home horror stories?
Sure. There was a case where the winner of an HGTV Dream Home couldn't sell it because of the restrictions placed on the property. They had to live in it for a certain period, and if they sold it too soon, they would have to pay a large penalty. This put them in a difficult financial situation as they couldn't afford to keep it long - term but also couldn't sell without a big cost.
Share some horror dream stories.
In my horror dream, I was in an old, dilapidated house. There were strange noises coming from every corner. As I walked through the rooms, I saw eyes peering at me from the darkness. Suddenly, a hand reached out from under the bed and grabbed my ankle. It was a nightmare that made me afraid to go back to sleep that night. I think it might be related to my fear of the unknown in old, spooky places.
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.