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With more free time on our hands than ever, and most of it spent in the comfort of our homes, people are seizing the opportunity to renovate their houses. But not everything that looks simple, yet splendid on those countless craft videos on YouTube, is so in reality. In fact, oftentimes it goes quite to the contrary.

From renovating and realizing you just removed a load-bearing wall and putting a nice decoration over the toilet only for it to drop all over, to felling cabinets as if there was some meteor shower, these are some of the most “thank god, it’s not me” home improvement efforts.

Have you had some renovation disasters similar to these? Hit us in the comment section below!

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What Happens When You're Renovating And Remove A Load-Bearing Wall

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There are seemingly an infinite fountain of readily available resources to help do-it-yourselfers, such as books with step-by-step instructions and online how-to videos. In the past five years, the demand for such videos has boomed since most people have realized it’s easy to save some bucks handling cosmetic improvements alone. Those who tried and succeeded have gone on to more complex endeavors like installing tiles or replacing countertops.

And with so much free time on our hands, more and more people are willing to try out and undertake home projects that they feel comfortable with. The last part is crucial, since making a spontaneous decision when you haven’t a single clue on what you’re about to be doing is a red flag that you may be better off without doing it yourself.

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Spraying Weed Killer Instead Of Weed N Feed

Spraying Weed Killer Instead Of Weed N Feed

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Main Water Valve Was Not Shut Off For The Winter In A Cabin

Main Water Valve Was Not Shut Off For The Winter In A Cabin

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My Wife Said Measure The Door, I Told Her All Doors Are The Same Size...

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You will never hear the end of it... now even if you're screwing in a lightbulb, she'll have to sign off on that

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To avoid renovation disasters that are unfortunately all too common, Bruce Irving, an independent renovation consultant and real estate agent from Cambridge, Massachusetts, suggests not rushing renovations if you just bought a new house. “Learn its flow, where the groceries land, where the laundry wants to go, how the sun hits it, where the choke points are, which way the rain slants, even get a sense of its soul,” he argues.

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A Friend Sent Me This Picture Today

A Friend Sent Me This Picture Today

"Wife went to get the Christmas tree from the attic. Told her not to step on the drywall. She later admitted she didn't know what drywall was"

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It’s So Hot In Australia, Our Outdoor Lights Melted

It’s So Hot In Australia, Our Outdoor Lights Melted

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The second crucial thing is being realistic about the renovation budget. “If you don’t have the funds,” cautions Irving, “cut the job back. If you happen to beat these projections, then your surprises are happy ones.” A good rule to follow is to always add 20 percent to what you think the project will cost, and make sure that it will very likely take much longer than you initially realize.

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The Little Nail That Could And Two Hammers That Couldn't

The Little Nail That Could And Two Hammers That Couldn't

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Sometimes things are better entrusted to pros. “You are about to spend more than you ever thought possible. It might as well be for a correctly-designed thing,” Irving says. Hiring an interior designer or an architect from the start will prevent you from making bad decisions that will cost you too much to fix.

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Went Down To The Basement To Do Laundry...

Went Down To The Basement To Do Laundry...

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Wife Bought A New Plant Pot And Put It On The Shelf Over The Toilet. And Hour Later We Heard A Crash...

Wife Bought A New Plant Pot And Put It On The Shelf Over The Toilet. And Hour Later We Heard A Crash...

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Here’s another tip. No matter how much we’d like to think we know things best, there are things that we truly have no idea about, and it’s fine. Realizing that asking questions will make the process smoother and more efficient is another simple trick to make your renovation work. Pretending that you know stuff, like reading blueprints, is not an option, especially when it’s you who are paying the money.

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Kitchen Cabinets Decided To Yeet Themselves At 4 In The Morning

Kitchen Cabinets Decided To Yeet Themselves At 4 In The Morning

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However, changing things around as you go with remodeling is also a no-go. Sticking to the plan, listening to the pros, and trusting your gut are things that should guide you through the process no matter what. Don’t let yourself get carried away by some way nicer paint for the kitchen walls, because there are always better things out there.

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Time To Move, I Guess

Time To Move, I Guess

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A Storm Came Through. The Plastic Furniture Barely Moved But The Grill Blew 30 Ft Into The Pool

A Storm Came Through. The Plastic Furniture Barely Moved But The Grill Blew 30 Ft Into The Pool

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#18

I Now Remember That Yesterday I Wanted A Cool Soda

I Now Remember That Yesterday I Wanted A Cool Soda

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My Fire Alarm Caught On Fire

My Fire Alarm Caught On Fire

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

*popcorn kernels start popping* If you don't get it, read "50 Of The Dumbest Life Hacks These People Discovered That Actually Work (New Pics)"

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Got Up In The Middle Of The Night To Get A Drink Of Water, And When I Opened The Fridge The Door Fell Off In My Hand

Got Up In The Middle Of The Night To Get A Drink Of Water, And When I Opened The Fridge The Door Fell Off In My Hand

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#21

Friend Of Mine Posted This Photo Of The Job Site Today

Friend Of Mine Posted This Photo Of The Job Site Today

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Slipped In The Shower, Landed On The Toilet

Slipped In The Shower, Landed On The Toilet

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Sum Guy
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My biggest fear is slipping in the bathroom, hitting my head and getting immediately paralyzed and dying a slow death since I live alone and no one actually knows where I live

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#23

When Your Cabinet Decides It’s Time To Break Lose And Come Crashing Down The Day You Install Your Brand New Glass Top Stove

When Your Cabinet Decides It’s Time To Break Lose And Come Crashing Down The Day You Install Your Brand New Glass Top Stove

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110+ Mph Derecho Winds Impale House With Lawn Chair, Iowa 8/10

110+ Mph Derecho Winds Impale House With Lawn Chair, Iowa 8/10

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And The Job Went To The Lowest Bidder...

And The Job Went To The Lowest Bidder...

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Misty Grage
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Contractors did the same thing on my moms house - they did actually cut a hole and then covered it with tar paper and placed the vent elsewhere!

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When Your One Piece Sink/Counter Randomly Explodes At 3am

When Your One Piece Sink/Counter Randomly Explodes At 3am

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After Losing 1/3rd Of My Weight, I Finally Didn't Feel Too Fat Anymore. The Toilet Disagreed

After Losing 1/3rd Of My Weight, I Finally Didn't Feel Too Fat Anymore. The Toilet Disagreed

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I Think I’m Going To Need A Bigger Bucket

I Think I’m Going To Need A Bigger Bucket

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Jozie
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

sorry, i laughed heehee you do need a bigger bucket! 😂😂😂

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Saw This On Fb With Someone Asking For A Contractor

Saw This On Fb With Someone Asking For A Contractor

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#30

Gravity Wins. But I Live To Trip Another Day

Gravity Wins. But I Live To Trip Another Day

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Someone In My Town Fell 30’ Down A Well Through The Floor Of Their House They Didn’t Know Existed. Literally A Well That Sucked

Someone In My Town Fell 30’ Down A Well Through The Floor Of Their House They Didn’t Know Existed. Literally A Well That Sucked

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Governor Just Ordered All “Non Life Sustaining” Businesses To Close, Including Construction And Contractors. This Is The Current State Of My Only Bathroom...

Governor Just Ordered All “Non Life Sustaining” Businesses To Close, Including Construction And Contractors. This Is The Current State Of My Only Bathroom...

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Now you have a squat toilet -- a rarity in the USA but quite common in some countries.

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We Got Our Doors Painted During A Remodel And The Painters Forgot To Put The Plastic Covering On The Ground

We Got Our Doors Painted During A Remodel And The Painters Forgot To Put The Plastic Covering On The Ground

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Been Waiting 6 Weeks For A Rather Expensive Toilet So We Can Fit It At A Client's House, It Has Finally Arrived

Been Waiting 6 Weeks For A Rather Expensive Toilet So We Can Fit It At A Client's House, It Has Finally Arrived

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Cabinet Fell Off The Wall While I Was Out. Handmade Dishes I've Collected From Little Shops And Farmers Markets Over The Years, Now Shattered. I Guess It's Fine I Don't Have Dishes Anymore, Since The Cabinet Knocked Open The Fridge Door, Ruining All My Food

Cabinet Fell Off The Wall While I Was Out. Handmade Dishes I've Collected From Little Shops And Farmers Markets Over The Years, Now Shattered. I Guess It's Fine I Don't Have Dishes Anymore, Since The Cabinet Knocked Open The Fridge Door, Ruining All My Food

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Bought A House In July And They Graciously Left Me A Mini Fridge In The Basement, After Moving All My Beer And Alcohol Downstairs I Discovered It Was Infact A Freezer

Bought A House In July And They Graciously Left Me A Mini Fridge In The Basement, After Moving All My Beer And Alcohol Downstairs I Discovered It Was Infact A Freezer

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I Just Broke The Door Handle Of My Appartement And Cut Myself. I'm Also Locked In

I Just Broke The Door Handle Of My Appartement And Cut Myself. I'm Also Locked In

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A Tree Tipped Over Onto My Apartment

A Tree Tipped Over Onto My Apartment

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My Roof Caved In Last Night

My Roof Caved In Last Night

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I Have Two Outlets In My House (Bought 2 Years Ago) That Don't Work. Purchased 2 New Outlets To Replace Them. Turns Out There Are No Wires To Connect Them To!

I Have Two Outlets In My House (Bought 2 Years Ago) That Don't Work. Purchased 2 New Outlets To Replace Them. Turns Out There Are No Wires To Connect Them To!

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Fiancé Was Being Thoughtful And Taking The Paint Cans To The Basement. Turns Out He Tried To Carry Too Much At Once...(Also We Just Bought This House And I’m Dying Inside)

Fiancé Was Being Thoughtful And Taking The Paint Cans To The Basement. Turns Out He Tried To Carry Too Much At Once...(Also We Just Bought This House And I’m Dying Inside)

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Good Morning

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Guess I Don’t Actually Own A Queen Size Mattress

Guess I Don’t Actually Own A Queen Size Mattress

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My Tenancy Ends Tomorrow After 2 Years In This Flat. Today, While Cleaning And Getting Everything Ready To Move Out, I Hit The Oven's Door And Broke The Glass. Bye Bye Sweet Deposit Money

My Tenancy Ends Tomorrow After 2 Years In This Flat. Today, While Cleaning And Getting Everything Ready To Move Out, I Hit The Oven's Door And Broke The Glass. Bye Bye Sweet Deposit Money

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My Brand New Smart TV Just Arrived!

My Brand New Smart TV Just Arrived!

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My Bathroom Ceiling Collapsed Today. Oh And It Turns Out There's A Black Mold Infestation. Lovely

My Bathroom Ceiling Collapsed Today. Oh And It Turns Out There's A Black Mold Infestation. Lovely

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Today I Learned My Yard Turns Into A Gigantic Mud Pit When It Rains

Today I Learned My Yard Turns Into A Gigantic Mud Pit When It Rains

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The fact that it's void of grass shoulda been an indicator that it probably floods ...

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My Buddy’s Parents Renovated Their Bathroom When He Left For College. They Don’t Know Why He Doesn’t Like Coming Home Anymore...

My Buddy’s Parents Renovated Their Bathroom When He Left For College. They Don’t Know Why He Doesn’t Like Coming Home Anymore...

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is pretty easily fixed with a new shower-head fitting, one with an adjustable arm

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We Heard Crash In The Middle Of The Night - Though That Was A Thief But It Was This

We Heard Crash In The Middle Of The Night - Though That Was A Thief But It Was This

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Water Filter Installed 3yrs Ago. Went To Finally Change The Filter Today, Only To See That The Original Filters Were Never Removed From Their Plastic, Thus Not Actually Filtering

Water Filter Installed 3yrs Ago. Went To Finally Change The Filter Today, Only To See That The Original Filters Were Never Removed From Their Plastic, Thus Not Actually Filtering

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And yet you never noticed? 🤔 Just proves what a scam these expensive water filtering systems are 🤣

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Our Shower Door Silently Self-Destructed While We Slept

Our Shower Door Silently Self-Destructed While We Slept

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well as long as it self destructed silently I'd be okay with it I guess 🤔

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For The Longest Time We Couldn't Figure Out Why Our Outdoor Sink Kept Clogging Up, So We Called Someone To Come Check Out The Plumbing. Turns Out It's All Been Going Into A Home Depot Bucket

For The Longest Time We Couldn't Figure Out Why Our Outdoor Sink Kept Clogging Up, So We Called Someone To Come Check Out The Plumbing. Turns Out It's All Been Going Into A Home Depot Bucket

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Been Saving For A 4k TV For Months. Finally Could Afford One Today. Turned It On....

Been Saving For A 4k TV For Months. Finally Could Afford One Today. Turned It On....

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These Are Literally Called “Eclipse Absolute Zero Total Blackout Curtains”

These Are Literally Called “Eclipse Absolute Zero Total Blackout Curtains”

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The clue is in the name. 'Eclipse', they give total black out during the eclipse.

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We Were Getting Our Kitchen Redone When The Corona Virus Happened. We Currently Are Living Through This With A Toaster Oven And A Sink

We Were Getting Our Kitchen Redone When The Corona Virus Happened. We Currently Are Living Through This With A Toaster Oven And A Sink

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#56

Candle Was Super Fragrant Last Night... Now I Know Why!

Candle Was Super Fragrant Last Night... Now I Know Why!

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#57

This Is Where The Light Hits Our Bed At 8am

This Is Where The Light Hits Our Bed At 8am

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Went To Hang A Shelf And Hit A Water Line Instead Of A Stud

Went To Hang A Shelf And Hit A Water Line Instead Of A Stud

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Copper is standard here for water lines. Plastic can only be used for certain parts, usually leading outside.

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Built A Brand New House And The Day Of Final Inspection Come To Find Its Infested With Mold

Built A Brand New House And The Day Of Final Inspection Come To Find Its Infested With Mold

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GF And I Have Covid. Heater Went Out, Technician Can't Come Out Due To Quarantine. Decided To Try And Fix It Myself. Tripped Over A Pipe And Fell Through The Ceiling. Anyone Need A Handyman?

GF And I Have Covid. Heater Went Out, Technician Can't Come Out Due To Quarantine. Decided To Try And Fix It Myself. Tripped Over A Pipe And Fell Through The Ceiling. Anyone Need A Handyman?

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why is it that apparently so many (american?) houses don't have a floor in their attic?

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How Do You Guys Like My New Shower?

How Do You Guys Like My New Shower?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

well thanks for asking Jim! We love it, just as we love our puzzles! [this is a joke, sincerely to whomever thought I was being serious <3]

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#62

I Put A Christmas Story Lamp In My Front Window And Not One Of My Neighbors Recognized It. Several Have Stopped To Ask Why I Have A “Weird, Gross Leg” On Display

I Put A Christmas Story Lamp In My Front Window And Not One Of My Neighbors Recognized It. Several Have Stopped To Ask Why I Have A “Weird, Gross Leg” On Display

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#63

Pulled Up The Old Carpet To Put Down New Carpet (Which Was Already Paid For/Measured/Cut) And Found Out The Wood Floors Are Actually Pristine Underneath. $2300 In Carpet Well Spent

Pulled Up The Old Carpet To Put Down New Carpet (Which Was Already Paid For/Measured/Cut) And Found Out The Wood Floors Are Actually Pristine Underneath. $2300 In Carpet Well Spent

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That really is a nice floor. Perhaps you can sell the new carpet at a discount?

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#64

My Coffee Cup Managed To Fall Out Of The Cupboard On Top Of My Bowl Of Cereal This Morning

My Coffee Cup Managed To Fall Out Of The Cupboard On Top Of My Bowl Of Cereal This Morning

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Got My Old Ac Moved To New House By "Professionals", Who Insisted This Is The Only Feasible Way To Install It Here

Got My Old Ac Moved To New House By "Professionals", Who Insisted This Is The Only Feasible Way To Install It Here

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The Dinner My Husband Was Cooking For 3 Hours

The Dinner My Husband Was Cooking For 3 Hours

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Accidentally Pulled On The Headphones Wire And...

Accidentally Pulled On The Headphones Wire And...

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#68

So My Fridge Doors Just Fell Off...

So My Fridge Doors Just Fell Off...

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#69

Previous Plumber Messed Up Before We Moved In. Now We Have To Deal With It

Previous Plumber Messed Up Before We Moved In. Now We Have To Deal With It

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One Tile Short For The Bathroom Update

One Tile Short For The Bathroom Update

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Gas Station Toilet Paper About The Width Of An Ipod Shuffle

Gas Station Toilet Paper About The Width Of An Ipod Shuffle

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My Bathroom Cabinet Gave Up On Life At 5 Am This Morning And Nearly Gave Me A Heart Attack

My Bathroom Cabinet Gave Up On Life At 5 Am This Morning And Nearly Gave Me A Heart Attack

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GF Was So Proud Of Herself For Buying Raw Doors, Cutting In The Hinges And Drilling The Knob Hole. I Was The Bearer Of Bad News That She Did It Upside Down

GF Was So Proud Of Herself For Buying Raw Doors, Cutting In The Hinges And Drilling The Knob Hole. I Was The Bearer Of Bad News That She Did It Upside Down

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