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31 Real-Life Homeowner Mistakes That People Still Deeply Regret, Years Or Decades Later
"I ate the extra $50K he demanded. In hindsight, it was so dumb..."
15 "Life Hacks" I Learned This September That Are Actual Hacks
"How to fix a curved rug corner. Place cup on corner and surround it with ice cubes..."
This Interior Designer's Brilliant Hacks For Fixing "Ugly Apartments" Are Going Viral, And They're Game-Changing For Anyone With Beige Carpets
"Not all apartments are cute, but there's always things you can do to improve..."
19 Signs That Are Honestly So Funny, I Forgot My Own Name For A Few Seconds
Sometimes all you need in life is a dumb-but-hilarious sign, I swear.
People Are Defending The "Unpopular" Home Design Trends That Actually Make A Lot Of Sense In Their Own Homes
Open floor plans are "out," so I guess we all need to build walls now...
30 People Who Are So, So, So, Soooooo Much Smarter Than Me It's Actually Embarrassing
I mean, basically, everyone is smarter than me, but these people are like the top, top, top 1%.
It's Been A Rough Couple Of Days, So Please Enjoy These Signs That Made Me Laugh So Hard, Milk Actually Dribbled From My Nose
This is your sign to click into this post and laugh a little.
15 People Who Said "Screw You, Landfill" And Accomplished The Most Clever Repairs I've Ever Seen
"Check out my fishy floors. It was either this or thousands of dollars to replace the whole floor because they don't make tile like that anymore. I don't know about you, but like this solution better!"
21 DIY Projects That Failed Soooo Hard, I Cannot Help But Laugh Uncontrollably
Everyone's so ✨CREATIVE✨.
18 Silly Little Signs That Made Me Laugh Hard Enough To Forget The Hellscape That Is Life In 2023
This is your sign that it's time for a giggle break.
This Regal Quiz Will Build Your Perfect Castle
You deserve to live like royalty!
19 Surprisingly Underrated Home Design Elements People Can't Enough Of, And That You Might Actually Love, Too
All the room inspo you never knew you needed.
25 People Whose Roommates Are So, So, So, So, So, So, So, So, So, So, So, So, So Much Worse Than Any Bad Roommate You've Ever Had
Someone really threw out dishes instead of washing them.
27 Landlords Who Should Practically Be Considered Supervillains Of Modern Society
"They told me not to be too surprised if any 'furry friends' drop in. This giant hole existed, dripping on my bedroom carpet, for almost a full month."
Renters Are Sharing The Budget “Room Hacks” That Instantly Enhanced Their Space, And Literally Anyone Can Do These
"I chuckle whenever I go to someone's place and they have this, but it looks great, and they do tend to be people that have things together."
People Are Sharing The Home Improvements That They Wish They Hadn't Done Or Would Do Differently, And I Am Taking Notes
These are truly decisions these people had to live with.
I’ve Spent The Past Two Years Renovating My First Home, And These 10 DIY Upgrades (For Less Than $1,000 Total) Made The Biggest Difference Of All
"Having this as an option is something I didn't realize I needed until I had it, and now I'll never go back."
16 Hidden Surprises People Only Discovered After They Moved Into Their New Home, And These Are Worth Taking Notes On
"Wallpaper can cover a lot of bad things."
38 Photos That Prove Landlords Are Genuinely The Most Evil People In Our Society
Imagine you die suddenly and your landlord charges your parents for you not having given 30-day notice of your death...
Professional Thrifters Share Their Tips And Tricks To Finding The Best Thrifted Items
When they need a vintage item for their day job, they can find it in a flash, thanks to these tips.
Renters Are Sharing The Most Important "Beige Flags" To Look For When House Or Apartment Hunting, And They Actually Make So Much Sense
"It makes the halls and walkways have a lingering scent of trash."
13 Hot Weather Hacks That Are Suspiciously Easy
"If you double click and hold the unlock button for 10–15 seconds on most cars, all the windows will open."
"It Cost $0 And Took 30 Seconds": Homeowners Are Revealing The Minimal-Cost Projects Around The House That Were Life-Changing In Every Way
"I did it five years after a $10,000 remodel, and it made more of a difference than the remodel."
19 Hauntingly Strange Photos Of The Things People Found In Real Homes That Are Giving Off A “You Are Now Cursed” Vibe
"I am considering burning my house down."
"It Was Just So Sexist": 23 Unnecessary Comments Made By Handymen And Realtors To Women Who Own Their Own Home
"I had hired someone to install new flooring. He looked around and said, 'Wow, it’s really girly in here' in such a judgmental and disparaging way."
39 Mind-Blowing Life Hacks And Guides That Are So Easy They Almost Seem Fake
FYI, you can use a dry-erase marker to remove permanent marker from a dry-erase board.
I'm Seriously Pissed No One Taught Me These "Camping Hacks" Sooner
"Bring a rectangle of fake synthetic grass as a doormat. It will collect dust and debris WAY better than any regular mat."
50 People Who Are Soooooooo Much Smarter Than Me It's Embarrassing
Truth be told, basically everyone is smarter than me, but these people are, like, the top, top, top 1%.
These People Hit The Consumer Jackpot With These 16 Items That Will Probably Last Them For Centuries
And here I am, feeling like it's a win if I own something that lasts longer than three years.
20 People Whose Roommates Are Way, Way, Way, Way, Way, Way, Way, Way, Way, Way, Way, Way Worse Than Anyone You've Ever Lived With
Someone really threw out their roommate's food to make room for their own in the fridge.
Homeowners Are Revealing The Budget-Friendly Upgrade That Made The Biggest Difference In Their Everyday Lives
"Had we not had it, our utility bill would've easily been $700 before we noticed the issue."
"It's Ruining Our Lives": People Are Sharing The Hard Realities And Regrets Of Actually Being A Homeowner
"I was so excited about the home price and the area that I missed that major piece when I bought it — and I can't work around it now."
16 Home Design Trends From 20 Years Ago That I'm Begging To Come Back In Style, And 7 That Still Make Me Ask, "Why Was That A Thing We Did?"
The hold that "textured walls" had on us...
13 People Who Tried To Improve Their Home And Failed So, So, So, So, So Miserably
Whoever put an electrical system in the shower needs to be jailed.
This Might Sound Impossible, But We Can Guess Which State You're From Based On The House You Build
Time to put all of those years watching HGTV to use!
People Are Sharing Why They Sold Their Homes And Began Renting Instead
Sometimes renting is the best choice — even if you have enough money to own.
People Are Sharing The Best Score They've Gotten While Thrifting, And Some Of Them Have Found Real Treasures
Apparently Goodwill is filled with designer shoes.
25 Terrifyingly Bizarre Photos Of People's Real-Life Homes That Have Big "Don't Go In There" Energy
"Thank God I can't afford a house! I am safe."
People Are Sharing The "Homebuyer Lessons" They Wish They'd Heard Before They Purchased Their First House, And They're Really Important
"If you're buying a home that's part of an HOA, do your research. But honestly, any HOA can go from being really cool to really not cool by doing this."
A House Fell On A Highway, And The Responses Are So Dumb But So Funny
Yep, that's a house just chillin' in the middle of a highway.
23 Things That You Reallyyyy Should Be Replacing Every Few Months/Years (And Yes, I Am Talking About The Lipstick You Bought In 2021)
BRB — swapping my disgusting air filter immediately.
19 Popular (But Polarizing) Home Design Trends That Most People Really Love — Despite Others Having Major Problems With Them
Joanna Gaines was right about one thing...
People Are Sharing The Secrets They've Kept From Their Roommates, And I Really Hope These People Don't Live Together Anymore
"I couldn't take the toxicity anymore, so I reported the whole thing. We lived together for a full year after that, and she never knew it was me."
Once-Frustrated Homeowners Are Revealing The "Relatively Cheap" Projects Around The House That Were Totally Game-Changing For Them
"After having kids, we found that it was always happening accidentally, and this has solved that issue."
People Are Discovering This Photo-Editing Hack That Transforms Your Everyday Pics Into Headshots, So I Had To Try It
Skip the awkward photo session, and try this instead.
"They're Selling A Whole Lot Of Lies": 29 Secrets And Stories From People Who Bought "Fixer-Upper" Homes
"Can a fixer-upper be a good investment? Yeah. Can it quickly become the bane of your existence? Also yes."
"In The End, Return On Investment Was Less Than Half": 18 Home Improvement Projects That People Seriously Ended Up Majorly Regretting
"I regret removing our popcorn ceilings. We thought we could do the whole house in one weekend. Three years later, we still only have one room de-popcorned."
This AI Handy-Helper Will Help You Fix Just About ANY Problem
If you've tried turning it OFF and turning it back ON again and it still didn't work, take this quiz.
These Common Routines And Household Items Are More Damaging To Our Planet Than You Realize; Here's What To Do (And Use) Instead
Best of all, some of these are HUGE money-savers, too.
"I Still Dream About Her Walk In Closet": People Are Sharing The Homes From TV And Movies That Live Rent-Free In Their Heads
"The layout and colors are beautiful, and with the beach right outside the door... absolute heaven."
"I Never, Ever Want To Buy A House": People Are Sharing Why They Prefer To Rent Vs. Buy, And The Reasons Go Far Beyond Cost
"I'm in my 40s, and the thought of being anchored down still terrifies me. What if the house needs too many repairs? What if the neighbors are crap? What if I hate my job?"
People Who Live In Communities With HOAs Are Sharing How Obscene The Rules And Regulations Can Be
"Imagine buying a home and having to pay someone to tell you what you can and can’t do around your own property…"
14 Celebrity Bathroom Design "Trends" That Are Shocking, Mystifying, And Downright Flummoxing
From Rita Ora's bedside toilet to Tyrese Gibson's all-marble bathroom (including curtains!) to Zachary Quinto's powder room with serial killer vibes, these celebs made SO MANY baffling design choices.
People Are Sharing The Harsh Realities They Realized When They First Lived On Their Own
It's not always all it's cracked up to be.
Someone Asked Millennials And Gen Z How Hard It Is To Buy A House, And They Did Not Hold Back
"Every time I feel like I'm getting close to having enough for a down payment, the prices skyrocket, rates increase, or I need to drop a few grand on fixing something else. It's like being a mule chasing after a carrot on a rod."
Technology Has Come So Far, We Can Conceptualize Your House With One AI Quiz
You'll want to hire a home designer after taking this quiz...or maybe just get a sudden urge to watch a lot of HGTV.
"Did We Get Rid Of The Pride Flag?": This Arizona Realtor's HOA Just Got Served A Big, Tall Glass Of Petty Revenge
"At this time, no one on the HOA board of directors has made mention of our new and improved flag/flagpole. We have had multiple neighbors make mention of it, though..."
13 Home Design "Trends" That People Are Legitimately Sick And Tired Of Seeing In 2023
Just because something is "trendy" doesn't mean all people actually like it. Here's proof.
15 People Whose Badly Flipped Homes Were Hiding Some Nightmarish Problems Behind All That Subway Tile
"There were also holes in the foundation so large that you could see daylight through them. This led to a mouse and rat infestation."
"Doesn't Seem So Crazy Now": This Woman Moved Off The Grid With Her Family In 2020, And Their Story Is Eye-Opening
"No rent, no mortgage, no electricity bill, no water bill. We ain't paying for eggs. We don't have to pay for chickens. We won't be paying for fruits and vegetables soon. So, crazy? I think not."
People Are Revealing Their Go-To Cleaning Hacks That Don't Feel Too Overwhelming, And The Variety Of Tips Are Genius
"Because I can see them, I keep being reminded of what I'm doing and don't lose focus."
Here Are 15 Home Decor Trends From 2013: Smash Or Pass?
There's a lot going on here.
This Guy Transformed His House Into A Sustainable Homestead, And TikTok Is Officially Obsessed
Now that eggs are apparently a luxury item, that chicken coop is looking pretty darn good, not gonna lie.
