50 People Who Probably Had A Worse Day Than You, Thanks To These Home Improvement Fails (New Pics)

Who doesn’t love a home improvement project? It’s like a makeover but for your house! Interestingly, most homeowners choose to do it themselves. A whopping 75% of homeowners at leastattemptto DIY their home improvement projects.But whether you do it yourself or leave your house in the hands of specialists, mistakes can still happen. And, sometimes, they’re pretty hilarious mistakes. At least for those looking from the outside. So, we’re presenting a list of the funniest and most unfortunatehome improvement failsthat we’ve found on the world wide web. Pandas, here’s what to look out for in your renovation journeys!This post may includeaffiliate links.

But whether you do it yourself or leave your house in the hands of specialists, mistakes can still happen. And, sometimes, they’re pretty hilarious mistakes. At least for those looking from the outside. So, we’re presenting a list of the funniest and most unfortunatehome improvement failsthat we’ve found on the world wide web. Pandas, here’s what to look out for in your renovation journeys!

This post may includeaffiliate links.

Home improvement fail: a house with a collapsing front porch and tilted structure amidst surrounding trees and garden.

Was showering for 10 mins, when I realized, two rooms were in this state.

Home improvement fail with holes in the wall, messy room, desk, and bookshelf.

Long story short, the kitchen designer I worked with at Home Depot referred me to a contractor that I assumed worked for Home Depot. He conned me into paying cash up front and took off with my money. I was left without a kitchen and have 3 small children. It was absolute hell.When I contacted Home Depot, they said that their worker was not supposed to refer me to the contractor because he, in fact, didn’t work for them and was just one of their valued customers. They told me they can’t be held liable. I explained that regardless if the worker wasn’t supposed to do it they still did and I am without money or a kitchen now. Home Depot did not care. I don’t know if this worker had a side deal with the “contractor” or what was going on.I ended up having to build my own kitchen, my mom helped me but that was the most stressful 2 months of my life. Yes I have all proof and will be taking the con artist contractor and Home Depot to small claims court.

Home improvement fails: partially renovated kitchen with exposed walls and unfinished cabinets.

Wouldn’t it be nice to buy ahomeand never have it upgrade and renovate it? It would definitely save us the cash and the hassle, that’s for sure! As 59% of American homes were built before 1980, Zippiaaveragesthat people renovate their homes every three to five years. When we say “renovate” here, we mean minor upgrades, like painting.If people have lived in their house for more than six years, they’re more likely to do renovations than to just move to another place. People do major upgrades like whole roomremodelsless often, and the main reasons for that are either lack of time or money.

If people have lived in their house for more than six years, they’re more likely to do renovations than to just move to another place. People do major upgrades like whole roomremodelsless often, and the main reasons for that are either lack of time or money.

Doing some minor ethernet wiring with friends and he slipped. Unharmed other than pride.

Home improvement fail with a person’s leg sticking through a damaged ceiling near a ceiling fan in a decorated room.

Cracked wall with a plant growing through, showcasing a home improvement fail.

Home improvement fail with uneven teal paint on walls and mismatched light switch placement.

In the same survey, 50% of the respondents said they intended to do homerenovationsthemselves. At the same time, 56% said they would hire a professional to do at least a part or all the home improvements. Themost sought-afterprofessionals are electricians and general contractors.People renovate their homes not only for themselves; they’re also thinking about the value of their house. In that sense, the renovations that give the biggest yields are those done to the kitchen. Minor kitchen upgradesyielda return of up to 96%, while major upgrades yield around a 50% return on investment.

People renovate their homes not only for themselves; they’re also thinking about the value of their house. In that sense, the renovations that give the biggest yields are those done to the kitchen. Minor kitchen upgradesyielda return of up to 96%, while major upgrades yield around a 50% return on investment.

Home improvement fail showing a staircase under a roof with missing panels, exposing it to rain.

Poorly placed screw in a wall, showing a home improvement fail.

Broken shower glass scattered on bathroom floor, a home improvement fail.

Sometimes, I think I’m lucky not to own a home yet. How do people even know when it’s time for an upgrade? For example, when do your walls need repainting? The experts at PaintRite Proswritethat repainting walls should be a job you do every five years at least. Hallways and corridors suffer the most as they get scuff marks, fingerprints, and other daily wear and tear.

Home improvement fail with a misaligned toilet paper holder being held up next to a wall.

Unevenly aligned white tiles showcase a home improvement fail.

Home improvement fail with stove installed too low under kitchen cabinets.

Expertsclaimthat homeowners should also make minor bathroom improvements every five years. This includes painting the walls, updating cabinet finishes, fixtures, and lighting. The carpet is another thing you should replace more often. Although some carpets can last up to 15 years, experts recommend addressing heavy traffic areas like hallways, doorways, and stairs every five years or so.

Home improvement fail with water spraying from open kitchen pipe in a flooded room.

Paint spill on carpeted stairs due to home improvement fail.

Man on ladder under ceiling hole, smiling despite home improvement fail.

If you don’t have carpeted floors and have hardwood instead, you should upgrade them every 10 years. That means sanding them down and applying a new finishing coat. I have some personal experience with that, as we redid the wood floors in our family house a few years ago. The sanding machine is loud and can be quite hard to operate because it’s so heavy, but the result is totally worth it. More so because you did it yourself!

Uneven painted wall with a white door, exemplifying a home improvement fail.

Misaligned light switches on a tiled wall, showcasing a home improvement fail.

Home improvement fail with screws missing the wooden beam, highlighting a construction error.

Experts also recommend replacing your water heater every 10 years. At this point, most of the systems start to decline in quality after 12 or so years, so when you hit that decade milestone, it’s a good time to start thinking about a new one. If a water heater starts producing murky water, leaking, rusting, or producing odd sounds, those are signals to replace it too.

Home improvement fail with a kitchen sink faucet installed between two separate sinks.

Home improvement fail with a cabinet drawer that can’t fully open due to the fridge placement.

Bathtub disaster with shattered glass, illustrating a home improvement fail.

The dishwasher is another appliance that loses its full efficiency at 10 years old. Experts say that if the costs of the repair exceed 50% of the appliance’s original cost, it’s not really worth repairing. If it’s more than 10 years old, just go for a new one; you’ll have to eat out of the plates and bowls that it washes, after all.

Shampoo bottles on a bathroom shelf with a loose tile and exposed screw, a home improvement fail.

Home improvement fail with incorrectly cut sink cabinet drawer.

Kitchen home improvement fail with a drawer that can’t open fully due to a dishwasher handle obstruction.

The repairs and renovations experts advise doing every 15 years are more serious and costly. They include partially remodeling your kitchen, replacing the central AC, and the asphalt shingles on your roof. The kitchen will likely be the most costly of the three, as some estimates claim a mid-range kitchen remodel would cost around $20,000.

A large hole in the kitchen ceiling above white cabinets, showcasing a home improvement fail.

Damaged stovetop with a square hole and scattered debris, highlighting a home improvement fail.

A person’s head with hair accidentally covered in what looks like shaving cream during a home improvement fail.

When your lovely home becomes 20 years old, it’s time for some serious improvements to the outside of the house. This includes replacing the gutters, windows, and wooden fencing. One thing inside the house you should upgrade every 20 years is the light switches. At that point, they’ll probably have discoloration and be loose or wiggly. Time to shop for some new ones!

Frosted window showcasing a home improvement fail with mismatched curtains on either side.

Home improvement fail with a power outlet awkwardly cut into a wall panel, misaligned with the design.

Ceiling with large hole, result of home improvement fail, above a shelf of collectibles in a room.

Home improvement fail with a misaligned kitchen sink and countertop corner, creating an awkward and unusable setup.

Not sure if I am overreacting to the tiling quality. Having our kitchen done and most of it looks fine but this section just looks wonky and I am pretty disappointed. The guy doing it is a friend who says there is nothing you can do as the wall was not even. Is that really true? This has not been grouted yet. Will it look better after that (it was going to be dark grout).

Poorly aligned kitchen backsplash tiles above a stove, highlighting home improvement fails.

Patterned tiles with one piece out of place, illustrating a home improvement fail.

A tilted mailbox on a wooden post with duct tape, illustrating a home improvement fail.

Ceiling with uneven plaster patch and hole, illustrating a home improvement fail.

Unevenly laid floor tiles with visible gaps, highlighting a home improvement fail.

Stairway with mismatched paint patches, illustrating home improvement fails and a challenging day for renovators.

Cracked toilet seat showing a home improvement fail.

Home improvement fail with uneven purple plaster on a white ceiling near a vent.

Square green ceiling light highlighting a textured surface, showing a home improvement fail.

Kitchen with gas stove under non-functional cabinet, showcasing a home improvement fail.

Wall damage from failed home improvement, featuring a hole and fallen plaster on the floor.

Shower niche with awkward tile alignment showcases a home improvement fail.

Home improvement fails: Bronze-colored microwave and fridge with decorative items on top in a modern kitchen setting.