My horror story begins in my grandparent's house. I was pregnant, and we were trying to save money; my boyfriend and I decided to move in with my aunt and uncle who were staying there. One month later, I realized that th...read more
by Valerie Zane
I have lived with the world's worst home renovator for my entire life. You guessed it - I am referring to myself. I try really hard to make my living space more beautiful and a nicer place for friends and family to visit...read more
So you think you already personally know the world's worst? Believe me, my dad takes the cake. Even people who know what he's like are horrified at things he does. Most people are capable of simple renovations and do an...read more
The worst renovator in the world has to be my dad. It isn't just that he doesn't have any experience, or that he thinks he doesn't need professional help, but there's something else too. For as long as I can remember, he's...read more
"If we have to hire someone to fix it I will do it myself." Famous last words if you ask me. Though my father never missed a day of work in my entire life, his hard work and perseverance stood for nothing when it came to r...read more
by Paul Lines
I have been told that my partner, through love, has inherited a situation that includes living with the world's worst renovator, that person of course being me. Why do I say that you may ask? Perhaps two examples of my exp...read more
by Judi Ronning
A few years back, the hubby and I decided to build our dream home, a log cabin. It took many, many months and a good deal of bickering and sweat equity to make this dream come true. On Mother's Day weekend, 2001, we move...read more
by Dana Landers
My husband and I have lived in our very old house for many years. His grandfather was a well known carpenter in town, but sadly, those genes skipped my husband. One of the many stories I could tell is "The Memorial Day M...read more
I live with the worlds worst home renovator. Really, there is no one worse. I know it. Lets start with the steps for renos.' The first thing a home renovator should do - have a plan. Yes, this would be ideal but, ...read more
by E. C. Owens
My husband does general construction for a living. Now, you would think that our home would be in immaculate condition. And that nothing would go unfixed for more then a day. Unfortunately, that is not the case. For ...read more
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