Security cameras set up inside an Australian woman’s home captured the shocking moment a plumber snooped through her bedroom drawers before doing a “sickening” act with her kitchen utensils. The plumber, who was recommended by the homeowner’s friend, attended the house to fix the bathroom’s toilet and shower. While it’s not known if the woman … Read more
The average homeowner encountered about four surprises or unexpected costs within the first year of homeownership, spending around $3,600 to address them. That’s according to a new survey of 2,000 homeowners split evenly by generation, which revealed the top expenses during that first year were appliance replacement (56%), exterior repairs such as windows (53%) and … Read more
Her celebration fell flat. British influencer Katylee Bailey was knocked for boasting on TikTok she had bought a home and was officially mortgage-free at 21. “Biggest achievement of my life. Here’s to my new chapter,” she wrote in the caption of the video, which has touted nearly 4 million views since it was posted last … Read more
These homeowners got a whole lot more house than they bargained for. A woman in the United Kingdom has found some shocking surprises while renovating her house — including a secret shower behind a wall. Hannah Otto has been in the process of updating her home in Hampshire for three years. “It was dated but … Read more
Nearly half (48%) of Americans claim they’re prepared for the worst when it comes to their homes. Yet out of the 2,000 homeowners polled, 65% of policyholders admitted they have no idea what their home insurance actually covers. A majority (53%) said they live in a natural disaster-prone area and two in three are willing … Read more
Well, house this for creepy? Millennial couple Courtney and Matt are discovering secret rooms, hideaways and compartments in their 130-year-old home, thanks to an eerie, unexpected message from the “last surviving member” of the family that previously owned the estate. “We got a letter addressed ‘purchaser,’” explained Courtney in her trending TikTok tell-all, adding that the … Read more
The average homeowner is willing to shell out $42,000 to give their home a facelift, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 homeowners looked at how they make their home feel new again and found that most homeowners want to update their home’s appearance (69%), with 63% agreeing their home could use an overhaul. … Read more