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Large stone carving linked to 12th century Christianity discovered during home renovations: ‘Exceptionally significant find’

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Large stone carving linked to 12th century Christianity discovered during home renovations: ‘Exceptionally significant find’

This was an “Extreme Makeover: Early Christianity Edition.” A German man discovered a historically significant stone carving from the 12th century during recent home renovations in the town of Klotzow on the nation’s northern coast. Just centimeters below the foundation of a home owned by a shocked Peter Wittenberg sat a three-foot boulder with the … Read more

Couple finds $30K buried treasure hidden beneath home’s carpet: ‘We were blown away’

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Couple finds K buried treasure hidden beneath home’s carpet: ‘We were blown away’

A UK couple went from rugs to riches after discovering a $30,000 wooden “diamond parquet” floor underneath their carpet, as detailed in a TikTok video with more than 2 million views. “We were blown away,” Josh Brooks, 37, told Jam Press about the literal hidden gem. He and his wife Emily, 38, had been renovating … Read more

I found my cat trapped in the wall after a botched repair — I had to create a new hole to rescue him

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I found my cat trapped in the wall after a botched repair — I had to create a new hole to rescue him

Curiosity trapped the cat. TikTok user Mariah Vanessa, AKA @mv.esco, has shared the harrowing story of her wayward kitty who found itself trapped inside a wall after a repair patched up a hole in her bathroom.  In a 33-second-clip posted on May 16, the California resident squeals over her cat being stuck inside the wall behind her toilet.  “This is literally so f-king … Read more

Mom blasted for asking guests at kid’s birthday to bring $5 — for yard renovations

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Mom blasted for asking guests at kid’s birthday to bring — for yard renovations

She took five from TikTok. A mother of two took a social media break after coming under fire for her unusual request for her daughter’s first birthday — guests should pony up $5 apiece for renovations to her backyard. This peculiar stunt, called a “fiver” birthday party, recently went viral online thanks to Houston TikToker … Read more

Couple uncovers hidden well while renovating their living room: ‘Jumped in looking for treasure’

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Couple uncovers hidden well while renovating their living room: ‘Jumped in looking for treasure’

They’re in deep now. A couple of first-time UK homebuyers were stunned to discover a 10-foot well hidden below their living room. Shaniah Lloyd, 28, and her partner, Ross Bennett, 25, purchased their Edwardian townhouse in Coventry, England, for about $239,000 in November. While lifting the floorboards to replace the boiler last month, they were … Read more

Family shocked after discovering ‘mystery’ 20-foot well beneath their home

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Family shocked after discovering ‘mystery’ 20-foot well beneath their home

All’s well that ends in the well. A UK woman was left flabbergasted after uncovering a 22-foot well underneath their house while renovating their kitchen. “It’s absolutely beautiful inside,” Louise Watson told South West News Service of the unexpected amenity. “We were shocked as we thought it would be all grimy inside but it’s perfectly … Read more

I paid $1,500 to renovate my parents’ garage — now I live there with my fiancé

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I paid ,500 to renovate my parents’ garage — now I live there with my fiancé

Living in the parents’ garage never looked so good. Moving back in with your folks might not sound like something to brag about. However, a Delaware woman turned her mom and dad’s garage into a cozy “cottage”-like studio apartment for just $1,500, as seen in a recent series of TikTok videos attracting attention from other … Read more

Plumber finds 20 bones while digging under bathroom: ‘Never seen anything like it’

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Plumber finds 20 bones while digging under bathroom: ‘Never seen anything like it’

Sow weird. A UK plumber was stunned to discover over 20 bones hidden underneath the floorboards of the bathroom he was fixing this month. Jonathan Betts, 36, was working on a cottage that is over 200 years old, SWNS reports. He shared his sinister find in a terrifying TikTok that has scored 1.4 million views … Read more

Homeowner terrified after opening old suitcase found in secret crawl space: ‘A horror movie’

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Homeowner terrified after opening old suitcase found in secret crawl space: ‘A horror movie’

A British woman has terrified TikTok viewers after documenting a disturbing discovery made in a crawl space at her newly purchased home. The content creator, who has not disclosed her real name, is currently renovating the UK residence with her partner and posting footage of the process on an account titled “@stonestack_renovation.” The home, which … Read more

Homeowners reveal what they need to create their dream home

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Homeowners reveal what they need to create their dream home

One in 10 homeowners admit that their home is far from their dream, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 American homeowners showed that people have great visions for their home, but are not quite there yet, as 36% are unsatisfied with certain parts of their home. Specifically, homeowners said the areas of their … Read more

Homeowner finds heartwarming secret on her wall: ‘This message stays in the house’

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Homeowner finds heartwarming secret on her wall: ‘This message stays in the house’

Home is where the heart is — even decades after moving out. Despite the pains of renovation, a new homeowner was delighted to find a loving message hiding beneath the wallpaper of a room she was redecorating. Posting on her TikTok page, @Farnovations, the woman, who does not share her name, shared a video of … Read more

Help! HGTV ruined my house! Channel’s stars sued over botched rehabs and failed flips 

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Help! HGTV ruined my house! Channel’s stars sued over botched rehabs and failed flips 

Mindy and Paul King went on “Property Brothers” to build their dream four-bedroom, ranch-style home. Now it’s a living HGTV hell.  The Las Vegas-based couple took a gamble on the HGTV show — starring twins Jonathan Scott, a contractor, and Drew Scott, a real estate expert  — that helps couples find, buy, and remodel fixer-uppers … Read more

I saved thousands on my kitchen renovation just by watching a few DIY videos — it was easy

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I saved thousands on my kitchen renovation just by watching a few DIY videos — it was easy

Don’t be afraid to take whisks. Jess and Connor, a crafty couple from England, needed a new kitchen — but couldn’t stomach the sky-high quotes of more than $18,000 to renovate. So they did it themselves, saving thousands in the process. “I had always said that the kitchen would be the first ‘big job’ we … Read more

The cringiest home decor decisions revealed

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The cringiest home decor decisions revealed

The ‘70s nostalgia is over — 42% of Americans regret ever thinking shag carpets, conversation pits and wood-paneled walls were ever trendy. A new poll of 2,000 US homeowners found 75% admit some of their past home improvement choices aged poorly over the years, and 69% are embarrassed to have people over to their home … Read more

Construction halted on Jeff Bezos’ megamansion as net worth drops by $57B

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Construction halted on Jeff Bezos’ megamansion as net worth drops by B

Construction has been halted on Jeff Bezos’ Beverly Hills megamansion as his application to expand the property in excess of 15,000 square feet is pending approval, The Post has learned. An initial application for a Hillside R-1 Permit was submitted in 2021, but denied on the technical basis of incompletion. It was later approved until … Read more

Homeowner makes shocking discovery in bathroom: ‘Start of a horror film’

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Homeowner makes shocking discovery in bathroom: ‘Start of a horror film’

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

We discovered our new home is a beehive — honey drips from the walls

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We discovered our new home is a beehive — honey drips from the walls

Something was buzzing in this house. A couple in England got a not-so-sweet surprise when they discovered their home had turned into a beehive. When honey started dripping down the walls of their home, Kate Dempsey, 41, initially assumed it was just damp, but the sweet-smelling aroma sparked curiosity and she decided to pull up … Read more

Couple’s shocking discovery inside new home’s wall: ‘Couldn’t help but laugh’

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Couple’s shocking discovery inside new home’s wall: ‘Couldn’t help but laugh’

If only these walls could talk. A Georgia couple’s move took a turn for the sleazy when they discovered a massive cache of cigarette packs and Viagra in the wall of their new home. ”We definitely were shocked and disgusted,” Kristen Smith, 51, told Jam Press of the “Hoarders”-esque degenerate discovery, which occurred while she … Read more

Bathrooms are a haven of peace and quiet in the American home: poll

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Bathrooms are a haven of peace and quiet in the American home: poll

Half of all Americans hide out in their bathroom when they want some much-needed peace and quiet, new research suggests.  In a recent survey of 2,000 respondents, 51% admitted they go into their bathroom when they want privacy from other members of their household.  And the more people there are, the more frequently it happens … Read more

Here are features most people want in their dream kitchens

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Here are features most people want in their dream kitchens

According to a new survey, 45% of Americans invest more money into their kitchens than any other room in the home. The poll of 2,000 US adults with an annual household income of at least $150,000 found 72% felt like their kitchen is “priceless” when compared to other rooms, and 82% have an ideal “dream … Read more