skip to main content

Do you have a DIY Disaster story?

11 years ago

Hi gang,

If you are a DIY'er, you probably have one -- the famous DIY Disaster story! We're looking for some examples of a project that went awry or a remodel that flopped. You might have just scrapped it and moved on or maybe you had to call in professional help. If you have photos to share -- that would be even better. You can post them here, or email me directly if you'd prefer. Just click on my profile link.

This is strictly for internal use and we won't be sharing them or using them in content. Any questions, please let me know.

Best,

Tamara

GardenWeb Community Manager

Comments (5)

worthy
11 years ago
You are aware of the Canadian show Disaster DIY?

As a spec builder/renovator, my disasters have been strictly of the financial variety!
gwtamara
Original Author
11 years ago
Hi worthy,

No, haven't seen the show, but I'm sure there are some great stories. LOL

Tamara
Related Professionals
Bethpage Kitchen & Bathroom Designers · Commerce City Kitchen & Bathroom Designers · Haslett Kitchen & Bathroom Designers · Salmon Creek Kitchen & Bathroom Designers · Town 'n' Country Kitchen & Bathroom Designers · North Druid Hills Kitchen & Bathroom Remodelers · Forest Hill Kitchen & Bathroom Remodelers · Charlottesville Kitchen & Bathroom Remodelers · Kendale Lakes Kitchen & Bathroom Remodelers · Mesquite Kitchen & Bathroom Remodelers · Morgan Hill Kitchen & Bathroom Remodelers · Panama City Kitchen & Bathroom Remodelers · Pinellas Park Kitchen & Bathroom Remodelers · Winchester Kitchen & Bathroom Remodelers · Rocky Point Architects & Building Designers
lazy_gardens
11 years ago
What pay are you offering?
Debbie Downer
11 years ago
I have one but it didn't happen to me- it happened to another woman in woodworking class. She had removed some interior walls to open up the space. A woodworker friend stopped by and commented, it kinda looks like the walls are leaning. The house ended up collapsing and she had to tear it down. You prob cant use it, since it's not me, but you must admit its a good story!
rwiegand
11 years ago
Sorry, all my disasters have been contractor-induced.

Sign Up to Comment

Related Stories

INSIDE HOUZZ Tell Us Your Houzz Success Story

Have you used the site to connect with professionals, browse photos and more to make your project run smoother? We want to hear your story

HOUZZ TOURS My Houzz: ‘Everything Has a Story’ in This Dallas Family’s Home

By Sarah Greenman

Gifts, mementos and artful salvage make a 1960s ranch warm and personal

HOME TECH 7 Ways to Charge Up and Connect After Disaster

Products and tips for communicating and keeping essential items running till the power's back on

DISASTER PREP & RECOVERY How to Prep for Disaster Insurance Claims

Tools and tips for making an inventory list, documenting damage to your home, and working with your adjuster

DESIGN FOR GOOD Shelter in a Storm: Architects Improve Global Disaster Relief

By Matthew Ankeny

Temporary housing takes a well-designed turn with affordable, easily stored structures that address privacy

DECORATING GUIDES Textile Textbook: Vintage Fabrics Tell a Story

By Jess McBride

We share a dozen ways to honor the past with heirloom textiles

LANDSCAPE DESIGN The Garden Gate: A Preface to the Story Your Garden Wants to Tell

By Jay Sifford Garden Design

Setting the tone for your garden starts with the right entry

ECLECTIC HOMES Houzz Tour: Ancient and New Tell a Story in San Francisco

By Tiffany Carboni

Chinese artifacts join 1970s art and much more in a highly personal, lovingly reincarnated 1896 home

ARCHITECTURE 5 Modern Home Exteriors Tell a Texture Story

'Woven' concrete, rammed earth, stones tumbled into baskets ... Materials with texture give these homes freedom of expression

MOST POPULAR 15 Remodeling ‘Uh-Oh’ Moments to Learn From

By Mitchell Parker

The road to successful design is paved with disaster stories. What’s yours?

Sponsored

Dave Fox Design Build Remodelers

49 Reviews

Columbus Area's Luxury Design Build Firm | 17x Best of Houzz Winner!

More Discussions

Unlacquered brass wall mount faucet!

1

When are home renovations no longer worth the investment?

9

Hardwood floor transition piece

4

Crown moulding or IKEA deco strip - views?

5

Counter overhang variation - acceptable?

7