30 Times People Shared What Happened To Their Homes Online, And They Are Both Hilarious And Sad

Some home disasters are so strange they feel almost funny, until you realize they are happening in your own place. That is exactly the vibe in this roundup from r/WellThatSucks, where broken floors, flooded apartments, and surprise pests turn everyday homes into scenes nobody wants to walk into.

From a hallway that looks like it belongs on a sinking ship to a well hiding under a floorboard, these posts show how quickly a normal day can go sideways. A few of them are pure bad luck, others are the result of rushed repairs or questionable work, and all of them are the kind of discoveries that make homeowners stop in their tracks.

Here are 30 home mishaps that are equal parts hilarious and miserable.

1. Went to my attic to investigate the cause of a water leak, and it looks like I'm in quarantine with whatever left this behind. It's still soft to the touch, so it might still be around.

lvnwk

2. A platter of cookies was left on the stove, and my dog did this since he couldn't reach it.

Physical_Month_548

3. To avoid boring you, I spotted a cockroach.

x313

4. The apartment is so hot that the candles are melting.

wurstmuesli

5. A hallway in an apartment in Dallas, Texas.

valpaal

6. It's raining, and my dog has locked me outside.

the_beeve

7. My apartment building's siding was being replaced, and then this happened.

Dubslack

8. Good news: a house fire was avoided. Bad news: all the basement outlets are dead.

iluvatarr1

9. Not sure if this is a DIY project, but I installed my cooker today, and voila...

zingusdingus

10. My cabinet decided to break loose and descend onto my brand-new glass stove top.

thorisadog

11. While renovating an older home, I found this...

chainley

12. A neighbor tried entering my apartment through my medicine cabinet.

jchancho

Also, this echoes the dilemma of one person trying to sell their family home without asking their siblings after financial struggles.

13. I will need a bigger bucket.

TheNightMan5000

14. Part of the automated chicken feeding system broke.

SaiTek64

15. Someone fell through the house floor straight into a well they had no idea existed.

ItsJustGrandpa

16. My neighbor just renovated, and this happens.

harmospennifer

17. Gravity might have won, but there will be another tripping day.

Shaneblaster

18. When a blizzard hits, make sure your door is closed.

Morty_Goldman

19. The master bedroom was renovated not too long ago.

MortalLock

20. Not sure, but I think I left one window open.

ValueMaverick

21. An apartment's toilet water tank froze and broke due to the cold.

ExpertAccident

22. Returning to my apartment after being away for a few weeks.

voy_conlag_mental

23. The job went to the lowest bidder.

MisterT12

24. A view of the river.

BellisBlueday

25. A bedbug-infested apartment.

Cumzilla-420

26. Someone was asking for a contractor on Facebook.

King_Baboon

27. The guy from pest control stepped into a weak spot in my attic. Don't worry, he's fine.

bzzinthetrap

28. The apartment upstairs is flooded.

GeneReddit123

29. My cat closed the door on me, but luckily, I had my phone. So I had to wait for someone with a key to open it.

Phipu

30. Somehow, a water snake is in my toilet.

TheEerieZeroQueen

It’s one thing to buy a house, and it’s another for that house to actually be in good shape. This is a good reminder to get a home inspection before signing anything.

Otherwise, you might end up with a story worthy of this subreddit. Got a similar home disaster to share?

Drop it in the comments below.

Want another “whose fault is it” fight, read about the roommate refusing to pay for party damages.