Funny Video Exposes the Real Struggle of Home Renovation: What a Transformation!

Jaxon Wildwood

Updated Sunday, June 16, 2024 at 12:00 AM CDT

In a recent Imgur video titled "What a transformation!", a homeowner reveals the humorous reality behind his year-long struggle to transform the pathway and steps to his front entrance. Despite his initial enthusiasm, the project remains unfinished, much to his wife's dismay.

The video begins with the homeowner reflecting on the year-long endeavor, stating, "A year ago today, I set about starting on the transformation of our pathway and steps to our front entrance. It's been a lot of time and effort, but I think you'll be surprised by the results. Yeah, I still haven't done it. My wife's not very happy."

This relatable scenario has sparked a wave of entertaining comments from viewers who share their own experiences with prolonged home improvement projects. One commenter humorously remarked, "It took me fifteen years to finish our conservatory (sun room) so don't despair." Another viewer expressed frustration over the unfinished work, stating, "I am honestly annoyed, that was some pretty nice tile he decided to just work over and then leave unfinished. It was barely damaged, a quick fix of adhering a tile or two would have been so much better."

Others chimed in with their own tales of extended renovations, with one user noting, "I'm 70+ and my wife's ambition is to live in 1 (one) completed house in her life," while another shared, "My father renovated our bathroom. It took him 6 months. Was not worth it. I mean, we saved money, but us children cycled to swimming hall and washed there."

The video has struck a chord with many, as evidenced by comments like, "If a man says he will do something, he will. You do not need to remind him every 6 months" and "Her Boyfriend will get it done." Some even found solace in the homeowner's plight, with one stating, "You're making me feel way better about having a crumbling kitchen floor."

The lighthearted nature of the video and the ensuing comments underscore a common theme: home renovation projects often take longer than anticipated, but they also bring a sense of camaraderie and shared experience among those who undertake them. As one commenter aptly put it, "I feel attacked. I'd better get off Imgur and go get some things done."

This video serves as a humorous reminder that while home improvement projects can be challenging and time-consuming, they also offer opportunities for laughter and connection with others who understand the struggle.

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Top Comments from Imgur

skipweasel

It took me fifteen years to finish our conservatory (US:sun room) so don't despair.

Thesaya

I am honestly annoyed, that was some pretty nice tile he decided to just work over and then leave unfinished. It was barely damaged, a quick fix of adhering a tile or two would have been so much better.

Flareside

If a man says he will do something, he will. You do not need to remind him every 6 months

horseman05

Her Boyfriend will get it done.

derekjohn

I'm 70+ and my wife's ambition is to live in 1 (one) completed house in her life.

hsalonen2000

My father renovated our bathroom. It took him 6 months. Was not worth it. I mean, we saved money, but us children cycled to swimming hall and washed there.

languex

He'll get it done, no need reminding him every 6 months!

sadurdaynight

My wife knows not to ask, bc I'll then ask her to help. We "mari kondo" the projects, though. If she or I haven't done it in a few months bc it doesn't spark joy, we'll find another solution, like paying a professional.

oldguyexlurker

I feel attacked. I'd better get off Imgur and go get some things done.

USSBigB****

You're making me feel way better about having a crumbling kitchen floor.

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