Joseph Norris+FollowI Just Noticed This Black Mark Above an Outlet. Is This a Problem?I honestly do not remember if it's something new. The mark itself is sooty and symmetrical, and it's making me a little worried. The outlet itself looks fine. There doesn't seem to be any damage to it. But the shape of the mark on the wall has me concerned. I am afraid it could be a burn mark from a wiring issue inside the wall. I just need to know if this is a situation where I need to call an electrician to come take a look. I would appreciate any advice you have. Thank you. #HomeownerProblems #DIY #ElectricalSafety #HomeRepair #Home 4774Share
Thomas Clark+FollowI've only owned a house for a while and I already hate it 😮💨😭I bought my first house a year ago and I already regret it. There is always something that needs to be done. It feels like I haven't had a single month to just relax!! One minute I am dealing with a yard full of dead grass and weeds, and the next my new dishwasher breaks. Then a hole in the basement fills up with water because of something called a sump pump. I am learning everything the hard way. I was a lot happier when I was renting and could just call maintenance to fix things. I love not sharing a wall with people, but I am starting to think homeownership is not for me 😭😭😭 #HomeownerProblems #DIYFail #Home #HomeOwnership #HelpNeeded 4382Share
Thomas Clark+FollowMy house has become a drainage nightmareWe bought our dream homes, but they have quickly turned into a living nightmare. Every time it rains, our front yards turn into disgusting, mosquito-infested swamps. The so-called "swales" that were supposed to drain the water just fill up like little ponds. We've reached out to the home builder a dozen times, but they just act like it's no big deal and refuse to do anything. We even went to the county, but they just say their hands are tied. It feels like we have been completely abandoned. We poured our savings into these houses, and now we're left with this mess. We've tried everything we can think of, but we are out of options and out of hope. We just feel so defeated. I am begging for any advice from anyone who has gone through something like this before. What did you do to fix it? 😭 #HomeownerProblems #DrainageDesign #DIY #HomeImprovement #AskForHelp #HelpNeeded #Home #HomeMaintenance 1012Share
Susan Ball+FollowThis Weed Is Basically a Backyard VillainEver heard of Japanese knotweed? One homeowner found this aggressive invader in their yard and Reddit went wild with warnings. This plant doesn’t just crowd out your flowers—it can actually mess with your soil and even damage buildings! People shared horror stories and tips for getting rid of it (spoiler: it’s tough). The consensus? Act fast, dig deep, and maybe plant some native seeds to fight back. What’s your biggest yard headache? #Home #HomeownerProblems #InvasiveSpecies4614Share
dennis03+FollowWoke up to A tent rod jammed in my car door. Is this a break in attempt or just weird?I went out to my car this morning, and found something really unsettling. There was this metal rod, somehow jammed right into my car door. It seriously looked like one of those support poles from a tent. And it was aimed right at the door unlock button. I had to rush off to work so I couldn't really stop to figure it all out. I just opened my door, pulled the rod out, and tossed it away. There are some homeless people who live on my street, and I've never had any issues like this before. I haven't even seen signs of break-ins around here. But this really has me nervous. #CarSecurity #NeighborhoodDrama #HelpNeeded #FeelingUnsafe #CarProblems #HomeownerProblems #AskingForAdvice #Cars #Safety 128215Share
Brianna Patel+FollowMy New House Has A River In The Backyard When It Rains 😂I just bought this house and I have a literal river running through my backyard whenever there's heavy rain. It's wild. It flows right into a stormwater drain just outside my property line. Even with normal rain, it's pretty wet, but nothing like a full-on river. My neighbor to the right seems to have some of their own issues. A few of their downspouts go underground and end up pretty close to my property line. They are actually getting some work done on their yard soon, with a better swale and French drains. I talked to the person doing their work, and he said they could continue the French drain all the way down near my stormwater drain. He told me it probably won't stop the river entirely, but it will help dry out the grass so it doesn't stay wet and nasty. He'd also make some swale adjustments. I'm trying to figure out if this sounds like the right plan. Ideally, I would not want this river at all, but I'm just not sure if that's even possible. #HomeownerProblems #BackyardFlooding #Home #BuyingHome #HomeMaintenance #HomeMaintenanceRepair #HelpNeeded 20Share
Jenna Stark+FollowHomeowner vs. Bamboo: The Ultimate Yard BattleImagine moving into your dream home, only to find out you’ve inherited a backyard nightmare: running bamboo! This stuff spreads like wildfire, and getting rid of it is basically a years-long war. The new owner’s Reddit post blew up with advice, from relentless cutting to (jokingly) nuking the yard from orbit. If you’re planning a garden or natural lawn, beware of invasive plants—they’ll wreck your plans fast! Ever dealt with a yard disaster like this? #Home #HomeownerProblems #BambooBattle40Share
benjaminmeyer+FollowWhat's THIS doing in the toilet 🚽⁉️Saw someone fishing this weird, rounded object out of their toilet – it seriously looks like it came right off the inside of a pipe. The toilet seems to be working totally fine since. But is this a ticking plumbing time bomb affecting things deeper down? Should a plumber be called, or is it just a weird one-off??? #ToiletTroubles #HomeownerProblems #WhatIsThis #Home 103Share
Jenna Stark+FollowRubber Mulch Drama in the Backyard?!Would you freak out if you found rubber mulch in your new yard? One homeowner did, and Reddit went wild with advice. Turns out, rubber mulch (yep, the stuff made from old tires) can leach toxic chemicals and is super flammable—yikes! Most folks say it’s not an emergency unless it’s in your veggie patch, but swapping it for organic mulch or native plants is way better for your health, your garden, and the planet. Would you ditch it or leave it? #Home #HomeownerProblems #GardenDrama00Share
Jenna Stark+FollowBamboo Nightmare in the BackyardImagine moving into your dream home and finding out the real resident is... bamboo. This couple thought they scored a cute yard, but turns out, the previous owners left behind a bamboo invasion that’s now taking over everything—grass, garden beds, even under the fence! People in the comments are freaking out, warning it’s nearly impossible to get rid of. PSA: when house hunting, check for sneaky plants. Bamboo is NOT the vibe—stick to native plants unless you want a full-on yard battle! #HomeownerProblems #BambooBattle #YardDrama #Home30Share
