New Homeowners Notice Strange Smell in Room—Horror When They Pull Up Carpet
Summary
Aidan and Catherine McGowan recently bought a 1906 farmhouse in South Dakota and discovered severe stains and bad smells under the carpet while renovating. They plan to repair the floors and walls themselves despite having no renovation experience.Key Facts
- The McGowans bought a 120-year-old farmhouse on 10 acres in South Dakota.
- They noticed a strange smell and stains under the carpet in one room.
- The stains were brown and yellow, covering almost the entire floor underneath the carpet.
- The couple plans to remove the subfloor, cut out the bottom part of the drywall, and install new hardwood floors.
- Their renovation projects keep growing bigger, leading to many trips to the hardware store.
- They have no prior experience in home renovation and are learning as they go.
- Renovation costs for whole houses in the U.S. can range from $20,000 to $200,000.
- Some social media viewers shared their own stories of hidden problems found during home renovations.
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