Summary
A video of a homeowner finding asbestos tiles in her old home during renovations went viral on TikTok. The homeowner learned about the asbestos from viewers' comments after sharing the video. This incident underlines a rise in home improvement spending and awareness of potential hazards in older homes.
Key Facts
- A homeowner found asbestos tiles under the carpet of her home from the 1800s during renovations.
- The discovery was shared in a TikTok video that got over 1.5 million views.
- Viewers alerted the homeowner about the potential asbestos after she posted the video.
- Asbestos is not always a hazard unless it gets damaged, which can release harmful fibers.
- The homeowner has begun checking the rest of her home for similar materials.
- A survey by Houzz shows home renovation spending in the U.S. rose 60% from 2020 to 2023.
- Generation X reported the highest median renovation spending in 2023, at $25,000.
