They Tried Saving On Renovations And Instantly Regretted: 35 Hilarious Pics | Bored Panda

Funny,FailsMAY 16, 2025

This Is What Happens When "Do It Cheaper" Goes Horribly Wrong: 35 Hilarious Photos

Viktorija Strelciunaite and Louise Pieterse

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The siren song of saving a bit of money on home renovations is certainly strong. Hearing those tempting words, "I found someone who will do it cheaper," can feel like a major win, especially when big projects are on the horizon. However, as countless homeowners have unfortunately discovered, opting for the lowest bidder (who is sometimes yourself) without a bit of caution can lead to some truly regrettable, and often costly, outcomes. These 35 examples are a stark, and sometimes jaw-dropping, look at what can happen when cost-cutting goes sideways. It's a vivid illustration of why, particularly with skilled work, the old saying about getting what you pay for often holds a significant amount of truth.

#21 In The “Newly Remodeled Bathroom” Of My Apartment (Also There’s A Window In The Shower)

Light switch poorly installed among bathroom tiles, illustrating a funny renovation fail with saving attempts.

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#22 My Interior Designer I Hired Od'd On Crown Molding And Was Sent To Recovery Afterwards

Poorly installed crown molding with taped paper covering glass cabinets showing renovation fails and saving mistakes.

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#23 Better Leave Before The Customer Sees It

Failed renovation showing a broken wall patched poorly with cardboard leaning on a fallen TV on the floor.

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#24 The Cheapest Contractor I Hired Suggested Cutting Out The Floor Space To Save Money As I Couldn't Afford A Solid Door

Bathroom renovation fail showing a poorly cut wooden floor patch that doesn't align with the tile floor edges.

Regretfully ended up paying 4 times the cost of a solid door for "unforeseen factors" not accounted for.

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#25 I Get Paid To Paint Not Move Stuff

Security keypad covered in thick paint, showing a renovation fail where saving money led to instant regret.

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#26 Fell For A Certified Caulker. When Asked For Proof Of His Certification He Said It Got Misplaced Sometime While He Was Neatly Organizing His Office

Bathtub with messy caulking on brown tile edges showing a renovation fail they tried saving on renovations and instantly regretted.

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#27 Do I Remove The Toilet?

Toilet positioned in a small bathroom with a door that cannot fully open, highlighting renovation errors and saving mistakes.

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#28 Fixing A Toilet Leak. I Took 2 Trips To Home Depot, Worked With A Hernia, Had A Hard Time Putting The Wax Ring And Screws On... Only To Install The Toilet And Forgetting About The Door.

Bathroom renovation fail with a toilet placed too close to the door, showing a classic cheap renovation mistake.

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#29 Just Moved Into First Home With My Wife, She Just Wanted To Hang A Picture.. By Drilling Into A Sprinkler Pipe Trying To Put In A Wall Anchor. 40 Minutes To Shut Off, Do Not Recommend

Kitchen renovation fail with mismatched countertop heights and unfinished cabinet doors showing costly renovation mistakes.

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#30 We Are Both Crying Inside, He’s Okay And Super Lucky He Didn’t Fall Above The Stairs

Man sitting on ladder inside room with large hole in ceiling, a renovation fail showing saving mistakes in renovations.

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#31 Just Don’t Leave The Water On And Swing The Faucet...this Was A Remodeled Kitchen In My Sisters New House

Double kitchen sink with mismatched depths showing renovation fail in a small space with various items around the countertop.

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#32 Just Finished Renovations In The Master Bathroom A Month Ago

Bathroom renovation fail with insulation scattered everywhere, showing a clear example of saving on renovations gone wrong.

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#33 My Friend Just Finished A Kitchen Remodel

Modern gas stove installed under a range hood, surrounded by white cabinetry in a home renovation fail.

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#34 Spent $40,000 Renovating My New Home. Just Got The Itemized Budget, “Install Sliding Door Stopper: $100”. Here’s A Photo Of The “Installed” Door Stopper:

Screw incorrectly placed in corner gap of wall during renovations showing a saving mistake and poor craftsmanship.

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#35 My House Is Under Renovation And The Mason Assured Me That It Would Only Take Two Days To Close The Roof And Not Get Wet Here

Staircase with missing roof panels causing rain to pour inside, showing a failed renovation saving attempt.

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Viktorija StrelciunaiteBoredPanda Staff