An old building often has a long story, full of secrets that its former residents have left behind. That's one of the reasons why some folks prefer living in the old town—it has an aura. And, every now and then, they resurface.
We at Bored Panda put together a list of pictures people took during their home renovations when they suddenly discovered unexpected treasures. Turns out, things like a locked safe and a 100-year-old Monopoly set can be hiding right between your walls.
All you need to find them is a sledgehammer.
#21 Found A Floor Safe While Renovating. Trying To Open It Now
$400 for a locksmith later - empty.
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#23 I Took A Wall Out Of My Closet And Found A Makeshift Passageway. With A Large, Heavy, Creepy Basket In It. And The Basket Was Not Empty
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#24 My Friend Found An Invite To Walt Disney’s Daughter’s Wedding While Renovating His House In LA
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Among the 38% of homeowners who hired construction professionals, general contractors (72%) comprise the largest group, followed by builders (30%), kitchen or bath remodelers (18%), and design-build firms (8%).
The three most popular specialty service pros hired by the 49% of renovating homeowners who brought in this kind of help are electricians (38%), air conditioning and heating specialists (37%), and plumbers (35%).
I wonder if they kept any treasures for themselves...
#25 This Yardstick I Found In My Attic Is Old Enough To Have A 1 Digit Phone Number
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#26 Found A Steam Room And Hot Tub In My Basement, Behind A Wall During Demolition
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#27 Renovating My Bathroom And I Found Some Lost Treasures From The '70s
The text says:
"Dear Betty-Jean
"Dear Betty-Jean
A little something for your brain.
Warning: the surgeon general has detected that happiness increases with the amount smoked. Please don't overindulge."
Warning: the surgeon general has detected that happiness increases with the amount smoked. Please don't overindulge."
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#28 Refitting Our New Houses Loft (Attic) And Found £500 Of 1981 Currency Wrapped In Insulation
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#29 My Dad Is Renovating His Bathroom And Found A Dress In A Walled-Off Secret Closet. It’s Handmade From The Sixties
The house was built in 1965. I tried it on then put it back in the wall. We’re thinking about adding something to the secret closet, but I’m not sure what yet.
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#30 My Grandfather And I, Found A WWII Purple Heart While Renovating A House He Just Bought
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#31 Renovating A 100-Year-Old House, Found What Looks Like A Samurai Sword Under A Section Of The House That Had A Dirt Floor. Still Sharp And Heavy
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#32 Found Old Newspapers Used As Insulation In The Wall Of A 130-Year-Old House
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#33 Found This Baby In The Attic. It's Going On The Wall Right After I Press Submit
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#36 Found A Hidden Attic While Doing A Renovation. It Was A Door To A Hidden Room With Old War Time Newspapers, An Old Bed And Old Photos On The Walls
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#38 There’s A Dried Flower In This 165 Years Old Latin Book I Just Found In Our Attic
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