Even more awkward than "Piggy in a Poke"! Don’t ever run into these ridiculous home renovation blunders.
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2025-09-01
Recently, the popularity of "Lost in Hong Kong" has been nothing short of astonishing—wherever you look, the "囧" (awkward) theme is everywhere. Even in our seemingly peaceful lives, filled with moments like a gentle breeze, there’s no shortage of awkward situations—take home renovation, for instance. So, let’s join the professor as we explore others’ hilarious—and sometimes disastrous—renovation stories, helping you avoid common pitfalls and create your own beautifully comfortable home!
1. Saving money turns into spending more
When renovating the bathroom to save money, we only installed a single layer of frosted glass for the toilet door—and later realized you could still see through it from the outside. We ended up replacing the door, which turned into quite a hassle, and in the end, it cost far more than our original budget, making the whole thing not worth it at all.
2. Forgetting to test the waters can lead to unnecessary disputes.
After the bathroom floor tiles were installed, no water test was conducted. Later, it was discovered that the floor drain wasn’t positioned at the lowest point—but the renovation team refused to take responsibility, claiming the job was already handed over and they had nothing to do with it. To this day, the dispute continues.
3. Open-plan kitchen turns into a smoky haven
Open-plan kitchens can be a real pain—just stir-frying something spicy like chili and the whole house ends up smelling of it, making it impossible to stay comfortable. Even with a German-style range hood, it just doesn’t cut it… Clearly, open kitchens aren’t exactly suited for Chinese-style cooking!
4. There are so many lights you can't even run out of them.
With so many beautiful lights installed, only a few are actually used regularly—most of the rest just end up hanging there, waiting to collect dust. And let’s face it: cleaning them is anything but convenient! That’s why it’s crucial to plan ahead and determine exactly how many lights you need—don’t fall into the trap of buying too many.
5. The balcony must be waterproofed.
It's still best to use tiles on the balcony walls—they're more waterproof than paint!
6. Looking good is just… looking good.
There are also open-style bookshelves and storage racks (the kind without doors), which look pretty artistic—but they’re a real pain to clean, especially the books, covered in a thick layer of dust. I’ve even ended up spending my days off doing housework! Ideally, though, I’d go for a bookcase with sliding glass doors—it’s not only stylish but also much easier to keep looking pristine.
7. White cement turns black joints
Tile grouting was done with white cement for aesthetic reasons. But within less than a month, the grout turned black—seriously unsightly! For someone born under the sign of Virgo, it’s practically torture. So, when renovating, be extra careful when choosing your cement!
8. If you're afraid of getting dirty, go for light-colored flooring instead.
Thinking it should be stain-resistant, they opted for dark-colored flooring—but later realized that applying normal logic here was simply misleading. In fact, the floor color should actually be slightly lighter, making dirt less noticeable! On the other hand, tiles in the kitchen and bathroom are better off being a bit darker, so hair scattered everywhere isn’t as obvious. That’s how you achieve the ultimate in stain resistance. Meanwhile, solid wood flooring feels great underfoot but requires regular maintenance, while laminate flooring is much easier to clean and keep looking pristine.
9. Lost the document, so no exchange is possible
A painful lesson learned—after buying a cabinet, it didn’t fit in the kitchen. But here’s the kicker: the receipt is missing, so we can’t even exchange it! And one more tip: when purchasing anything, double-check the dimensions of your doorways at home—don’t end up with something you can’t physically bring inside.
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