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Have you ever watched a movie, saw a scene that made you cringe, and thought, ‘Thank goodness that’s not me’? When it comes to home renovations or projects – and the accidents that can befall any homeowner during upgrades – sometimes it can seem like your house is one straight out of the movies.
Here are some top picks for renovations, accidents, mishaps, and flat-out weirdness from a few favorite movies. Which of these accidents-waiting-to-happen have you been guilty of during your home renovation planning?
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Who doesn’t love the adorably quirky and sometimes flat-out stupid Clark Griswold? When he chooses to have the most festive house on the block for Christmas, he turns to overloaded circuits, dozens of extension cords, and thousands of lights. Never a good idea! But the one who really takes the brunt of the Christmas brightness is the family
Who doesn’t want to travel to Italy and renovate a beautiful old farmhouse? That’s what Diane Lane did in this adaptation of the hit Frances Mayes book. But as we all know, renovations never quite go as planned. Case in point: the boiling water in the toilet, thanks to pipes getting crossed. And don’t forget the mysterious faucet right in the middle of the wall with no apparent use – it takes on a meaning all its own.
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The Narrator sums it up: ‘Turning on one light meant another light in the house had went out.’ This astoundingly dilapidated home has the strange charm of letting the rain in through a leaky roof, and some of the roof is even completely gone, leading to natural skylights. That’s not to mention the basement that turns into a swimming pool when big storms come along. The house is in such bad shape, you have to actually see it to believe it.
This epic revenge movie focuses on the Roses, a couple who are no longer in love with each other but still very much in love with their house. The war escalates to a point of destruction: from thrown plates to splintered furniture, this couple relish the fight. But when one of them loosens the heavy chandelier, things get serious. We won’t spoil the outcome, but rest assured, it’s a smashing good time.
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This iconic scene comes from the top must-see movie for anyone who dares to consider embarking on their own renovations. Shortly after Walter and Anna moved into an impressive house, what seemed like a ‘too good to be true’ deal turned out to be just that. From a collapsed chimney to falling doors to a racoon taking up residence in the dumbwaiter, things go from bad to worse. But the ultimate scene is the collapsing staircase, with the hapless Walter stuck on it as the whole thing goes down.
Through movie magic, we get to see the funny side of renovation disasters and accidents, but keep in mind that in real life, they aren’t nearly as hilarious. Remember to take your time, call in the pros when necessary, and when things get too far out of hand, keep your sense of humor at the ready.
This post was last modified on March 22, 2017 3:43 pm
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