We’ve all heard of family drama, but this one takes the cake! A man, who we’ll call Mr. Fix-It, has a history of working in his dad’s home remodeling business and even renovated his own house during lockdown. However, his wife, Susan, has a bad habit of volunteering him for projects without asking. After multiple fights, Mr. Fix-It has had enough and refuses to help with his brother-in-law’s house renovation. ️ Let’s dive into this story of family feuds and home improvement gone wrong.
Mr. Fix-It’s Handy Background ️

Susan’s Volunteering Habit

The House Hunt

“Needs a Little Work”

The Unwanted Offer

Mr. Fix-It Refuses ♂️

Standing His Ground

Susan and Paul’s Plan B

A Warning Ignored ⚠️

The Predictable Outcome

Susan’s Frustration Grows

Mr. Fix-It’s Time Off ️

The Final Straw

Sticking to His Guns

Family Feud: Who’s in the Wrong?
So, Mr. Fix-It refuses to help with his brother-in-law’s house renovation, causing a rift between him and his wife, Susan. Despite Susan and Paul’s attempts to do the work themselves, they struggle to make progress, and tensions rise. With time running out before Paul has to pay both a mortgage and rent, Susan demands her husband’s help, but he stands firm in his decision not to assist. Now, Susan isn’t speaking to Mr. Fix-It, accusing him of hating her family. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
NTA, OP. Spouse lacks respect and empathy. Don’t volunteer for anyone.

NTA for refusing to renovate brother-in-law’s house

Man refuses to renovate brother-in-law’s house. NTA. Wife volunteers time.

Renovation refusal sparks family feud , but NTA has valid point

NTA: Refusing to renovate brother-in-law’s house causes family feud

NTA. Refusing to renovate brother-in-law’s house causes family feud

NTA stands his ground against manipulative family, offers recommendations.
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NTA for refusing to renovate. Wife might blame you anyway
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OP’s brother-in-law expects free renovation, OP refuses. NTA.

Family expects free labor, commenter supports OP.

Family feud over house renovation. NTA didn’t take commission.

Sibling drama unfolds as man refuses to renovate brother-in-law’s house

Don’t cave! ♂️ Stand your ground, not the a-hole.
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Clear communication and boundaries set. NTA.

NTA OP, hold firm and suggest hiring someone to renovate

NTA. Commenter suggests BIL should have been proactive.

NTA. You made it clear you wouldn’t help renovate.

Don’t voluntell anyone for unpaid hard labor

Setting boundaries causes family feud

NTA stands their ground against family’s entitlement
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Setting boundaries and sticking to them , NTA wins family feud

Don’t let your family’s lack of planning become your burden

Don’t let family guilt you into free labor. Stand firm.

NTA OP. User suggests hiring a handyman was cheaper

Stand your ground! NTA for refusing to renovate family’s house

Setting boundaries with boundary-crossers is painful but necessary. NTA

Don’t be an a**hole, but NTA. Family drama ensues.

DIY expert shares tips on when to call a professional ♀️

Boundaries set and adhered to.
NTA.

Refusing to be volunteered for jobs, now wife’s not speaking. ♂️
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NTA. Standing your ground against wife’s game and BIL’s entitlement

Setting boundaries is important. NTA for sticking to them.

Renovating a house for a free cabin vacation? Hard pass.

NTA for refusing to renovate brother-in-law’s house

BIL’s entitlement is not your problem ♂️

Protecting spouse’s free time, setting boundaries, and suggesting counseling. NTA

NTA for standing your ground against entitled behavior

Family drama unfolds over home renovation request. NTA prevails.

Wife volunteers husband for heavy lifting, gets called out. NTA

Setting boundaries with spouse who volunteers you for things

Sibling real estate drama ends in NTA victory

NTA defends against accusations of wife’s greed

When your wife thinks you’re for loan to others ♂️

NTA refuses to renovate BIL’s house. Wife should not pay rent

NTA. Communication is key. Consider counseling. No is acceptable.

Volunteering time is not a free pass for exploitation

Setting boundaries with family. NTA

Commenter questions if family can afford help, OP skeptical

Navigating mortgage approvals can be a hassle

Helpful advice on home renovation with a touch of humor

Don’t be a doormat! Stand your ground with some petty revenge

Blame the wife, not the husband. Paul made his own decision.

Contractors share why they stopped helping family with projects

Standing up for yourself against family pressure

Stand your ground, you’re NTA. Respect yourself
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Run, dude! ♂️ ♂️ Don’t let her bully you into free labor.

Wife’s entitlement causing family feud. NTA.

Standing up for boundaries: internet stranger supports OP

Don’t do it for free. Let them realize their incompetence.
