Marriage on the ROCKS Over Home Reno Standoff

️ Buckle up, folks! We’ve got a juicy tale of family drama, home renovation nightmares, and a husband caught in the middle of it all. Meet our handy protagonist, a skilled craftsman who’s no stranger to fixing up houses. But when his wife volunteers him to renovate her brother’s new home without his consent, things get messy faster than a paint-splattered drop cloth! Will our hero stand his ground or cave under the pressure? Let’s dive in and find out!

The Handy Husband’s Dilemma

Renovating Our Own Home

The Ongoing Argument

️ The “Great Deal” House

A House in Need of Major Work

️ The Extensive Renovation List

The Shocking Assumption

‍♂️ Putting My Foot Down

️ Not Sacrificing My Weekends

‍ Susan’s Overconfidence

Knowing My Wife’s Expectations

Paul Buys the House

The Renovation Goes Badly

⏰ Time is Running Out

Refusing to Engage

Susan’s Anger Erupts

The Financial Pressure

The Silent Treatment

Concern for the Brother-in-Law

Family Feud: The Renovation Showdown!

Well, well, well… looks like our handy husband is stuck between a rock and a hard place! His wife and brother-in-law are in over their heads with this fixer-upper, and they’re expecting him to swoop in and save the day. ‍♂️ But our guy is standing his ground, refusing to be voluntold into this renovation nightmare. Meanwhile, the clock is ticking, and the financial pressure is mounting. Will this family feud lead to a complete renovation meltdown? Or will they find a way to hammer out their differences and create a home sweet home? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this DIY dilemma! ️

Brother ignored warning, NTA for not signing up for renovation.

Valuing your time is important. Don’t let others exploit it! ⏳

Spouse in real estate doesn’t understand home renovation PITA

NTA. Wife’s family acting entitled, good on you for standing firm

Don’t be taken advantage of! NTA stands their ground

Not the a**hole for standing your ground on home renovation

Don’t cave in. Suggest professionals and avoid the blame game.

Refusing to work for free on home reno – NTA

DIY home renovation turns into nightmare, spouse sells house to brother.

Susan stands up for herself in home reno dispute.

Suggesting reaching out to BIL and hiring someone. NTA.

NTA. BIL needs to take responsibility and work it out

NTA. You made it clear you wouldn’t help with renovations.

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

Respectful communication between spouses is crucial for a healthy relationship ❤️

Set boundaries and stick to them, family comes first

Volunteering others only makes oneself look better. NTA.

Stick to your boundary and don’t give in

DIY home renovation can be tough, NTA for setting boundaries.

Don’t let others take advantage of your time and skills. NTA

NTA OP! Paying a handyman would’ve been cheaper than mortgage/rent

Stand your ground! You’re NTA for setting boundaries.

Setting boundaries with a boundary-crosser. NTA

Don’t let home renovations ruin your marriage. NTA.

DIY is fine but always call a pro for electrical/plumbing. NTA.

Setting boundaries and sticking to them

Wife’s poor communication causes home renovation marital dispute. NTA.

NTA stands his ground against wife and BIL’s renovation demands.

Setting clear boundaries and being demonized for them is unfair. NTA

Partner wants help with home renovation, but OP refuses. NTA

Home repairs for family and friends can be a slippery slope

When family help turns into a whole house remodel…NTA.

BIL’s foolishness causes marriage tension. NTA stands firm on boundaries.

Protecting spouse’s free time, standing up to manipulation and abuse.

Standing your ground against entitled behavior. ‍♂️

Wife volunteered husband for heavy lifting, but NTA husband spoke up

Communicate boundaries with = and avoid future conflicts.

Lesson learned: never let family be your real estate agent

Wife’s greed jeopardizes her brother’s trust and marriage. NTA.

NTA suggests wife pays for rent, hope husband finds someone else.

Communicate openly with your wife, consider counseling, NTA

Stand your ground or expect another ask. NTA

Stand your ground! You’re NTA for setting boundaries.

Helpful advice on home repairs. NTA brother deserves better. ✍️

Can’t afford help, but refusing to help spouse renovate home.

️ NTA for refusing home renovation, wife and friend suck

Don’t be a doormat! Stand your ground

Stand your ground and keep your self-respect.

Run, dude! ‍♂️ Your wife wants free labor for others.

Stick to your guns Don’t work for free and avoid the disaster.

NTA stands firm on home reno boundaries

NTA. Wife’s AH behavior, OP’s story of in-laws.

Contractors refuse to work with family after project disputes

Don’t risk your reputation or safety for their mess. NTA

Stick to your guns! Internet stranger proud of you!

NTA, wife’s sister scammed them into buying house for free labor.

Standing up for financial responsibility, NTA.

Financial planner friend says time is money. NTA for refusing.

Stand up for your boundaries! NTA, her brother sucks.

Stand your ground and share this thread if things escalate!

NTA, wife prioritizes brother over spouse.

Stand your ground and avoid future conflicts. You’re not wrong.

Planning a divorce over a renovation dispute. NTA

Set boundaries from the beginning and charge full price! NTA

Taking a stand against being volunteered for things. #NTA

Volunteered spouse without consent, commenter says NTA.

Putting family first is always the right choice

Wife not at fault. Suggests possible solution for home renovation.

Divorce ultimatums over home renovation disputes?!

Stand your ground. Your time off, your choice. NTA

Wife’s wrong, but is it worth a family rift? NTA

Savage move! Shutting down the in-laws with a business card

NTA stands up to wife’s hypocrisy, seeking closure update

Stand firm and set boundaries with capable but pushy wife.

Spineless wife causes home reno standoff. NTA for volunteering.

NTA. Don’t feel guilty for his poor decision

Setting boundaries with family members can be tough. NTA

NTA, but counseling is needed. Demanding entitlement can erode relationships

Stand your ground! NTA for not giving in to spouse.

Setting boundaries is key. NTA for not volunteering spouse’s skills.

NTA refuses to financially help BIL, warns about wife’s actions.

NTA. Wife needs to take responsibility for false timelines.

User empathizes with commenter and recommends counseling for wife.

BIL should cut his losses and stay put in his apt. NTA

BIL shouldn’t have bought the house without a solid plan

Clear boundaries set but family thinks OP is a liar

Respectful NTA comment defending spouse’s free time

Not the a-hole for refusing to fix her brother’s house.

NTA. Wife speaks over partner, BIL a fool for listening.

Setting boundaries with family. NTA