15 People Share the Worst Thing Someone Has Ever Done in Their Home
Having people over is usually pretty straightforward. You offer them something to drink, maybe order food, and hope they remember to close the door on their way out. But some guests apparently see an invitation as permission to do absolutely anything. One person had a visitor walk off with an entire bathroom sink, while another came home to find someone had practically moved into their living room. Then there are the smaller offenses, like ruining a favorite sweater or leaving food in places where food definitely doesn’t belong. People on Reddit shared the houseguest experiences they still haven’t forgotten, and some are hard to believe. Here are 15 stories about visitors who seriously overstayed their welcome.
She Came to Help With Dinner and Destroyed the House
A new mother recalled a friend bringing her entire family over, cooking spaghetti, making a huge mess, and leaving without cleaning anything.
The Hurricane Evacuation Turned Into a Two-Week Visit
One family offered shelter to friends escaping a hurricane, only to discover their guests planned to stay for two weeks, complete with children and several pets.
She Treated the Kitchen Floor Like a Restaurant
A guest eating peanuts at someone’s kitchen table casually swept the discarded shells onto the floor, apparently expecting restaurant-style cleanup service.
The Guests Took the Towels Home With Them
One Reddit user said overseas visitors left with the household’s good towels, offering no explanation for why the bathroom linens had become souvenirs.
Someone Actually Stole the Bathroom Sink
After accidentally pulling a bathroom sink off the wall during a party, a guest disconnected it, loaded it into a car, and left without telling the homeowner.
This Kid Invented the World’s Worst Board Game
A visiting child emptied several board games onto the floor and mixed all their pieces together, explaining that he was inventing a brand-new game.
Grandma Tried to Hide the Ruined Wedding Album
After her grandson spilled a drink across a wedding album, a visiting grandmother quietly closed the damaged book and attempted to return it to its shelf.
The Fish Food Ended Up Everywhere Except the Tank
A visitor let their child empty a large container of fish food into a basket of aquarium supplies, then left without mentioning the mess.
A House Party Cost Someone Their Entire CD Collection
One homeowner recalled hosting a party where their entire CD collection disappeared and someone damaged their laptop screen. They never hosted another gathering.
A Favorite Sweater Came Out Several Sizes Smaller
A houseguest tried to help with laundry but washed an irreplaceable wool sweater in hot water and dried it on high heat, shrinking it dramatically.
The Dog Sitters Basically Moved In
After returning from a weekend away, one couple discovered their dog sitters had unpacked clothes, guitars, and decorations throughout the house and were preparing dinner.
Someone Painted the Living Room Without Asking
A newly married couple came home to discover visiting relatives had started painting their living room in a color they hadn’t chosen, then left the job unfinished.
A Tuna Can Spent Decades Inside a Drawer
One Reddit user confessed to leaving an empty tuna can inside a dresser drawer while visiting their mother as a teenager. The smell lingered for years.
His Friend Moved an Entire Apartment Into the Living Room
A guest who requested a place to stay for a few nights arrived with couches, a mattress, and boxes, eventually occupying the living room for 15 days.
Even the Christmas Presents Weren’t Safe
One Reddit user remembered visiting children taking presents, candy, and money during a Christmas gathering, prompting their grandmother to demand everything back the next day.