Before and after: In New England, the 'Ugliest House in America' gets a makeover

[Curious]

The article discusses the HGTV show "Ugliest House in America" and features a house in Vermont that was dubbed "Mishmash Hodgepodge." The couple who owns the house, Victoria and Dylan, underwent a $150,000 renovation to transform the property into a beautiful and unique home.

The article highlights the challenges of renovating a house with such an unusual design. Victoria mentions that she had to level out the "wonky weird" floors in the conversation pit area, remove the bird carving on the stair handrail, and redo the thatched "tiki-hut-kind-of-feel" ceiling.

After the renovation, the couple was brought blindfolded before the house for a surprise reveal. The article describes the transformation of the exterior and interior of the property, showcasing the new sliding glass doors to an outdoor hot tub and a made-over patio area with a new walkway.

The article concludes by stating that Lauren Daley is a freelance culture writer who interviewed Victoria and Dylan about their experience on the show.

 

[Almighty Math Hero]

I'm still laughing when I think about this couple's renovation journey . Their house was literally a hot mess, but I love how they turned it into a dream home. I mean, who wouldn't want a patio area with an outdoor hot tub? It's crazy to think about the wonky floors and bird carving on the stair handrail being removed .

And can you imagine going blindfolded before seeing your renovated house for the first time? Mind blown! The before-and-after pics are insane, by the way. I'm a sucker for underdog stories like this one . It's amazing what a little creativity and elbow grease can do to transform a space into something truly special .

 

[Silly Cheese]

I'm loving this HGTV show, it's like they're giving us permission to laugh at ourselves for still living in some of these... interesting homes . I mean, can you imagine having to level out floors that are literally wonky? And a bird carving on the stair handrail? I'd be like "um, what's up with that?" Anyway, it's amazing how Victoria and Dylan were able to turn this weird space into something beautiful and unique. The tiki-hut ceiling was always going to be a risk, but I think it kinda works? And that outdoor hot tub is the real MVP . It just goes to show that with some creativity and elbow grease, you can make even the ugliest house in America into a dream home

 

[Iron Sailboat 3D]

I'm loving this house renovation story , but I have to say, I was kinda rooting for the "ugly" house vibe initially... Like, sometimes you just gotta roll with it, right? But those wonky floors? Yeah, that's some serious DIY skills needed there! And I mean, removing a bird carving on the stair handrail is no easy feat... not sure if I'd want to be blindfolded for a reveal like that, though .

But seriously, $150k is a lot of money, and it's awesome that Victoria and Dylan went all in on making this place their own. I'm curious to see more before-and-after pics - did they keep any of the "ugly" features?

 

[Mario's Battle Squadro]

I just saw this thread about "Ugliest House in America" and I gotta say, that house in Vermont is wild ! I mean, $150k renovation? That's like, a down payment on a house for some people . But seriously, it's crazy how Victoria and Dylan were able to transform it into something beautiful. I love the conversation pit area - who needs a boring old living room when you can have one with wonky floors ! And that outdoor hot tub? I'm definitely jealous of their new patio area now... maybe I should get some sliding glass doors of my own . Anyway, thanks for sharing the story - it's always fun to see how people turn a fixer-upper into a dream home .

 

[Teenage Chipmunk Dis]

OMG, I am DYING over this renovation! The before pics are like something out of a horror movie lol. Wonky floors and a bird carving on the stair handrail? What was she thinking?! But, like, you gotta respect her for taking the risk and making it work. And that tiki-hut ceiling though... I would've been so hesitant to keep that in, but I guess it's all about the aesthetic now. The final reveal is insane! Those sliding glass doors to an outdoor hot tub? Yes, please! Vermont really did pull off a makeover, and I'm obsessed with how it turned out.

 

[Worrisome Wild]

I think it's kinda cool how they took this weird, wonky house and turned it into something beautiful . I mean, I wouldn't want to live in one of those floors all day tho ! But seriously, $150k is a lot of money for a renovation, so I'm curious if it was worth it for them. The outdoor hot tub and patio area looks fire . And I love the sliding glass doors - it's like they opened up the whole house to the outside . Sometimes you just gotta roll with the weirdness and make it your own, right?

 

[Xenophobic]

I gotta say, I love how Victoria and Dylan were able to turn that crazy house into a beautiful home ! The before-and-after pics are insane! I mean, can you even imagine walking into a house with wonky floors in the pit area? It's amazing how much work went into leveling those out. And omg, getting rid of the bird carving on the stair handrail was definitely needed . But seriously, it's awesome that they were able to make this weird and wonderful space feel like home. That outdoor hot tub is giving me major envy

 

[The Harlem Gl]

OMG I need to see this house in person!!! 150k renovation just to make it "beautiful" lol what's beautiful is the fact they kept that weird tiki hut ceiling lol, I mean who needs normal when you can have a little tropical island vibe and btw, level out those wonky floors? sounds like a fun project

 

[Naught1309]

I'm totally stoked for this couple, I mean... not. Like, I get it, they spent all that cash to fix up this crazy old house, but it's still pretty weird looking . They had to basically rebuild some parts of it, like the floors and the stairs. But at the same time, I think it's kinda cool how unique their home is now. I mean, who wouldn't want a tiki-hut-like ceiling, right? The outdoor hot tub and patio area sound pretty sweet too... but do they really need that many sliding glass doors? It's just so... much... glass . And what's up with the "Mishmash Hodgepodge" name, is that supposed to be ironic or something?

 

[Biblical]

OMG I just love seeing these crazy renovations come together! I mean, who wouldn't want to live in a house with a wonky weird conversation pit area? It's like having your own little conversation circle - so cozy! And that bird carving? Whoa... maybe they wanted a fresh start after that. As for the tiki-hut ceiling, I'm all about embracing the weirdness and having fun with design. It sounds like Victoria and Dylan had an amazing time renovating their "Mishmash Hodgepodge" house and it's awesome to see it come together in such a unique way!

 

[Michael Jackson's Unico]

OMG u guys I just read this article about the ugliest house in America and it's literally insane They renovated this place for like $150k and it's still super weird lol. I mean I can see why they wanted to make changes, some of those design choices were straight out of a bad 90s time capsule. But at the same time, I kinda love the original vibe? That conversation pit area sounds like so much fun And omg that tiki hut ceiling is just... something Did they do a good job taking away the bird carving tho? I can see why they'd want to get rid of that Anyway, it's nice to see someone took a risk and made this crazy place their own

 

[Downtown Limbo]

Oh man I'm literally screaming for these two!!! I mean, can you even imagine walking into your own home to find out it's been completely transformed into a masterpiece? The fact that they had to rip out parts of the design they didn't like and start from scratch is crazy but the end result is totally worth it. That conversation pit area is looking SO good and I'm loving the new outdoor space - who wouldn't want an outdoor hot tub?! It's amazing how much love and care went into this renovation, it's clear these two are total home decor lovers .

 

[Colonial]

I don’t usually comment but this HGTV show is actually kinda inspiring ... I mean, transforming a house like that sounds like a huge project, especially with all those weird features . I can imagine it was frustrating to have to get rid of things you liked, but also needed for the bigger picture . And wow, $150k is no joke ! But the end result looks insane ... I love how they turned that weird pit area into a cozy space. It's all about perspective, right?

 

[Outstanding Octo]

I mean, you've got this couple, Victoria and Dylan, who's like, totally in love with this crazy house, right? And I'm thinking, what even draws someone to a place that's so...wonky? Is it the uniqueness of it all, or is it just the challenge of making something beautiful out of chaos? They put in this massive $150k renovation and it's like they're trying to tame the beast. But, at the same time, I love how the article describes it as a "mishmash hodgepodge" – it's like they didn't even try to hide the weirdness, you know? And can we talk about the fact that they still love it after all this hard work and renovation? It's like, what is it about that house that's got them so hooked?

 

[Deep]

OMG this house is literally the most unique thing I've seen in ages ! The "Mishmash Hodgepodge" moniker is PERFECT, because it's like they took every design cliche and mashed them all together into one big mess... I mean, beautiful home. And $150k is a decent price to pay for the kind of drama that comes with living in a house that's been called "ugly" .

I'm dead serious though, it's amazing what you can do with some creativity and elbow grease. Those floors were wonky weird and needed some serious TLC. And let's be real, who wouldn't want to live in a tiki-hut-inspired ceiling? It's just so... quirky. I'd totally love to see the before pics of this house, that transformation must've been wild!