10 Creepy Discoveries Made During Home Renovations

10 Creepy Discoveries Made During Home Renovations

Buying an old home comes with hidden charms—original woodwork, antique tiles, historic fireplaces. But sometimes, what’s hiding isn’t charming at all. Renovation crews and homeowners have stumbled upon chilling discoveries sealed away for decades or even centuries. From skeletons stuffed behind walls to dolls wrapped in ritual string, here are 10 creepy finds that turned […] The post 10 Creepy Discoveries Made During Home Renovations appeared fi…

Home Renovation in Minneapolis Reveals Historic Advertising

George Johnson is an architect in Minneapolis. He and his wife have lived in their 1915 home for 25 years. Recently, he decided to replace the siding, and when it was removed, the wall underneath revealed a full-size red and green Gold Medal Flour sign! Further work found that there was another such sign on the back of the house. Johnson found out his house was actually built in 1912, and was a grocery store on the next lot over. In 1915, it was…