# Abandoned/Old House Renovation — From Neglect to New Life

**URL:** <https://home.renovation.reviews/t/abandoned-old-house-renovation-from-neglect-to-new-life/43879>\
**Category:** Before And After\
**Created:** [January 6, 2026, 5:02pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/abandoned-old-house-renovation-from-neglect-to-new-life/43879 "2026-01-06T17:02:20Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 7\
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**Author:** ![Donaldxx](https://home.renovation.reviews/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/96bed5/32.png) [@Donaldxx](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Donaldxx)\
**Post date:** [January 6, 2026, 5:02pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/abandoned-old-house-renovation-from-neglect-to-new-life/43879/1 "2026-01-06T17:02:20Z")

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![remodeling-old-homes-before-and-after-3-1024x1020](https://renovation-reviews.storage.googleapis.com/original/2X/6/6659996da82f794b92813f7a190262571b385ecc.jpeg)

Before renovation, abandoned or long-unmaintained houses look hopeless: cracked walls, leaking roofs, broken windows, rodents, and overgrown surroundings.

During renovation, reality is revealed — termites, weak beams, mold, rotten wood. It may feel overwhelming, but prioritizing structure first slowly brings the building back.

After renovation, what once looked like a teardown becomes livable again. With strong foundation, new roofing, ventilation, and fresh finishes, the house gains second life and emotional value for families.

Real tip: In very old houses, always check foundation and roof first before any cosmetic work.

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**Author:** ![Yungstar](https://home.renovation.reviews/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/y/71c47a/32.png) [@Yungstar](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Yungstar)\
**Post date:** [January 6, 2026, 5:02pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/abandoned-old-house-renovation-from-neglect-to-new-life/43879/2 "2026-01-06T17:02:57Z")

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This is good work Nate

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**Author:** ![Blossom1](https://home.renovation.reviews/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/71e660/32.png) [@Blossom1](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Blossom1)\
**Post date:** [January 6, 2026, 5:31pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/abandoned-old-house-renovation-from-neglect-to-new-life/43879/3 "2026-01-06T17:31:38Z")

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Nice renovation tips

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**Author:** ![Jonsnow](https://home.renovation.reviews/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/91b2a8/32.png) [@Jonsnow](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Jonsnow)\
**Post date:** [January 6, 2026, 5:46pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/abandoned-old-house-renovation-from-neglect-to-new-life/43879/4 "2026-01-06T17:46:36Z")

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Thanks for the information friend

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**Author:** ![Muller](https://home.renovation.reviews/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/958977/32.png) [@Muller](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Muller)\
**Post date:** [January 6, 2026, 6:09pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/abandoned-old-house-renovation-from-neglect-to-new-life/43879/5 "2026-01-06T18:09:47Z")

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I’ll make sure I work on this

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**Author:** ![Kizzy1](https://home.renovation.reviews/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/k/4491bb/32.png) [@Kizzy1](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Kizzy1)\
**Post date:** [January 6, 2026, 6:12pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/abandoned-old-house-renovation-from-neglect-to-new-life/43879/6 "2026-01-06T18:12:10Z")

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Thanks for this mate you doing great

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**Author:** ![MichaelRobert](https://home.renovation.reviews/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/da6949/32.png) [@MichaelRobert](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/MichaelRobert)\
**Post date:** [January 6, 2026, 6:43pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/abandoned-old-house-renovation-from-neglect-to-new-life/43879/7 "2026-01-06T18:43:16Z")

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will improve on this friend