# Boise Home Goes from Eyesore to Amazing After Reno **URL:** \ **Category:** Before And After\ **Created:** [January 3, 2026, 10:47am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/boise-home-goes-from-eyesore-to-amazing-after-reno/41793 "2026-01-03T10:47:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Tim\_Michael1](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/tim_michael1/32/6294_2.png) [@Tim\_Michael1](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Tim_Michael1)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2026, 10:47am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/boise-home-goes-from-eyesore-to-amazing-after-reno/41793/1 "2026-01-03T10:47:43Z")
![4w9k9kuTURBXy81YmQ0ODAwNS05N2RjLTQyMTYtYWJiMi1kZTJhNjdlYmQwMWMuanBlZ5GVAs0DFs0Bi8LD3gACoTAFoTEA](https://renovation-reviews.storage.googleapis.com/original/2X/e/e7b7142fae638bdec1e6c92baf222808722c0bcc.webp) A beat-up house in Boise, once called the ugliest house around, got a total makeover and is now a cool, livable home. Built way back in the '40s, it had been ignored forever. When investors got it, the place was a mess, with rotting wood, mold, and bad structural problems that made it unsafe. **Seriously Messed Up** The roof was shot, the wiring was old, and the plumbing barely worked. Even the driveway and yard were goners. Most people thought it was a goner. Buyers usually skipped it because fixing it seemed too pricey. **Big Bucks for the Reno** Even though it was in rough shape, investors took a shot. They dropped over $100,000 to fix and upgrade it by: - Putting on a new roof - Fixing the electrical and plumbing - Repairing the structure - Replacing the driveway - Adding sprinklers - Getting rid of mold and rot They just wanted to make it safe, modern, and nice again. **Total Change** After months, it was a different place. It went from unsafe and ugly to clean, modern, and ready to sell. They redid the inside and outside, so it fit in the area. Everyone who saw it before was shocked. **Sold for a Bunch** After the work, they put it back on the market and sold it for $624,000. This shows that even the worst houses can be worth something if you plan and invest wisely. - Before: Falling apart, unsafe, with rot and mold. - After: Modern, safe, and ready for a family. This Boise home proves that even the ugliest duckling can turn out great. With enough work, cash, and a good plan, a bad property can become a great home. ---
**Author:** ![Andrew78](https://home.renovation.reviews/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/46a35a/32.png) [@Andrew78](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Andrew78)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2026, 10:48am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/boise-home-goes-from-eyesore-to-amazing-after-reno/41793/2 "2026-01-03T10:48:13Z")
Thanks for bringing this here ---
**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 3, 2026, 11:28am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/boise-home-goes-from-eyesore-to-amazing-after-reno/41793/3 "2026-01-03T11:28:13Z")
This is really good work ---
**Author:** ![Tim\_curtis](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/tim_curtis/32/2766_2.png) [@Tim\_curtis](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Tim_curtis)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2026, 12:15pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/boise-home-goes-from-eyesore-to-amazing-after-reno/41793/4 "2026-01-03T12:15:55Z")
Such perfection in the work 😻 ---
**Author:** ![Chick-asaw](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/chick-asaw/32/1735_2.png) [@Chick-asaw](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Chick-asaw)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2026, 12:31pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/boise-home-goes-from-eyesore-to-amazing-after-reno/41793/5 "2026-01-03T12:31:51Z")
Thanks for putting this here ---
**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 3, 2026, 5:33pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/boise-home-goes-from-eyesore-to-amazing-after-reno/41793/6 "2026-01-03T17:33:58Z")
Your articles are always intriguing friend ---
**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 3, 2026, 5:43pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/boise-home-goes-from-eyesore-to-amazing-after-reno/41793/7 "2026-01-03T17:43:36Z")
You are on point Buddy.. ---
**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 4, 2026, 7:17am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/boise-home-goes-from-eyesore-to-amazing-after-reno/41793/8 "2026-01-04T07:17:14Z")
Thanks for sharing this with us ---
**Author:** ![ThomasWood](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/thomaswood/32/12461_2.png) [@ThomasWood](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/ThomasWood)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2026, 9:12am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/boise-home-goes-from-eyesore-to-amazing-after-reno/41793/9 "2026-01-04T09:12:58Z")
this is very educative ---
**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 10, 2026, 9:53am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/boise-home-goes-from-eyesore-to-amazing-after-reno/41793/10 "2026-01-10T09:53:04Z")
This is amazing job mate