When Jack and I bought our dream home, we never imagined it would turn into a nightmare. During renovations, Carlos, our crew leader, discovered a hidden door behind a wall. Excited, we opened it, only to find a room filled with moldy clothes and insects. “We can’t stay here,” Jack said, slamming the door shut. We packed our essentials and stayed with friends while pest control tackled the problem. The following weeks were a blur of pest control visits and sleepless nights. Finally,

Frank from pest control called, revealing a wooden box of vintage jewelry found in the hidden room. We debated what to do with the jewelry, deciding to sell it and use the money for renovations. The sale brought in more than expected, allowing us to renovate the hidden room and make other upgrades. The hidden room became a cozy reading nook, and the rest of the house underwent a beautiful transformation. We added a back porch, a new kitchen, and other improvements.