Incredible Treasures That Were Found In Ordinary Homes

If you want to revamp your home, then you might have to strip off the existing wallpaper. In most cases, you’ll probably be greeted by a blank surface, though that wasn’t the case with this home renovation! As a Reddit user noted, a pal of theirs went on to find a stunning painting hidden on the wall. Seriously, why would you cover that up?!

Interior projects can result in a lot of surprises, yet this person couldn’t quite believe their luck. They then took to Reddit soon after and outlined what happened. The user wrote, “A wall was removed in a Victorian house we are working at, which revealed an old cast-iron fireplace.” Talk about a blast from the past!

Nope, your eyes aren’t deceiving you – that’s a genuine covered well in a kitchen floor. A person online told Reddit, “[My grandparents] bought the house ten years ago, they stripped it down and found it then. They thought it was quite unique and wanted it as a feature. It’s about 25 feet deep.”

To call this mysterious pyramid creepy would be quite an understatement. Yes, a couple stumbled across a few of them scattered across their new property, and they started looking for answers online. One Reddit user claimed, “Those are orgonite pyramids. People who are really into essential oils put them in their houses.” We still think they're creepy.

When you start working on a new home, you never know what you might find hidden around the place. So, this person must’ve felt like they’d hit the jackpot after pulling out a wad of old British money from their attic wall. It came to £500 – nearly $700 – and the notes apparently dated back to 1981. Unfortunately, though, it wouldn’t be legal tender today, so they couldn’t spend it!

After this Reddit user took down a wall next to their shower, they found a random window hiding on the other side. In an attempt to explain it, the person wrote, “Our house was built in the 1950s and apparently showers weren’t as common back then. This had to have been covered up for at least 20 to 30 years.”

This homeowner was preparing to change up their cork-tile flooring when they stumbled across a really cool message from the past. It was written by the family who put down the original material back in March 1988. We wonder if the person here scribed their name and a new date next to it before revamping the floor?

How about this for a surprise? A Reddit user revealed, “[I was] cleaning up the house and found an old accordion hidden away. I looked and looked for the name ‘oreto’ but couldn’t find a brand. It seems very old and made in Italy.” Regardless of the instrument’s mysterious make, it’s an absolutely gorgeous piece!

When you purchase a home, you might stumble across a few hidden surprises. That’s exactly what happened with this Reddit user, as the person discovered an old Magic Chef stove stowed away. And to make things even cooler, they claimed that it “still works great.” No need to buy a new one, then!

If you ever wanted to know what really old soap looks like, you’re in luck. Incredibly, someone uncovered this ancient block while exploring an attic space — plus, the product had its own label, too! It read, “Made in Illinois in 1874. Homemade soap.” That makes the bar nearly 150 years old today. We wouldn't shower with it, though.

We don’t know about you, but we love spotting little oddities around old homes. It adds character to the property! Anyway, this one in particular is fantastic for just how random it seems. A Reddit user discovered that their back door doesn’t have a conventional handle. Instead, a bolted spoon stands in its place!

While talking about their new home, an Imgur user shared this unsettling story. They wrote, “[I] was behind the wall, looking for a place to route a wire, when I saw light and thought I was in luck. A ready drilled hole! Unfortunately, it wasn’t behind the closet, where I’d needed it to be. It allows a prime view of the shower stall. This was the previous owner’s workroom.” Oh no.

Here’s a question for you, folks: were your houses always utilized as living spaces? This Reddit user noted that theirs once served as a hospital over 100 years ago, which led to a fascinating discovery. Remarkably, the property’s old fire extinguisher hadn’t been removed, and now it hangs from a doorway.

When you’re finished with a razor blade, how do you get rid of them? Well, in the past, certain homeowners could call upon a tool installed in their bathroom cabinets, as an Imgur user found out. Yes, this vintage cupboard had a disposal unit built into its back, with a pile of blades stacked up behind it. Talk about a safety hazard!

A stylish light switch can do wonders for a room. But for the people who moved into this house, they stumbled across something quite remarkable. The property was still fitted with the initial switches, which dated back to the time it was first built. And to say they looked old would be underselling it.

Dark attics can be unsettling at the best of times, yet this is something else entirely. A new homeowner decided to head up to theirs and explore, only to find a lone baby stroller sitting in the space. Nothing seemed to be around it. It looks like a snapshot of a real-life horror movie, wouldn’t you agree?

You never know what might be hiding behind your walls at home — there could be a few surprises in store! That was certainly the case for this person, as they uncovered a cute mural spanning a blocked wall. Those drawings wouldn’t look out of place in a daycare center today, right?

It can be pretty exciting when you discover a forgotten-about antique at home. The sentimental value alone can be overwhelming. But then again, there are other finds that can leave you scratching your head. This Reddit user could relate to that, as they stumbled across an old toy while visiting their grandparents. Is that meant to be Mickey Mouse?

It’s not every day that you find a giant chain behind your wall, yet that’s exactly what happened to this person. They wrote on Reddit, “We believe it’s a support for the floor beams because it appears to run from the attic down to a location next to the stairs. But it’s slack, so it’s probably not currently functioning in that capacity.”

Speaking via Reddit, a homeowner revealed, “There’s a half-height door hidden behind a normal-sized door in my basement. In case you’re wondering, behind that door is a small room. It’s unheated so it’s always pretty cool. We keep some wine bottles in there and store a few boxes of stuff.” Well, at least it’s being put to use!

It’s fair to say that most homeowners today don’t need to worry about mouse holes popping up around their houses. That wasn’t the case in the past, though, as this cool picture shows. Yep, someone spotted a few openings while exploring a property that was constructed in the early 1740s. Could any mice still be living there?

Okay, things are about to get very creepy. A person shared this photograph online, which highlights a written message reading, “The End.” They noted, “[I moved] into a new house built circa 1940 and found this painted on the top of the basement stairs.” Yikes. We’d never go down there again!

At first glance, this might look like a normal brick outside a house. But take a closer peek at the orangy surface. Can you see it? For those of you who can’t, there’s a paw print embedded into the brick. We wonder how that happened? Talk about marking your territory!

When lifting up their carpet, a homeowner posting on Imgur uncovered a mysterious door built into the floor. Incredibly, it led down to a basement that looked like it hadn’t been touched in decades. The space was jam-packed with full shelves containing jars of old food. It was a stunning sight, though we wouldn’t want to eat any of that stuff now!

After taking a closer look inside their bathroom cabinet, an Imgur user found an assortment of amazing goodies behind a panel. The items were kept in a plastic bag, and they included a tube filled with coins dated between 1935 and 1965. There was some more currency, too, as well as a couple of rings and a chain.

For our money, there’s nothing more romantic than a simple love letter. In this case, a Reddit user came across a bundle of old lovey-dovey messages tied together as they explored the wall’s ventilation space. It’s like staring at the contents of a time-capsule, right?

In the vast majority of houses, you’re unlikely to spot anything strange below the living room floor. But the same couldn’t be said here. As per BoredPanda, some homeowners discovered a paved-over bath built into the flooring. They subsequently dug it out and revealed that it looked more like a hot tub. Score!

Back in the summer of 2017 a Reddit user uncovered a hilarious written message on the wall of their new home. It read, “It’s October 5, 1997. If the Spice Girls are still popular [the] next time this room’s redecorated, I’ll eat my overalls. By dad.” Something tells us the famous group didn’t spice up the life of that guy!

Ready for another spooky discovery? A user told Reddit, “This is a locked door at my aunt’s house. It is underground and points away from the basement. Every time I go near it she tells me to get away from it, which always made it so much more scary.” We wonder what’s on the other side?

After this person moved into their new property, they stumbled across a secret floor safe. From there, the resident worked tirelessly to get it open — which lead to a rather strange outcome. They informed Reddit, “Sadly, it was filled to the top with water and I’m not sure how. Because there’s no water damage in the house and no water leaking anywhere.” How odd.

Imagine you're on a tour of a new house. Everything's normal, but as you walk into the living room, you spot a massive lump of sandstone rock protruding out of the wall. How can that be? Well, as the owner of one such property noted, the slab couldn’t be removed while construction was taking place. So, they simply...built around it.

We’d like to think we’re fairly brave when exploring creepy areas of a house. This, though? Forget about it! According to a user on Imgur, this dark passage is located under their apartment block and stretches on for around a mile. If that wasn’t enough, the terrifying artwork is the cherry on top of a very scary cake.

After this homeowner’s property was submerged in water, they spotted some strange patterns beneath the flooring. Upon closer inspection, the person realized that a psychedelic mural from the past had been painted on the lower surface. And as the boards continued to be pulled up, more of it was revealed. Pretty cool, right?

Take a look around this shot of a restroom at a dentist’s practice. Seems normal, yes? Well, zone in on the right-hand corner. The photo in that frame is actually a snap of the same room. And it appears to contain an identical photograph in there, too. It’s like staring into a weird loop!

As an Imgur user explored their new living space, they came across a mysterious hatch in the floor. After they peeked inside, they realized that it led down to a basement spanning the entire property. The space was absolutely huge, with a massive room sitting at the end of a long, dark corridor. The user described it as a “secret dungeon,” and we can understand why!

Buildings can be repurposed for other uses as the years go on, but this is a stunning example. A person took to Reddit and wrote, “My house used to be a bank. So, we use the old vault as a basement.” Yep, the safe is still built into the wall. Imagine showing that to people who pop round for a first-time visit!

Sometimes, rummaging around in your garage can lead to disturbing revelations, like this birthday note from a clearly-disturbed eight-year-old to his father. Apparently, the young psychopath hoped all his dad's birthday wishes would come true — because he didn't have many birthdays left. Happy birthday, indeed.

Many years ago, homeowners used to have so-called 'milk doors' built into the exterior of their properties. It was a tiny space where milkmen could drop off your delivery. Now, a Reddit user found one of these doors inside their place below some cupboards in 2017. That’s a strange spot to leave it in, wouldn’t you say?

One lucky quaran-cleaner (AKA, someone who cleaned out their home during quarantine), found an actual piece of history during their frenzied tidy round: a Canadian newspaper from 1952, its front page announcing the accession of Queen Elizabeth II to the throne. The portrait of the new monarch is absolutely stunning. The best part, though, is the incredible condition the paper is in, given that it's far more than 50 years old.

Want to hear a bizarre story? A person took to Reddit and said, “My parent’s house was destroyed in a tornado [18 months] ago. When they moved back in last week, they found this [weird doll] in a box. They’ve never seen it before and have no idea where it came from, but now it sits on a shelf in their living room.” Did anyone else feel a chill?

This discovery is exactly why attics exist in the first place! One spring cleaner was clearing out their parents' attic and came across this absolute beauty. Is it real? Is it repro? Who cares! It’s finally fulfilling its purpose and standing proudly on display. Lovely stuff!

If you just glanced at this door, you’d be forgiven for thinking it was pretty normal. Yet there’s a bit more to it than that. The occupant of the place stated, “My apartment is an old police station. And [it] still has the original cell doors, but [they’re] painted.” Yes, prisoners once stayed behind that block of wood.

These jeans, unearthed while cleaning in 2020, are super-special to their owner. According to a woman named Ashley Barnwell, they hold a special significance because her mom painted the incredible design herself! And not only that, they’re meant to resemble a Joni Mitchell album cover, a favorite of the then-teenage Barnwell. Gotta love a hippie mom.

When a person decided to remove the carpeting from one of their rooms, they uncovered a truly bizarre sight. The floor below resembled a giant Monopoly board. Think of the fun you could have with that! Now we’re wondering if any other hidden games are scattered around the place?

Isn’t this what everyone has been dreaming of during lockdown? Having a normal tidy round and then bam! A bag of money just appears. Yes, this actually happened. A man found hundreds of dollars while doing some quaran-cleaning. Amazing, right? But it doesn’t really make up for the $10,000 he’d lost earlier in the year. Still, a win’s a win.

So much to unpack here. First of all, canned broccoli? But not just canned broccoli. No, it’s dehydrated canned broccoli. Apparently, this person had purchased it just in time for the Y2K disaster-that-never-was. As to why they still own the canned broccoli 20+ years later is anybody's guess.

When was the last time you saw an actual Blockbuster membership card? For those of us who aren’t aware, Blockbuster was Netflix before we had the internet. And that still included a ton of terrible movies that weren’t worth the rental fee. Blockbuster went out of business exactly ten years before this person found their card, making them about 15 years too late to be of use. Thanks for the memories.

Maybe it’s just a sign of the times, but imagine clearing out your parents’ cupboards and finding the 2020 equivalent of Blackbeard’s treasure. So, so much sanitizer. When posting this odd find to Twitter, this person described the hoard as an “Apocalyptic stockpile.” And to be fair, they’re not far off.

When you think of found WW1 memorabilia, you probably imagine uniforms, helmets, boots; that sort of thing. We doubt anyone ever expects to find six pounds of unexploded ordnance in their back yard while landscaping! We're so curious what this person ended up doing with their buried, uh, treasure.

While clearing out their parents’ house in 2020, two sisters made an incredibly sweet discovery: a small box packed full of envelopes and keepsakes. Upon inspection of the old documents, handwritten on delicate Air Mail paper, it became clear that the letters were in fact love letters. Missives sent back and forth between their mom and dad, long before they became parents. As finds go this one is up there with the best of them.

This, as far as we’re concerned, is one case where perhaps things should have stayed hidden. A box containing a scary collection — yes, enough to be called a collection — of straight razors was found in one person's basement. We can only pray that whoever owned them was just a really, really meticulous barber.

No, your eyes do not deceive you. What you’re looking at is a real pair of earrings. And yes, they do contain what appear to be teeth. Where do you get a matching pair of teeth for earrings? This person just happened to come across them while cleaning their house. We hope they belong to the wearer — earrings made from a stranger's teeth somehow seems so much worse.

One quaran-cleaner came across this gem of a relic to a bygone era. These tickets to a 1983 ice hockey match with a politically-inspired twist definitely bring back memories! It was a cold war battle royale featuring the Philly Eagles against the The Soviet All Stars. Who won? Probably best not to ask…

You’ve probably heard some of your more, ahem, mature relatives bemoaning the rate at which tech moves. With this find, one person has absolutely proved that slightly-curmudgeonly point. The contents of one forgotten backpack prove just how fast time flies: one iPod Nano, one iPod Shuffle and a Gameboy Advance. Their absence was barely noticed as newer iPod and Nintendos replaced them.

Is there nothing we won’t turn into jewelry? We’ve already seen teeth, but we draw the line at nuclear waste. Yes, women were once sold radioactive jewelry. It was made with uranium and is fluorescent in ultraviolet light. Yes, it's allegedly safe. And no, your Geiger counter won't like it.

When a woman named Karen-Eileen Gordon was having a clear-out in 2020, she discovered exactly why enforced cleaning was actually pretty great. As she posted to Instagram, “Sometimes, when quaran-cleaning drawers, a gem is found, LOL!!! These ancient clippies went in my hair IMMEDIATELY.” Because we should always be as confident as we were in middle school...and hopefully more so.

No, your eyes do not deceive you. That is, in fact, a suit made entirely from duct tape. Apparently, this guy was cleaning out his closet when he came across the funky handmade suit of old. We're just curious how he managed to forget all about the duct tape suit he wore to prom!

In an effort to keep board games relevant, manufacturers came up with this gem: Star Wars: The Interactive Video Board Game. Why people ever wanted to make board games more complicated by adding a video component, we'll never know. We're just wondering if any of that Darth Vader footage survived...probably not.

There’s no way anyone could have predicted just how prescient this pin would be. Socially distanced, clearly locked-down, this is what the world looked like in 2020. And now, everyone gets the inherent joke contained within. If that’s not a beautiful sum-up of the pandemic, we don’t know what is. An amazing find.

Imagine buying chocolate so special that it came in an opulent, velvet-covered box that would last a century? Well back in the day, that’s exactly how chocolate was sold. We’re not saying that we should go back a 100 years, we’re just saying we deserve velvet-covered chocolate boxes, that’s all. And thanks to this quaranclean find, we know it’s possible.

Ah, to be young. When one quarancleaner came across this strange object, they were completely mystified by its presence. There was only one solution — ask the Twitterverse, “Anybody know what it is?” Sadly, no one replied, but for those of you who really don’t know, it’s how we took pictures before cell phones were invented. No, really.

This is one of those finds that’s questionable in a lot of ways. Firstly, these Fluke multimeters were stashed behind a wall. Secondly, they’re apparently worth a few thousand dollars. No, we don’t know what they are, or why they were hidden behind said wall. And we’ve no idea why this person was rummaging around in the wall in the first place.

Now, we’re making no judgements here, but if you’re playing so much Uno that you need waterproof cards, you might need to talk to someone. Finishing a card game is never worth getting drenched in a Florida-style downpour, even if you’re playing the round of your life! We hope whoever found these cards is an avid card player.

Somehow, these fragile bits of plastic used to be where we stored all our important files back in the day. Even a whopping four at once, if that label is to be believed. We can't understand how this many survived at all, never mind all at once in this quarancleaner’s home. Perhaps they’re just very, very careful?

When this poor, clearly-traumatized spring cleaner came upon the ungodly mess that is… whatever this is, they were clearly overcome. Not only had they owned — and kept — this toy, but now they had to decide whether to hang on to it. Only Instagram can decide. We really hope they came down on burying it at a crossroads.

Just when you think humanity can’t possibly get any more sophisticated, here comes a blast from the classy past. Hands-free binoculars for detailed enjoyment of sport while also holding a drink and a hotdog? Now that’s what we call innovation. It’s also what we call glasses.

Hey, look — an old-timey breathalyser to ensure those a little worse for wear wouldn't drive home! We've no idea how it works, though, and we're mostly sober, so who knows how those with a few gins under their belt ever worked it out. Thankfully, they’re a little easier to use nowadays.

Remember those little shiny things that used to hold just one movie? How quaint was that? And remember when Netflix used to do DVDs by post? We don't, either. As this pandemic-era discovery proves, even Netflix's customers forgot. Thank goodness they eventually became a streaming service.

Produced in the 80s, this gross novelty looks more like something from a '40s horror movie. The wigglin' hand apparently shook and crawled exactly like a disembodied appendage should, as long as you had batteries and the will to watch it quiver. In 21st-century reality, though, it's a creepy reminder that the '80s are best dead and buried, along with this so-called 'toy.'

It’s lovely when grandparents give thoughtful gifts, isn’t it? This quaran-clean find, though, definitely doesn’t qualify as a lovely gift. A chill-inducing so-called "medical kit" dating from the 1920s, given to an adoring grandchild for use as part of a school project, isn't exactly what we'd call school-appropriate material.

Who knew this message of sharing and dairy would end up being so out of date so fast? We’re sure this library book about enjoying an ice cream with friends was exactly the message about kindness that kids should have been getting pre-2020. Nowadays, though…not so much. In today's world, maybe just don’t mention the ice cream?

We have no idea quite how this quarancleaner ever misplaced this gigantic remote, either. But misplace it they did — until the big clear out of 2020, that is. It’s got enough buttons to confuse an engineer, and appears to control some form of light display. Seriously, though, how do you switch it on?

Even Colin Farrell has forgotten about this particular extravaganza. One very unfortunate cleaner discovered they actually owned a giant poster featuring a bald, leather-clad Daredevil (read: hideous) era Farrell. It's what nightmares are made of. Well, they are for Colin Farrell, anyway.

No, you read that right. Back in the day, if you were lucky enough to be sawn in half by magician P.T. Selbit, he gave you a little saw-shaped trinket as a memento — and, we presume, as a thank you. He was the first to ever perform the trick, which explains the little favor. We bet David Copperfield never gave out gifts.

One of the best things about clearing up is learning about who we were back in the day. Take this quaran-cleaner, for instance. They discovered a cell stash totaling 20 devices, and there’s something for everyone — sliders, clamshells, three Blackberries, the list goes on! What this person learned that day was that they have a serious phone addiction…and terrible taste in tech. Three Blackberries?