Readers Respond: What Do You Judge Homeowners For When You’re In Their Homes?

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WFB asked followers on Facebook and Instagram what they judge homeowners for when they are in their homes. Here’s what they said:

Troy Stanfield

If you have secret dress-ups that you don’t want people to see, hide them!

Dylan Bradford

How they talk to their spouse!

Spencer Hulbert

I’m just there to sand the floors.

Kevin Corcoran

What kind of snacks they have in the pantry. 🤣

Keith Christopherson

Inside people’s personal home, pretty much everything gets a free pass on judgment. However, when they are newlywed, or first timers, and the wife is out, and the husband is like, “Yeah, whatever that stain color is fine.” I’m always thinking in the back of my head, “Call your wife, you fool!”

Chase Wright

How people let their pets use their house as a giant bathroom. I'll never understand why people let animals use the bathroom wherever they want to. The homeowners act like it's okay.

Mitchell Canter

If you are cooking bacon after 3 p.m. without sharing, I'm going home.

Karla Contreras

Walking back and forth on the floor while I’m working there.

Bill Powell III

One-ply toilet paper.

Robert Urban II

How many pets are gonna walk across the fresh finish?

Dane Eyre

Being courteous, saving a parking space for our arrival, having a cup of tea offered in the mornings.

Marcus Ward

If they don't offer me a hot beverage within the first 30 minutes.

Steven Sherman

Whatever I see or hear while working in somebody’s house, I don’t ever repeat.

Deanna Kraus

Dirty interior doors.

Leonard A. Hall

Taste, or lack thereof…

Greg Ozols

Their willingness and ability to engage in conversation. Are they listening, do they already know the answer and are quizzing you, or are they open to other options? Body language is often overlooked.

Dave Boyce

I used to get challenged on my knowledge and experience, but it didn't last long.

Daniel Reddy

We don’t judge… but a lack of dogs can be concerning.

Shaun Larry

Filth. Some of these homes are pure filth with grime, dirt and dog hair. Then they go sideways over a final coat of finish that has some debris in it.

Tito Castro

The kitchen.

Unfit Wonder

Not exactly judging, but when I notice the whole house with IKEA furniture, I suspect they might be budget-conscious.

Anthony Tone

Never judge anyone, not my position. I'm just a floor guy doing my job.

Mike Haralson

Their hand soap.

Chuck Kutchera

The books they read.

Alex Franklin

No judgment here I’m here to perform a service. But what is difficult can be customers keeping their dogs off of the floors.

Thomas Lane

Their expectations.

Emery Landry

Cleanliness.

Matt Lawrence

I’m just there to do my job. But I’ll the ones who treat you like a human instead of thinking they own ya are the best ones to work for.

Daniel Springer

Lack of manners.

Robert Smelstor

I don't judge, but I know they are considerate and nice people. If they point out where the bathroom is upon arrival and offer coffee or a cold drink during the work session, I appreciate it.

Molitor Traditional Flooring LLC

That they’re even present in the house.

David Butterworth

Everything.

Jackson Floors

How they talk to their spouse/kids.

Josh Brake

I don’t judge. Or haven’t in thirty years. From weed grows, to sexy time toy closets. No judgment.

iSandNewYork LLC Official Page

If they don’t offer you a beverage.

Skyro Floors

The thickness of their toilet paper. Single ply doesn't fly!

Furniture Grade Floors

Toenails in the couch when we have to move them.

Tony Perl

Piles of $hitty boxers by the washer when I'm going to plug in. 😂😂😂😂

Teddy Grams

How dirty their bathroom is.

Jim Sours

I once did a tile flooring repair in a master bathroom with a straight-up Mr Hankie skid on a white bath towel, and NO ONE ACKNOWLEDGED IT!!!!! I judged them all the way out the door. Have some self-awareness!

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The smell of their sink drains. 🤢🤮

Jamie Strohmeyer

I actually will say when they comment on the $hit show going on, “I’m not here to judge, just quote out your project.”

Steve Nailer

Smelly refrigerator and filthy kitchen kickers.

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