A post about an unexpected discovery made by a homeowner during a renovation project has captivated users on Reddit.
When u/humblemandudebroguy decided to renovate the downstairs of their home, they weren’t expecting to uncover a slice of history tucked away behind the drywall. But that’s exactly what happened when they tore into a wall and found a handwritten note from 1989.
The incident was detailed in a post titled “Found this in the wall while ripping out drywall [OC]” in the r/MadeMeSmile subreddit. It has garnered 9,800 upvotes and hundreds of comments since it was shared on May 14, with many praising the humor and heart behind the surprise discovery.
The note, dated August 6, 1989, reads: “Today my mother and I are hanging the dry wall for this. I personally hope that it’s as much of a pain for you to [tear] this apart as it was for us making it! …