7 of the Worst Things Scott McGillivray Has Come Across in Canadian Homes

Kitchens that are ugly are one thing – and kitchens that aren’t built to code are a whole other story. But kitchens that are <em>both</em> are just plain scary. I’ve seen a lot of bad kitchens in my life, but this one from <em><a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/income-property/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Income Property</a></em> still stands out as the absolute worst. Not functional. Not attractive. Not safe. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/real-estate/blog/staging-tricks-scott-mcgillivray-1920609/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Scott McGillivray’s 10 Sneaky Staging Tricks to Watch out for When House Hunting</a>

I could <em>smell</em> this house on <em>Income Property</em> before I even stepped inside. The <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/cleaning-and-organization/photos/how-to-get-rid-of-smell-of-cigarette-smoke-in-house-1928658/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">cigarette smoke</a> was totally embedded in the carpet and walls. It was beyond gross. Since you can’t actually smell this photo though your screen, let me leave you with this thought: that carpet used to be white. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/scott-mcgillivray/photos/scott-mcgillivray-favourite-income-properties-1922899/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Scott McGillivray Reveals the 15 Income Properties He's Most Proud Of</a>

I like a good handheld shower as much as the next person, but even I have limits. There’s a part of me that admires the DIY ingenuity of this garden hose shower, but a bigger part of me says no. Just <em>no</em>. A shower/tub combo can be great – but if you're going to do it, do it right. <em>Please</em>. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/buyers-bootcamp-with-scott-mcgillivray/photos/buyers-bootcamp-florida-1915651/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Scott McGillivray Gives a 1950s Outdated Bungalow a Head-to-Toe Makeover</a>

I’m all for adding an ensuite, but this is not the way to do it. This bathroom on <em>Income Property</em> was literally built inside an existing bedroom. To be honest, I’m not even sure how they got the plumbing in there, but it’s safe to say it was not built to code. While this stuff is always kind of funny when you first see it, the reality is that it’s actually quite dangerous. If you’re going to build something – anything! – in your home, make sure it’s done right with the help of a professional. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/moving-the-mcgillivrays/photos/scott-mcgillivrays-jaw-dropping-dream-bedrooms-1053053/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Scott McGillivray's Jaw-Dropping Dream Bedrooms</a>

I have to admit, walking into this basement on <em>Income Property</em> was an incredibly upsetting experience. Those dark marks on the wall are mould and there were people <em>living</em> in this space for a time. It's a terrible health hazard and to date, it’s one of the worst cases of mould I’ve seen in a residential home. Homeowners need to take mould seriously. A basement like this one can put both your home and your health at risk. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/save-my-reno/photos/a-family-of-four-gets-the-basement-makeover-of-their-dreams-1900140/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">A Family of Four Gets the Basement Makeover of Their Dreams</a>

In the grand scheme of random things you can find in old houses, horse hair insulation isn’t really that big a deal. But let me tell you, if you’ve never seen it before and suddenly come across a big chunk under the floorboards it can be a little alarming.

If you want to have an income suite in your home, then it’s important to have a separate entryway. I’ve been saying this for years. Unfortunately, I may have neglected to say what that entryway should open up into. Well, definitely not a bathroom! I couldn’t believe it when I opened this door on <em>Income Property</em> and was faced with a toilet. To date, the worst entryway ever.