Digging Into Disaster: The Hilariously Unqualified Adventures of Kevin and His Pool
If you've ever scrolled through Reddit's r/StoriesAboutKevin, you know it’s a goldmine for tales of bafflingly bad decisions. But sometimes, a story comes along that perfectly encapsulates the spirit of "Kevin": a well-meaning, woefully underqualified soul whose confidence in home improvement is only matched by the scale of the disasters he leaves in his wake.
Today’s tale, courtesy of u/Perfect-Feed-4007, stars not just any Kevin, but their own father—an aspiring DIY dynamo whose misadventures with a backyard pool prove that sometimes, the hole you dig for yourself is both literal and metaphorical. And when you add a pile of dirt, a menagerie of dogs, and a pool-shaped plot twist, you’ve got a recipe for comedy gold.
From Renovation Rookie to Construction Catastrophe
Let’s set the scene: Kevin inherits his mother’s house and immediately sets to work “reconstructing” it. With a toolkit and boundless optimism, he tears down walls and dreams big—so big, in fact, that he quickly racks up debt fixing his own mistakes. To Kevin, this isn’t a sign to slow down. No, no—it’s simply time to switch gears from "reconstruction" to "construction." Because surely, building from scratch is easier than fixing what’s already there, right?
The Groundbreaking Pool Plan
Kevin’s next big idea? A backyard swimming pool. Not just any pool—a hand-dug, two-meter-deep rectangle, excavated with nothing but sheer determination and a trusty shovel. For days, Kevin labors, creating a pit so impressive it would make a professional contractor weep (for all the wrong reasons).
But there’s a catch: all that dirt. Mountains of the stuff. It turns out, when you dig a giant hole, the earth doesn’t just disappear. What’s Kevin’s solution? Gardening! He’ll simply use all that soil to cultivate a lush garden… eventually. In the meantime, the dirt sits in an ever-growing heap, a monument to Kevin’s unflagging optimism and questionable planning.
Enter the Dogs (and More Drama)
As if a backyard construction zone wasn’t chaotic enough, Kevin’s wife—who we’ll affectionately call “Kevina”—decides it’s the perfect time to expand their canine collection. With three dogs and a batch of puppies, their home transforms into a fluffy, four-legged circus. Of course, disaster strikes: one puppy is found with a limp, and the family, suspecting a broken leg from an unfortunate tumble into the Kevin-made pit, waits several days before alerting our narrator.
A trip to the vet (cue horrified professional) reveals the injury is actually a genetic defect, sparing Kevin from further construction-related guilt. The puppy eventually finds a loving home, proving that even in the wildest situations, happy endings are possible—if a bit delayed.
The Grand Finale: A Roundabout Revelation
After months of sweat, soil shuffling, and puppy pandemonium, Kevin’s vision is nearly complete. The hole is ready, the dirt is gone, and the only thing left is to install the pool. So, they buy one. And here’s where the tale transforms from a classic Kevin blunder to internet legend: the pool is round.
That’s right. After all that work carving out a perfect rectangle, Kevin purchases a circular pool. The kind of twist that has you laughing, groaning, and—if you’ve ever attempted your own home project—maybe even cringing in sympathetic pain.
Lessons from the School of Kevin
At its core, this story is a masterclass in what not to do when tackling a home improvement project. But it's also a reminder that sometimes, enthusiasm can be both your greatest asset and your undoing. Kevin’s journey is a testament to the indomitable spirit of the DIYer—undaunted by setbacks, perpetually optimistic, and always ready to dig himself a little deeper (literally and figuratively).
If you’re ever tempted to take on a big project with zero experience, remember Kevin. Maybe consult a professional first—or at least double-check the shape of your pool before you break ground.
Share Your Own Kevin Tales!
Have you ever gone full-Kevin on a home project? Or do you know someone who has? Drop your own stories of DIY disaster (or triumph!) in the comments below. Because if there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s that life is a lot more entertaining when shared—especially when it involves a round pool in a rectangular hole.
Original Reddit Post: Kevin and the pool