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A group of women traveling to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for a bachelorette party had their celebratory spirits dampened when they saw the state of their Airbnb. Not only was the cleanliness questionable, but the guests found something left in the shower that made them want to “burn the place down.”

In the post-pandemic era, a lot of people have converted their backyard sheds into fun spaces. Some people have made them into remote working spaces, others have created Airbnb rentals, and there are some that have developed “she sheds.” It might seem cozy and even practical, but unfortunately, many of…

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