I Tried to Remove Decals—Now I Hate This Wall

I thought peeling off old decals would be a quick win. Just a hair dryer, some soap, maybe a little WD-40. But two hours in, my fingers were raw and the wall looked worse than before. The corner wouldn’t budge, so I picked harder. The paint started to flake. I tried rubbing alcohol—just made a bigger mess. The glue clung on like it was part of the rent. I spent $18 on a remover that smelled like regret. Scrubbed until my arms hurt. The decal’s gone, but now there’s a ghostly outline and a patch that’s somehow shinier than the rest of the wall. I ruined my Saturday for this. Next time, I’ll just live with the stickers. #DIYDisaster #RentalRage #HomeBudgetFail #Home #HomeDecor