This whole story plays out like a home makeover show produced by wishful thinking and ignored building codes

There is a Texas house left in a will meant to be an asset and a bit of family security. For a while, it works that way. Then, mom and stepdad move in under a simple deal. They cover the basics, and he handles small repairs. Somewhere along the line, small quietly turns into structural. Suddenly, the handyman is also the foundation guy, the roofer, the plumber, and the electrical department, all powered by confidence and hardware store runs.