A group of friends secretly had an electrician build what he believed was a tiny home for their sister, but it was actually for him.
According to Scoop Upworthy, the man named Dan worked for weeks under the impression the project wasn’t for him. His friends revealed the surprise with his children waiting inside holding “Welcome Home” signs.
Dan, who had been living with family and sleeping on a couch, reacted with emotion as he stepped into the completed home.
During the surprise, his friends also replaced tools that had been damaged earlier in the build.
Contractors say this kind of secret gesture highlights the long hours, personal investment, and dedication electricians often bring to their work—even when projects benefit others.
It shows that being an electrician is about more than technical skill; it’s about community, pride in your craft, and the kind of generosity that can light up more than just a home.
Source: Upworthy
Friends tricked electrician into building a home for their sister — he had no idea it was actually for him
A person might find friendship in the most unlikely places and decide to do something wonderful for their friend. A group of friends did something similar for their electrician when they told him they were building a tiny house for their sister and wanted his help.
It turns out that the electrician was actually working on a home for himself and his family.
The man was in disbelief at the reveal and was touched by the gesture. A video detailing the surprise was shared on the YouTube channel, The Professional Idiots
