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When the term DIY (do it yourself) comes into question, many of us have different associations with it. Some people are avid fans of it and even like to repurpose old items with creative twists, while for some people... the term quite literally means a disaster in every way possible.
Let's be real, even those who are rather skilled at making things themselves have failed quite a few times before they got it right. However, sometimes we not only lack the patience and skills to execute the plan, but also the literal sense to know when something is not going to come out the way we want it to. Some ideas are just meant to never be executed for our own piece of mind, unless we don't mind nightmares, that is.
Now that all of that is out of the way, we suggest you check out some of the DIY fails submitted by the members of the r/DiWHY subreddit community. And unless you want to intensify your nightmares for tonight or just have a good laugh, make sure to check out previous posts here, here, and here.
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#1
This Subreddit's Title Says It All
#2
Up For Some Spam?
#3
Biblically Accurate Furby
In a previous article, Bored Panda had reached out to IAMmojo who is the moderator of the r/DiWHY subreddit. We wanted to know how moderation works when it comes to such a big page in general.
"It's not too difficult in general, but on certain days there are influxes of [crap]posts and reposts which can get crazy. Even with rules, these will continue to happen. It's why I use Automoderator to handle rejections of any new accounts or low karma accounts as a baseline."
#4
I'm No Electrician, But I Think I've Solved The Mystery Of Why Changing The Lightbulbs Didn't Work
#5
Your Grand Kids With Cherish These… Or Bury Them In The Backyard
The moderator also shared one of the most common recipes for a DIY (or should we say DIYWHY) disaster. Can you take a guess on what it is? We are sure, the answer might not be that surprising but it is funny nonetheless.
"If you ask the sub, they will surely mention the hot glue gun as the main ingredient. I think most posts in general have a humor element to it in common." They told Bored Panda.
#7
All Mail Is Nuked For 10 Seconds To Destroy Any Tracking Or Listening Devices Put There By A Vague Yet Menacing Government Agency
#8
Socks For Human Beings
#9
DIY And 5 Minute Crafts In A Nutshell
With all of that being said, the moderator was sure to mention that failing in something should not be taken as something upsetting but rather as an opportunity to improve. "Keep working on your craft! What you make today maybe be the next big thing tomorrow! Not everyone is a skilled artisan, we can only try our best."
#10
I Wouldn't Tell Anyone I Won The Lottery... But There Would Be Hints
#11
Flood Preparations????
#12
Repurposed Jeans :(
And remember, no matter what anyone says, there is still hope, whether you've had an interior design flop firsthand or you've simply witnessed too many hilarious DIY fails to try. Give it a go, who knows maybe your idea won't turn out as bad as it did for these fellow redditors.
With that in mind, what was your favorite DIY fail, Pandas? Let us know in the comments as we'd love to hear your thoughts!
#13
You Can Do Many Things That Is Not This
#14
Just Because You Can
#15
How About This Centrepiece, Seen At A Dentist's Office?
#16
Sticking Herbs And Spices All Over Your Bathroom Wall To Make The Room Scented
#17
This Motorcycle Was Made Into An 18-Wheeler… Type, Thing
#18
My Mom Bought A New House And This Is What The Previous Owners Did To The Pool!
#19
A Car Around Town
#20
How To Maximize Your Rim Size On A Budget
#21
Can’t Say I’ve Seen Something Like This
Mooooomooooo 1 year ago
Now that is quite clever. I didn't say nice though and I don't want one :D
#22
Because It Gets Hot In The Workshop And There’s No Ac
#23
"And When The Sun Hit The Porch Just Right, The Rocks Sing"
#24
Is Duct Tape Cheaper Than Paint?
#26
Ah Yes, The Classic Baby Lamb Seasonal Decor!
HelluvaHedgehogAlien 1 year ago (edited)
Bye. I’m outta there like heck. Anyone else need a ride out on our spaceships?
Shyla Bouche 1 year ago
Me! *quickly packs her toy mousies and all of Shyla's socks* Do I have to bring Shyla, or can you handle the can-opening.
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karen snyder 1 year ago
Would buy this. The price of a burrito, for the joy of freaking my friends and family out forever; priceless.
PenguinQueen 1 year ago
'your one of a kind finds are waiting'... 👀 To fkin un alive you by the looks of things!!!!!!
Andria VanSyckel 1 year ago (edited)
As the sign says... one of a kind finds! No two are ever alike. Although I'd rather lose it than find it!
Bad Alchemy 1 year ago
This belongs on that creepy, haunted Island of the Dolls. (https://isladelasmunecas.com)
IThinkIShouldNotBeTrusted 1 year ago
Ngl kinda thought this was a picture of my sister from when she was little
TurquoiseTzarina 1 year ago
LOL. Your sister is going to kick your butt if she sees this along with your comment. :/)
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David 1 year ago
I love that they have an aisle dedicated to one off 'unicorn' items. Reminds me of a group of folks I know who used to make bizarre Christmas gifts each year by 'kit bashing' used toys. Think - those weird mishmash toys the bully in Toy Story had - only darker and more adult. Then they would go bar hopping dressed as Santas and hand them out to other adults. Some of them were quite hilarious.
Michelle C 1 year ago
I love the sign behind it... yes definitely one of a kind and definitely still waiting
#27
Because Getting New Faucets Is Too Hard
#28
Because Tap Shoes
#30
My Friend Went To Look At An Apartment Today And This Was The "Shower"
#31
My Computer I Decided To Build In A Jerry Can
#32
Jairs
#33
Absolutely Disgusting
#34
Redneck Penthouse?
#35
Take A Ride On The Death Swing
#36
It Was Suggested I Share My Resin Encased Sausage Here
Headless Roach 1 year ago
If this is some new way of keeping food from roaches, IT'S NOT FÜCKING FUNNY
#37
My Moms Boyfriend Built An Outdoor Pisser So He Doesn’t Have To Use The Fence Anymore
#38
Hmmmm
#39
Because Cat Bed
#40
I Just Spent $2 Worth Of Duct Tape To Fix A $1 Backscratcher. Totally Worth It
#41
The Gaming Chair
#42
Local Artist’s Custom Paint Job
#43
“What Are We Cooling The Outside” -My Mom
#44
Op Said “Phone Will Not Charge Without Pressure”
Phobrek Taz 1 year ago
I have the same issue with my phone but I just yell at it instead. "We're all depending on you!!" etc.
#45
This Tyre Tube Face Mask
#46
My Dad’s Home Made Dog Door. It Lives On. In Fact, It Now Has A New Custom Door Stopper
#47
Nail Polish Heel..
#48
Don't Worry, No Smell
#49
My Younger Brother (11) Has Inexplicably Hot-Glued Colourful Buttons To Random Keys On His Keyboard
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Seanette Blaylock 1 year ago
Mine too, along with my brain trying to understand the "thought process" that went into some of these.
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Hypoxia Smurf 1 year ago
These are all pretty low-key, low-risk. Carve yourself some gods instead -- invoke cosmic horror, duck the thunderbolts, etc. Or just burn them. ;)
Amberlee Mucha 1 year ago
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memyselfandI 1 year ago
So what we’ve learned is, teeth and things relating to teeth are not to be used in craft projects. Same with expanding foam. The window garland one was okay, the others were trash.
Seanette Blaylock 1 year ago
Mine too, along with my brain trying to understand the "thought process" that went into some of these.
Load More Replies... Hypoxia Smurf 1 year ago
These are all pretty low-key, low-risk. Carve yourself some gods instead -- invoke cosmic horror, duck the thunderbolts, etc. Or just burn them. ;)
Amberlee Mucha 1 year ago
NOW CASTING HGTV's Help! I Wrecked My House is looking for homeowners whose DIY needs expert help. Has your home turned into a renovation nightmare? Has decorating turned into a disaster? Let our team help turn your renovation frustration into the home of your dreams! We are searching for homes in Orange County & Los Angeles County with 3-4 spaces needing rescue with a budget of at least $50K for cosmetic or $100K for structural or layout changes, for home renovations. Apply today: https://forms.gle/G2zFr2hUps7LgbRc9 Email: castingcall@RTRmedia.com NOTE: ***Production will contribute a financial portion to the homeowner’s overall budget*** #orangecounty #losangelescounty #homerenovation #DIYFail #remodel #moneypit #contractor #construction #renorescue #DIYrescue #kitchenremodel #homeremodel #bathroomremodel #realtor #beachlife #beachlifestyle
memyselfandI 1 year ago
So what we’ve learned is, teeth and things relating to teeth are not to be used in craft projects. Same with expanding foam. The window garland one was okay, the others were trash.
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