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114 DIY Projects That Started With Big Dreams And Ended With Results Nobody Could Have Predicted
Human beings are remarkably good at solving problems. We will find a solution, no matter the cost. But for many folks, “solving the problem” and “solving the problem well” are two very different things.
These are the people whose work is likely to be featured on the DiWHY subreddit. The page profile pretty much explains what they are all about: “Where (subpar) projects from DIY live prosperously.” Sure, the efforts are commendable. The outcomes? That will probably leave you with mixed feelings.
Scroll through to see what the great people of the internet have come up with.
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#1
My Uncle's Christmas Tree
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#2
Too Broke And Lazy To Buy Shower Curtain Rings When I Moved Into My Apartment, So I Present To You My Solution. Zip Ties
#3
I'm No Electrician, But I Think I've Solved The Mystery Of Why Changing The Lightbulbs Didn't Work
#4
My Friend's Phone's Touchscreen Stopped Working So He's Using A Mouse
#6
This Is How My Wife Decided To Fix The Leaky Tap
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 hour ago
I would not be able to resist standing in front of the sink and poking that repeatedly with a finger XD
#7
My Parents: We Don't Need A Paint Roller
#8
Roommate Painted The Toilet Seat And Lid I Don't Know Why
#9
Man Laptops Are Getting Hot
#11
This Absolute Monstrosity
#13
My Dad Painted The Light Yellow
#15
When The Builder Decides The Toilet’s The Perfect Place To Rinse Off His Tools
#17
Dearly Beloved, We’re Gathered Here Today… To Figure Out What’s For Dinner Lmao
#18
My Mom Tried To Make A Cane For My Dad
#21
So I Posted This On Pics And I Was Really Proud Of It And Someone Said This Is Bad I Should Feel Bad And Post It Here. So Here I Am
#23
A Woman On My Timeline Has A "Remote Stick", Because Her Family Loses The TV Remote So Often
#26
We Built A Double Decker Couch :)
#27
About 15 Years Ago I Got Drunk And Nicked A Security Camera. The Next Day I Gutted It And Put A Lightbulb In. It's Been Stowed Away Ever Since Until Today
#28
"Kids Don't Like It"
#29
“Can You Pass The Salt Before It Falls Into The Trough Again Please”
#30
Why Have I Done This
#31
This Great Wall Of China
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 hour ago
Actually kind of cool and clever XD But I can imagine ásshole teens/adults smashing them just for the lolz.
#35
Excuse Me I Need To Ride My Piece Of Wood To School
#38
I Know A Guy Who Can Do It Cheaper
#43
I Tried To Move A Ceramic Sink Off The Wall To Paint Behind It. I Should Have Had A 2nd Person Helping Me And It Did Not Go Well. Several Emergency Room Stitches At 4am Were Required
#44
When Your Helper Moonlights As Spider-Man. At Least He’s Committed To Sealing The Leak
#46
When The Disconnect Box Starts Looking Like A Battery-Powered Science Experiment, It’s Time To Call An Electrician
#48
I Made Headphones With Integrated Cd Player, Remote Control, Battery, Disc Storage, And Jewel Box Compartment
#51
This Toilet Seat Cover
#56
DIY Amber Encased Nails 💅
#58
My Door Was Loose, Some Of The Screws In The Hinges. Landlord Did The Renovation Themselves
#59
My Friend Went To Look At An Apartment Today And This Was The "Shower"
#60
Stylish
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 hour ago
I actually don't hate it XD But I don't understand the jump ring.
#65
I Don't Even Know Where To Start With This
#69
This Makes Me Irrationally Angry
#76
This Is How My Father Has Decided To Rig Up The Router
#88
I Don't Even Know What To Say
WindySwede 54 minutes ago
YT: "What year did his house burn down?" "About tw,,, how did you know his house burnt down??!"
#96
Our Landlord Hired A Plumber To Fix Our Toilet. He Said He'd Put Some Sealant Behind It To Stop It From Moving. Can You Tell Me What's Wrong With This Picture?
#99
Concrete And Horseshoe Kettleball Found At A Goodwill In Sweet Home Alabama
#103
I Made A Curtain Of Worm On A Strings And I Feel Like It Fits Here
Elladine DesIsles 2 hours ago
My cats would reduce them all to fluffy dust in a matter of of minutes.
#114
I Made My GF A Pillow Out Of My Chest Hair So She Can Pretend She’s Laying On My Chest Every Night
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