50 Times People Got Into The DIY Spirit But Failed At The Execution Miserably (Best Of All Time)

But every DIY project can’t be a winner. Many of us have probably made a stinker of one of our first DIY projects. That’s wherethe DiWHY communitycomes in. They share the most hilarious and questionable cases of DIY, and, of course, they ask: “Why is this a thing?”

This time, we’re featuring the cream of the crop of the subreddit: the best of all timeDiWHY posts!

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Trying To Fashion A Face Mask Out Of A Brassiere

My Uncle’s Christmas Tree

This Great Wall Of China

As we’re celebrating the best of all time pictures theDiWHY subreddithas to offer, it’s only fair to give it a proper introduction for those who might not be familiar with it. It’s a community that celebrates (and sometimes mocks but mostly in good faith) bad DIY jobs.The subreddit invites people to share their DIY projects gone wrong. “Ever try fixing things on your own? Didn’t come out the way they were supposed to? Do you stand there questioning your whole life? If so, post your results here toDiWHY,” the sub’s bio claims. “Where [bad] projects from DIY live prosperously.”

The subreddit invites people to share their DIY projects gone wrong. “Ever try fixing things on your own? Didn’t come out the way they were supposed to? Do you stand there questioning your whole life? If so, post your results here toDiWHY,” the sub’s bio claims. “Where [bad] projects from DIY live prosperously.”

I Hate It But Kind Of Like It!

Biblically Accurate Furby

This Guy Built A Mini-Door Complete With Doorknob Into The Front Door At The Place He’s Renting, For His Cat Stanley

The DiWHY subreddit has a whopping 3.6 million members and only one moderator, u/IAMmojo. The Redditor haspreviously spokenwithBored Pandain 2020, back when the community had only 1.1 million followers.AlthoughDIYencapsulates all kinds of jobs, from crafting to home improvements, the subreddit’s logo is a glue gun. Its moderator, u/IAMmojo, explained to us before that the hot glue gun is probably the main common denominator in almost all bad DIY projects that get featured on the sub.

AlthoughDIYencapsulates all kinds of jobs, from crafting to home improvements, the subreddit’s logo is a glue gun. Its moderator, u/IAMmojo, explained to us before that the hot glue gun is probably the main common denominator in almost all bad DIY projects that get featured on the sub.

I’m No Electrician, But I Think I’ve Solved The Mystery Of Why Changing The Lightbulbs Didn’t Work

T-Rex Heels

Because It Gets Hot In The Workshop And There’s No Ac

Grandma? Is That You?

My 9 Year Old Daughter Bedazzled Our Remote. It’s Very Pretty But Quite Challenging To Find The Button You Need

I’m Scared

However, some folks prefer to do a one-step DIY: open their wallets. As evident from this list, DIY projects can often go south pretty quickly. Things might get a little bit more serious when it comes to home improvement projects. While it’s generally a good idea to paint your walls yourself, doing your own electrical work might be a bad idea.

5 Minute Craft

Hmmm

Found On R/Mildlyinteresting Thought It Belonged Here

The pandemic was a catalyst for many people to start doing things themselves. Some started baking bread, and others ambitiously set out to redo their kitchens. Do-it-yourself and home furnishing sellers saw a boom in profits that year. Sweden’s home improvement product provider BHG, for example, saw a58% growthin the second quarter of 2020.

Came Across This Picture And Wanted To Share

Can Someone Explain This One?

My Baby Skull Desert Roses Are Coming In Pretty Nice

Just Because You Can Quilt It, Doesn’t Mean You Should

Preserving Those Childhood Memories

Airbag Accessories

So, what’s the psychology behind doing it ourselves? For some, it’s about saving money. In a survey whereCloverasked 1,000 homeowners why they chose the DIY route, 85.2% claimed that it’s cheaper. And, sometimes, it makes sense. Like when you need to unclog a toilet. The same survey calculated that the average price of unclogging a toilet yourself is $5. If you call a professional to do it, it can cost anywhere from $85 to $520.

Unique Lamp

Why Just Why

Jean Bag Chair

As A Landlord, I Am Constantly Amazed At Some Things My Tenants Do. I Installed New Curtain Rods Before The New Tenant Moved In, But She Still Felt It Necessary To Nail The Curtains To The Wall

Ewwwwwwww

Now It Looks Cool

There’s also a satisfying sustainability element in DIYing for the eco-conscious. Reusing and repurposing things like furniture or decor items can be great do-it-yourself projects for beginners. Content creator and DIYer Shelly Kennagh told Bored Panda in aprevious interviewhow everything we own deserves love and attention. That’s why she uses the term ’re-loved.'

This Motorcycle Was Made Into An 18-Wheeler… Type, Thing

She May Be Trashy But At Least She Recycles

A Lamp Made From Repurposed Material

Even if we sometimesfail at DIYing, there are still benefits to doing it. When we’re doing something with our hands, we’re preventing andbuilding resilienceagainst depression and other mental health disorders. It also gets us away from devices and keeps us engaged in the present moment.

Upcycling A Toothpaste Tube

Just Why?

The Toilets That Await You In Purgatory

Bumper Rockery

Found On Facebook Marketplace

“Does It…work?” “You’re Darn Tootin'!"

Just Gonna Leave This Here

‘Modern Aesthetic’

Feeling Insecure About How Unoriginal And Boring Your Bathroom Tile Grout Is? Want To Make A Statement? Simply Just Cover It Up With Some Glitter Glue!