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Do It Yourself projects allow people to reuse items lying around the house to create something cool instead of throwing them away. However, just because you can DIY anything, it doesn't mean you should. A subreddit with a pretty self-explanatory title (DiWHY) is collecting the worst DIY fails, and they are so dreadfully awful, you might feel like Leonardo Da Vinci after checking these bad ideas out.
Basically, these DIY ideas belong to one of the two groups: a) a DIY project is so bad, it shouldn't exist, to begin with; b) the execution turned out horribly wrong. From leaving a print of your baby's bottom on a bowl to preserving childhood toys like failed biological experiments, some people should really consult others about their latest DIY crafts. Scroll down to review the epic fails and upvote your favorites!
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#1
Airbag Accessories
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#3
T-Rex Heels
#5
Preserving Those Childhood Memories
#6
Unique Lamp
#7
Now It Looks Cool
#8
Make An Upcycled Hose Rug For An Outdoor Space Using Old Garden Hoses And Zip Ties
#9
"Upcycled" Knife Block
#10
She May Be Trashy But At Least She Recycles
#11
Jean Bag Chair
#12
My Baby Skull Desert Roses Are Coming In Pretty Nice
#13
Just Gonna Leave This Here
Daniel Losinger 7 years ago
That is actually a good idea because a van is a strong structure and is waterproof.
#14
Just Wait Until The Airbag Pops Out
Hamdhaan Hassan 7 years ago
when the airbag comes out it will be all positive energy on your face
#15
Diy Amber Encased Nails
#16
Can Someone Explain This One?
Jeanne Deaux 7 years ago
Because there is soil in it and it weights quite a few pounds...?
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Daniela-Iulia Balaciu 7 years ago
nice invention, but if is no well fixed, then you might find it at the neighbors at the first breeze....
Celental Midnight 7 years ago
This one is very smart. Catches the rain, recycling, and repurposing.
Kristin Connon 7 years ago
This one is pretty! And it has a kind of "April Showers" vibe. I can't imagine it would hold up long though, unless that is the toughest umbrella ever.
DeAnna Anderson 7 years ago
At least the dirt inside the umbrella will help it not to blow away in the wind. It looks cool.
Crochet lady 7 years ago
I don't see the point and it just looks like trash. But I've seen people use toilets for plants and that's much worse.
Diane Lloyd 7 years ago
I LOVE this one! First time an umbrella would be used to hold in the rainwater.
#17
Someone Painted Birch Trees On Their Window
Nadine Ducca 7 years ago
...partially obscuring the REAL birch trees just outside... (But I think the actual painting looks nice and makes the room cozier.)
#18
Beautiful Wood Paneling
#19
Just Because You Can Quilt It, Doesn't Mean You Should
#20
This Chair Is Upholstered In Old Jeans
#21
A Lamp Made From Repurposed Material
Kimberly Robinson 7 years ago
Whoever did that needs to be under the care of a really competent psychiatrist.
#22
Upcycling A Toothpaste Tube
#23
Turns Your Hat... Into A Hat!
#24
Modern Aesthetic
#25
Just Why?
#26
Stylish
#27
This Monstrosity
#28
Someone Was Throwing Away This Custom Lamp. No Idea Why They Didn't Want To Stick With It
#29
Nothing Quite Like Homemade Peanut M&m's
Jef Bateman 7 years ago
Daniel Losinger is right -- it is fake, but it does point out the need for somebody to come up with edible hot glue. Think of the possibilities!
#30
Found On Facebook Marketplace
#31
This Car Covered In Pennies
#32
If Someone Could Explain This To Us We Would Greatly Appreciate It
#33
We Asked Our Landlord For A Bigger Table - He Built Us This
#34
When You Need Your Pants On Your Feet
Kristin Connon 7 years ago
I kinda like the ankle pockets. The look is just, well... I'm sure they have a great personality.
#35
How To Make A Doll Into A Wine Glass In 23 Quick Steps
#36
How Do You Wash Dishes?
#37
Assquatch Sighting On My Facebook Feed!
#38
Big Candle
#39
CD Rack
#40
This Bedazzled Midi Control Surface
#41
Make A Pair Of Heels With Some Common Household Items!
#42
Sweet Door... For Your Door
#43
Productive Evening Spent Gluing Dead Things And Doll Parts To Flowers
#44
Ever Wanted A Table With Almost No Useable Surface Space That Also Wasn't Level? Bonus, It's Jammed Through The Top Of A Bike That's Held In Place With Plywood Boxes
#46
Way More Convenient Than Just Holding The Glass Itself.
#47
Weight Watchers Soda Crocheted Hat
#48
A Dream Catcher Made Of Dreadlocks
#49
Severed Barbie Face Pins
#50
My Mum Diwhy’d A Doormat
#51
Just. What Is This? I Mean, I Know They Like Their Handicrafts But... What Is It?
#52
Hang In There!
#53
Turquoae Encrusted
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What do you think ?
Tiny Dynamine 7 years ago
This is one of those posts where you don't know whether to vote up or down for it being so bad.
Tiny Dynamine 7 years ago
That would explain why they put that in the title.
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Alice Galipo 7 years ago
So do we up vote the ones we actually like or the ones we feel belong in that category? o.O
Lachlan Steininger 7 years ago
Some people have to much time on their hands. And just WHY?????
Julie Lynn 7 years ago
On the positive side, I like this entire collection because it shows me people are still out using their brains, being creative, no-matter how bizarre and are willing to put it out there for us to see. It sure beats beating fake people and animals up on a screen all day. This shows at least some people are still trying to recycle and use their brains. Good Work to All who contributed .
Marilyn Slater 7 years ago
Such a lot of 'cute, but pointless'! Great ideas for 'What not to do'! ;-)
Annette Schafer 10 months ago
Loved this. Looks like stuff I'd do way back in the day when I was a drinker. lol.
Tiny Dynamine 7 years ago
This is one of those posts where you don't know whether to vote up or down for it being so bad.
Tiny Dynamine 7 years ago
That would explain why they put that in the title.
Load More Replies... Alice Galipo 7 years ago
So do we up vote the ones we actually like or the ones we feel belong in that category? o.O
Lachlan Steininger 7 years ago
Some people have to much time on their hands. And just WHY?????
Julie Lynn 7 years ago
On the positive side, I like this entire collection because it shows me people are still out using their brains, being creative, no-matter how bizarre and are willing to put it out there for us to see. It sure beats beating fake people and animals up on a screen all day. This shows at least some people are still trying to recycle and use their brains. Good Work to All who contributed .
Marilyn Slater 7 years ago
Such a lot of 'cute, but pointless'! Great ideas for 'What not to do'! ;-)
Annette Schafer 10 months ago
Loved this. Looks like stuff I'd do way back in the day when I was a drinker. lol.
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