In order to get good at something (anything, really), you need to constantly challenge yourself. There's no way around it. But these challenges also have to be reasonable. You don't want to throw yourself into something too big too soon. Especially at crafts. Otherwise, you might end up featured on the subreddit r/DiWHY.
"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?" the online community asks in its 'About' page. If so, they are inviting you to post the results for everyone to see. But if you come across someone else's do-it-yourself endeavor that shouldn't have seen the light of day, you're welcome to share it on r/DiWHY too.
It's the place for sh***y projects. The ultimate proof that "just because you can doesn't mean you should."
We at Bored Panda already covered the subreddit here and here, but its 1.7 million members keep delivering, so we have to keep up!
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For our earlier article on r/DiWHY, moderator IAMmojo told Bored Panda that they look after the sub every day and, sometimes, things can be a bit overwhelming when there are many reposts to sift through. "It's not too difficult in general, but 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," they said.
My colleague Jonas was curious to get their opinion about what most DIY fails have in common. IAMmojo said: "If you ask the sub, they will surely mention the hot glue gun as the main ingredient. I think most posts in generally have a humor element to it in common."
But the moderator thinks the possibility of failure should not deter any DIY crafters. "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."
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During the pandemic, many people have put their hands to DIY, looking to address the parts of their home they have been meaning to fix and improve for some time. One 2020 study, for example, found that an astonishing 81% of Brits believe this was the best chance they have had to carry out some much-needed TLC.
The study also asked participants what were their biggest DIY fails during the lockdown, and the list comes as follows:
- Laying laminate flooring – 58%
- Tiling walls/floors – 52%
- Fitting small bathroom fixtures (e.g. tap, showerhead, sink, etc.) – 47%
- Plastering walls – 45%
- Laying decking – 43%
- Putting up wallpaper – 41%
- Repairing/fitting doors/windows – 36%
- Painting walls – 30%
- Assembling/fitting small furniture (e.g. table, chairs, shelves, etc.) – 24%
- Fitting new door/window/cupboard/cabinet handles – 19%
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MyJobQuote, the platform that organized the study, suggests these tips for people who want to make the best out of their home projects:
With the internet providing a wide range of information on just about any topic from various reputable sources, a simple search into Google will be your savior. DIY guides will help you to find the perfect solution to your DIY problems in no time.
If you are a visual learner, you may want to use a video to help you with the DIY task you are having issues with. There are multiple ‘How To' videos available online from industry professionals, especially on video-streaming platforms like YouTube.
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Turning to a tradesperson such as a flooring specialist, bathroom specialist, plasterers, or tilers for help could be a quick and easy solution to your problems. Even though they won't be able to come around to help, they should be able to provide some helpful advice via a phone call or a chat over Zoom/Skype.
Watching a few videos or reading a few articles might give you the false confidence to think you can handle any DIY task. Take caution and apply a safety-first attitude – especially when it comes to dealing with complex aspects such as plumbing and heating as well as electricity and lighting. Leave those to the qualified electricians, heating engineers, and plumbers.
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"Upcycled" Knife Block...
That was actually pretty cool. Maybe another solution than that string though
I thought it was chosen for the word gouge. Which you might do with a knife. I may have the wrong kind of mind
Load More Replies...I understand there's two schools of thought here. Those who despise this and those who say: "Lighten up! This is cool!" As a book publisher and book lover, I would never do this. A book is like a body to be respected and cherished, a body carrying wishes, and fears and stories from all humanity. This may look like a good idea, but symbolically, it's painful to watch.
You forgot to mention the authors that have poured their heart and soul into crafting each sentence. As someone who eventually wants to get out of my retail job to write books, I would be furious to see my stories treated this way. "Aren't you going to read my book?" "Nah, some vapid-eyed girl on tiktok told me to make a bloody KNIFE BLOCK."
Load More Replies...Oh, right, like a conventional knife block is germ-free.
Load More Replies...Needs different titles that are more knife appropriate. #justsayin
I quite like that. My knife block is full and I've got some extras needing a new home.
I own a set of wood-handled kitchen knives that are very sharp. The brand name is the same as my late father's name. My "Dad" knives are stored between the pages of a religious book that was a gift from someone who later tried to destroy my life. It is therapy for me.
Destroying books? That is kind of like clubbing baby seals to death.
As a fanatic book nerd and a librarian I can say that: NOT ALL BOOKS ARE WORTH KEEPING. Some are damaged, missing pages, falling apart, others are just not very good books. But storing knives like this will dull the blades and trap moisture so they can rust. Don't do this ^, but for the knives' sake, not for the books.
Wet knives and paper do not mix. Scent of Water will quickly become Scent of Mold. And you do not want printers ink on your food.
I never, ever, put my knives away without drying them first. And Everything gets a rinse at least before food contact. Anyhoo, because it's Books I can't see doing this.
Load More Replies...Try a large vase, with straight sides, and fill with rice. It's cheap and so easy to put knives away and grab one when you need it. The only problem I have is with the bread knife which is about 14 inches and my cabinets ( above the counter top) are about that too. I manage.
Omg this was done in a morning show in my country. The woman that suggested the idea had to apologize because EVRYONE made fun of her because why she dared to damage books for that stupid thing. 😂 https://www.elheraldo.co/sites/default/files/styles/414x310/public/articulo/2020/06/02/fuertes_criticas_a_carolina_cruz_por_convertir_libros_en_porta_cuchillos.jpg?itok=rZnnUl6z
this is clever and doesnt belong in this group--its useful and creative.
I quite like this. Good use of really crappy old hardbacks. I'd use old cook books or murder mysteries.
My dead friend would be furious about that. But now we can do whatever we want with books.
The bakers thing is a mistake but the rest is a good idea really. Not so sure how that would do as you slip the knife in an out over time you might have to resharpen the knife way more often.
actually is kinda kool, need more books and knives - one knife per book.
I get newsletters from DIY Network, HGTV and others, and one of them actually showed how to do this, but they glued cookbooks together for it.
I'll pass on that idea to my parents. They wanted a larger knife block and have a house full of old books...
I've seen this before. I think it's really nice, but I would Gorilla glue the books together....
As a huge book lover it pleases me to see books getting used for new things instead of thrown away or eaten by rats in some forgotten storage. I know a lot of people thinks unwanted books should be donated for example, but in a lot of places there just isn't anyone who wants them. Better if they can be reused for things like this in that case!
On first glance I thought they were just someone's idea about bookmarks.
Well, it can't be washed if food gets splashed on it, but if you're going to do it, it would probably be pretty funny and cute with the right books. Maybe some Sherlock Holmes, or something about Ceasar. Anything that involves stabbing.
Intriguing idea. Personally, I don't care for how it looks with the string, and when I imagine how it feels to pull a knife out or put one in, I don't like how it feels, either. But I would have to try it.
Hmm, I'm wondering how badly the acid in the paper will damage or discolor the knives.
I like the idea but I would take the pages out and replace it with a weather treated wood so bacteria does not build up if the knives are wet. I would also seal the binding to waterproof it in case water or grease splatters the covers, which could look nasty pretty quick. So basically regular knife block with a veneer of sealed book bindingswould work better. And please lose the chain crocheted string. Replace with butcher's twine or raffia or lose completely.
no no no no no. Too unsanitary for kitchen use. Imagine the top of the books in a couple months.
If those knives are sharp they are going to tear the pages going in and out!
Trying but failing is never a bad thing and don't put yourself down. If you think you don't have the confidence or sufficiently understand how to rectify the DIY problem in hand, it may be best to wait until the lockdown is over and then get a reputable professional to sort it out.
Happy crafting!
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Looks like someone moved the tables to the swingset. This is not how the Dept. of Parks & Rec. wanted it.
Spaghetti Balls??
This Dread Bed
My friend got his dreads cut off, his mom turned them into a cat bed.
Forbidden Jello Lamp
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Cow Tag Earring
Was it done as a form of activism for the humane treatment of cows? Because it's different in this case.
My Heart Aches For The Waste Of A Beautiful Antique
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The Paint Job In My Apartment Hallway (Its The Whole Building)
Faux Library
Big Brains
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Someone Decided This Is How You Should Show Off Your Plants.... And Dolls
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Harry Potter, But With Human Teeth Instead Of Glasses
Who Needs A Frame Anyway
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It's ok I guess, chip bag is gonna be eaten soon anyway and most probably this person couldn't find clip to seal it right away.
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Dolls and items involving animal/insect/people parts make me question humanity.
So many "Whys?" This is a bit disgusting, disturbing, gross, WTF, ...... so many levels of wrong! And the book destroyers!!!! What is wrong with humanity????
I could start making a list but we'd run out of internet... ;-)
Load More Replies...What I learned today: people need a resin license or something. Preserving scary nonsense is a bigger hobby than I realised
Art is like beauty. In the eye of the beholder. Creative, yes, out there, yes, disturbing, meh, some of it. Good on taking the plunge
LeilaOdins: You are a very nice person to give them the benefit of the doubt.
Load More Replies...I dunno. I'm not a fan of this whole "upcycling" nonsense. Where I come from (the West of Scotland), if someone throws something out, there's usually a damn good reason for it.
Seems like the foam mirror "shabby cheek" description should have gone with the knitted toilet seat cover.
I cant believe people actually spent time making these monstrosities. Boggles the brain.
the only one I like (the others are unbelievable) its the rug one but I hope the rug was not in good shape
I am going to try answer why. I will only be able to touch on a few possibilities though. 1) They have nothing else going on in their lives 2) They have EXTREMELY poor taste. 3) They have an extremely poor sense of humor and think what they made is fun or funny. 4) The fact that some if these items are for sale tells me the person thinks there are suckers waiting to be offered a "unique" item no body else in their right mind would have 5) um.... nah...I got nothing.
One can't help but wonder what kind of special morons exist in the world where they think it's "normal" to make things TO SELL out of old teeth, bits and pieces of human and animal parts, dolls with their faces cut out....man, I never want to meet any of the people who do these things as (their sick idea of) "crafts"!
#22 - those works were painted when downloads were painfully slow. #32 - that dress would most certainly come in handy in case of an 'accident'.
Yep, 99% terrible. One really good. So it was a good article. It matched its name
Joanna....which one did you like.... I'd love to know which entry here was good.
Load More Replies...Some of these do look genuinely good. The rest however, if I have a nightmare, I know whose to blame.
So many conformist commenters here, so little sense of humor or the ability to tell when something was created with the intent of yanking chains.
Dolls and items involving animal/insect/people parts make me question humanity.
So many "Whys?" This is a bit disgusting, disturbing, gross, WTF, ...... so many levels of wrong! And the book destroyers!!!! What is wrong with humanity????
I could start making a list but we'd run out of internet... ;-)
Load More Replies...What I learned today: people need a resin license or something. Preserving scary nonsense is a bigger hobby than I realised
Art is like beauty. In the eye of the beholder. Creative, yes, out there, yes, disturbing, meh, some of it. Good on taking the plunge
LeilaOdins: You are a very nice person to give them the benefit of the doubt.
Load More Replies...I dunno. I'm not a fan of this whole "upcycling" nonsense. Where I come from (the West of Scotland), if someone throws something out, there's usually a damn good reason for it.
Seems like the foam mirror "shabby cheek" description should have gone with the knitted toilet seat cover.
I cant believe people actually spent time making these monstrosities. Boggles the brain.
the only one I like (the others are unbelievable) its the rug one but I hope the rug was not in good shape
I am going to try answer why. I will only be able to touch on a few possibilities though. 1) They have nothing else going on in their lives 2) They have EXTREMELY poor taste. 3) They have an extremely poor sense of humor and think what they made is fun or funny. 4) The fact that some if these items are for sale tells me the person thinks there are suckers waiting to be offered a "unique" item no body else in their right mind would have 5) um.... nah...I got nothing.
One can't help but wonder what kind of special morons exist in the world where they think it's "normal" to make things TO SELL out of old teeth, bits and pieces of human and animal parts, dolls with their faces cut out....man, I never want to meet any of the people who do these things as (their sick idea of) "crafts"!
#22 - those works were painted when downloads were painfully slow. #32 - that dress would most certainly come in handy in case of an 'accident'.
Yep, 99% terrible. One really good. So it was a good article. It matched its name
Joanna....which one did you like.... I'd love to know which entry here was good.
Load More Replies...Some of these do look genuinely good. The rest however, if I have a nightmare, I know whose to blame.
So many conformist commenters here, so little sense of humor or the ability to tell when something was created with the intent of yanking chains.