Article created by: Indrė Lukošiūtė

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

Biblically Accurate Furby

Weird DIY fail with a modified Furby toy covered in fake eyes and feathers, showing creative crafting gone wrong.

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

    DIY fail showing a broken bathroom grab bar pulled off the wall, revealing damage and poor installation.

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    #3

    Ouch

    London family’s DIY fail drilling a hole in a 250-year-old Chinese vase, ruining a valuable antique lamp project.

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    #4

    Socks For Human Beings

    DIY fails shown with poorly painted toes on feet and feet-shaped socks, illustrating funny crafting gone wrong moments.

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    #5

    DIY And 5 Minute Crafts In A Nutshell

    Text post showing humorous conversation about a quick and easy DIY fail involving pouring river water in socks.

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    #6

    Repurposed Jeans :(

    Planter made from old jeans filled with soil and plants, a creative yet funny DIY fail in outdoor gardening.

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    #7

    Just Because You Can

    Unusual DIY fail sculpture of life-size cat-men made from cat hair and melted crayons in a backyard setting.

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    #8

    How About This Centrepiece, Seen At A Dentist's Office?

    Unusual DIY fail decoration made of distorted and awkwardly shaped materials on a kitchen counter.

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    #9

    Sticking Herbs And Spices All Over Your Bathroom Wall To Make The Room Scented

    Lime plaster wall with cardamom, ginger, and spices embedded showing a unique DIY fail in home decor.

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    #10

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

    Unique motorcycle truck hybrid with Harley Davidson branding, a creative DIY fail shared online by enthusiasts.

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    #11

    My Mom Bought A New House And This Is What The Previous Owners Did To The Pool!

    Indoor pool area with uneven flooring and scattered construction materials showing a DIY fail in home improvement.

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    #12

    A Car Around Town

    Car covered in intricate DIY steampunk modifications in a parking lot, showcasing extreme DIY fails and creativity.

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    #13

    How To Maximize Your Rim Size On A Budget

    Car wheel with poorly painted fake 20-inch rim design, a clear example of DIY fails shared online.

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    #14

    Can’t Say I’ve Seen Something Like This

    Half of a Toyota truck bed repurposed as a blue pool within a wooden deck in a surprising DIY fail.

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    #15

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

    Person with a standing fan taped to their back as a DIY fail while working at a machine in a workshop.

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    #16

    "And When The Sun Hit The Porch Just Right, The Rocks Sing"

    Whimsical porch rocks with zipper mouths showcasing unusual DIY fails shared by people online.

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    #17

    Is Duct Tape Cheaper Than Paint?

    Two silver cars parked closely with one car’s rear window awkwardly cut, showcasing a DIY fail on the vehicle.

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    #18

    Okay....

    Homemade DIY computer setup inside a pizza box with exposed wires, keyboard, and mouse showing a creative fail.

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    #19

    Ah Yes, The Classic Baby Lamb Seasonal Decor!

    A bizarre DIY fail with a creepy doll head on a fluffy creature body decorated with red flowers displayed in a store.

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    #20

    Because Getting New Faucets Is Too Hard

    Rustic DIY fails showing a deer skull used as a faucet spout over a brown sink in a creative but flawed setup.

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    #21

    Because Tap Shoes

    Black dress shoes with a DIY fail of teeth glued to the soles and edges, creating an unusual and failed design.

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    #22

    My Dad's Razor

    Razor head attached to a metal s***w, an example of a DIY fail gone wrong on a marble surface.

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    #23

    My Friend Went To Look At An Apartment Today And This Was The "Shower"

    Showerhead installed on a cabinet door above bathtub, showcasing a DIY fail with poor placement and functionality.

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    #24

    My Computer I Decided To Build In A Jerry Can

    Green DIY PC case made from a repurposed military jerry can with red lighting and visible internal components.

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    #25

    Jairs

    Jairs

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    #26

    Redneck Penthouse?

    House elevated on tall concrete pillars with a precarious wooden staircase in a notable DIY fail construction project.

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    #27

    It Was Suggested I Share My Resin Encased Sausage Here

    Hand holding a clear resin block with a frozen sausage inside, illustrating a funny DIY fail.

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    #28

    Hmmmm

    Steps covered with broken phone pieces embedded in cement as part of a DIY fail project gone wrong outdoors.

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    #29

    Because Cat Bed

    Cat bed made from dreadlocks showcasing a creative but unusual DIY fail project shared online.

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    #30

    I Just Spent $2 Worth Of Duct Tape To Fix A $1 Backscratcher. Totally Worth It

    Bamboo back scratcher with broken end poorly repaired using duct tape on a wooden surface, a DIY fail example.

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    #31

    The Gaming Chair

    Office chair covered entirely in computer keyboards, showcasing a bizarre DIY fail shared online.

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    #32

    Local Artist’s Custom Paint Job

    Car covered in blue paint drips as a DIY fail, parked in a lot with trucks and greenery in the background.

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    #33

    “What Are We Cooling The Outside” -My Mom

    Air conditioner installed improperly above entrance door on a brick building showcasing a DIY fail.

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    #34

    Op Said “Phone Will Not Charge Without Pressure”

    Metal homemade clamp holding a phone on kitchen counter, showcasing a funny DIY fail with improvised device stand.

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    #35

    This Tyre Tube Face Mask

    DIY fail showing a homemade black mask with a tire valve stem and a cigarette attached, illustrating a funny DIY fail moment.

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    #36

    My Dad’s Home Made Dog Door. It Lives On. In Fact, It Now Has A New Custom Door Stopper

    Partially installed door with visible construction errors, illustrating a DIY fail with uneven edges and unfinished surfaces.

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    #37

    Nail Polish Heel..

    Hand holding a white sandal with a red nail polish bottle awkwardly used as a heel in a DIY fail.

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    #38

    Don't Worry, No Smell

    Hand holding a Christmas ornament filled with sealed Italian-style spaghetti, showcasing a humorous DIY fail.

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    #39

    My Younger Brother (11) Has Inexplicably Hot-Glued Colourful Buttons To Random Keys On His Keyboard

    Black computer keyboard with colorful buttons glued on some keys, a quirky example of DIY fails shared online.

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    #40

    Friend Of Mine Told Me To Post This Here. My Glorious 0.5$ Drawing Glove

    Worn-out black glove with torn fingers on a hand resting on a wooden surface, showing a clear DIY fail.




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