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There is a very human impulse to make, modify and design things that most of us suppress for convenience. After all, it’s often easier to just go on over to a store and buy something then invest the time, resources, and energy into learning a nifty skill.

But the “DiWHY” group is dedicated to people who instead suppressed that urge and decided to make something themselves. So get ready to be confused, amazed, and perhaps even inspired as you scroll through, be sure to upvote your favorite creations and comment your thoughts below. 

#1

This Plastic Bottle Bottom Lampshade

This Plastic Bottle Bottom Lampshade

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R.C.
Community Member
2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't hate it.......I thought it was a jellyfish lamp until I read what it was made out of.

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    #2

    Sometimes A Green Thumb Goes Too Far

    Sometimes A Green Thumb Goes Too Far

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    Jaya
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks so pretty. The idea of showering in it makes me a bit uncomfortable. Which is weird when you think about it, if a garden looked like this I would have no problem walking around in it with bare feet and bare legs. So maybe showering would be okay too, I'd might need to get used to it for a bit.

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    #3

    I Can Hear This Curatin

    I Can Hear This Curatin

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    #4

    This Ziploc Bag Cap

    This Ziploc Bag Cap

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    #5

    A Green Tesla Someone Covered In Nickels For Some Reason

    A Green Tesla Someone Covered In Nickels For Some Reason

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    #6

    Did Jesus Actually Take The Wheels And He Replaced Them With These?

    Did Jesus Actually Take The Wheels And He Replaced Them With These?

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    mooshoflove
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    LOL! In didn't even see the tires at first. Too focused on Jesus

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    #7

    Kitchen Counter/Stairs Hybrid

    Kitchen Counter/Stairs Hybrid

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    Kevin Beard
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Be a great house to shoot adult films, just sayin’

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    #8

    Dread Bed

    Dread Bed

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    R Dennis
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    First thought: Gross. Second thought: F*****g gross.

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    #9

    No Blind Spots

    No Blind Spots

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    #10

    Hundreds Of Pounds Of Steel And It Doesn’t Even Spin… Not A Big Fan

    Hundreds Of Pounds Of Steel And It Doesn’t Even Spin… Not A Big Fan

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    North
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bet they're a fan of heavy metal.

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    #11

    The Toilets That Await You In Purgatory

    The Toilets That Await You In Purgatory

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    #13

    "Soul"

    "Soul"

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    Lara Verne
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It makes your plush look sleep deprived

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    #14

    Those Beach Vibes…

    Those Beach Vibes…

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    SCamp
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The cleaning, oh god, the cleaning

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    #15

    Just Some Dolls I Altered In My Spare Time

    Just Some Dolls I Altered In My Spare Time

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    #16

    "Does It...work?" "You're Darn Tootin'!"

    "Does It...work?" "You're Darn Tootin'!"

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    #17

    Tesla Model Why

    Tesla Model Why

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    #18

    It Started Raining Out Of Nowhere Today And I Had No Umbrella. My Hair Was A Mess So I Made This Comb Out Of Paper Clips, A Business Card, Post Its And Tape. Roast Me

    It Started Raining Out Of Nowhere Today And I Had No Umbrella. My Hair Was A Mess So I Made This Comb Out Of Paper Clips, A Business Card, Post Its And Tape. Roast Me

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    #19

    Lets Hope The Airbags Don't Pop

    Lets Hope The Airbags Don't Pop

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    North
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They hit rock bottom on this one.

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    #20

    My 13 Year Old Will Do Literally Anything To Avoid Washing Dishes

    My 13 Year Old Will Do Literally Anything To Avoid Washing Dishes

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    North
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or they are making Crack pipes...

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    #21

    Diwhy Christmas

    Diwhy Christmas

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    #22

    On A Scale Of 1 To 10, How Impressed Are You? I'm A 10!

    On A Scale Of 1 To 10, How Impressed Are You? I'm A 10!

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    Jaya
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those toilet rolls in the 'wheel space' make it so much funnier for some reason.

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    #23

    Who Walks Away From This And Says That's Exactly What I Wanted?

    Who Walks Away From This And Says That's Exactly What I Wanted?

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    #24

    Don’t Know If This Belongs But I Made This And I Am Proud Of It

    Don’t Know If This Belongs But I Made This And I Am Proud Of It

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    North
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now you can say you played with dolls all day.

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    #25

    Who Would Pay Money For This

    Who Would Pay Money For This

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    Rachel Hamrick
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I see it's saved by 24 other shoppers...why...

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    #26

    Why Were They Fired

    Why Were They Fired

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    #27

    You Better Buckle Up

    You Better Buckle Up

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    R.C.
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's an airbag claymore waiting to happen....

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    #28

    I Feel Bad For His Girlfriend

    I Feel Bad For His Girlfriend

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    #29

    This ‘Snake Skin’ Curtain

    This ‘Snake Skin’ Curtain

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    North
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm not easily rattled..but this is hiss-terical.

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    #30

    Chewed Gum Keychains

    Chewed Gum Keychains

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    #31

    Coooool... Ig?

    Coooool... Ig?

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    Curlz
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not a bad idea just not enough art!

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    #32

    25 Bucks Is Certainly A Good Deal For Any Baseball Bat, But I Kind Of Want To Know Why He Got Fired, Too

    25 Bucks Is Certainly A Good Deal For Any Baseball Bat, But I Kind Of Want To Know Why He Got Fired, Too

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    JoNo
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He was fired because he was taking teeth to stick onto a baseball bat.

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    #33

    Smells Like Cancer

    Smells Like Cancer

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    James S
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Single use grill. Good luck cleaning melted plastic off your food.

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    #34

    Wooden Fireplace

    Wooden Fireplace

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    Lori w
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It'd be cute to just put a dog bed in it ❤️

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    #35

    This Toilet Design

    This Toilet Design

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    Kevin Beard
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someone ate some good LSD and went all crazy with a sharpie

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    #36

    Still Better Than The Will Smith Remake

    Still Better Than The Will Smith Remake

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    North
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *Squeaky voice* "imma genie in a bottle baby"

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    #38

    My Kitchen Walls Are Covered In Stickers

    My Kitchen Walls Are Covered In Stickers

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    #39

    Some Paper Products Just Can Not Be Replaced

    Some Paper Products Just Can Not Be Replaced

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    North
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some things should just stay as ideas.

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    #40

    Custom Made Bed

    Custom Made Bed

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    H05
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean, cool that you put that much thought into it, but making your kid sleep on it? It just looks so depressing for a child.

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    #41

    Made This Ball Out Of 100% Cling Film/Saran Wrap

    Made This Ball Out Of 100% Cling Film/Saran Wrap

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    #42

    I Bet This Car Is, Like, Really Fast

    I Bet This Car Is, Like, Really Fast

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    Richard Ross
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And I bet that car sounds like a wet fart as well 😂😂

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    #43

    I Made A Working Cinderblock Speaker

    I Made A Working Cinderblock Speaker

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    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is actually pretty cool tho…

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    #44

    I Love My New House But I Die Inside A Little Bit Every Time I Walk Past This

    I Love My New House But I Die Inside A Little Bit Every Time I Walk Past This

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    #45

    Ready For Thunderdome

    Ready For Thunderdome

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    #46

    This Setup

    This Setup

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    North
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What's the worst that can happen? Hehe

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    #47

    Wut?

    Wut?

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    Lori w
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hopefully their first and last attempt

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    #48

    Tide Bottle Clay Pot Spotted At An Antique Mall

    Tide Bottle Clay Pot Spotted At An Antique Mall

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    Nancy T
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The skill!! I'd never guess it's not the real thing!

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    #49

    I Don't Know What They Wanted To Achieve

    I Don't Know What They Wanted To Achieve

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    #50

    Found This Treasure While Antiquing

    Found This Treasure While Antiquing

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    mooshoflove
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lol Mr. Clean with nipple piercing. Everyone's gots their kinks..

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    #51

    Looks Like They Did Their Own Lights Switches As Well

    Looks Like They Did Their Own Lights Switches As Well

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    JoNo
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They are apologising for the light switch plate? 😆

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    #52

    Came Across This On Facebook. Ceiling Fan With Lights!

    Came Across This On Facebook. Ceiling Fan With Lights!

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    nyabunaga
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds me of the Philippines for some reason xd

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    #53

    Hidden Dishwasher Diwhy

    Hidden Dishwasher Diwhy

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    #54

    This Absolute Monstrosity

    This Absolute Monstrosity

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    RAM31280
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yup, that's an above ground pool alright.

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    #55

    Crocheted Toilet Seat Cover

    Crocheted Toilet Seat Cover

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    JoNo
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A crocheted toilet lid cover slightly better than a crocheted toilet seat cover. Just noticed, for extra viewing pleasure, the open rubbish bin next to the toilet.

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    #56

    Multi-Level Spoiler

    Multi-Level Spoiler

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    #58

    Definitely Some Out The Box Thinking

    Definitely Some Out The Box Thinking

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    JoNo
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bonus: there's now a shelf where the toilet is located.

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    #60

    My Father Found This Gem At A Gas Station A Long Time Ago And Took A Photo Of It. (Yes, It’s Covered In Pennies.)

    My Father Found This Gem At A Gas Station A Long Time Ago And Took A Photo Of It. (Yes, It’s Covered In Pennies.)

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    #61

    I Made The Craft Table In My Art Room Completely Out Of Cardboard And Tape

    I Made The Craft Table In My Art Room Completely Out Of Cardboard And Tape

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    #62

    A Tiny Tin Baby For Your Holiday Season

    A Tiny Tin Baby For Your Holiday Season

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    #63

    Old iPad As A Bathroom World Clock

    Old iPad As A Bathroom World Clock

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    North
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because everyone needs to know the time in Kiev

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    #64

    Workarounds

    Workarounds

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    #65

    Couch Repair

    Couch Repair

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    North
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A sticky fix. At least do the rest of it.

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    #66

    I Bet It's Freezing In There

    I Bet It's Freezing In There

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    #67

    This Guitar

    This Guitar

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    #68

    Breaker Under The Sink. What Could Go Wrong?

    Breaker Under The Sink. What Could Go Wrong?

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    #69

    I Wanted To Commemorate My Deceased Crayfish

    I Wanted To Commemorate My Deceased Crayfish

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    #70

    This Couch Cover At An Air B&b

    This Couch Cover At An Air B&b

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    #71

    If You Don’t Have Room On The Inside, Strap It To The Outside!

    If You Don’t Have Room On The Inside, Strap It To The Outside!

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    #72

    I See Your Urine Sample Jar Tree And Raise You A Blood Sample Vial Tree

    I See Your Urine Sample Jar Tree And Raise You A Blood Sample Vial Tree

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    #73

    Now We're Talking

    Now We're Talking

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    #74

    A Suboptimal Method Of Fixing Roof Water Leaks

    A Suboptimal Method Of Fixing Roof Water Leaks

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    Norman Beattie
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have chased roof leaks so many times and out of desperation almost resorted to this as a final fix !

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    #75

    Seems Reasonable…

    Seems Reasonable…

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    Giles McArdell
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like this, caulk guns tend to break easily, these clamps last for years though.

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    #76

    I Added Spikes To My Crocs

    I Added Spikes To My Crocs

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    Dee
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People repeller on the tram.

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    #77

    Tried Giving Myself A Fade

    Tried Giving Myself A Fade

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    #78

    No

    No

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    North
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Art is in the eye of the beholder.....

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    #79

    My Door Was Loose, Some Of The Screws In The Hinges. Landlord Did The Renovation Themselves

    My Door Was Loose, Some Of The Screws In The Hinges. Landlord Did The Renovation Themselves

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    #80

    Oh Why Did I Do This To My Very First Car

    Oh Why Did I Do This To My Very First Car

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    #81

    I Made A Bedroom Set Out Of Insulation For My GF But She Said She Doesn’t Want It And Idk Why :(

    I Made A Bedroom Set Out Of Insulation For My GF But She Said She Doesn’t Want It And Idk Why :(

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    #82

    The Maintenance Manager Of My Apartment Complex's Solution To The Broken Gate Code Box

    The Maintenance Manager Of My Apartment Complex's Solution To The Broken Gate Code Box

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    #83

    Leatherface Candle

    Leatherface Candle

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    Spanish Cat
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Place the leaves inside the jar before the candle?

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    #84

    The Physics Checks Out

    The Physics Checks Out

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    Auntriarch
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does one of the wheels always go in a different direction

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    #85

    Tub Drain Was Overrated I Guess

    Tub Drain Was Overrated I Guess

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    #86

    This Car

    This Car

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    Richard Ross
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just hope that thing doesn’t hit anyone 🤔

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    #87

    Which One Of Y’all Would Be Okay Seeing This Outside Your House Everyday?

    Which One Of Y’all Would Be Okay Seeing This Outside Your House Everyday?

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    Nancy T
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The pallet community is warped, those this isn't the worst project I've seen.

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    #88

    Maybe Just One More Washer And The Bolt Will Be Perfect Size

    Maybe Just One More Washer And The Bolt Will Be Perfect Size

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    #89

    The Lone £10 Note At The Bottom Really Ties It All Together

    The Lone £10 Note At The Bottom Really Ties It All Together

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    Josh
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you are very, very careful, you could buy that and make money

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    #90

    Found This Electric Lawn Mower

    Found This Electric Lawn Mower

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    HungryPanda
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Used only once. Unfortunately, need to sell it as I severed my hands clean-off and now need to invest in a robot.

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    #91

    Sleek Modern Staircase

    Sleek Modern Staircase

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