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114 DIY Projects That Started With Big Dreams And Ended With Results Nobody Could Have Predicted
Human beings are remarkably good at solving problems. We will find a solution, no matter the cost. But for many folks, “solving the problem” and “solving the problem well” are two very different things.
These are the people whose work is likely to be featured on the DiWHY subreddit. The page profile pretty much explains what they are all about: “Where (subpar) projects from DIY live prosperously.” Sure, the efforts are commendable. The outcomes? That will probably leave you with mixed feelings.
Scroll through to see what the great people of the internet have come up with.
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#1
I'm No Electrician, But I Think I've Solved The Mystery Of Why Changing The Lightbulbs Didn't Work
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#2
My Uncle's Christmas Tree
#3
This Great Wall Of China
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 day ago
Actually kind of cool and clever XD But I can imagine ásshole teens/adults smashing them just for the lolz.
You have to tip your hat to people who will choose to DIY something even when they lack the skill for it. That’s because creating something by hand is known to bring happiness and improved mental health.
According to psychiatrist and author Dr. Carrie Barron, creating or repairing something makes us feel vital and effective.
#4
Too Broke And Lazy To Buy Shower Curtain Rings When I Moved Into My Apartment, So I Present To You My Solution. Zip Ties
#5
Porcelain With Handpainted Ants
#6
I Made A Ram Guitar Pick
“It isn’t as much about reaching one’s potential as doing something interesting–less about ambition and more about living,” Dr. Barron explained. “When we are dissolved in a deeply absorbing task, we lose self-consciousness and pass the time in a contented state.”
Dr. Barron adds that creating something with your hands not only fosters pride and satisfaction, but also “channels inner stirrings” and fosters growth.
#7
A Woman On My Timeline Has A "Remote Stick", Because Her Family Loses The TV Remote So Often
Laszlo Larthlanc 1 day ago
If you lose the remote again I'm going to fix that problem and you won't like it.
#8
Was Told My Carrot Hand Belonged Here
ABC NoThirteen FUCKCENSORISM! 1 day ago
I'd love to learn the route of the train of thoughts that led to THIS. 🤣🤣
#9
Excuse Me I Need To Ride My Piece Of Wood To School
It is also expected that you'll show more appreciation for something you’ve created, even if you know deep down it isn’t up to par with normal standards.
Marketing professor Utpal Dholakia calls this the “self-creation” effect, where people not only admire what they made more, but also approach it more mindfully when consuming it.
#10
This Absolute Monstrosity
#11
My Dad Painted The Light Yellow
“When we make things, we become active creators, which leads us to consume these products prudently and consciously, to enjoy the consumption experience to a greater degree, and to add to our happiness,” Dholakia explained.
#13
Repurposed Jeans :(
#14
Going Home For Thanksgiving Never Ceases To Amaze Me At What My Father Can Come Up With
#15
I Present You - The Mailwave!
Meanwhile, there is also the IKEA effect. And yes, it is named after the world-renowned Swedish furniture retailer.
Like the self-creation effect, the IKEA effect occurs when people see increased value in things they partially created. But according to psychologist Dr. Mark Travers, it is primarily driven by cognitive biases.
#16
We'll Use Liquid Nails To Put This Mantle On The Wall For Our TV, And It Should Be Perfect
#17
You Had One Job… And Somehow Still Missed It
Alex Martin 1 day ago
That's easy. loosen the set s***w. Rotate the handle to the correct position. Tighten set s***w.
#18
This Is So Stupid I’m Actually Mad Rn
“This increased valuation is not merely a sentimental attachment—it has been associated with a measurable increase in how much individuals are willing to pay for their self-made creations compared to similar pre-assembled items,” Dr. Travers wrote.
#19
I Tried To Move A Ceramic Sink Off The Wall To Paint Behind It. I Should Have Had A 2nd Person Helping Me And It Did Not Go Well. Several Emergency Room Stitches At 4am Were Required
#20
This Toilet Seat Cover
#21
I Don't Even Know Where To Start With This
Dr. Travers reiterated that such efforts are never in vain, no matter how “silly” the project may seem. As “questionable” as many of these projects may seem, it is always worth recognizing the work behind them.
“Each endeavor, no matter how small, has the potential to become an invaluable source of pride and joy,” Dr. Travers wrote.
#22
Man Laptops Are Getting Hot
#23
My Friend's Phone's Touchscreen Stopped Working So He's Using A Mouse
#24
I’m Scared
#25
My Dad's Razor
#26
My Parents: We Don't Need A Paint Roller
#27
Dearly Beloved, We’re Gathered Here Today… To Figure Out What’s For Dinner Lmao
#28
That Is An Actual Piece Of Bread.. Covered In Cement, Being Used As A Table Coaster
#29
This Is How My Wife Decided To Fix The Leaky Tap
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 day ago
I would not be able to resist standing in front of the sink and poking that repeatedly with a finger XD
#30
Aunt's Last Renters Cut A Hole In The Air Duct
ABC NoThirteen FUCKCENSORISM! 1 day ago
I mean, that's one way to get fresh air. Not a good way by any means, but a way.
#32
My Mom Tried To Make A Cane For My Dad
#34
We Built A Double Decker Couch :)
#35
My Door Was Loose, Some Of The Screws In The Hinges. Landlord Did The Renovation Themselves
Laszlo Larthlanc 1 day ago
If this man does his own automotive repairs never, ever accept a ride from him.
#36
I Hate It But Kind Of Like It!
Jeff White 1 day ago
This one is FAR better than the average post for this topic. I is actually "clever" (ish) and is well executed.
#37
No Junction Box. No Protection. No Excuse
#39
My Dad’s Hot Glue And Silver Spray Paint Lampshade 😅
#40
About 15 Years Ago I Got Drunk And Nicked A Security Camera. The Next Day I Gutted It And Put A Lightbulb In. It's Been Stowed Away Ever Since Until Today
ABC NoThirteen FUCKCENSORISM! 1 day ago
Nicking a security cam without being seen, well done. :D and although it's not for me, I do understand that some people would like this kind of theme/style.
#41
“Can You Pass The Salt Before It Falls Into The Trough Again Please”
#42
How To Upcycle A Meat Grinder
#43
The More You Think About It The Worse It Gets
#44
Our Landlord Hired A Plumber To Fix Our Toilet. He Said He'd Put Some Sealant Behind It To Stop It From Moving. Can You Tell Me What's Wrong With This Picture?
#45
Made This Tooth Ring A Few Months Ago
#46
I Made Headphones With Integrated Cd Player, Remote Control, Battery, Disc Storage, And Jewel Box Compartment
#47
Rate My Husband's Paint Job
#48
This Brick Car
#49
Roommate Painted The Toilet Seat And Lid I Don't Know Why
#50
Why Were They Fired
#51
This Is How My Father Has Decided To Rig Up The Router
#52
The Floor In The Bathroom Of My New Place Is Just Aluminium Tread Tiles
#53
When The Disconnect Box Starts Looking Like A Battery-Powered Science Experiment, It’s Time To Call An Electrician
Laszlo Larthlanc 1 day ago
If these are supposed to be fuse replacements then this just a joke. You absolutely cannot use any kind of battery as a 120 volt conductor. There would be blast marks all over the inside of this box if anyone had tried to power up this mess.
#54
Stylish
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 day ago
I actually don't hate it XD But I don't understand the jump ring.
#55
Thank You For Your Service
#56
Why Have I Done This
#57
Those Bathroom Tiles
#58
My Computer I Decided To Build In A Jerry Can
#59
Guy On Letgo Turned 2 Expensive Kitchen Appliances Into Lamps
Kya Ajiira 1 day ago
As a professional pastry chef this hurts me! Mine is my most precious cooking pal.
#60
I Walked In My Brother's Room This Morning And Saw This On His Counter
#62
Can’t Say I’ve Seen Something Like This
#63
So I Posted This On Pics And I Was Really Proud Of It And Someone Said This Is Bad I Should Feel Bad And Post It Here. So Here I Am
#64
Just Saw This On Twitter
#65
Soo... Yeah
#66
I Don't Even Know What To Say
#67
My Partner And I Did 5 Minute Crafts As Our Christmas Gifts To Each Other
#68
Diwtf
#69
I Made An Interesting Ring From An Old National Geographic Article
#70
I Feel Like This Belongs Here
#71
I Made A Sweater Out Of Dryer Fluff
#74
Made A Watermelonboy And Tested It Out In Public
#76
My Friend Went To Look At An Apartment Today And This Was The "Shower"
#77
This "Up-Cycled" Hot Water Bottle Necklace
#78
I Didn't Have A Lampshade So I Made One Myself
#79
I Made A Candle From The Wax Casing Of Baby Bel Cheeses
#80
This Paperweight I Made With My Wisdom Teeth A Couple Years Back
#81
I Made A Curtain Of Worm On A Strings And I Feel Like It Fits Here
Elladine DesIsles 1 day ago
My cats would reduce them all to fluffy dust in a matter of of minutes.
#82
Rip The Antique Globe Underneath All This
#83
Kitchen Counter/Stairs Hybrid
#84
My Boss Thought These Were A Good Idea
#86
My Girlfriend Is Disgusted By My Resourcefulness
#87
DIY Amber Encased Nails 💅
#88
This Makes Me Irrationally Angry
Laszlo Larthlanc 1 day ago
Isn't this where someone is supposed to say, "Well, if it works..." ?
#89
Meat Always Shrinks When I Cook It But Not Anymore!
#90
Found On R/Mildlyinteresting Thought It Belonged Here
wiseass20 wiseass20 4 hours ago
If pic was different it would b great idea, land scape, multiple people gathering, not a flat house
#92
The “Infrared Sauna” My Dad Made
#93
I Didn’t Have A Saw And My Neighbour With One Was Out Of Town
Chich the witch 1 day ago
Not really common I know, but we have these hardware store things here.
#94
I Know A Guy Who Can Do It Cheaper
#95
This Couch Cover At An Air B&b
#96
Canadian Tuxedo Couch
#97
I Made A Thing
#98
When Your Helper Moonlights As Spider-Man. At Least He’s Committed To Sealing The Leak
wiseass20 wiseass20 4 hours ago
Great application, very excessive not working technique that will b so awful 2 clean even for user that sits all the time
#99
As A Teenager I Made A Duct Tape And Chainmail Frisbee
#100
Spaghetti Balls??
Laszlo Larthlanc 1 day ago
They will, however, eventually explode, and then they will really, REALLY smell.
#101
Concrete And Horseshoe Kettleball Found At A Goodwill In Sweet Home Alabama
#102
Hot Glue Bowls I Found At My Boyfriend's House
#103
1. Find A Dead Beetle. 2. Cover It In Hot Glue. 3.fashion
#104
I Ate An Orange And Stitched The Peel Back Together Because I Was Bored
#105
"Therapy Chairs" For Childrens' Hospital Were Rejected. Wonder Why?
#107
Couch Repair
#109
The Hottest Freshest Pizza To Ever Be Delivered
wiseass20 wiseass20 4 hours ago
Watched so many movies that crashed beautiful cars, I can't say anything negative, if it works
#110
When We Made My Coworker A DIY Book I Submitted "Use Tape Instead Of A Shelf"
#112
125 Pound Hairball Made By A Barber
#113
When The Builder Decides The Toilet’s The Perfect Place To Rinse Off His Tools
#114
I Made My GF A Pillow Out Of My Chest Hair So She Can Pretend She’s Laying On My Chest Every Night
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Lily bloom 1 day ago
I've seen all of these pics here on BP multiple times. Seems BP has limited access to the internet. BP, perhaps pay for premium for the sites you find your content from.
Brian Droste 1 day ago
Poll question: my answer would be people are not thinking in advance and what the outcome would be.
wiseass20 wiseass20 4 hours ago
I'm thinking a lot of diy blame on others, u know I have this friend...
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I've seen all of these pics here on BP multiple times. Seems BP has limited access to the internet. BP, perhaps pay for premium for the sites you find your content from.
Brian Droste 1 day ago
Poll question: my answer would be people are not thinking in advance and what the outcome would be.
wiseass20 wiseass20 4 hours ago
I'm thinking a lot of diy blame on others, u know I have this friend...
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