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With the internet chock full of ‘Do It Yourself’ instructional videos and posts, it looks like everybody and their mothers should be DIY masters. However, some of these handmade projects and hacks should never ever have seen the light of day! And they’re making us ask, “DiWHY would you ever do this?”

Incidentally, ‘DiWHY’ is the name of the 1.1-million-strong subreddit that’s full of handcrafted disasters and fails that will make you want to show them to your dad and make him groan with despair. Check out some of the biggest DIY WTFs and remember to upvote the best of the worst ones as you scroll down. And have a read through our interview with IAMmojo, the sole moderator of the 'DiWHY' subreddit below, dear Pandas!

In the mood for some more facepalm-worth at-home DIY projects, our dear Crafty Pandas? Check out Bored Panda’s earlier post about the ‘DiWHY’ subreddit right here. And be sure to give their community a visit if you ever need some more demotivational crafting pics to look at.

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Something I Found On Twitter

Something I Found On Twitter

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Moderator IAMmojo told Bored Panda that they moderate daily 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.

We were curious to get their opinion about what most DIY fails have in common. Here's what 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."

IAMmojo also had some inspiring advice for 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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My Uncle's Christmas Tree

My Uncle's Christmas Tree

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This Mailbox

This Mailbox

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe they heard you could disinfect stuff in a microwave oven...

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“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? If so, post your results here to DiWHY, where [crappy] projects from DIY live prosperously,” the community moderators describe the subreddit’s main mission online.

Having been started way back in 2013, the ‘DiWHY’ subreddit’s “hot glue gun enthusiasts” (that what members call themselves) celebrated its 7th birthday last week on November 20. While their content is great for knowing what to avoid at all costs, it’s also useful to have some general DIY guidelines to help you out.

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Feeling Insecure About How Unoriginal And Boring Your Bathroom Tile Grout Is? Want To Make A Statement? Simply Just Cover It Up With Some Glitter Glue!

Feeling Insecure About How Unoriginal And Boring Your Bathroom Tile Grout Is? Want To Make A Statement? Simply Just Cover It Up With Some Glitter Glue!

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I Made A Candle From The Wax Casing Of Baby Bel Cheeses...

I Made A Candle From The Wax Casing Of Baby Bel Cheeses...

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When You Want The Person Overtaking Behind You Have A Heart Attack

When You Want The Person Overtaking Behind You Have A Heart Attack

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For example, ‘Today’s Homeowner’ suggests looking at projects in a very simple, sober way: don’t bite off more than you can chew. Some people tend to vastly overestimate their capabilities, so staying grounded, having patience, using the right tools, and taking the time to get every single measurement right is how you turn your DIY disasters into DIYESes!

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The founder of ‘DiWhy,’ Mr. Khan, told Vice that imperfect projects and home crafting fails don’t divide us but rather connect us.

“DIY and the failed attempts that accompany it will always serve as a great way to connect us. I think we've all tried our hands at making or building something. At times, it comes out great, but other times you stand there questioning yourself and wondering if you should continue,” Mr. Khan said.

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Excuse Me I Need To Ride My Piece Of Wood To School

Excuse Me I Need To Ride My Piece Of Wood To School

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This Guy Built A Mini-Door Complete With Doorknob Into The Front Door At The Place He’s Renting, For His Cat Stanley

This Guy Built A Mini-Door Complete With Doorknob Into The Front Door At The Place He’s Renting, For His Cat Stanley

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Real Fake Doors

Real Fake Doors

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Porcelain With Handpainted Ants

Porcelain With Handpainted Ants

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“Can You Pass The Salt Before It Falls Into The Trough Again Please”

“Can You Pass The Salt Before It Falls Into The Trough Again Please”

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can actually see this being a nice idea if 1. it was an outside table and 2. there was glass on top so the middle is still usable and you don’t have to worry about everything getting wet.

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Ice Cream Bowl

Ice Cream Bowl

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My 9 Year Old Daughter Bedazzled Our Remote. It's Very Pretty But Quite Challenging To Find The Button You Need

My 9 Year Old Daughter Bedazzled Our Remote. It's Very Pretty But Quite Challenging To Find The Button You Need

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Challenging to find the button you need, but at least you can see the remote.

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Found My First Wild... Scorpion?

Found My First Wild... Scorpion?

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes! I saw it too, now i want to see all the food of the "necronomnomnomicon", damn yummy! And accurate, this "flat" chicken is a french dish named "poulet en crapaudine" aka "froglike chicken".

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

... then wrap it around your guest's face and shove the tail down their throat. Fantastic!

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My birthday is Halloween, but didn't happen this year so I won't be a year older until next year. This will definitely be the main course at my party.

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Susan Widomski
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks like the chicken is still raw. Hope you didn't eat it that way.

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Janine Hunt-Jackson
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd eat it for sure! Don't care that it looks like something from a nuclear test site!

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Powercat
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Would look cool in a horror movie. Not to serve your guests. Unless it was Halloween...

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Sue Sanders
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No. You do it. Okay? I'll be down the street eating quiche.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not really surprise, more like AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH... and have your guests run away screaming

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Living in Az, with many scorpions, and the most prevalent one can kill you, HARD NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or you could cut off the tail, tuck the sides in, remove the middle legs, and prepare for SUSTENANCE.

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Silvia John
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The perfect plan to never have to cook for other people again :-)

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Surprise your guests? ...you re giving them a heart attack with that!

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I Never Thought I’d See Anything Like This In My Own Town

I Never Thought I’d See Anything Like This In My Own Town

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Came Across This Picture And Wanted To Share

Came Across This Picture And Wanted To Share

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It’s Not A Crack House, It’s A Crack Home

It’s Not A Crack House, It’s A Crack Home

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Do not try and bend the spoon. That's impossible. Instead only try to realise the Truth... There is no spoon... Then you'll see that it is not the spoon that bends

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hahaha, picturing someone unclogging a toilet bouncing on a pogo stick is pretty funny.

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A Woman On My Timeline Has A "Remote Stick", Because Her Family Loses The TV Remote So Often

A Woman On My Timeline Has A "Remote Stick", Because Her Family Loses The TV Remote So Often

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This Showed Up At My Work Today. It’s Hand Made From Old Cans Of Fanta

This Showed Up At My Work Today. It’s Hand Made From Old Cans Of Fanta

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This Paperweight Was Clearly Made With Hot-Glue-Gun Abuse. I Found It On My Grandfather’s Desk After He Passed And Apparently I Made It When I Was 4. Diwhy The Feels

This Paperweight Was Clearly Made With Hot-Glue-Gun Abuse. I Found It On My Grandfather’s Desk After He Passed And Apparently I Made It When I Was 4. Diwhy The Feels

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Made A Watermelonboy And Tested It Out In Public

Made A Watermelonboy And Tested It Out In Public

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Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ

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That Is An Actual Piece Of Bread.. Covered In Cement, Being Used As A Table Coaster

That Is An Actual Piece Of Bread.. Covered In Cement, Being Used As A Table Coaster

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Impossible To Clean!

Impossible To Clean!

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Please Don't Try This

Please Don't Try This

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Tried To Hang The Curtain Rod Above My Front Door Yesterday... Didn’t Realize What I Had Done Til I Stepped Back

Tried To Hang The Curtain Rod Above My Front Door Yesterday... Didn’t Realize What I Had Done Til I Stepped Back

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So basically two errors. You blocked the door and the curtain does not reach the bottom of the glass

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My Mom Tried To Make A Cane For My Dad

My Mom Tried To Make A Cane For My Dad

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As A Landlord, I Am Constantly Amazed At Some Things My Tenants Do. I Installed New Curtain Rods Before The New Tenant Moved In, But She Still Felt It Necessary To Nail The Curtains To The Wall

As A Landlord, I Am Constantly Amazed At Some Things My Tenants Do. I Installed New Curtain Rods Before The New Tenant Moved In, But She Still Felt It Necessary To Nail The Curtains To The Wall

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Incognito Barefoot "Shoes"

Incognito Barefoot "Shoes"

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Who Doesn't Love Crocs?

Who Doesn't Love Crocs?

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Imagine Running Into Your In Laws While Wearing These

Imagine Running Into Your In Laws While Wearing These

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Spotted On The Marketplace

Spotted On The Marketplace

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When You Start Playing A New Game And You Need To Wear Anything You Found

When You Start Playing A New Game And You Need To Wear Anything You Found

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