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In a world full of mass-produced goods and cookie-cutter designs, DIY (Do-It-Yourself) shines differently. It's a creative craft that lets you make stuff on your own. Home is everyone's safe place, and having things you've made there adds something extra special. But sometimes, people's ideas can get so wild that their creations become a bit silly. Particularly during 2010, there was a phase when anything created through DIY was thought to be cool and aesthetic.
For example, a candlestick made out of tuna cans is bound to raise some eyebrows. Just imagine, it's a rainy day, the tea lights are flickering, and the smell of gently warmed tuna lingers around you... it's enough to make any guest want to leave early! We've curated a collection of these laughter-inducing DIY creations that people have come up with. Join us as we take a look inside and cringe. Upvote the pics that you couldn't believe are true.
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Ece Cenker 2 years ago
This isn't even DIY. https://www.cooperhewitt.org/2013/09/20/a-frozen-explosion/
You've probably seen and heard the letters DIY everywhere, and you likely know they stand for "do it yourself." It sounds simple, but DIY can mean different things to different people.
Basically, DIY means doing things on your own instead of hiring a pro or buying stuff. It doesn't mean you can't use resources like YouTube or books for guidance – you totally can. DIY is about learning and doing things you'd usually pay others to do.
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Upstaged75 2 years ago
Wouldn't want it in my house, but it's a very cute idea. I can see it working well in a cute little bistro/restaurant.
LokisLilButterknife 2 years ago
Honestly, I don’t hate it. It’s really kind of quirky and cute.
Christos Arvanitis 2 years ago
I've seen this for sale and, as a cyclist, have considered getting one for our home.
From fixing a hole in your wall to cutting your hair, DIY covers a lot. It's not just crafts – it's also doing things like sewing clothes, decorating cakes, and managing your money.
Doing a craft or DIY project is a fun way to learn new things and it feels really good because you end up with something you made. You also learn a skill you can use for fun or even make money from.
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Barbara Kayton 2 years ago
I don’t like the cards per se (it looks messy to my mind), but as a creative idea, this is not bad.
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Juan Something(downvotevictim) 2 years ago
I'm actually really impressed by the amount of details. On the other hand, the trademark sore loser will be trouble with this setup.
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Weasel Wise 2 years ago
"Shít! I was almost done! Gimme another 20, I bumped the table."
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holly perry 2 years ago
Looks cool as a decorative thing for a game room wouldn't actually try too use it lol
Dina Bentley 2 years ago
What a great way to get the entire family involved to not only play the game, but to make the game itself! Kudos!
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Stephanie M Machado 2 years ago
Idk why but the clicking of seatbelts has always been very satisfying to me, so I would very deeply enjoy this.
Dogcat vet (retired) 2 years ago
You can buy a seat belt extender if you dont want to chew up a regular seatbelt btw
Bookworm 2 years ago
It would be pretty cool if you could rig that somehow. There's got to be some way to do it with RFID...
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Phyzzi 2 years ago
Okay, the DIY version is cute and creative and up cycle worthy. I hate the idea of people buying this new though.
Load More Replies... Dina Bentley 2 years ago
I will never understand why people find the need of saying rude things to people just because they don't like something. There's something broken in people like that and all I want to do is hug them. Although I have seen this in so many sights, I think it is genius!
Experts talk a lot about how being creative is good for you. Making things like crafts or doing DIY projects helps you relax, handle your feelings, and can make you happier and less stressed. It's also a way to learn and feel proud of what you've achieved.
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Kristal 2 years ago
Wouldn't the humidity compromise the cloth/leather? Assuming it's a bathroom cabinet. Otherwise, I really like it.
Norman Beattie 2 years ago
This would be an awesome and functional item for a funky Glamping location, Pretty cool !
Ken Beattie 2 years ago
I think this would be a fun design for holiday accommodation, like a little B&B in the country or near the beach. But I wouldn't like it at home.
Lots of people do DIY projects to save money. Doing home improvements and fixes by yourself can really save you thousands of dollars. According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s latest American Housing Survey, "You can install a new roof on your home for $2,500 to $5,000 versus the $5,000 to $10,000 average to hire a professional. Or replace your home’s insulation for around $962 on average, compared to $2,937 if you contract the work out."
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Mark Serbian, PK&RG,W 2 years ago
Cool! Put a 200W bulb under the base and it's a toaster again!
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HF 2 years ago
but now Jack can just use the key instead, and skip all that drama
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Chex mylicks 2 years ago
in case u just came home then theres a thief or a murderer in ur house just pull it out then catch da thief or killer lol
Serena Brixey Bussell 2 years ago
Dear home invasion people. Please wack us in the head and take our cars.
Mimi La Souris 2 years ago
check the wall first, if it's wood or concrete :)
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Watching home renovation shows online or on TV can make it seem like anyone with a bit of money and motivation can handle DIY projects. But DIY can have downsides. It might take more time and money than expected, and you could even get hurt or end up with something worse than before. Some call DIY "destroy it yourself," and not all projects are good to do on your own.
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Pond Lady 2 years ago
I wanna know how they cut the bottom out of the teacups! I wanted to use some cheap coffee mugs as planters and even a diamond dust drill bit couldn't create a hole.
Sans Serif (Sans) 2 years ago
My thought exactly - cutting holes in porcelain is not for the novice...
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The shoebill 2 years ago
To anyone saying fire hazard I’m pretty sure that’s a a cheap dollar store plastic candle and it seems like the one that lights up only.
Gaabriel Becket 2 years ago
Yep not actual burning candle, battery-operated tea light.
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Auntriarch 2 years ago
Well this post has exposed those who wouldn't have washed the tins first
Snorky The Pig 2 years ago
Sorry, but i kinda think this one's cute. Maybe a bit too redneck-ish, but still cute.
Lara Verne 2 years ago
Well, still better than plastic milk bottles turned into candle holders, with wax candles
For instance, it's smart to let professionals handle tasks like complex electrical work, roof repairs, fixing gas appliances, and projects involving chemicals. These jobs can be tricky and risky. By knowing when to do it yourself and when to ask experts for help, you'll make sure your home projects are safe and turn out well.
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Juan Something(downvotevictim) 2 years ago
A lot of these are actually good ideas..
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AlienBarbu 2 years ago
I like these better than the stupid tiktok challenge of climbing stairs made of these crates
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WindySwede 2 years ago
And weird smell if the handle contains plastics or glue..?
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Gustav Gallifrey 2 years ago
Well, if you feel that you really, MUST have fire hazards in your home, this is a rather whimsical way to do it. And COMPARATIVELY safe.
Roan The Demon Kitty 2 years ago
might actually be a cute idea in a bakery/coffee shop, but with those plastic led candles instead of real ones.
Jaya 2 years ago
Tea lights don't leak wax, unless you hold them at an angle, but these seem to be almost perfectly level so I doubt they would ever leak (unless maybe in some countries they're filled up to the brink, then you'd have to have them really level).
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Anony Mouse 2 years ago
I have one whisk. I've had it for 16 years - I only bought it because my previous one got mangled in the dishwasher by someone who should have known better. Who has this many whisks lying around?
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Juan Something(downvotevictim) 2 years ago
I'm adult sized me, and I love it.
Load More Replies... Stephanie M Machado 2 years ago
These look as though they bear an extent of uncomfortableness to sit in but gosh they would be so fun to ride around in!
Steph Bombardier (Stephhhh) 2 years ago
just put a cushion on the bottom so its comfier to sit on and i'd call this a win
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Spocks's Mom 2 years ago
You can find at least 3 on the side of the road in less than 10 minutes in my city.
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Claire Bailey 2 years ago
If you were going to do this at least hang it the other way so you can hang stuff off the handle.
Cheryl Ramsay 2 years ago
I was going to say: Hang it the other way so the largest part is the first shelf.
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Sarah Rassier 2 years ago
I first read “cocaine” vibes and was super confused
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María Hermida 2 years ago
For some reason I can't really explain I absolutely loathe everything covered in buttons. A normal quantity on clothes is fine, but these kind of things give me the creeps. I wouldn't even touch it. It's like a phobia. I bet you there's even a name for it. Buttonophobia or something like that. I know, I'm weird. I'll see myself out.
Bookworm 2 years ago
Not weird at all. After Coraline, you can never look at buttons the same way again
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Weasel Wise 2 years ago
Look! Rather than throwing out the trash, I glued it together!! Am I not the MOST creative?!"
Stephanie M Machado 2 years ago
I quite like it as well in some weird sorta way 😊
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holly perry 2 years ago
Wtf is wrong with people are all of yals kitchens nothing but a bunch of years tools
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Milady Blue 2 years ago
Whatever jewelry hung on there would get scratched to hell, too.
Load More Replies... Pond Lady 2 years ago
Ouch imagine the skinned knuckles and fingers because the natural inclination is to run fingers under the jewelry to lift them off. Of course, it would only take a few times of that to learn to carefully use finger tips to lift items off the grater. It's a nice idea but.... the ouch factor isn't worth it.
Shelli Aderman 2 years ago
I’d be scraping my knuckles each time I tried to get an earring out! 🤦🏽♀️
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Spocks's Mom 2 years ago
I was gonna make the same comment. You have to unscrew the top to dump the pepper out.
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aashi chaudhari 1 year ago
same, thank gods i'm not the only one that saw that ☻️
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Lea S. 2 years ago
My mom has a holder with an open end like this. All the grown-ups in the house are able to use it without the roll falling off.
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Juan Something(downvotevictim) 2 years ago
That can be fixed with a food safe clear coat to preserve the patina and keep rust off your plates.
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Blue Bunny of Happiness 2 years ago
When you see planted up souvenir wooden clogs from the Netherlands and think, I can do that, but I have no clogs.
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A C 2 years ago
It seems to be using more of a pinch grip than a tacky substance..... lol
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Heather Barnett 2 years ago
If the clothespins were upside down, it could be made to look like noses.
Amberlie Mikelsen 2 years ago
Not as art, but as a handy place to safely store the family's shades, I like it
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Weasel Wise 2 years ago
Like a miniature merry-go-round but for even smaller pieces of trash? 🤔 This person's trash is not my treasure.
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María Hermida 2 years ago
NOPE NOPE NOPE. Reminds me of the destructive neighbour in Toy Story. This is ugly.
LokisLilButterknife 2 years ago
This looks like something the FBI would find in a serial killer's home.
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Mike Fitzpatrick 2 years ago
I wonder how many people had to Google that name? 🤔
Load More Replies... Shelli Aderman 2 years ago
What’s it supposed to be? And if using the spoons as hooks, why not just nail them directly to the wall?
Blue Bunny of Happiness 2 years ago
Took me way too long to realise the spoons are supposed to be hooks…
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Lara Verne 2 years ago
Ok, but wheel is still there, so your friends can bring you home when you're too drunk to walk.
Load More Replies... Christos Arvanitis 2 years ago
The legs could not have been part of an actual wheelbarrow... you would have to tilt it forward almost vertically to wheel it.
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Juan Something(downvotevictim) 2 years ago
Right. My first thought was that they destroyed some beautiful chairs.
Load More Replies... María Hermida 2 years ago
Not that bad, although the choice of colours is disgraceful. *That* shade of brown in a bathroom? It seem poo-stained!
Blue Bunny of Happiness 2 years ago
I feel sorry for the chair, being killed like that and displayed as if it was a taxidermy animal head.
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Blue Bunny of Happiness 2 years ago
If only they’d made it so the wheel would turn in the wind…
#34
Persephone 2 years ago
"Eustace! Time to head to the storm cellar!! The doohickey is sayin' a twister is comin'!"
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Ge Po 2 years ago
These are the trophies of all the plumbers that didn't manage to fix my pipes. No, I have no idea why their partners said the never came home. Why do you ask me?
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Jtheslay (he/them) 2 years ago
I feel like it would work better if you submerge them as a whole in epoxy resin but otherwise cool idea
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Claire Bailey 2 years ago
Well that's just being resourceful. It's not ruining the skateboard and it can still be used as usual after.
Official_MemeLord 2 years ago
Not exactly, the huidity will soil the wood
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Jeff Nespital 2 years ago
I tried using my skateboard without my clothes a different way once. Cops got called
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Weasel Wise 2 years ago
Well F! I already do this. I use them in the fridge too, don't even finish them, and stick a neodymium magnet (cuz they're really strong) on the inside. Ta-da! A little pocket on the fridge for pens, junk, whatever. Mine holds the remote to the purple lights on my Prince wall (Rogers Nelson, not monarchical).
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Firstname Lastname 2 years ago
If I had pockets this large, I'd keep the pants instead of making a wall fixture.
Jtheslay (he/them) 2 years ago
I feel like if it wasn't jeans then maybe I would like it a little bit more but other than that really cool idea
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Persephone 2 years ago
It was a somber day for poor little Chip when he realized what became of Mrs. Potts and his siblings...
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LillieMean 2 years ago
i like this a lot and this would fit well in my home. Appropriately weird but functional.
Antony Aston 2 years ago
saw someone making this on a youtube video yesterday. Doesn't float my boat.
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Little My 2 years ago
I’d take one seat on this and fall to my demise. How can it be stable? One false move and and it’s all over.
JoNo 2 years ago
I presumed the seat would be secured to the log. If it is, then it's a good idea. If not, I totally agree with you.
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Zelda Sterling 2 years ago
I think it's an angry cat that is looking for its cans of food (hint- emptied out, string, plastic tea lights)...
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María Hermida 2 years ago
You like what you like. Never be ashamed of saying you like something. It's your choice, no explanations required.
Load More Replies... Stephanie M Machado 2 years ago
Quite beautiful. I'm off to Etsy to see if I can find one. Wish me luck y'all!
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Stephanie M Machado 2 years ago
They do have quite the cute little charm to them, don't they? 😊
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afia kooma 2 years ago
If this is instead of a tree, plastic or alived one, i think this is a good job 😊
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Chex mylicks 2 years ago (edited)
what is up with people using a strainer and a cheese grater and cups
Zelda Sterling 2 years ago
I think the only thing that saves it aesthetically is the wall. The next thought would be "where is this wall?" The barn? The backyard? There's not a table that would be in arm's reach of it. It's only slightly better that cat food cans hanging from strings with plastic tealights inside of them or Barbie torso drink holders (?)
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Gustav Gallifrey 2 years ago
The fun part of making these is what you have to do to get the empty bottles.
Nurichwersonst 2 years ago
I'm just drinking loads of booze for a pinterest crafting project. 😇🤷♀️
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#52
Andy Frobig 2 years ago
If these are all Ray Conniff Singers and 101 Strings, knock yourself out
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Marco Richter 2 years ago
bet they have seen those fiber knife holders and copied the look without knowing it's purpose
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Mimi La Souris 2 years ago
I don't know why it reminds me of a dead animal's head hanging on the wall
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Andy Frobig 2 years ago
In my experience, people with that many spent shotgun shells seldom need toothbrush stands
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Stephanie M Machado 2 years ago
I think this would be a fun item in the right room, but definitely not my cup of tea.
Anony Mouse 2 years ago
This would look perfect in Kelly Kapowski's room. Or maybe Lisa Turtle.
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Claire Bailey 2 years ago
Why so many people using colanders and graters. What do they have against using them for their intended purpose?
Spocks's Mom 2 years ago
You can probably thrift these items for next to nothing. My guess is they are cheap and fun projects.
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Alex Luiz 2 years ago
I think I must be a total basic b***h, because I like a lot of these. They seem practical, innovative, and a good way of repurposing rather than sending to landfill.
Molly Whuppie 2 years ago
Agree. Some of them were really artsy in a good way, and I would def have them in my home.
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Jessica Jones 2 years ago
so we're taking "decor that doesn't suit my tastes' and calling it cringe. Got it.
Casey Smith 2 years ago
I think the headline of the article is rude. This would be such a great post without the attitude.
Marley Nachi 2 years ago (edited)
This post is a mixed bag. Some of these are creative design projects about recycling/ upcycling and are really cleaver. The other half are going out of their way to copy trends (cheese grater with everything). Either way, I like the use of upcycled materials. Eg/ the clothes pin to stop the tooth brush touching the counter.
Lea S. 2 years ago
How do you know the creator made it to copy a trend? I have a collection of antique cheese graters that I sourced from junk sales. I just saw it one day and I liked it, so I got a few more. I had no idea it was trend.
Load More Replies... Hey! 2 years ago
The title "63 Of The Worst Pics From The Pinterest Household Item DIY Era" is wrong - again. I've loved most of these ideas. I don't condone stealing carts but those ideas were useful too. For some, I would just change the color. Some others I would definitely welcome in my house, if not there already. Who decided that these would be the worst of the worse?
The Chocolate Gecko 2 years ago
Hey, quick question. Do any of yall actually read the """"""article"""""" that BP includes? Because from what I read in this one, it basically just.... explained the concept of DIY. Dude.
Alex Luiz 2 years ago
I think I must be a total basic b***h, because I like a lot of these. They seem practical, innovative, and a good way of repurposing rather than sending to landfill.
Molly Whuppie 2 years ago
Agree. Some of them were really artsy in a good way, and I would def have them in my home.
Load More Replies... Jessica Jones 2 years ago
so we're taking "decor that doesn't suit my tastes' and calling it cringe. Got it.
Casey Smith 2 years ago
I think the headline of the article is rude. This would be such a great post without the attitude.
Marley Nachi 2 years ago (edited)
This post is a mixed bag. Some of these are creative design projects about recycling/ upcycling and are really cleaver. The other half are going out of their way to copy trends (cheese grater with everything). Either way, I like the use of upcycled materials. Eg/ the clothes pin to stop the tooth brush touching the counter.
Lea S. 2 years ago
How do you know the creator made it to copy a trend? I have a collection of antique cheese graters that I sourced from junk sales. I just saw it one day and I liked it, so I got a few more. I had no idea it was trend.
Load More Replies... Hey! 2 years ago
The title "63 Of The Worst Pics From The Pinterest Household Item DIY Era" is wrong - again. I've loved most of these ideas. I don't condone stealing carts but those ideas were useful too. For some, I would just change the color. Some others I would definitely welcome in my house, if not there already. Who decided that these would be the worst of the worse?
The Chocolate Gecko 2 years ago
Hey, quick question. Do any of yall actually read the """"""article"""""" that BP includes? Because from what I read in this one, it basically just.... explained the concept of DIY. Dude.
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