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Unless you’re naturally handy, taking on a DIY project can be quite the challenge. It will require patience and a lot of trial and error, especially for someone with little to no experience.
As you might expect, some of these endeavors will fail. While that’s nothing to be ashamed of, there’s a slight chance that your work may be featured on the DIY Fail subreddit. The group’s profile summed up what they’re all about pretty succinctly: “perfectly good ideas executed… poorly.”
We collected some images from the page that stood out to us. See how many posts from this list you relate to the most.
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#1
Mom Decided To Make This Veggie Lodge For Christmas. It Wasn't Working Out Right, So She "Fixed It" By Turning It Into A Veggie Dune Buggy. Problem Solved
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#2
I Thought I Could Polish The Scratches Out Of My Polycarbonate Eyeglasses
Upstaged75 5 hours ago
That's an expensive mistake. Kind of like the time I used a scrubby thing on the glass stovetop. 😫 Why they even make glass stovetops is beyond me!
#3
Sweet Lamb Cake
There are many reasons someone would prefer to do it themselves rather than hire a professional. In a survey conducted by Clovered, saving money ranked highest, with 85% of respondents citing it.
Meanwhile, 55% admitted they went for DIY solutions to challenge themselves, while 37% stated that they were more about learning new concepts. 33% sought fulfillment, while 23% used their projects as a creative outlet. 38% of those surveyed also described doing DIY projects as “fun.”
#4
Got A Leak? No Problem!
#5
Found In The Foreclosure My Friend Bought
#6
Another Great Fail From The Foreclosure My Friend Bought
Speaking of saving money, doing DIY work on a home, for example, can significantly reduce costs. Clovered also revealed potential price points, comparing the cost of doing the work yourself to hiring a professional.
Installing hardwood flooring, for example, costs $900 on average to DIY. Meanwhile, the highest potential cost is around $8,000.
#7
Someone Didn't Read The Slide's Instructions. It Drops The Kid On His Head
#8
My Stepfather Using His Glorious DIY Dock
#9
"Ground"
Mistakes are a part of every DIY endeavor, especially if you lack experience. Unfortunately, those missteps are common, as 87% of homeowners have made mistakes while working on a DIY project.
Of course, these mistakes can be costly, with the median cost of fixing them at $137.50. The most common reasons for mistakes include starting the project without the necessary tools, incorrect measurements, and working outside one's skill level.
#11
My Mum's Attempt At French Macarons. She Started Out So Determined Too
#12
My Girlfriend's Mum Paid Their Friend To Install A Heat "Vent". Im In Disbelief
Injuries may happen in worse cases. In fact, 1 in 4 homeowners have hurt themselves while doing a DIY home improvement project.
Among the top injuries were falling off a ladder (21.4%), slipping on the floor (26.7%), self-inflicted injuries using hammers and other tools (58.4%), and accidental cuts sustained from sharp tools (74.9%).
#13
Tried To Make A Hiding Place In A Book !
Huddo's sister 5 hours ago
I have made these before and it helps if you coat the outside edges with glue first
#14
This Belongs Here
#15
Hey, Do You Think The Concrete Patch Worked??
Unnecessary costs from mistakes are definitely avoidable. According to DIY expert Lora Bloomquist, one way to do this is by weighing the pros and cons of your project.
“You may decide you want to keep moving forward, but you need to give yourself a little break time before picking it up again. Sometimes, there’s another product or item out there that will be the answer to your problem,” she noted.
#16
So My Uncle "Fixed" His Dock
PrettyJoyBird 6 hours ago (edited)
The one from earlier? He added to it. Progress i guess except its drowning.
#17
Special Coat Hanger
#18
"Yes Honey, I Can Totally Make That Nightstand"
#19
Not Mine, But One Of My Favorite DIY Post Ever; The Wooden Jeep
#20
If You Put Enough Holes In A Wall You Will Find A Stud
#21
Basically Why One Should Not Replicate What One Sees On Pinterest
#22
I Have No Words
#23
Like It Never Happened
#24
Of Course It Will Hold The TV, Honey!
#25
I Was In Marseilles. I Got A Sensation Of Speed On My Left, Like Something Unstoppable. I Looked At It. It Was The LEGO Spoiler Car !
#26
Tried To Organize My Wife's Earrings As A Surprise... I Meant Well
#27
I Present To You, My Shower Head
#28
DIY Google Glass W/ Night-Vision I Made Today © It Works!
#29
Spotted This Beauty Today At A House We're Flipping
Upstaged75 5 hours ago
Must be in Canada! 😂 (Those are hockey pucks. And yes I see they say New York Rangers)
#30
Arbor Fail. Neighbors Have Had This "Work In Progress" Unchanged Since Mid-Summer. The Post Holes Aren't Even Filled In
#31
Your Horizontal Pallet Beds Are Plebeian Stuff Compared To My Pallet Loft And Hovering Bedside Table!
#33
I Was Wondering Why The Ceiling Was Sagging Before I Removed It
#37
When Pulling A 4 Inch Screw Goes Wrong... This Is On The Ceiling
#38
What Does Redoit Think Of This New Headlight?
#39
My Sisters Friend Posted This. No One Has Told Him How Awful It Is. He's Seriously About To Grout This In!!
#41
How My Father-In-Law Fixed His Eves Trough
#42
Tried Out An Embroidery Pattern I Saw On Pinterest
#43
This Guy Showed Up To My Buddies Work To Buy Oxygen Tanks And Said "Just Put Them On The Bed Of The Truck"
#44
Turn 2 1/4 Times To Flush (X-Post R/Wtf)
#45
My First Dyi Kids Fence... What Do You Mean It Does Not Fit Right?
#47
My Kitchen Doesn't Have An Exhaust Fan
#48
While Tracking Down A Rattling Noise In The Heating Ducts, Found A... Brick. Had A Heck Of A Time Reaching In To Get The Damn Thing Out. Quieter Now!
#50
DIY fail Would Not Be Complete Without The Shed Of Doom
#51
World's Worst Birdhouse
#52
Ex-Wife's Attempt To Put Up A Chain Link Fence. She Didn't Bother To Cement The Posts
Stardust she/her 6 minutes ago
Average fence in India be like (gets damaged after 2 weeks and nobody bothers fixing it)
#53
'My Landlord's DIY Fail', Otherwise Known As 'How To Save Money And Turn Your House Into A Fire Hazard In One Easy Step'
#54
Walnut Cooking Spoon. Nailed It!
#55
What Do You Mean "Crush Hazard" It Looks Perfectly Safe To Me
#57
My Wife Didn't Want Anyone To Trip Over The Old Well Pipe. She Decided She Wanted A Miniature Tardis As A Cover. This Was 2 Years Ago. This Pic Was Yesterday
#61
Someone Made Some Stairs
Upstaged75 5 hours ago
Uneven ones. Which are dangerous because they can make people (like me) trip.
#62
Sweet Potato Roll
Firstname Lastname 2 hours ago
"deconstructed" sushi roll, like the reality competition chefs say.
#64
Saw This In /R/Funny Thought It Belonged Here
#68
First Time Soldering Copper For My Hose Spigot
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