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99 DIY Moments That Are Pure Genius Or Downright Stupid (New Pics)
Not everyone has a fruitful DIY venture. Sure, the efforts are commendable. But for some people, their supposed resourcefulness can take a turn nobody saw coming.
These posts featured on the DiWHY subreddit can explain a lot of what we mean. Looking at the photos, you likely won’t be curious to ask, “How did they do that?” Instead, you might be more confused and ask, “Why did they do that?”
If you think doing it yourself is as easy as pie, the images on this list may make you think again.
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#1
Made A Bookshelf For My Brick Collection
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#2
This Paperweight Was Clearly Made With Hot-Glue-Gun Misuse. I Found It On My Grandfather’s Desk After He Passed And Apparently I Made It When I Was 4
#3
This Subreddit's Title Says It All
Successful DIY projects draw praise for the aesthetics and creativity behind the nifty piece of work. And as you may imagine, people who aren’t as creative may not be able to come up with something that would generate interest and curiosity.
#4
Easy As Pie
#5
Tried To Hang The Curtain Rod Above My Front Door Yesterday... Didn’t Realize What I Had Done Til I Stepped Back
Sara Frazer 20 hours ago
Our backdoor has a little magnetic curtain rod that sticks to the door itself, do recommend!
#6
DIY And 5 Minute Crafts In A Nutshell
That then begs one of the many common questions: how does creativity work? Penn State University psychology professor Roger Beaty offered insights in his article for The Conversation, describing three specific brain systems at work: the default system, the executive networks, and the salience system.
#7
My Friend's Phone's Touchscreen Stopped Working So He's Using A Mouse
Janissary35680 14 hours ago
I'm a trifle concerned by that flask with what looks like a urine sample next to him.
#8
Stylish
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 day ago
I actually rather like it, except for the jump ring "piercing" XD
#9
Finally Found Something For This Sub. Thanks Idaho!
As Beaty explains, the default network activates during spontaneous thinking. For example, when we let our minds wander freely while daydreaming. The executive networks, on the other hand, activate when we need to focus, like when we brainstorm ideas.
The salience network ties these two together and, as Beaty describes, acts as the “switching mechanism” that lets us alternate between idea generation and evaluation.
#10
I Ate An Orange And Stitched The Peel Back Together Because I Was Bored
#12
Concrete And Horseshoe Kettleball Found At A Goodwill In Sweet Home Alabama
Beaty noted that these three brain systems typically aren’t activated at the same time. But his findings showed that creative people can co-activate these brain networks and use them separately.
His assessments were based on fMRI studies of professionals like jazz musicians, poets, and visual artists.
#13
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
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 day ago
It's creative and actually rather pretty, but my skin instinctively flinches away when I look at the shards and sharp edges XD
#14
Because Palm Trees Don’t Grow In Indiana
#15
The “When Grandma Passed I Didn’t Know What To Do With Her Meds” Decorative Jar
Spellflinger 1 day ago
FYI any unused meds can be taken to any pharmacy to be properly and safely disposed. Never flush meds.
Most of these DiWHY projects may seem like failures. However, experts urge not to think of it that way. According to psychologist and Fordham University professor John Houtz, these mishaps can only lead to breakthroughs.
“The creative individual thinks of failure as a new opportunity,” Houtz said. “‘Okay, why did I fail? What was wrong? Let me try to do something else. Let me go forward with it.’”
#16
Imagine Running Into Your In Laws While Wearing These
#18
Those Bathroom Tiles
Robert Epstein, senior research psychologist at the American Institute for Behavioral Research and Technology, shared a similar sentiment. According to him, failure produces a resurgence, which is also why he teaches stress-management techniques to cope with rejection.
“Failure actually stimulates creativity directly. It really is valuable,” he said.
#19
My Dad’s Hot Glue And Silver Spray Paint Lampshade 😅
#20
Roommate And I Didn’t Have A Table Big Enough For Our New Puzzle, So We Used My Closet Door
#21
The Most Innovative Way To Organize Your Apps
#22
One For The Classy Ladies
#23
Mows Grass, Gets Ass
#24
Why Even Have A Tree If You Hate Nature?
Elladine DesIsles 23 hours ago
The co-op where I live put similar pigeon spikes along the edges of the roofs/eaves that overlook a walkway. We now have pigeons nesting in the spikes.
#25
We Built A Double Decker Couch :)
#26
Oh God
#27
Deodordon't
#28
Fake Sunroof Decal For Your Car
Tom Hardeveld 11 hours ago
sooo, the truck behind you will think you have a sunroof? because...
#29
Whose Bright Idea Was This
#30
Your Grand Kids With Cherish These… Or Bury Them In The Backyard
#31
These Window Reflections Are Painted On
#32
Seen On Fb: Desktop Spam Grill
#33
Good Lord
#34
My Mom Tried To Make A Cane For My Dad
#35
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
#36
How To Upcycle A Meat Grinder
Ophelia Poe 22 hours ago
For the person with an excess of meat grinders and a lack of candelabras.
#37
Diwtf
#38
Early Pandemic Was Wild
#39
I Didn't Have A Lampshade So I Made One Myself
Elladine DesIsles 23 hours ago
Skillfully executed, this would be cute for a kid's bedroom or playroom. This is not, obviously, skillfully executed, and probably not safely either.
#40
Tub Drain Was Overrated I Guess
Babs Ishkabibble 19 hours ago
Yeah. Ours did too. That's what you get with old houses I guess!
#41
What Is The Purpose Of This
Sara Frazer 20 hours ago
There used to be a rail track on the ceiling, for moving things room to room
#42
I Don't Even Know What To Say
#43
I Don't Even Know Where To Start With This
#46
Just Saw This On Twitter
#47
I Feel Like This Belongs Here
#48
Found On Kijiji. Church Pew Headboard Complete With Buckets For Only $150.00
AskMeAboutMyPoorJudgment 13 hours ago
Just bought this. I mean, c'mon ... buckets are INCLUDED? What a steal.
#49
Cyberpunk 2077
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 day ago
My sister's friend (who lives with us) bought one of those new luxury Genesis SUVs. It doesn't have a normal mirror for its rearview mirror... it has a little screen that is a live feed from a camera built in to the back of the car. I cannot even describe the visceral hatred I have for this. I would prefer an "analog" mirror any day over that.
#50
Man Laptops Are Getting Hot
#51
Rate My Husband's Paint Job
#52
Wooden Drainage. Why?
#53
Bought Spare Remotes Then My 4 Year Old Found Electrical Tape And Made This So We’d Never Lose Another Remote
#54
For Your Kick Back
#55
Found In A Hotel In Erfurt... I Don't Even Know What To Think Of This
#56
Swiss Army Wife
#57
Incognito Barefoot "Shoes"
#58
Oh No
#59
My Partner And I Did 5 Minute Crafts As Our Christmas Gifts To Each Other
#60
Temporary Solution
#61
Made A Watermelonboy And Tested It Out In Public [op]
#62
When You Have $$$, But Lack Land
#63
I Guess Beaded Door Curtains Aren't As Cool As Tape Measures
#64
Dread Bed
#65
Partener Tried To Dye Our White Couch Because It Had Some Stains. I Said We Shouldve Got Couch Covers But No
#67
That Is An Actual Piece Of Bread.. Covered In Cement, Being Used As A Table Coaster
#68
I Made An Interesting Ring From An Old National Geographic Article
#69
Saw On R/Shittylifehacks...a Definite Diwhy
#70
My Boss Thought These Were A Good Idea
Justin Case 18 hours ago
Stairs actually are a good idea. They help you go from one level of a building to another.
#71
☹️
Nikki Sevven 21 hours ago
I rarely descend into a mürderous rage, but when I do, there's a 45% chance that this photo is the cause.
#72
My Girlfriend Is Disgusted By My Resourcefulness
#74
Nice
#75
The Hottest Freshest Pizza To Ever Be Delivered
#76
This "Up-Cycled" Hot Water Bottle Necklace
#77
125 Pound Hairball Made By A Barber
#78
1. Find A Dead Beetle. 2. Cover It In Hot Glue. 3.fashion
David Paterson 17 hours ago
The taxidermy book "get stuffed” teaches you how to do this properly.
#79
Meat Always Shrinks When I Cook It But Not Anymore!
#80
Sometimes Homemade Just Hits Different
#81
Thank You For Your Service
#83
"Therapy Chairs" For Childrens' Hospital Were Rejected. Wonder Why?
#84
The More You Think About It The Worse It Gets
#85
Who Comes Up With This Stuff?
#86
Why?
#87
No Showerhead? Here Use A Tap Insted
#88
I Made An iMac For Ants 🖥 🐜
#89
Built My Own Skates Instead Of Buying Them
#90
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?
#91
Don't Worry, No Smell
#92
Perfection
#93
Bean Burrito
Inigo Montoya 10 hours ago
Authentic Mexican fare like this is difficult to prepare. You may want some assistance from an experienced chef when you attempt this.
#94
As A Teenager I Made A Duct Tape And Chainmail Frisbee
David Paterson 17 hours ago
Heck, that's good. If it flies like a Frisbee it's a toy. If it flies like a discus it's a weapon.
#95
Found This On Facebook
#96
Easy Pz, Taco Serving Plates
#98
Dad’s “Life Hack” Didn’t Make Mom As Happy As He Hoped
#99
Dear Lord, I Hope Gordon Ramsay Won't See This
Nikki Sevven 21 hours ago
I absolutely do not know what tf is going on. But I would like it to stop.
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Janissary35680 13 hours ago
It's not really BP's fault. BP just recycles stuff from Reddit and occasionally Twitter, Instagram etc. The repetitions occur there.
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QuincyForrest 9 hours ago
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Janissary35680 13 hours ago
It's not really BP's fault. BP just recycles stuff from Reddit and occasionally Twitter, Instagram etc. The repetitions occur there.
Load More Replies... QuincyForrest 9 hours ago
I recognize at least these as repetitions, previously posted, some several times already over the past few months: 6, 15, 24, 25, 27, 35, 39, 40, 57, 73, 82. That give approximately a 10% rehash rate. This does not shine well for Bored Panda. Might as well not post anything new if constant recycling is acceptable.
Maggie PTucker 1 hour ago
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