Get Premium
Dark mode theme is available exclusively for premium users. Learn more about the benefits of subscribing.
No fees, cancel anytime.
Dark Mode 
No fees, cancel anytime 
99 DiWHY Ideas You May Want To Copy For Their Absolutely Hilarious Foolishness (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.
This post may include affiliate links.
#1
My Friend's Phone's Touchscreen Stopped Working So He's Using A Mouse
Janissary35680 1 minute ago
I'm a trifle concerned by that flask with what looks like a urine sample next to him.
RELATED:
#2
Tried To Hang The Curtain Rod Above My Front Door Yesterday... Didn’t Realize What I Had Done Til I Stepped Back
Sara Frazer 6 hours ago
Our backdoor has a little magnetic curtain rod that sticks to the door itself, do recommend!
#3
Stylish
LakotaWolf (she/her) 11 hours ago
I actually rather like it, except for the jump ring "piercing" XD
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
Finally Found Something For This Sub. Thanks Idaho!
#5
My Dad’s Hot Glue And Silver Spray Paint Lampshade 😅
#6
Easy As Pie
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
Imagine Running Into Your In Laws While Wearing These
#9
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
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
Deodordon't
#11
This Subreddit's Title Says It All
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
Good Lord
#14
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) 11 hours ago
It's creative and actually rather pretty, but my skin instinctively flinches away when I look at the shards and sharp edges XD
#15
The Most Innovative Way To Organize Your Apps
Spellflinger 10 hours ago
That’s about as appealing as people who shelve their books by color.
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
Mows Grass, Gets Ass
#17
Because Palm Trees Don’t Grow In Indiana
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
Oh No
#20
Oh God
#23
Whose Bright Idea Was This
#24
Diwtf
#25
Why Even Have A Tree If You Hate Nature?
Elladine DesIsles 8 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.
#26
One For The Classy Ladies
LakotaWolf (she/her) 11 hours ago
Okay, I'd wear this just for the second takes and the laughs.
#27
I Didn't Have A Lampshade So I Made One Myself
Elladine DesIsles 8 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.
#28
Tub Drain Was Overrated I Guess
#29
Those Bathroom Tiles
#30
Seen On Fb: Desktop Spam Grill
#31
Incognito Barefoot "Shoes"
#32
The “When Grandma Passed I Didn’t Know What To Do With Her Meds” Decorative Jar
Spellflinger 10 hours ago
FYI any unused meds can be taken to any pharmacy to be properly and safely disposed. Never flush meds.
#33
My Mom Tried To Make A Cane For My Dad
#34
I Ate An Orange And Stitched The Peel Back Together Because I Was Bored
#35
That Is An Actual Piece Of Bread.. Covered In Cement, Being Used As A Table Coaster
#36
I Don't Even Know What To Say
#38
Cyberpunk 2077
LakotaWolf (she/her) 11 hours 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.
#39
Made A Bookshelf For My Brick Collection
#40
I Don't Even Know Where To Start With This
#41
We Built A Double Decker Couch :)
#42
Rate My Husband's Paint Job
#43
For Your Kick Back
#44
Swiss Army Wife
#45
Concrete And Horseshoe Kettleball Found At A Goodwill In Sweet Home Alabama
#46
How To Upcycle A Meat Grinder
Ophelia Poe 7 hours ago
For the person with an excess of meat grinders and a lack of candelabras.
#49
My Partner And I Did 5 Minute Crafts As Our Christmas Gifts To Each Other
David Paterson 3 hours ago
CDs are the most annoying objects to do crafts with. They flex when you want them to snap, snap when you don't want them to, and chip.
#50
I Feel Like This Belongs Here
#51
Temporary Solution
#52
I Made An Interesting Ring From An Old National Geographic Article
#53
Saw On R/Shittylifehacks...a Definite Diwhy
#56
Your Grand Kids With Cherish These… Or Bury Them In The Backyard
#57
Thank You For Your Service
#58
When You Have $$$, But Lack Land
#59
DIY And 5 Minute Crafts In A Nutshell
#60
I Guess Beaded Door Curtains Aren't As Cool As Tape Measures
#61
My Boss Thought These Were A Good Idea
Justin Case 4 hours ago
Stairs actually are a good idea. They help you go from one level of a building to another.
#62
☹️
Nikki Sevven 6 hours ago
I rarely descend into a mürderous rage, but when I do, there's a 45% chance that this photo is the cause.
#63
My Girlfriend Is Disgusted By My Resourcefulness
#64
Partener Tried To Dye Our White Couch Because It Had Some Stains. I Said We Shouldve Got Couch Covers But No
#66
What Is The Purpose Of This
Sara Frazer 6 hours ago
There used to be a rail track on the ceiling, for moving things room to room
#67
Roommate And I Didn’t Have A Table Big Enough For Our New Puzzle, So We Used My Closet Door
#68
Bought Spare Remotes Then My 4 Year Old Found Electrical Tape And Made This So We’d Never Lose Another Remote
#69
Found In A Hotel In Erfurt... I Don't Even Know What To Think Of This
#72
The Hottest Freshest Pizza To Ever Be Delivered
#73
The More You Think About It The Worse It Gets
David Paterson 2 hours ago
I sincerely hope they X-rayed the mobile phone before deciding where to drill it.
#74
This "Up-Cycled" Hot Water Bottle Necklace
#75
125 Pound Hairball Made By A Barber
#76
1. Find A Dead Beetle. 2. Cover It In Hot Glue. 3.fashion
David Paterson 2 hours ago
The taxidermy book "get stuffed” teaches you how to do this properly.
#77
Meat Always Shrinks When I Cook It But Not Anymore!
#78
I Made An iMac For Ants 🖥 🐜
#80
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
#81
Why?
#82
No Showerhead? Here Use A Tap Insted
#83
Made A Watermelonboy And Tested It Out In Public [op]
#84
As A Teenager I Made A Duct Tape And Chainmail Frisbee
David Paterson 2 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.
#85
Built My Own Skates Instead Of Buying Them
#87
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?
#89
"Therapy Chairs" For Childrens' Hospital Were Rejected. Wonder Why?
#90
Don't Worry, No Smell
#92
Found This On Facebook
#95
Perfection
#97
Dear Lord, I Hope Gordon Ramsay Won't See This
Nikki Sevven 6 hours ago
I absolutely do not know what tf is going on. But I would like it to stop.
#98
Who Comes Up With This Stuff?
Add New Image
Explore more of these tags
