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99 People Who Did It Themselves And Ended Up With Rather Interesting Results (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
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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#2
Finally Found Something For This Sub. Thanks Idaho!
#3
My Dad’s Hot Glue And Silver Spray Paint Lampshade 😅
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
#6
Stylish
LakotaWolf (she/her) 4 hours ago
I actually rather like it, except for the jump ring "piercing" XD
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.
#8
Good Lord
#9
Imagine Running Into Your In Laws While Wearing These
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
The Most Innovative Way To Organize Your Apps
#11
Mows Grass, Gets Ass
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.
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
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) 4 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
#17
Diwtf
#18
I Didn't Have A Lampshade So I Made One Myself
Elladine DesIsles 1 hour 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.
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
Those Bathroom Tiles
#20
Seen On Fb: Desktop Spam Grill
#21
Incognito Barefoot "Shoes"
#23
The “When Grandma Passed I Didn’t Know What To Do With Her Meds” Decorative Jar
LakotaWolf (she/her) 4 hours ago
Er, I suppose that's a memorial item of sorts XD And it's pretty sad that I recognize the gabapentin capsules...
#24
My Mom Tried To Make A Cane For My Dad
#25
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
#26
Oh God
#27
That Is An Actual Piece Of Bread.. Covered In Cement, Being Used As A Table Coaster
#29
Whose Bright Idea Was This
#31
Why Even Have A Tree If You Hate Nature?
Elladine DesIsles 1 hour 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.
#32
Cyberpunk 2077
LakotaWolf (she/her) 4 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.
#33
I Don't Even Know Where To Start With This
#35
Roommate And I Didn’t Have A Table Big Enough For Our New Puzzle, So We Used My Closet Door
#38
How To Upcycle A Meat Grinder
Ophelia Poe 1 hour ago
For the person with an excess of meat grinders and a lack of candelabras.
#40
I Ate An Orange And Stitched The Peel Back Together Because I Was Bored
#44
Temporary Solution
#46
I Don't Even Know What To Say
#47
Saw On R/Shittylifehacks...a Definite Diwhy
#49
One For The Classy Ladies
LakotaWolf (she/her) 4 hours ago
Okay, I'd wear this just for the second takes and the laughs.
#51
Your Grand Kids With Cherish These… Or Bury Them In The Backyard
#52
Thank You For Your Service
#57
Rate My Husband's Paint Job
#58
☹️
Nikki Sevven 1 minute ago
I rarely descend into a mürderous rage, but when I do, there's a 45% chance that this photo is the cause.
#59
My Girlfriend Is Disgusted By My Resourcefulness
#60
Partener Tried To Dye Our White Couch Because It Had Some Stains. I Said We Shouldve Got Couch Covers But No
#63
Bought Spare Remotes Then My 4 Year Old Found Electrical Tape And Made This So We’d Never Lose Another Remote
#68
The Hottest Freshest Pizza To Ever Be Delivered
#70
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
#72
125 Pound Hairball Made By A Barber
#75
Why?
#80
Made A Bookshelf For My Brick Collection
#81
Built My Own Skates Instead Of Buying Them
#83
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?
#86
Don't Worry, No Smell
#88
My Boss Thought These Were A Good Idea
Elladine DesIsles 1 hour ago
Unless there is someone's zodiac constellation hidden in there, absolutely not! Actually, just no either way.
#89
Found This On Facebook
#96
Who Comes Up With This Stuff?
Ophelia Poe 56 minutes ago
I don't know how to feel about this. It was done really well so I think I kind of like it.
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