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Hot Glue, High Hopes, And Questionable Judgment: 50 DIY Experiments That Went Somewhere
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Summer is quickly approaching, which usually means more free time on our hands. So why not use the break from the routine to create something interesting and fun?
For that, we have ample ideas ranging from practical to highly creative and, as always, a little bit weird. Scroll down to immerse yourself in the DIY inspiration, and don’t forget to upvote those you’d be willing to try yourself!
While you're at it, be sure to check out a conversation with a home improvement DIYer, Michelle Castro, who kindly agreed to chat with us about all things DIY.
This post may include affiliate links.
#1
Greenhouse Made From Recycled Church Stained Glass Windows
LauraDragonWench 6 months ago
I. Love this! I'd be terrified to have it - I'd donate it to an art museum or something - but it's undeniably gorgeous.
Blue Bunny of Happiness 6 months ago
Not sure it would count as a greenhouse, but it’s stunning!
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#2
I Made A Rolodex For Tea Bags. Yes, It's As Dumb As It Sounds, But It's Mine
JB 6 months ago
Upvote of you know what a Rolodex is! (Also, congratulations, you're all growed up!)
BrunoVI 6 months ago
Points off for it all being the same tea. This would be a GREAT way to organize all your favorite tea flavors.
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MushroomHead22 6 months ago
at first quick glance i thought these were little packets of Lays original, and they contained 1 chip inside for a quick snack.
#3
Mom Said The Dinosaur Wrapping Paper Wasn't Christmas-Y Enough For My Secret Santa, So Now I'm Putting Santa Hats On Them
Blue Bunny of Happiness 6 months ago
Reduce, reuse, recycle at its best and super cute to boot!
Auntriarch 6 months ago
I did that in the opposite direction, I had penguin Christmas paper but I needed valentine paper, so I drew little hearts on the white fronts of the penguins.
Dawn Marie 6 months ago
VERY creative!!! If your mom was here I would stick out my tongue to her and say "there!" I am 61 years old and do not like it when people complain about something that is none of their business!! You wrap stuff in what ever you like. It is the gift YOU are giving. It expresses your personality, not her's!!
Celtic Pirate Queen 6 months ago
My Mom was a novice at St. Mary's of the Valley in Beaverton, OR (Yes, really. Very long story). For Christmas that first year I sent her some heavy duty knee pads. I found Christmas paper with penguins all over it. I drew little rosaries around their fat little bellies. I thought it was hilarious.
Laura Mortensen 6 months ago
We do displays at the Goodwill where I work and we did a Dinosaur Christmas one.
Home improvement DIYer Michelle Castro tells Bored Panda that she started getting into DIY projects when her family finally moved into their own home.
"I've always loved doing projects, loved HGTV, but we had been renting for a long time, and it just didn't make any sense to improve someone else's property. In 2022, we were able to purchase our home," she shares.
#4
The Drum Of A Washing Machine
Jane Jayne Jain Jeign Jein 6 months ago
These are great. I have one and it makes the fire safe and beautiful
Huddo's sister 6 months ago
This is actually quite common, they work perfectly and are a good reuse.
#5
They Didn’t Get Robbed So It Works
#6
Found In R/Oddlysatisfying
Oerff On Tour 6 months ago
After cutting, spray with a bit of lemon juice. Stops oxidation
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"We started with one project—ripping out a fireplace...and then about a month later, we had a fire in our garage! This was just the push I needed to finally be able to live out my HGTV dreams. We took this opportunity to demo our kitchen, update bathrooms, fix things that needed to be done, and so on. It's still a work in progress...isn't that how it always goes?" she jokingly asks.
#7
We Took Stained Glass Sidelights And Mounted Them In Hinged Wooden Frames. Now We Can Open The Stained Glass Windows Whenever We Want To See Outside. Hopefully The Hoa Won't Have A Problem With Our New Blue Windows. Build Link In The Comments
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 6 months ago
HOAs suck and should go straight to whatever hell they came from.
Oerff On Tour 6 months ago
I'm not American, but doesn't your constitution give you the freedom of association? (Ours does) Simply tell the HOA that you take your constitutional freedom to NOT to Associate
Load More Replies... Rob D 6 months ago (edited)
HOAs are a voluntary choice. Some people like knowing that their property value will never plummet due to living next to neighbors that refuse to mow or fix broken windows. Yes, they have many drawbacks. Yes, some are actively predatory. But imagine working your a*s off for home ownership. The you go to sell many years later. Open house day. The house to your right has 8 dogs chained outside. The house to your left is plastered from lawn to roof in MAGAt banners. HOAs are a binding agreement not to let your neighborhood fall to s**t. Some people see value in that
PataSata 6 months ago
That would mean, that with an HOA, if you have s****y neighbors, nobody new would know, because when they adhere to the HOA's rules, you wouldn't see in the neighborhood, that they're trash. So it's a fraud. You could buy a house in a very nice looking neighborhood, and people could be still s****y. If there's no HOA, or people don't adhere to the HOA's rules, it will show instantly what kind of people they could be. And that's a big plus. If my neighbor would have that kind of door, it would seem they're good guys. If they would have 8 dogs chained outside, they would not be good guys, they're would be the type that you wouldn't want to be neighbors with. If you see that instantly, you won't buy a house there. Rant over, thanks for reading. Btw, I'm nowhere an American, we don't have nothing s****y comparable to an HOA. City council has control over aspects of land/building.
Load More Replies... Verena 6 months ago
Why should a HOA be concerned with what you do inside your house? If they are so limiting, and most people hate them, why do they exist - especially in the land of the free? Most countries have a building code and city council rules, which are sufficient. You want a window in your roof, overlooking the back garden/yard of your neighbours? Get a permit following the city council process. The window is solely overlooking your own property? Go as you please.
Dog Mom to Zoe 6 months ago (edited)
Depends on your HOA and it's board members. I live in one and they are pretty lack on certain things and give warnings for others.
#8
Mosaic Carpet Created By Artist Kelly Graham Using 7500 Cents
arthbach 6 months ago
It will feel very smooth. After all the coins have been laid, resin is poured over the top. This is later sanded, and a top coat of resin applied. You would not be able to feel the coins.
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Binny Tutera 6 months ago
If anyone in US wants to do this, better get your penny’s NOW because they are phasing them out!
Daniel Atkins 6 months ago
If only they could call the comment section for this one "A penny for your thoughts".
Huddo's sister 6 months ago
My grandad built a table top with a chess board pattern using pre-decimal currency after Australia made the change. I wish I had a picture of it. It's at my mum's place, in amongst all her other stuff in a shed and I really need to get a photo because someone on facebook who makes things at a Men's Shed wanted to see if he could make something similar.
#9
My Wife Painted A Van Gogh Duck
What Michelle enjoys most about DIYing is bringing her ideas to life.
"Whether it's wallpapering a bathroom, painting the living room, adding simple trim around the room, or building a fireplace from the ground up—seeing that I did that is pretty rewarding.
I also love the challenge each project presents—sometimes I can figure it out as I go, other times, I need to reach out and ask for advice from someone more experienced," she shares.
#10
Taught Myself Art
#11
Found In The Millennial Sub
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 6 months ago
The sky is made of lava is nowhere near as much fun to play though.
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Dd P 5 months ago
A great way to recycle those beloved lava lamps from the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. Someone would buy it for a man-cave, a game room, or other fun room or even a fun business such as a bar/tavern.
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#12
I Painted My Knobs Into Mushrooms Today
Her favorite DIY project that she was able to do with her own hands is their fireplace, which you can check out in this video.
"Our house was built in the 90s and had a fireplace right in the middle of the room - so dumb and really cut off the space. One of the first projects we did was to remove that. However, I love a fireplace, and we had never had a real mantel. So I decided I was going to build one with an electric insert. I drew it out, did my measurements, bought my supplies, and executed it. I have such pride when I look at it."
#13
Rock Garden Im Doing
Huddo's sister 6 months ago
I wonder if this is meant to be a kinesthetic/sensory path, which is why it uses different stones.
Dog Mom to Zoe 6 months ago
I have never liked rock gardens but you have changed my mind. Nicely done.
#14
This Is Dope
Chris the Bobcat 6 months ago
This could be just the start of a Nerf Borg costume. Also, make a chainsaw for Ash of Evil Dead/Army of Darkness fun.
#15
Cat Tree!
Patty Panda 6 months ago
That's exactly what I was thinking. How could ever get rid of all the bugs?🦟🪳🕷🦗🐜🐞🪲
Load More Replies... Lastly, we couldn't let Michelle go without asking for some advice for those who'd like to get into DIYing.
"START and don't be afraid to get it wrong the first few (or 20) times, haha! It's not going to be perfect, but there are so many resources out there—whether it's Pinterest, IG, or wherever—so many blogs giving very detailed instructions. Start small, get some wins under your belt, and then have fun!"
#16
DIY Bowling Setup
Grape Walls of Ire 6 months ago
I'm just glad I don't live in that apartment complex behind the fence.
Upstaged75 6 months ago
That's fun and clever! Look how they made the pins "automatically" reset.
Brian Droste 6 months ago
Unless you seal the wood with water proof material, once the boards get wet/moist. They will over a period of time get warp.
Kit Black 6 months ago
Yeah, I was gonna say, why would somebody do this and not seal it, but it really does not look like it's been sealed
Load More Replies... Jane Hower 6 months ago
DO NOT play this at night as your neighbors deserve SOME peace and quiet.
#17
Why Shouldn't You Do This?
#18
Made Myself A Dorky 🍄hat For The Derby
Michelle's Instagram account is also full of ideas on how you can improve your space and start DIYing. Just to get a feel of what you can find in her account, we'll name a few awesome DIY projects she has done, like turning an old pallet into home decor, making a record player cabinet from scratch, and DIYing blinds!
#19
Made My Own Holiday Sweater For My Company Party
Michael Largey 6 months ago
Well, they both wear red, enter your house unbidden, and keep track of who’s been naughty and who’s been nice.
Chris the Bobcat 6 months ago
It'll still p!ss off the resident jesus freaks. Nothing makes them happier than to condemn others to misery and suffering (of having to listen to them).
Marie BellaDonna 6 months ago
Should put a little white circle at each point, so the star looks like it's made of Santa hats, lol!
#20
Safe From Computer Plagues
#21
I Made This Life Sized Tinsel Furby Costume From Scratch
Bill Swallow 6 months ago
Question: Is 'life sized' the size of a *Furby*? Or of a *human*? Needs banana etc., etc.
But if that's not enough for you, you can also check out plenty of our previous DIYs here and here!
And remember what Michelle said: if you want to get into DIY, don't be afraid to start and fail more than a few times.
#22
Why Not Make A Chicken Parking Sensor
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 6 months ago
Saw a video where some russians turned a dozen of these into a "muffler".. The sound was as horrendous as you think.
LauraDragonWench 6 months ago
Had to go look that up and while I didn't find that exact video (*hint hint* link?) what I did find was hilarious!
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#23
When My Sister Bought A New Kitty Bed, I Knew What I Had To Do. Paper, Pens, And A Pair Of Vans
#24
Fishing With Soda Can? Apparently Yes You Can
Huddo's sister 6 months ago
I've used a soft drink can as a 'ball' to play tennis when we didn't have one while camping, does that count as creative?
#25
The Crown Prince Of Norway With His Coffee Maker Lamp. Or Lamp Coffee Maker?
#26
I Turned An Unused Trash Bin Into A Wheelbarrow!
#27
That's... Impressive
Daniel Atkins 6 months ago
A little flat, needs to be pumped up, thank you and good night. Also how do they keep that from being a mosquito nursery.
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Huddo's sister 6 months ago
I've seen tyres turned into swings before (and swan planters) but this is really impressive.
#28
It's October, $4, And 30 Minutes. Why Not?
BarBeeGirl 6 months ago
I did this several years ago and it was way better than any pumpkin I ever did
Margaret H 5 months ago
I used to love making these out of watermelons. The red flesh glows so gruesomely with a light inside.
#29
My Computer I Decided To Build In A Jerry Can
Science Nerd 6 months ago
I’ve seen retro-fits into classic systems before but this is the best yet.
Huddo's sister 6 months ago
My sister's friend turned a jerry can into storage to take beer bottles into Rover Scout camps, because they don't let you take glass bottles. I think that's what it was anyway, I don't always pay attention when I sister tells me things...
Zaach 6 months ago
Back in the day someone really overclocked his computer so he mounted in an aquarium filled with oil - it never overheated
Science Nerd 6 months ago
Oil heated systems work wonderfully even when over-clocked, but are a messy pain when something like a memory dimm needs to be replaced.
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Put It On Diwhy People Said It Didn’t Fit
Tabitha 6 months ago
You know there’s one person—-scratch that, let’s call them exactly what they are: A*****E—-in every neighborhood who loves to knock down mailboxes and run over bushes at the ends of people’s driveways. I’d love to see them try to run this down.
Fire Singer 6 months ago
This happened in my neighborhood! A bunch of mailboxes were just smashed and knocked down. What a weird thing to do for "fun".
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Jess Bertram 6 months ago
Love this. Stable, sturdy, uses little on the way of [new] raw materials, and provides water and homes for beneficial buggies.
Bill Swallow 6 months ago
Well, it sits, so according to the Commutative Principle, it must fit!
Jane Hower 6 months ago
Didn't know what that was until I saw the comment. Thought those numbers were the year.
#31
A Popcorn Hat Made With Real Popcorn
#32
Saw This By My Work Today, Plate Says “Split”
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 6 months ago
One banana, two banana, three banana, four Four bananas make a split, so do many more Over hill and highway the Banana Buggies go Come along to bring you the Banana Splits show You gotta be of a certain age to get that.
#33
Analog Volume Control, Because Digital Is Either Too Loud Or Too Quiet, There Is No Sweet Spot
Hippopotamuses 6 months ago
So much more practical. But I'll bet manufacturers wont go back them because 'cost'
Uncle Panda 6 months ago
My tablet raises the volume in 10% increments but my wifi headphones raise in 2.5% increments.
#34
The Handle Broke So I Replaced It With A Stick And It Works
#35
So I Was Lurking On The Diwhy
#36
I Present My Balookelele
#37
Ingenious Doorstop
Rali Meyer 6 months ago
in my country the gaps under the doors are often big enough to fit a truck wheel wedge under
#38
Resin Casting Of LEGO Boba Fett
MalayDragon 6 months ago
The Empire will compensate you, if he dies. PUT HIM IN.
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#39
Playstation 2 Fishtank
AverageCommenter (she/they) 6 months ago
I want this. Also I have the same squidward house on my fish tank!
#40
I Connected Two Emergency Lights To My Garage Door Opener That Activate Whenever The Garage Door Is Opening Or Closing. Now Whenever We Come Home We Have A Light Show To Welcome Us.
#41
Feet Should Be Feet
#42
IKEA Tables Have Exactly The Same Dimensions As A Server Rack, And Are About 50 Times Cheaper
Joshua McNally 6 months ago
I wonder if it could handle the server and a UPS, bloody heavy.
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solace in rage 6 months ago
Server chassis can get rather hot, and I'm not sure particle board style ikea stuff will withstand it and not catch fire. They are also immensely loud due to the exhaust fans, so it would be rather invasive to actually use as a coffee table. I'd just use a server chassis to build a pc in and mount like this, that would be tolerable and look great in a game room.
Bill Swallow 6 months ago
Now show us the back, with all the power and network cabling! (Plus. harder to work on hardware maintenance without being able to slide units out on rails.) Those quibbles aside, though, I am impressed with this, and I like it.
#43
What Do You Guys Think Of My Crocs? Made For A Festival But Have Lived In Them Since
Uncle Panda 6 months ago
Initiating self-destruct sequence. Step 1, take a step; Step 2, call for help, Step 3, try to staunch the bleeding.
#44
Cool Truck
nottheactualphoto 6 months ago
That's setting the bar mighty low. "More fun than root canal."
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TTorrest Author 6 months ago
How much wood would a wood truck chuck if a wood truck could chuck wood
Fraxinus excelsior 6 months ago
Someone I know built a car completely out of wood, I asked them how it drove, they replied it wooden go. I'll see myself out.
Rachel Reynolds 6 months ago
I bought a '30 Ford wagon, and we call it a woody (Surf City, here we come) You know it's not very cherry, it's an oldie but a goody (Surf City, here we come)
#45
Tie Fighter Out Of Computer Parts
#46
I Was Told That This Door Belonged Here
ƒιѕн 6 months ago
Seen this many times. It would look better if they finished out the trim around it.
Rali Meyer 6 months ago
still amazing fit. I would cut it 5 times and it would still be too short
#47
This Has Been My Mic Stand For Almost Four Years Now
#48
My Frother Broke
Oerff On Tour 6 months ago
And spend 173 hours trying to clean all the tomatosauce from your kitchen
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#49
I Made A Frame So That I Could Admire The Beauty Of This Cd Every Day
TerathNinir 6 months ago
The only monument you could do for ME is the blue screen of death.
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#50
We F***in On The Jouch Tonight
Featherytoad 6 months ago
It's well done though. The fabric is nice and tight, and it doesn't look like a big mess like some jean makeovers I've seen.
Bill Swallow 6 months ago
Points for demonstrated skill, minus points for concept. A few back for humor value.
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Rhinestone Makeover Of Single Use Soap Dispenser 💖
#52
I Usually Make Garden Angels Out Of Glassware, But I Decided To Make A Couple Out Of Plastic For My Free Little Art Gallery
#53
I Installed A Projector For My Ceiling
#55
Induction Bug By Me
#56
(Oc) Our Portable AC Died So We Made Some Jank DIY Ducted Air-Conditioning With An Old Box Aircon In A Doorway To Our Semi Enclosed Verandah
#57
Use What You Have
arthbach 6 months ago
Yes, because the gaps in the weave of the 'face mask' are too big.
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This Generator And AC Have Got To Be Worth More Than The Car
Bill Swallow 6 months ago
How long before they park it somewhere and the generator gets stolen?
#59
I Didn't Have A Lampshade So I Made One By Myself
#60
Because There's A Skate In My Boot
#61
Bob Ross Chia Pet That I Painted Because I Was Unemployed Summer 2024
#62
DIY Bidet
Grape Walls of Ire 6 months ago
As someone who bought his wife a bidet for her birthday last year, let me just say that this would have gone over even worse.
XenoMurph 6 months ago
I admire your courage, and wish you well in your recovery.
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#63
Nice Arse
#65
I Made Real Green Eggs And “Ham” With My Son!
6 months ago
I will not eat them in the rain. Not in the dark! Not in a Tree! Not in a Car! You let me be!
Nichole Harris 6 months ago
I will not eat green eggs and ham. I do not like them Sam I Am
Load More Replies... Bill Swallow 6 months ago
"What's the matter, Clark? You haven't touched your Kryptonite Ham Sandwich!"
Rebecca O’Donnell 6 months ago
Because it is probably made out of something else, maybe green jello.
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All Sold Out On Amazon So Gave It A Shot
OneHappyPuppy 6 months ago
Nintendo switch? I'm not old but didn't get it either
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I Made A Bic Lighter Display Stand
#68
Someone Turned A Lamp Into A Beverage Dispenser... Because Of Course They Did
#69
Finest Fish Mod!
#70
My Solution For Having A Bath In My Small Student Dorm Bathroom, By Making It Vertical And Using Pneumatic Quick Connects!
Lyoness 6 months ago
Why bother with the vertical tub when the showerhead is already on the wall? Just add a shower curtain. Genuine question.
JB 6 months ago
Because the bath is simply stored vertically like a Murphy bed to take up less room when not in use. It can be placed horizontally to take a bath.
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