When it comes to DIY projects, just because you can doesn’t mean you should. In fact, it doesn’t even mean you can. You might just think you can.
Need to see some people that made examples out of themselves? Check out these hilarious home improvement mishaps, all sourced from the popular Reddit thread, DIY Fail.
1. The Backwards Door Handle
One fun way to install a door handle is to do it backwards, so that you can guarantee it goes the wrong way around and scrapes against the door frame. Genius.
2. A Luxurious Pool Deck
There are few images as startling as this one, where somebody appears to have turned their apartment patio into a pool. Say your prayers, kid.
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3. The Powers of Duct Tape
Why go through the trouble to replace two whole pieces of wood when you can just hogtie it up in duct tape?
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4. Stair, If You Dare
You might be saving some space while you look in the mirror, but if those stairs collapse, that’s the end of you. And probably the person on the stairs.
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5. Structural Spackle
When does spackle stop and art begin, you might be wondering? Where do you draw the line between the ceiling and appliances? These are the questions this artist dares to ask.
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6. A Poorly Stacked Deck
Nice job “fixing” the deck, landlord. As the first comment mentions, you know the old saying: “Measure once then use scrap wood to fix your mistakes.”
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7. Door Handle, or Torture Device?
This looks like something James Bond would use to break into a locked door. Or some sort of medieval torture device.
