76 DIY Fails So Spectacular The Finished Product Deserves To Be Studied

Just because you think you can, doesn’t mean you should. It’s a painful lesson that many have learned after embarking on an ambitious DIY project that’s realistically way out of their league.

There's nothing quite like a person armed with a screwdriver, a plank, a tin of paint, and the confidence of a rhinoceros to set the ball of DIY disaster rolling. One minute, they're watching a quick and easy how-to YouTube video, the next the roof is caving in. Here's the thing, though: When you feel the need to ask yourself, "What could possibly go wrong?" you've probably already gone too far.

But not all DIY fails are a complete waste of time. If anything, they can be a lesson for the next enthusiast, and comedy gold for everyone else. Bored Panda has put together some of the most hilarious and epic disasters that people have been brave enough to share online. May they serve as a reminder that sometimes, it really does pay to call in a professional.