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69 Times People Realized Doing Something Themselves Wasn’t Such A Bright Idea
Funny,FailsNOV 9, 2026

69 Times People Realized Doing Something Themselves Wasn’t Such A Bright Idea

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There is something quite gratifying about sitting down and working with your hands. For many it’s a hobby, but in other cases, one just has to hang a frame on a wall. How hard can it be?
So in case you’ve been suddenly inspired by some home project or home repair ideas, we’ve gathered examples of some of the funniest DIY fails from across the internet. Get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorites and if you have seen your own projects crashing down, feel free to share your story in the comments down below.

#61 My Ps/2 To USB To Ps/2 / USB To Ps/2 To USB Connector (Likely Doesn't Work Either Way)

A makeshift adapter created by connecting two green cables, showcasing a creative DIY project.
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#62 Wheel Cover

A car with zip ties attached to its hubcaps, showing a DIY fail of doing something themselves.
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#63 Don't Worry, I Fixed It

A smartphone resting vertically inside an open computer CD drive tray to serve as a makeshift phone stand.
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#64 Painting Around Outlets Is Hard! DIY Lifehack: Remove Faceplate Before Painting!

An electrical outlet covered in heavy white paint, illustrating a bad attempt at doing something themselves.
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#65 Wasn't Sure Whether To Post This On R/DIY Or Here

Person hiding behind a large cardboard box on a subway train, showcasing doing something themselves awkwardly
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#66 Headlamp DIY

Silver car with broken front bumper repaired using Bondo body filler
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#67 When My Wife Makes Me Bake

A hand mixer attachment inserted into a power drill for baking, a creative example of doing something themselves
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#68 Someone Made Some Stairs

Awkwardly constructed DIY wooden stairs inside a home showing doing something themselves poorly
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#69 DIY Fail

Poorly installed pet door with damaged drywall wall above frame
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