DIY Fails That Will Make You Cringe

Published on December 3, 2016
Updated on May 11, 2020 at 8:49 am

Doing projects yourself can be a great way to save your money. Unfortunately it doesn't always work out.

We folks here at ZestyThings love DIY projects. From home improvement to repairs, our writers like to try everything on their own before spending a bunch of money on a contractor, but sometimes you just need to hire a contractor. Just like any DIYer, we’ve made our share of mistakes. These DIY fails will make you think twice… and cut once.

Planning: Building in a tight space requires careful planning. Someone wasn’t careful…

Problem solved… pic.twitter.com/5nAt4AC0vn
— DIY Fails (@DIYFails) October 18, 2014

Not an Electrician: Hopefully no one is coming to inspect this property anytime soon.

Double light switch… DONE! pic.twitter.com/d1VWtg1wr4
— DIY Fails (@DIYFails) October 20, 2014

Hope You Like Company!

Because this wouldn’t be awkward…😳 #diyfail pic.twitter.com/I7EeKvTfy9
— Builders Bay (@builders_bay) May 22, 2018

Holy Crap.

@frankcozzolino what do you think of this?
I think I tweeted this out already. But just can’t help looking at it again.#diyfail #electricalsafety pic.twitter.com/01hRZFspvl
— Mike Holmes (@Make_It_Right) August 18, 2018

Maybe Not a Fail: This could also be genius although it looks like more work went into this than would go into just replacing the shower head.

Shower head sorted! pic.twitter.com/MBT7OhlfZd
— DIY Fails (@DIYFails) October 22, 2014

At First Look: You almost don’t realize what’s wrong here… until you have to fix something in the toilet tank. Let’s just hope this toilet works forever.

This is gunna be a challenge! pic.twitter.com/8zuWdAhzVo
— DIY Fails (@DIYFails) October 27, 2014

Scary: Something isn’t right…

Ummm… something doesn’t look quite right… #DIYfail pic.twitter.com/djnWPverp1
— YESSS Electrical (@YESSS_UK1) December 2, 2016

DIY Electricians – Leave it to the Pros!

“This is a DIY external socket! It’s actually a biscuit tin…” #ElectricianProblems #DIYfail pic.twitter.com/Y5YTiJrzaQ
— YESSS Electrical (@YESSS_UK1) February 2, 2018

How Much for the Sink?

Hey @BandQ I love the installation of the tap in your stores ladies, where can I purchase a fountain tap like this 😂 #diyfail pic.twitter.com/5QHDXWdiaP
— Gemma Fisher (@GemmaFisher87) April 26, 2018

Maybe The PVC was DIY Conduit for More Electrical Wires?

…and THIS is why you get a home inspection! #realestate #realtorlife #homebuyers #diyfail pic.twitter.com/1P8GAPfX7k
— Anthony Rael (@anthonyrael) November 16, 2017