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Uneven and poorly tiled outdoor stairs showing a DIY fail with misaligned ceramic tiles and sloppy concrete work.
Funny,FailsNOV 9, 2026

69 Hilarious Fails People Who Thought They Could Do It Themselves Experienced

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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 World's Worse Birdhouse

A DIY red wooden birdhouse with a tiny, misaligned hole showing a homemade craft project attempt
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3points

#62 I Decided To Make An Enclosure For My Raspberry Pi

Circuit board inside a cardboard box acting as a home improvement doing something themselves project
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3points

#63 Pinterest’s It Pumpkin vs. My Sisters

Side-by-side photos of a professional Pennywise painted pumpkin next to a messy DIY version.
3points

#64 These Picture Frames Fit In The Corner

Two framed photos bent around a wall corner, an odd result of doing something themselves.
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3points

#65 Wheel Cover

A car with zip ties attached to its hubcaps, showing a DIY fail of doing something themselves.
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3points

#66 How My Father-In-Law Fixed His Eves Trough

A green gutter pipe awkwardly installed as a handrail next to a pine tree, showing doing something themselves.
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3points

#67 My Friends Tried Recreating A Peppa Pig Cake For Their Daughter’s Birthday

Side-by-side comparison of a professionally frosted character cupcake cake and a failed DIY attempt.
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#68 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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#69 DIY Fail

Poorly installed pet door with damaged drywall wall above frame
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-4points
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