These Photos Of Ill-Conceived DIY Projects Will Haunt My Dreams
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We all love a good DIY, but not all DIYs are a good idea. In fact, some are absolutely mystifying! The subreddit r/DiWHY collects these head scratchers — here are some standout examples:
1. These kitchen mixers that were converted into...lamps:

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2. This disturbing lighter that has been adorned with fake teeth:
Did you know that you can buy fake teeth online and just glue them to whatever the hell you want?
3. These framed photos that really dress up a corner of a room:

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4. This microwave turned into a mailbox that raises a lot of questions:

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5. These shoes that were transformed into incognito barefoot shoes:

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6. A "remote stick" designed to keep you from misplacing the remote (I mean, I'm sure it does that, but...):

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7. A Nissan that has been upgraded into a Liam Nissan (OK, that's funny, but a long way to go for a joke!):

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8. A stairwell beautified by, ugh, denim:

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9. A couch remade with old jeans (is that a jouch?):

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10. And a bunch of jeans turned into a frightening-looking chair:

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11. This wall that has fake window reflections painted on it:

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12. This yard "upgrade" using dishes (how often must those break?):

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13. This desk organizer a gamer would love (or, more likely, cry over):

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14. This "fix" for a missing side mirror ("Objects in mirror are a helluva lot bigger than they appear!"):

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15. This power strip made into a candle holder (I know it's not plugged in, but it doesn't feel safe!):

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16. These baby doll flower pots guaranteed to give anyone nightmares:

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17. This guitar stool (which can't be comfortable):

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18. This unique way to extend a fence:

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19. And these Lego bricks DIWHY'd into a pair of shorts:

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