Questionable Handmade Items That Made People Ask “D-I-WHY”

Published on 06/25/2024
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China Cabinets Are so Last Year

One of the most fun parts of moving into a new home is the process of finding space to display your prized possessions. Whether it's pictures on the mantle, collector items on the shelves, or a nice set of fine China, you want the perfect place to show off your treasure. That's why even though this contraption might be keeping things safe, we still think this person needs to find a new solution - this DIY shelving unit is just not doing their dishes justice.

And honestly, despite the styrofoam insulation, it looks like if this thing were to fall over, everything would break. Can't you just imagine going to grab a coffee mug, having it get stuck, and breaking every single other one of your plates, cups, and bowls when you try to grab it again?

China Cabinets Are so Last Year

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Just When We Thought Public Restrooms Couldn't Get Worse

If you're dealing with an outhouse in the wintertime, chances are you will have a hard time sitting down on the toilet. That seat can get so cold over the winter months that it'll sometimes feel like you're sitting on a block of ice. This person thought of a solution, but we can't tell if it's helpful. This knitted toilet seat might keep your buns warm, but the germ factor makes us squeamish. Plus, this isn't even an outhouse, so what was the point?

We just can't imagine there's a good way to clean this seat. It must get wet and soggy every time someone flushes.

Just When We Thought Public Restrooms Couldn't Get Worse

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Why Have an Old Door When It Could Be an Impractical Table Instead?

There's an old trend in interior design where a contractor will take something old from one part of the house and utilize it elsewhere. It gives the home a nice, charming feeling. And the good news is, any home improvement enthusiast can take on a project like that on their own! The only caveat is that they will need to be a little more skillful than the person who created this product because this thing is just impractical.

This person could've done anything with this old door, and they decided to make a table. The problem is that the surface isn't flat, the plane isn't level, and the legs look uneven. We won't be eating our meals on that.

Why Have an Old Door When It Could Be an Impractical Table Instead?

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A Homemade Baby Bonsai Tree (literally)

If you're looking to spruce up your home with a quick and easy project, adding some plants to your home is a great option. Even if you don't have a green thumb, plants like cacti and succulents don't need much care and will automatically brighten your space. A baby bonsai tree is another great way to brighten the room, although these require more attention. You could also go for option number three: make your own baby bonsai tree out of plastic babies.

These bags of babies are available online in giant bags for really cheap. So, that plus some super glue, and you've got a new house decoration!

A Homemade Baby Bonsai Tree (literally)

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The Most Unnecessary DIY Ever

If you're a homeowner who rents out a room to tenants, chances are you've had a guest or two who weren't so respectful of your home. In this case, the landlord went through all this trouble to hang up a new curtain rod so the tenant would have some privacy. But how did the tenant repay the landlord? They went ahead and nailed the curtains into the wall, so you can't even pull them back and let light in!

We really can't tell what this person was thinking. They probably lost a bunch of their security deposit, too, for putting all those wildly unnecessary holes in the wall.

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We Have a Feeling This DIYer Isn't Actually a Bookworm

Sometimes, when people go through the trouble of upcycling household items, it works out great! We've seen some incredible DIY home improvement projects that only require materials you already have in your home. This project below is one of those, but it's not exactly a project that we'd recommend. It's a simple enough concept: take old books and shove knives in them to pretend it's a knife block, effectively ruining your books and dirtying your knives.

We can't tell if this is more disrespectful to the books or the knives. Also, that thing takes up way too much space, so it isn't really helping declutter your kitchen.

We Have a Feeling This DIYer Isn't Actually a Bookworm

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Those Sneakers Were in Perfectly Good Condition

This is one of those projects we have a hard time dealing with. And yes, it has everything to do with our love for Converse sneakers. Growing up, they were a coveted item that came around as a holiday gift. So we never imagined someone out there would have so many Converse lying around that they have no problem just tearing them apart and turning them into a top.

She certainly did a great job with the tailoring - we just can't believe someone turned perfectly good shoes into a crop top.

Those Sneakers Were in Perfectly Good Condition

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