There's a reason we pay contractors big bucks for their services: a lot of hard work and skill goes into perfecting a construction project, whether a minor home improvement or a complete renovation. But that doesn't stop people from thinking they can save some cash by doing it themselves - and these hilarious photos are proof that some do-it-yourself ideas should be left in dreamland. Get ready because the mishaps on this list really are something else and will leave you with one simple question: D-I-Why?!

A Toilet That Says, "Tricked Ya"

Some people are good at DIY without really trying, but then there are others who take a little while to warm up. And we can only assume that this person took on this home improvement project at the beginning of the day - and probably before their morning coffee, too! Instead of really thinking about the toilet seat and lid they were trying to install, they just shoved them on without much thought.

The end result is one that is definitely not practical. They're either going to have an unsavory liquid on the floor of their bathroom, or they're going to fall right into the toilet every time they sit down!

These Amateur DIYers Are Turning Into Little Engineers

The art of DIY extends way further than home improvements and renovation. People can DIY anything, from the clothes they put on their backs to the cars that they drive in. But if you want our opinion, you should probably always consult a professional every time you discover a problem with your vehicle, especially if you plan on using a clothes hanger to prop up an important component of the car.

This just doesn't look very safe, but if this person is happy with what they've done, then we'll happily let them get on with their day and wave at them when they break down at the side of the street!

Pro Tip: Learn How to Properly Close Paint Containers Before Driving Some Around

If you're new to DIY and looking to do a little home improvement, here's a little tip for you; always secure the lids on your buckets of paint! If you don't, you might find yourself shelling out for a brand-new car, too. After all, we doubt this giant paint explosion would have been easy to clean, so it was probably easier to just scrap the car and buy a new one altogether.

We don't know what kind of speed bump this car drove over to cause such a giant paint explosion, but we doubt they had any left to paint their walls after this.

Only the Brave Are Welcomed Into This Home

There's nothing more annoying than learning that your doorbell has broken. This means that you miss your deliveries, ignore your friends, and have to come up with a fix. Of course, most of the time, it's as simple as replacing the batteries, but some doorbells are a little more complicated. And while this person was in the process of finding a fix for this broken doorbell, their temporary fix was a little worrying.

If we turned up to this door, there's no way we'd risk connecting these two wires for the sake of saying 'hello.' We think we'd stick to an old-fashioned door knock instead - just to be safe!

At Least Their Cat Can Just Learn to Climb the Door Frame

Sometimes it's important to undergo construction work for the sake of your animals. You might want to install a baby gate so your dog doesn't go upstairs, you might want to install a cat flap in your door, or you might even want to build a circular kitty door! That's what this person did, and they didn't think they needed the help of a contractor to bring this vision to life.

Although their kitty door idea is one of the coolest things ever, their DIY skills weren't exactly perfect. Unless they have a cat that can jump extremely high and has perfect aim, too.

A Thoughtless Paint Job

Painting is one of those home improvement jobs that most people can do. Of course, it does take a bit of skill to cut into the corners and keep the paint within the lines, but it's not a difficult job if you know what you're doing. And we can only assume that the person who did this didn't really know what they were doing. Or they just didn't really think their plan through.

Instead of removing the doors or removing the clothes from this closet, they decided to paint everything in situ. The end result is an awful DIY job that has ruined their clothes.

Not the Kind of Cold Beer We Want in the Shower

Part of being an adult is finding solutions to problems around the house, no matter how small or annoying they may be. And while this person could have hired a contractor to fix their broken shower head, why would they do that when they could save oodles of cash and make their own instead? They didn't even have the money to shell out for a new showerhead itself, so they improvised.

There's no denying that these DIY skills are impressive, but the shower head isn't so impressive. Sure, it does the job. But who wants to stand under a drink can that's been taped to a pipe?