Some Really Did This and Thought, "There, That Should Do It"

No homeowner wants to learn that the bricks of their home are crumbling. Fixing a wall is a huge job that would require some serious construction work and is one that would require a professional construction worker to complete the job. But that doesn't stop some people from ignoring expert advice and opting to go down the DIY route instead. And we probably don't need to tell you this, but this is a serious blunder!

Why anyone would think they could use expanding foam to fix their broken wall is beyond us, but kudos to them for being confident enough in themselves to give it a go. It's a shame it won't work for very long.

Sometimes, the Key to Success Is Calling a Professional (pun Intended)

Maintaining a house can be hard sometimes. It can seem as though you're constantly on the home improvement bandwagon, whether you want to be on it or not. Perhaps one of the most common home complaints is a broken or leaky faucet - and that's exactly what happened here. But instead of hiring a contractor to fix this for them, they decided to improvise and use something else they had at their disposal.

This key handle is the ultimate DIY fail, but in a way, it's also a win. Sure, it's not what keys are designed for, but it does work as a temporary measure.

Small but Mighty

It's important to think about safety when you're undertaking your home improvement projects. There are even rules you must follow when it comes to these construction projects, and some buildings require you to install a handrail when you have two or more steps. But the person behind this DIY project decided to be extra cautious with their steps and found the tiniest handrail to go with their single small step.

You have to give them credit for being extra cautious and making health and safety their priority, but you also have to question why they would do such a thing. It looks a little silly!

Doors Are Not a "one-Size-Fits-All" Situation

Doors are often the last things to be installed during a home renovation, which means that they can either finish off a construction job or cause even more problems! But when doors are installed by professionals, it's highly unlikely that you'll encounter any problems. The same can't be said for DIY-ers, though. On this occasion, this homeowner obviously didn't measure the doors correctly - and we hope they don't mind a lack of privacy!

This door definitely wouldn't keep you safe from any thieves or peeking Toms, but at least it was installed on the right side. You've got to take the little wins when you can!

This Wasn't Very Well Thought Out, Was It?

It's important for houses to function practically. They need to work as they should, and every aspect needs to work in unison for things to run smoothly. So, we bet the people who own this kitchen regret their decision to bypass using a contractor. They opted to design and build it themselves, and now they can barely use any of the space they hoped to build in the first place!

By building these drawers so close together in the corner, they've basically rendered them useless. Changing the long handles wouldn't even save this kitchen nightmare, as they still wouldn't open as they should.

Watch Your Step

Home improvement comes in all shapes and forms. And while this room was the result of home improvement plans, we think they should have gone back to the drawing board on this one. We don't know how anyone signed off on a floating doorway with a giant step on top of the main staircase, but this design is asking for a disaster. It's making our heads hurt just looking at it.

You definitely wouldn't want to walk out of this room while you were drunk, as a fall from this room would be a major hit on the body - and the ego!

"a Shoelace That I Diy Superglue to Stop the Wires Being Exposed"

Unfortunately, nothing lasts forever. Most of the items in your house will one day need the DIY touch, and this person realized this for themselves when their cell phone charger started to break. But instead of shelling out their hard-earned money to replace the charger, they decided to go down the DIY route and see if they could fix it themselves. And while "fix" is a loose term here, they've certainly managed the problem!

Although they have just used a shoelace to their advantage, the one benefit of this DIY project is that the dangerous wires are no longer exposed. So, there's always a silver lining.