“When DIY Dreams Go Wrong: 50 Hilarious Fixes That Backfired Spectacularly!”
Have you ever attempted a home repair and ended up needing a repair for your repair? What if I told you that there’s a new acronym taking the DIY world by storm? Say hello to FIY—Fix It Yourself! This fresh take encourages us to not only roll up our sleeves but also embrace our attachments to the items we hold dear. Why toss that broken chair when, with a little creativity and perhaps a zip tie or two, you could bring it back to life? As we dive into the many amusing and sometimes ridiculous attempts at repairs—think MacGyver on a coffee break—you’ll find a treasure trove of inspiration and a few laughs along the way. From makeshift fixes that will make you say, “I would’ve never thought of that!” to earnest efforts gone delightfully wrong, join me on this quirky journey and maybe, just maybe, it’ll inspire you to pick up the tools and start your own FIY adventure! LEARN MORE.
We’ve all heard of DIY—now get ready for FIY—Fix It Yourself. Many household repairs are within the reach of an average person, and choosing to mend our belongings instead of throwing them out allows us to keep the things we formed attachments to for longer, save money, and reduce waste. However, some people have a more creative or peculiar way of repairing, which even MacGyver would be surprised by. Curious how the king of problem-solving could be outdone? Many such instances await you in the list below, curated by our Bored Panda team. Scroll down to find the most clever and amusing attempts at fixing things, and don’t forget to upvote those you feel tempted to try out yourself.
Fixed The Campsite Shower So It Stays On For More Than 5 Seconds
For many this is not news, but repairing broken items offers many benefits, with the most important being reducing waste. Each time we throw things that in our eyes no longer work, we not only clutter our planet with rubbish and pollute it but also waste resources like trees, metal, energy, and manpower required to manufacture these products. This is a deep issue that could be helped if more people repaired their things instead of trashing them at the first opportunity.
Friends Mom Ran Over Their Mailbox And This Was The Replacement Until They Get It Fixed
And even though the quality of products we purchase is getting worse (so we would buy more), Gordon-Byrne, the executive director of the Repair Association, still believes it’s important to repair the ones we currently have, as most likely, future products will continue to decline.
Too Broke And Lazy To Buy Shower Curtain Rings When I Moved Into My Apartment, So I Present To You My Solution. Zip Ties
However, if the cost to repair your item is higher than what you would spend for a new one, it might be time to think about purchasing a new one. Otherwise, definitely consider a fix.
Had A Hole In The Wall, Here’s My 2-Year-Old Nephews Attempt At “Fixing It”
My Sis In Law Just Posted This. She Told My Brother, “Use Those DIY Books And Fix The Chair!” Done
A Woman On My Timeline Has A “Remote Stick”, Because Her Family Loses The TV Remote So Often
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