There is nothing worse than when something breaks and either needs replacing or fixing.
So what can be done? Sometimes to save money it may be beneficiary to attempt to fix things by yourself but if you lack skill or are lazy AF then it can become a big hassle!
Not only do people cut corners with shoddy work but it can be a complete danger too. To see what I mean check these bodged DIY fails out for yourself…
When your new TV is too big for the stand just improvise!
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We don’t need to pay those rip off garage charges when we can do a quick fix like this
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What’s the quickest way you could kill a pool of people?
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Who needs a griddle when you have a perfectly good iron?
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The good old load-bearing book tower trick
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The DIY vehicle cup holder
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At least he won’t get a puncture!
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There… It fits!
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It does it’s job!
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It’s usually the razor blades that are the most expensive part of the razor. It would have been cheaper to buy a razor with spare blades!
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Phew, it’s a good job this is here to keep this door locked!
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Who needs an expensive car stereo when you have a perfectly good one from home?
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Not bad
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Car mods can be expensive especially with fitting costs so why not make your own… From wood?
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This modded toilet
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Wow, these look safe!
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Good enough!
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Nothing bad could happen with this handy make-shift car media centre
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Just why?
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This really safe pizza cutter made from a ruler and can lid
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This customised bike
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The DIY Hotel Complex
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Who wouldn’t want a shower that could give them an electric shock?
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The amazing chair all for $80
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A totally safe way to carry a baby
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This DIY ferris wheel looks safe
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At least they are trying to be a safe driver
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The combi-toilet bath
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This air con mod should help clear those misty windows
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I think they refer to this as up-cycling!
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The cut corners guide to plumbing
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This looks fun
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I’ve seen better mailboxes
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The VIP seats
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Do you smell barbecue?
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Like a glove!
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Totally safe
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The exhibitionist en-suite
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The Luxury Billy-Bob Roof Sofa
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Who needs a cap when you have a beverage holder?
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Don’t throw away the old washer just turn it into a cooler
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The turbo toilet roll holder
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Hillbilly’s improvise!
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I’m getting a shock just looking at this!
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Don’t let good snow go to waste
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