While many would like to believe that their DIY inventions are commendable, some range from ingeniously creative to downright ridiculous.
Bored Panda has collected photos from around the world that show people’s shocking attempts to repair (and sometimes ruin) household items.
While one creative doubled a gun as a toilet roll holder, another replaced a bathroom tap with an edible carrot.
Meanwhile, one individual waged a war against a pesky rat loose in his home.
Instead of calling pest control, they opted for a homemade invention, complete with a board, banana slice and a bucket.
This unusual invention, originally posted on the American forum Reddit, uses an edible root as a tap
If you’re already in trouble, scroll down because some of these DIY fails get even more bizarre.
It appears one person modified an entire motorcycle by attaching a piece of tree bark to its core. Although we’re not sure if it actually works. Scroll down for more….
That works? One creative person doubled a gun as a toilet paper holder in his bathroom
These DIYers have waged a war against a pesky rat on the loose in their home, even though their son ‘begged’ them to call pest control
They say the mind is a terrible thing to waste! This construction worker protects his mind at all costs
Screwed! Bored Panda has collected photos from around the world that show people’s shocking attempts to repair (and sometimes break) household items (Image: Who needs an electric screwdriver when you have a screwdriver at home?)
If you ate too much for lunch or you’re just not ready to purchase a new pair of jeans, this invention is for you
Maybe a playful water pistol or homemade detergent? Anyway, it’s pretty cool
Posted on the American forum Reddit, a creative person used a tree branch to repair (or ruin) a motorcycle.
Original! With this invention you will never have to worry about finding a bathroom again
Genius! Calling themselves #thatweirdCanadian, this social media user couldn’t find their headphones, so they used a stethoscope to listen to iTunes instead