Botched Home Renovations That Will Have You In Disbelief – Next Time, Leave It To The Professionals
With online tutorials and vloggers making home renovations look easy and affordable, tackling your own home improvement projects can seem like a smart, budget-friendly move.
But as these DIY disasters show, not everyone has the skills to pull it off. Sometimes, it's best to leave the job to the pros.
Make Eye Contact The Whole Time!
You know what everyone really wants while trying to do their business in a public restroom?
To make painfully awkward eye contact with someone else—or at least, that's what this designer seemed to have in mind.
Good Luck Getting Electricity
I fully support the shift toward renewable energy—and solar panels are a great first step—but maybe make sure they're installed somewhere that actually gets sunlight.
Kind of feels like common sense.
I'm Getting Mixed Signals
Do you go with the top sign or the one on the door?
At this point, you'll just have to trust your gut, walk in confidently, and hope your 50/50 guess doesn’t backfire.
Don't Try This At Home Kids
You know what can be a little annoying? When your phone charger cord dangles in a messy tangle. You know what's a whole lot worse?
Using a metal hook over the plug prongs—and risking electrocution.
I Pity Anyone Who Pees Here
I can't help but wonder if, at any point during the installation, the person noticed the slats were completely misaligned and just thought, "Eh, close enough."
Living with this would be downright unbearable.
Probably Should Have Ripped Out The Carpet First
This person tore up their old carpet to install new carpeting—already paid for, measured, and cut for $2,300—only to uncover flawless hardwood flooring underneath.
Definitely a major oversight, but really, who covers up beautiful hardwood with carpet in the first place?
Lamp Shades Are Not That Expensive
I get why people go the DIY route for home projects—it can save a decent amount of money. But this lampshade fail definitely isn't worth the $15 it might’ve saved.
No matter how you dress it up, a Walmart lamp is still a Walmart lamp.
Greetings From The Toilet!
The person who shared this photo mentioned that her uncle's house has a bathroom with no door—which is already pretty bad—but to make matters worse, the toilet is visible as soon as you walk through the front door.
Though, to be fair, if you’ve got serious digestive issues, this might actually be considered a selling point.
I'm Mad At Whoever Did This
Look, I get that DIY projects can sometimes have a few installation slip-ups—but there's no way this was just a mistake.
This nightmare was definitely intentional.
No Showerhead? No Problem
Okay, but… can you imagine trying to shower with this tap acting as a showerhead? The water shoots straight down in a harsh stream, hitting your head directly.
It honestly just looks really uncomfortable.
That Seems Stable...
Maybe I would have more faith in this impromptu repair job if it was done with duct tape or another material, but cling wrap?
That stuff barely stays secure over a bowl of pasta salad.
The View Is Incredible!
This person chose to install their own ventilation shaft instead of hiring professionals.
Was saving a bit of money really worth ruining the view?
This Is The Worst Kitchen I've Ever Seen
Kitchen islands are common—but have you ever seen someone turn a fridge into one?
The fact that they actually built a wall casing around it is honestly shocking.
Yes, Very Secure
What's the ideal spot for a security camera?
Most would suggest entryways or maybe hallways—but this person clearly had something else in mind.
Looks Like A Lawsuit In The Making
I've always been a bit suspicious of carnival rides, and now I finally have the evidence to justify my instincts.
There’s just no way this could be considered safe—or even legal.
"Nah, We Don't Need To Measure"
After everything had gone so smoothly—the cabinets and countertop came together perfectly—these homeowners got a bit too confident.
Naturally, they ended up forgetting to measure before buying a fridge.
Think Before Adding A Wall
Adding a new wall to your home can be a great way to divide and make better use of a space by creating an entirely new room.
However, it's probably a good idea to make sure you're not building it right over a window.
I Would Hate To Look At This Every Time I Shower
Here's the thing: if you mess up a wall or some flooring, you can easily cover it up and forget about it, but this shower mistake is something you’d have to face every single day.
I hope they’re short enough to never have to look at it!
Perfect: Just Never Turn The Fan On!
Forget the chicken—now we have a new existential question: what came first, the pillar or the fan?
Either way, it's clear that someone didn’t think this through when installing the new fixture.
This Is Should Be A Crime
I want to run for political office just so I could propose and pass a law that makes it a criminal offense to put carpet inside a bathroom, punishable with up to 10 years in prison.
Just think of the stains.
How Do You Mess Up This Bad?
There's literally a metal plate on the door that lets you know which side is supposed to be on the bottom, and this person still messed up horrendously.
I have a feeling they don't work here anymore.
Do Not Remove Load-Bearing Walls
"We don't need a contractor," they thought. "It's not that hard to renovate your own basement," they thought. "I definitely can just knock out this wall to widen the space," they thought.
Now we have a house in italics.
How Are You Supposed To Stand On This?
There's been a home decor trend toward "rain-like" showers that mimic natural conditions, but some things go too far.
I mean, how can you avoid slipping off? Where do you put the shampoo?
If Only There Were A Natural Way To Get Shade
I can't believe that someone saw two trees growing beside this building and thought, "Hey, I should cut down those trees and instead put up an ugly metal awning over them."
And then to not even remove the stumps? Tragic.
A Strong Case For Anchoring Your Cabinets
Sometimes, when completing a DIY project, you think that you could maybe skip a step or two—I mean, was it really that necessary?—and it's only later, once your entire kitchen comes crashing down, that you realize your error.
So that's what that random screw was for.
That Extension Cord Is Permanently There
Oh, you wanted to use that extension cord again? Too bad: it has already been cemented into the ground underneath the stairs.
I honestly just want to know how no one noticed until too late.
Yes, That Will Work
When trying to complete a home improvement project, you might want to cut a corner when you face a problem, but I can assure you, you want to make that extra trip to get a pipe joiner.
Even I know that.
Now That's A Real Catch-22
The entire computer and security system in this building relies on that single plug, so the maintenance team can't unplug it to attach the new outlet cover.
It's been sitting like this for weeks.
They Want To See The World Burn
I can't decide if this is merely the result of poor planning or if the person behind this wood pattern that hides the fact that there are stairs just wanted to see people break their legs.
This has got to be a fire hazard.
The Person Who Did This Should Serve Time
While this job is technically done correctly—I mean, the denim is neatly secured onto the staircase—there is something deeply wrong with someone who would choose to upholster their home with old jeans.
I just have so many questions.
