DIY projects can be fun and creative, or they can be plain frustrating and difficult. People take on DIY projects for many reasons. Some people like to avoid professionals and save money by doing something themselves. Some people like to boost their confidence by proving they can do things alone. Some people just like to challenge themselves in some way, by adding some individuality into their home. Some projects tend to be riskier than others, though.

Professionals exist because not every laborious project can be learnt online. There are schools for this kind of stuff for a reason. People who try to do things without the proper training could end up with an embarrassing DIY failure. Not only are DIY fails embarrassing and kind of tacky, but they are a waste of time and money, too. Regardless, they are kind of hilarious to witness in real life and online.

For those who need a reason not to attempt a project, we have collected 25 photos of DIY projects gone totally wrong. Enjoy these failed attempts at making something new.