We've all experimented with DIY projects at one point or another. They're a fun way to create something new, even if they usually don't turn out as expected. DIYers sometimes can be very passionate about DIYing things, and this often is to a fault. Sometimes, they will DIY things that no sane person would ever DIY. From utility repairs that just should have been left to professionals to some truly disturbing ideas someone felt the need to create for no apparent reason, there's a lot of
DIY fails in existence.

DIY fails are a great reminder of why we typically choose to buy products instead of making them ourselves. At the same time, people are also DIYing pointless things because they're not available in stores, which is also not a good sign that they're worth your time. Like terrible car mods, for example, which probably aren't even legal to drive and are definitely stupid-looking anyway. But whether it's a dangerous car modification or food that looks pretty disgusting and should never, ever be eaten, lots of DIY fails have been found in the wild lately, and many of them are cringeworthy or just plain gross. Always remember to just go to the store and save yourself the heartache, but judging by these DIYs, people were really determined to get something done the wrong way. Here are some of our favorite new DIY fails.