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D-I-WHY?

World’s worst DIY fails as people try to do their own home improvements during coronavirus lockdown

WITH more time on our hands than ever before, people from all over the world are dusting off the tools and opting for a spot of DIY during lockdown.

But being handy with a hammer isn't a skill that everyone possesses, and can lead to some pretty haphazard results.

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 It will take more than a dustpan and brush to sort out this mess after a man tried to dismantle his shower unit
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It will take more than a dustpan and brush to sort out this mess after a man tried to dismantle his shower unitCredit: instagram.com/matchoooieuk

One handyman wannabe shared a picture of his ceiling fan on the floor surrounded by shattered glass.

Another had attempted to strip old wallpaper from one of her rooms but ended up removing a huge chunk of the plasterboard - leaving her with a very ugly hole in the wall.

From shattered shower doors to dodgy paint jobs, regretful homeowners have shared their DIY fails on social media after wishing they had left the work to the professionals.

If you were planning a home restoration project during the coronavirus lockdown, these DIY disasters may leave you thinking otherwise.

GLUE DUNNIT

 An artist used No More Nails instead of PVA glue while attempting to construct a hatbox. She joked on Instagram that she had no more nails or fingerprints
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An artist used No More Nails instead of PVA glue while attempting to construct a hatbox. She joked on Instagram that she had no more nails or fingerprintsCredit: instagram.com/alison.catchlove.sculpture

IN THE DOGHOUSE

 It was no treats for this pooch after he walked across his owner's newly stained wooden floor with mucky paws
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It was no treats for this pooch after he walked across his owner's newly stained wooden floor with mucky pawsCredit: instagram/__this_life_of_mine__

NOT ALL WHITE

 One woman shared a snap of her paint-splattered patio after an accidental spillage that wasn't her fault.. or so she says
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One woman shared a snap of her paint-splattered patio after an accidental spillage that wasn't her fault.. or so she saysCredit: instagram.com/bethanwii

BLADES OF SORE-Y

 A mum shows off the slapdash first aid she received from her daughter after she sliced the top of her finger off with a Stanley knife
A mum shows off the slapdash first aid she received from her daughter after she sliced the top of her finger off with a Stanley knifeCredit: instagram.com/msjadebp

PAINT PALAVER

 After buying a second-hand wardrobe with the intention of giving it a bit of TLC to return it to its former glory, this person made the mistake of buying duff paint - which meant the stains bled through. She claims she is only wearing pyjamas because she can't bear to use it
After buying a second-hand wardrobe with the intention of giving it a bit of TLC to return it to its former glory, this person made the mistake of buying duff paint - which meant the stains bled through. She claims she is only wearing pyjamas because she can't bear to use itCredit: instagram.com/bennettsboudor

SLAB DASH

 One avid gardener dropped paint all over her paving slabs as she shook the tin. Despite spending an hour trying to get the paint off - the stain wasn't budging
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One avid gardener dropped paint all over her paving slabs as she shook the tin. Despite spending an hour trying to get the paint off - the stain wasn't budgingCredit: instagram.com/tanya7butler

CAN'T HANDLE THIS

 It might have been best to have stuck to flat pack furniture for this DIY doughnut who managed to attach cupboard doors the wrong way up
It might have been best to have stuck to flat pack furniture for this DIY doughnut who managed to attach cupboard doors the wrong way upCredit: instagram.com/scaibcox

BLUNDERWALL

 Whilst trying to remove some old wallpaper, this disastrous home improver ended up removing more than she planned - a far cry from the trendy exposed brick that you'd see on the likes of Grand Designs
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Whilst trying to remove some old wallpaper, this disastrous home improver ended up removing more than she planned - a far cry from the trendy exposed brick that you'd see on the likes of Grand DesignsCredit: instagram.com/mumbles_semi

CURTAIN FAIL

 An unimpressed homeowner shared a snap of her friend proudly pointing at the curtain hook she had put up.. the wrong way around
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An unimpressed homeowner shared a snap of her friend proudly pointing at the curtain hook she had put up.. the wrong way aroundCredit: instagram.com/time_to_half_me

THE STAIN GAME

 Painting wasn't this person's forte after they spilt a load of it all over the carpet
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Painting wasn't this person's forte after they spilt a load of it all over the carpetCredit: instagram.com/just.chanelles.house

NOT A FAN

 A homeowner shared a snap of his broken ceiling fan surrounded by shattered glass on the floor, he said that next time he'll "know his limitations"
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A homeowner shared a snap of his broken ceiling fan surrounded by shattered glass on the floor, he said that next time he'll "know his limitations"Credit: instagram.com/jd.manning.realtor