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15+ Not-So-Ingenious Fixer-Uppers

We all have those moments where something around the house breaks and we think, "I could probably fix that myself!" only to look back upon our work after the fact and realize that we probably should have just hired a professional.

To show that this is a more common occurrence than you may think, please enjoy these 14+ not-so-ingenious fixer-uppers.

"Thanks, I hate this seashell toilet. But it's only $19.99."

Do you find that going to the toilet just isn't painful enough? Then you can put that to right with this wonderful abomination!

"Peloton For Sale On Facebook — Slightly Used!"

I'd actually probably rather use this than a "real" Peloton. Also, there's no need for a subscription with this one, all you need is some VHS tapes!

Now That's What I Call A Bidet!

I'm sure that using this toilet would not be an experience that you would forget in a hurry. It looks...powerful, to say the least.

What A Lovely Redesign For This Elevator!

This strikes me as one of those things that goes up as a "temporary measure" but ends up being up for years.

"New Door Handle... Absolutely Beautiful!"

It is a little rustic, but I can't help but like this aesthetic. I wonder if they had to attach it with adhesive, or if it was iron on?

"I'm sure it does something interesting."

It more than likely does absolutely nothing. But...I feel like I need to be completely sure, better buy it just in case!

"They ran out [of] tiles when renovating and created this monstrosity."

The fact that it is just a smackerel lower than the rest of the floor will also surely lead to someone tripping over it! Well, I know that I would, but that's because I'm terrifyingly accident-prone.

I Just Don't Understand Why?

"This apartment comes with a parking space just outside!"

"Can I do what I want with that space?"

"I mean, so long as there is a car in there, then, I guess so?"

"Sweet..."

"Lost your basketball hoop backboard? Just use the back of your TV!"

What an ingeniously expensive alternative! Also, I wonder if that TV is still working? If so, just turn it around and play a video of a conventional backboard to complete the illusion.

The Stuff Of Nightmares Can Be Yours For Just Under $70!

That seems like a pretty high price to instill fear in all of the children in your neighborhood.

This Terrarium In A Bumper...

Maybe this is an attempt to lessen their car's carbon footprint? How very responsible...in a profoundly irresponsible way!

"I present you the pinnacle of Shanghai markets, a hot glue NY Yankees hat."

"Excuse me, I think that the badge that was stuck here has fallen off this hat!"

"Erm, yeah, it...fell off!"

Is It A Toilet? Is It A Closet? Who Knows!

"Where is the bathroom?"

"Right here..."

"But, this is just a closet in the corner of the kitchen?"

"Yup, but legally it's also a bathroom!"

"Anybody lose their ride?"

This is a simple modification, sure, but you know that every kid who saw this would kill for a go on this thing.

"That's one way to make a camper!"

This is for the individual who wants the camper van experience to be even more rustic than it needs to be! If I'm honest, I don't totally hate this, and I think that says more about me than I care to admit.

"Can you pass the salt before it falls into the trough again please."

"Oh, rats! I dropped my knife, could you be a doll and fish it out of the trough for me, please, dear?"

"Of course! Would you like any soggy garlic bread while I'm in there?"

"The Redneck Rain Spout!"

Having spent a lot of time at festivals over the years, I have seen a lot of people do much worse things with Wellies in the past.

"I collected enough baby bell wax to make candles!"

What a delightful, and potentially poisonous, life hack! I knew a kid in primary school who used to eat the wax, I hope he's okay.

"Frisbee remote: No more lost remotes, and easy to pass to someone across the room!"

Sure, this seems genius at first, but you know that, before long, people would start trying to throw trick shots and end up smashing the TV.