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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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

IN THE DOGHOUSE

NOT ALL WHITE

BLADES OF SORE-Y

PAINT PALAVER

SLAB DASH

CAN'T HANDLE THIS

BLUNDERWALL

CURTAIN FAIL

THE STAIN GAME

NOT A FAN

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