
11. Fan Fail
Here is yet another DIY fail where the person forgot to measure the distance from the fan to the beams. You would think that it might be easier to patch the ceiling and move the fan over more to one side? Nope. They decided to cut into the beam. Let’s just hope that’s not load-bearing, because that could cause even more trouble in the future. In a situation like this, they could have easily fixed the situation with a large ceiling rose and some spackle if they moved it just a few inches over.

It should go without saying why this DIY fail is such a disaster. You should never damage a load-bearing part of your home in order to install an accessory. While looking through some DIY fail photos on the Internet, I actually stumbled across an example of someone who didn’t make any room for their fan, and it cut into the walls. Yikes. Always make sure to measure the space beforehand, or hire a professional to install it for you. Something like a ceiling fan installation shouldn’t be too expensive, and some companies will even include it in a package deal when you buy from them.