Time and Money Down the Drain: DIY Projects You'll Want to Avoid

6. Shower Head with Beer

Estimated Cost: $149* for new; $5* for do-it-yourself Although fixing plumbing issues might be an expensive endeavor that nobody enjoys, it's an unavoidable evil. It can be difficult to live in a house without a functional tap, but what about one without a functional shower head? It's on a different level.

Twitter.com, @beercanshwrhead, and Beer Shower Head Evidently, a homeowner decided it would be easier to simply poke a few holes in a can and attach it to the pipe. It's undoubtedly an inexpensive fix compared to the $149 it costs to have a new shower head installed, but it won't stay forever. Furthermore, what if this suddenly popped off at a rapid speed during a shower due to excessive pressure? You would have to pay for plumbing work in addition to perhaps paying large hospital bills. Although we respect the courage it took to use this, we are unable to support it.