10 Hilarious DIY Jokes That Will Bring Down the House

Sometimes the only way to make it through a reno is to laugh. These DIY jokes can help you see the lighter side of home improvement.

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Accident Prone

My husband is so good at home repairs that they have a special VIP area for him in the emergency room. —@Thisonesayz

Here are 50 doctor jokes that’ll have you in stitches.

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Swedish Simplicity

I ordered a bed from IKEA, and they sent me a tree trunk and a saw. —@Eileencurtright

Check out more funny Tweets that are guaranteed to make you grin.

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Go Ahead—Try It Yourself

Everybody’s a tough guy until they have to use a screwdriver overhead for two minutes. —@Stevevsninjas

Here are 75 jokes to make anyone laugh.

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The Trouble With Trends

People on HGTV in 15 years: “Wow, these white kitchen cupboards are awful and we need to add some walls between the living room, dining room, and kitchen.” —@Librarydervish

Check out HGTV star Bryan Baeumler’s best kitchen renovation tips.

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Now That’s Saucy

My girlfriend wants me to stain the new wooden fence in her backyard. So I’m going to eat spaghetti over it for a few weeks. —@Rickolantern

Discover 20 painting tips the pros don’t want you to know.

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I’ll Have What She’s Having

Here I am, watching Property Brothers and the lady’s “profession” is dog manager. Their budget is $725,000. What am I doing wrong with my life? —@Kathryn_worth

Don’t miss HGTV star Sarah Richardson’s best budget-friendly decorating tips.

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Private Sale

Please don’t come to my garage sale if you’ve ever let me borrow something. —@Mjkspeaks

Find out how to haggle like a pro.

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True Love

Movies show people kissing in the rain, but I want a guy who’ll run out there and get the cushions off the porch chairs when the weather starts kicking up. —@Anniemumary

These jokes about marriage are perfect for a wedding!

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Like It Or Lump It

HGTV’s Love It Or List It: We unexpectedly had to change the light switches in the bathroom so we can’t afford to do your whole kitchen renovation anymore. —@remedy45

Here’s what you should know before hiring a contractor.

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Ulterior Motive

Am I the only person watching HGTV hoping the house will exact its horrifying vengeance on the awful people inside? —@JoeDiSano

If you enjoyed these DIY jokes, be sure to check out our roundup of knock-knock jokes that are genuinely funny.

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