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3. Swirl Nails
Cost estimate (new): $30*;
Cost estimate (diy): $15*
Imagine saying to yourself, "Sure, I can do that," after viewing an amazing set of nails online. Although the human ego is a beautiful thing, it may lead us down many foolish roads. Ask this aspiring nail technician who discovered the hard way.

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What took place in this instance? Was there a toddler who went crazy on those tootsies, or was this a sincere attempt that ended badly fast? It just goes to demonstrate that novices should never venture where more seasoned nail technicians are afraid to go. It will never work out nicely.
4. Duct Taped Toilet Fix
Estimated New Cost: $400–500*;
Estimated DIY Cost: $5*
For anyone, plumbing issues may be an expensive nightmare, so it makes sense that repairs could take some time. But when it comes to something as significant as a restroom, you have to accept the consequences or bite the bullet.

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A new toilet installation can cost you about $400, so what do you do in the interim? Tape, friends, is the answer. With merely a ton of electrical tape holding the cistern to the wall, you may have a flushable fixture that functions like brand new—that is, until it completely collapses the plasterboard.