Don't try this at home! People share their VERY bizarre design solutions - from chandelier headlights to a tea set painted with ants

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In the last couple of years, DIY 'hacks' have become more prevalent than ever. But while designs usually aim to make life easier, these rather unique inventions do little more than puzzle the beholder. Among the entertaining projects from across the globe, which were collated in an online gallery by TheRocketScience, there's a lighter made of teeth and shoes without soles.

In the last couple of years, DIY 'hacks' have become more prevalent than ever. But while designs usually aim to make life easier, these rather unique inventions do little more than puzzle the beholder. Among the entertaining projects from across the globe, which were collated in an online gallery by TheRocketScience, there's a lighter made of teeth and shoes without soles.

A bright idea? This car in the US features chandeliers as headlights - certainly a creative endeavor. While they might, technically, light the driver's way, one tight corner would means lights out!

A bright idea? This car in the US features chandeliers as headlights - certainly a creative endeavor. While they might, technically, light the driver's way, one tight corner would means lights out!

Wood you believe it? This stick-turned-scooter invention isn't a far cry from something Fred Flintstone might have used when he wasn't in his car.

Wood you believe it? This stick-turned-scooter invention isn't a far cry from something Fred Flintstone might have used when he wasn't in his car.

This tea set painted with swarming ants is a disturbing trick of the eye. While the attention to detail is great, it certainly begs the question - who wants insects in their tea?

This tea set painted with swarming ants is a disturbing trick of the eye. While the attention to detail is great, it certainly begs the question - who wants insects in their tea?

A dining table water fountain might sound like a great idea for a creative homeowner, but put one plate in the wrong place and dinner will be over in a heartbeat

A dining table water fountain might sound like a great idea for a creative homeowner, but put one plate in the wrong place and dinner will be over in a heartbeat

The owners of this toilet might have been going for a vintage look, but they managed to take their bathroom all the way into the stone ages.

The owners of this toilet might have been going for a vintage look, but they managed to take their bathroom all the way into the stone ages.

This poster, who lives in Washington, got fired from their job after they sported these monstrous steel-toe capped crocs.

This poster, who lives in Washington, got fired from their job after they sported these monstrous steel-toe capped crocs.

Grout idea! While the owner of this bathroom may have been going for a 'glitzier' look, the actual result will likely only last a few days before the glitter spreads everywhere else.

Grout idea! While the owner of this bathroom may have been going for a 'glitzier' look, the actual result will likely only last a few days before the glitter spreads everywhere else.

That's one way to install extra security! This DIY 'master' fell short when they added a privacy curtain to their front door.

That's one way to install extra security! This DIY 'master' fell short when they added a privacy curtain to their front door.

This TV remote, while certainly funkier than most, has a unique function...it will take the user an added five minutes to find the button they want.

This TV remote, while certainly funkier than most, has a unique function...it will take the user an added five minutes to find the button they want.

The owners of this decoration piece either made the most festive ladder, or the saddest Christmas tree.

The owners of this decoration piece either made the most festive ladder, or the saddest Christmas tree.

Give it the boot: This fashionista might not be stepping on toes any time soon, but they'll certainly be stepping on heads.

Give it the boot: This fashionista might not be stepping on toes any time soon, but they'll certainly be stepping on heads.

Jean-ius? This social media user decided that carpeted stairs were old news, and nothing else would quite fit the bill like mismatched jeans.

Jean-ius? This social media user decided that carpeted stairs were old news, and nothing else would quite fit the bill like mismatched jeans.

This unknown poster created a pogo-stick contraption that's likely to be more forceful than the average plunger...however, the user risks falling in behind.

This unknown poster created a pogo-stick contraption that's likely to be more forceful than the average plunger...however, the user risks falling in behind.

A sweet (if not creepy) idea for those long, lonely drives. One person, from an unknown location, decided the best way to change gears was while holding hands.

A sweet (if not creepy) idea for those long, lonely drives. One person, from an unknown location, decided the best way to change gears was while holding hands.

Twitter user Emily Batzar commented on the bizarre nature of a 'mood ring' toilet seat she found on a Facebook craft group.

Twitter user Emily Batzar commented on the bizarre nature of a 'mood ring' toilet seat she found on a Facebook craft group.

This plug is best left alone since a free-thinker took it upon themselves to solve the long cord problem...

This plug is best left alone since a free-thinker took it upon themselves to solve the long cord problem...

The creator of these folded picture frames likely spent a lot longer on this project than they would have done if they had just found some free wall space.

The creator of these folded picture frames likely spent a lot longer on this project than they would have done if they had just found some free wall space.

That's one way to avoid cleaning the dishes! This garden, in an unknown location, sports a border of plates as decoration.

That's one way to avoid cleaning the dishes! This garden, in an unknown location, sports a border of plates as decoration.

Wheely bad idea! Snake printed cowboy boots with roller skate wheels are unlikely to catch on any time soon, but at least one person likes them.

Wheely bad idea! Snake printed cowboy boots with roller skate wheels are unlikely to catch on any time soon, but at least one person likes them.

Can you believe it? While this hat's maker is certainly doing their part for recycling, their fashion sense leaves something to be desired.

Can you believe it? While this hat's maker is certainly doing their part for recycling, their fashion sense leaves something to be desired.

For all your paper clipping needs! While not totally useless, this shell and stone contraption does seem to scream, 'why?'

For all your paper clipping needs! While not totally useless, this shell and stone contraption does seem to scream, 'why?'

That'll fix it! One can only hope that the landlord of this car park came back to fix the pillar with something more substantial than sticky tape.

That'll fix it! One can only hope that the landlord of this car park came back to fix the pillar with something more substantial than sticky tape.

The driver of this US truck is certainly the practical joker; however, one has to hope the trick pictured doesn't cause an accident.

The driver of this US truck is certainly the practical joker; however, one has to hope the trick pictured doesn't cause an accident.

New York comedian Abby Russell created this horrifying lighter with human teeth embellishing it. Luckily, it was made as a prop for her web-series.

New York comedian Abby Russell created this horrifying lighter with human teeth embellishing it. Luckily, it was made as a prop for her web-series.

When life gives you lemons, plant succulents! One driver saved some money by forgoing the garage and planting holes in the cracked bumper instead.

When life gives you lemons, plant succulents! One driver saved some money by forgoing the garage and planting holes in the cracked bumper instead.

GoodsHomeDesign shared a very unique way to save on buying garden fencing by recycling old doors. One just has to hope that a drunken summer garden party doesn't result in too much confusion with guests.

GoodsHomeDesign shared a very unique way to save on buying garden fencing by recycling old doors. One just has to hope that a drunken summer garden party doesn't result in too much confusion with guests.