I Tried to Fix My Antique Clock. Now It’s Worse.

I thought fixing my grandma’s old mantel clock would be a sweet, cheap win. Just a few careful turns, right? Instead, I spent two hours hunched over gears that groaned every time I touched them. The instructions said, “Don’t overwind.” I ignored that. Now the key won’t even turn, and the chimes are stuck at 3, no matter what the hands say. I wanted to save money and feel capable. Instead, I’m staring at a silent, broken heirloom. It’s just sitting there, reminding me that sometimes DIY means Do It Wrong. If you ever inherit a clock, maybe just leave it alone. #DIYDisaster #HomeBudgetFail #BrokeButCreative #Home #HomeDecor