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74 viral Selfie with Background videos from the DIY niche show what's working there, ranked by viral factor. Start with the hooks that opened them, then use them as references for DIY apps TikTok ads, Reels and UGC briefs.

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The most viral Selfie with Background videos in DIY

Ranked by viral factor, 74 videos. Viral factor is a video's views relative to its creator's usual views: x10 means ten times what the account normally gets.

A hand holds a transparent lamp under the stream of water in the shower. The water cascades from the lamp, creating a visually striking effect.

x866

1,681,845 views

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The cover image shows a hand pointing towards a section of a couch covered in visible lint or debris. A speech bubble from a comment is layered over the scene.

x783

293,693 views

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A man in a black shirt and glasses stands inside a garage, showcasing several red and black fans and a work cart. A text overlay reading "M18 Fan!" is present. The background suggests a mechanic or DIY setting with tools and vehicle parts visible.

x407

463,581 views

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The cover image shows a woman in a kitchen setting with Christmas decorations. She is wearing glasses and appears to be smiling and pointing to the text overlayed. Red bows are visible on the kitchen cabinet doors, and a small fruit basket and other kitchen items are in the background.

x287

513,621 views

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The cover image shows a person's hand pointing at a fan, which appears to be connected to a power source on a work bench. The fan's casing is black and red. Text is overlaid to the image in the bottom, showing "Fan that uses m18!".

x244

188,124 views

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A man holding a VP Racing fuel container in front of a silver car. He's wearing a hat, sunglasses, and a t-shirt. A text bubble from a reply is overlayed, the background shows more cars and a garage.

x198

196,770 views

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A close-up shot of a person's hands presenting a wooden towel rack. The rack holds a folded white towel. The person's arms and forearms are visible.

x190

2,714,770 views

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A miniature Lego Titanic is held between two hands. The ship is white with black and red accents, and yellow smokestacks. It is surrounded by a scattered collection of colorful Lego bricks on a white surface.

x167

805,926 views

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A person stands with arms raised, holding onto a curtain rod, showcasing a window with curtains drawn. Text overlayed reading '2 curtain hacks you need to know.' The background includes a glimpse of the room's interior.

x111

189,159 views

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A close-up shot of HVAC equipment, specifically a condenser unit. The unit is composed of multiple sections, with a large rectangular base in a green-gray color and a stacked, metal-paneled structure on top. An orange control element is visible with the word "OPEN" on a metal panel. Wiring and pipes extend from the unit, suggesting an installation or maintenance context. The background suggests an attic environment, with exposed beams and dark shadows.

x103

52,871 views

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A woman with glasses smiles inside a partially constructed outdoor kitchen. The scene is warm-toned, with a brick oven and wooden structures. Overlay text reads 'MY MEXICAN OUTDOOR KITCHEN REVEAL'

x102

364,102 views

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The cover image displays a man painting a wooden fence with a yellow car wash sponge. The fence is composed of brown wooden slats with visible wood grain. The man, wearing a high-visibility vest, holds the sponge in his right hand and is applying paint to the fence. A portion of a brick wall is visible in the background.

x51.2

744,829 views

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The cover image shows a close-up of a black fan with a round, cage-like guard. The fan is resting on top of a red and black battery pack, likely an M18 model. A hand with a visible index finger points towards the fan, and overlayed text reads "M18 Fan!" in a color block frame. The background appears to be a concrete surface.

x43.6

33,513 views

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The image shows a split-screen layout. The top half shows a white bowl containing a grey, thick substance, possibly cement or a similar material. The substance is being mixed with a hand. The bottom half displays a man wearing glasses, a black hat, and headphones. He is speaking into a microphone.

x42.4

4,966,872 views

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A black toolbox is open, revealing an array of pink tools. The tools are neatly arranged, creating a visually appealing display. An overlay on the image says, 'Must have'.

x41.2

383,266 views

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The cover image features a man in a black hoodie with the text overlay 'IL A RÉINVENTÉ LES TOILETTES' (He reinvented toilets). The man is bald, has a mustache, and is looking slightly to his right. The background is dark.

x35.6

400,204 views

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A product shot featuring wooden bathroom holders attached to a white wall. The holders are geometric, with rectangular and cylindrical components. A hand with a wedding ring on the ring finger is holding the holders partially, suggesting a demonstration. The lighting is soft, and the composition is clean, focusing on the product's design and material.

x34.1

484,627 views

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A woman with brown hair styled with braids and a green barrette is in front of a brown cardboard backdrop. She wears a green t-shirt with yellow patches. Text in the bottom center of the image reads "part 2" in white letters with a green gradient background.

x30.8

1,312,189 views

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A man wearing a black hat and sunglasses is the subject of the selfie shot. He's in front of a house, with a car visible in the background behind him. Text overlay indicates the video topic.

x27.7

40,810 views

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A person's hands placing a towel in a wooden holder mounted on a gray wall. The holder appears to be handmade with a unique design.

x27.2

387,021 views

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A man with sunglasses and a cap stands outside, with a house and construction materials in the background. Text overlays highlight 'Redneck Engineering' and 'Now for the trickery'.

x22.0

234,211 views

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The cover image shows a wood structure with beams and a person pointing at it, a car is visible in the background and an attached speech bubble text overlay.

x21.9

166,603 views

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An older man with long, graying hair pulled back holds a large, light brown wooden box in front of a light beige wall. He wears a black jacket, and a yellow watch is on his wrist. Text overlays on the image.

x21.0

766,446 views

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A man is in the foreground with wooden beams and sawdust in the background. The man is looking towards the camera and appears to be speaking. Above the man is one wooden beam that is cut and says 2018, along the bottom is another wooden block cut from 1918. Sawdust fills the foreground.

x19.4

1,612,782 views

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A person is shown from the back, wearing a dark red cloak with a hood. The person is centered in the frame. A red rectangle with the word "Scout" in white, bold text is overlaid.

x18.8

1,728,052 views

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A close-up shot showing a tire and wheel with a mechanic's hand with a lug nut. In the foreground, an impact wrench. A graphic overlay shows the text "900 Ft. Lbs." over a blue and red shape.

x17.5

24,903 views

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The image shows a dark gray pickup truck parked on a driveway, with two lines of text overlaid. The truck has a weathered appearance, and a white car's side is visible in the frame's lower left corner. In the background, a house and trees are partially visible. The overall composition is straightforward, emphasizing the truck against a residential backdrop.

x14.9

19,538 views

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The cover image shows a split scene. Two women are seated on a floor with their backs against a blue wall adorned with stars. In front of each woman are tall, pink dollhouses. The house on the left is decorated in Barbie style, while the one on the right is Bratz themed. The woman on the left holds a pink heart-shaped purse. The woman on the right holds a silver object. Below, the text "part 4" is displayed.

x14.2

917,838 views

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An unboxing featuring two statues on a wooden shelf. The main focus is a Tomie figure standing on a grotesque form. To the right is a large, spiral-eyed bust. The background has a book visible.

x9.40

47,954 views

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The cover image shows a man in a black hat and glasses in front of a truck bed which contains auto parts. Text overlays highlight the theme of the video.

x9.28

12,197 views

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A man working on the engine of a classic Chevy truck. The hood is up, revealing the engine compartment. The man is wearing a white cap and black shirt and appears to be working on the master cylinder. A colorful text overlay at the bottom center reads 'OBS Update!'.

x9.25

12,192 views

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A first-person perspective shot of a lawn sweeper being pushed across a green lawn, collecting grass clippings. The sweeper is black with silver accents and has a basket filled with cut grass. The handle of the sweeper is held in the bottom left with a hand. In the top right, is the trail that the sweeper has gone over.

x8.85

12,556 views

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Selfie with Background in DIY by the numbers

Videos
74
Total views
27,373,914
Creators
43
Median viral factor
x7.28
TikTok / Instagram
91% / 9%
Added to the library
Nov 4, 2023 to Sep 4, 2025

Top Selfie with Background hooks in DIY

The opening lines of the most viral videos in this set, as a starting point for your own.

  1. why does a shower lamp seem so wrong but feel so right?

    1.6M views · viral factor x866

  2. Try it on your couch and if it actually works I'll buy one

    293K views · viral factor x783

  3. Easy & Inexpensive DIY Christmas Decorations

    513K views · viral factor x287

  4. Fan that uses m18!

    188K views · viral factor x244

  5. farm store has same thing for $20

    196K views · viral factor x198

  6. I’ve had sooo much fun prototyping these bathroom holders.

    2.7M views · viral factor x190

  7. Tiny Titanic. But ice cube–proof.

    805K views · viral factor x167

  8. 2 curtain hacks you need to know

    189K views · viral factor x111

  9. MY MEXICAN OUTDOOR KITCHEN REVEAL

    364K views · viral factor x102

  10. VIRAL FENCE PAINTING HACK! If you're thinking about painting your fence this weekend use a car wash sponge instead of a brush for a faster application with better coverage. Share with a friend whose fence needs painting.

    744K views · viral factor x51.2

Creators making Selfie with Background videos in DIY

The accounts with the most videos in this set, with their views and best viral factor.

  1. @trackit2.3 (TikTok) · 15 videos · 1M views · best viral factor x407
  2. @joefelz (TikTok) · 6 videos · 531K views · best viral factor x22.0
  3. @heimurdesign (Instagram) · 4 videos · 3.6M views · best viral factor x190
  4. @longlegcoco (TikTok) · 3 videos · 2.3M views · best viral factor x30.8
  5. @sahib.usdaa (TikTok) · 3 videos · 55K views · best viral factor x7.89
  6. @tide_design (Instagram) · 3 videos · 41K views · best viral factor x2.68
  7. @christopherclaflin (TikTok) · 2 videos · 2.3M views · best viral factor x18.8
  8. @wayfair (TikTok) · 2 videos · 1.8M views · best viral factor x866