That's one way to solve a problem! Hilarious snaps reveal VERY unorthodox DIY fixes - from a horn to replace a broken doorbell to sneaking into the drive-thru with a car door
- People from around the world have shared the wackiest solutions for odd fixes
- Clever snaps reveal the human ability to make do with what we have to hand
- DIY jobs include a lorry driver with a window armrest made from a pool noodle
- Elsewhere, an employee finds a way to sanitise bannisters without lifting a finger
The world is divided into people who will immediately replace a broken item with a new version, and those who use their ingenuity to come up with a DIY solution- often with quite bizarre results.
People from around the world have shared some of the most eye-catching homespun fixes they've every spotted, with the very best collated in a gallery by Bored Panda.
One ingenious make-up artist attached a ring light to his head while applying a client's cosmetics, to ensure a flattering glow, while elsehwere someone sprayed their dead plants with a green-coloured rust protector to make them look alive.
While some of these creations would definitely not past muster with health and safety, at least you can't fault people for trying their hand at some amateur engineering.
This UK lorry driver found a perfect solution for not having a comfortable armrest on his right hand side. Let's hope it doesn't fly off on a gusty day!
This ingenious replacement for a broken doorbell might look comical but when it comes down to it, it's bound to do the job
This crafty makeup artist tried to ensure the most flattering glow by attaching a ring light around his own face while he worked
This US driver took full advantage of the high rising car frame he no doubt chose for fashion purposes, and made it into a flood-defying vehicle
When you're desperate for a fast food fix! This jokester from the US was either very confident in his disguise or severely underestimated the attention the drive-through employee would pay to him. Either way it seemed to work
This trick for ridding your car of dents includes hot water, and a plunger and a quick pull for anyone brave enough not to take your car straight to the garage
Yes, this pipe fix is not very pleasing to the eye, but it works and the chances are that it didn't cost am arm and a leg to achieve
This US gardener found the perfect way to pretend you've been keeping up with your plants... long after they're actually dead
This innovative drone owner was likely bored of mis-timing the landing only to find their precious toy at the bottom of a river
This Beijing market has an inventive employee on the loose who prioritised saving time over spending it. Pretty clever, although those rollers are telling of how much grime the bannisters hold...
The Czech owners of this sink found a remarkably clever way to get around the shallow sink problem when you need to fill up a bucket
This US TV watcher who just wanted to change the channel but had run out of batteries decided to foil the remote's plans for needing a third battery
Well you can't say fairer than that then! This UK driver might not be following the exact road safety rules, but you can't fault them for trying
