With the current cost of living crisis in the UK, most people’s instinct is to scrimp and save where they can, which means bargain hunting, embracing DIY and improvising.
And, in many cases, significant savings can only be achieved by thinking creatively and daring to step out of your comfort zone.
But while sacrifices need to be made when trying to save, there will be times when you wonder “was it worth it?”
As well as these funny photos compiled by the program Bored Panda, the answer is sometimes a resounding “no.”
In one image, “cheap seats” take on new meaning when two men sit in front of a solid fence. They could be just a few feet from the field and it wouldn’t matter: their vision is completely obscured.
‘Cheap seats’ take on a new meaning here. The two men may be in the stadium, but the solid fence means they can’t see anything.
Another photo shows a woman who wanted to save on a haircut. She should have asked for layers, but her budget-friendly hairstylist took that look to a whole new level.
While a third image is the work of a very creative and brave person. Someone who thought about replacing their car’s broken side mirror not with a new part but with a hand mirror held together with duct tape.
Here, FEMAIL shares a selection of funny mistakes that will remind you not to take shortcuts.
This woman clearly asked for layers, but it’s unlikely she was expecting such a dramatic look.
One brave person thought it would be wise to replace his car’s broken side mirror, not with a new part, but with a hand mirror held together with duct tape.
This hotel did not make it clear that a room for two did not have a separate bathroom.
Creative thinking helped a person fix his glasses by replacing the broken arm with a… twig
It’s not a good sign when a knife can’t even cut through a block of creamy butter.
When a piece of wood warps your hammer, it’s okay to blame your tools
Growing your own vegetables may seem easy, but it takes more time than you think to achieve even reasonable results.
It could have been a cheap smartwatch, but it doesn’t take being polite…
This cheap kiddie pool seemed to be a decent size online, but it’s no bigger than a show in real life.
If you’re doing DIY projects, you won’t want to skimp on a tape measure; This one is missing the 40 inch marker.
