When something breaks at home, even the most efficient among us are quick to replace it.
There are others (people with bulging closets) who will choose to ignore the problem and place the contaminated item out of sight.
And then there are those – let’s call them “the resourceful ones” – who, surprisingly, summon the courage, commitment and creativity to actually tackle the problem, no matter how hopeless or boring the task may seem.
These photos from around the world and collected by bored panda They are a testament to the wit – and good humour – of that third category.
There’s the man who thought better of abandoning his broken boot when the glue failed to keep the sole in place. He clearly wasn’t a self-conscious guy, he preferred to tape it up.
When the glue didn’t hold, this man, believed to be from the US, decided to re-tape his boot.
And the carpenter who used branches to create a stand for his lamp when the base broke. A feat of design or an object to throw away?
Perhaps best of all is the baker who, unwilling to be slowed down by a broken electric mixer, improvised… with a drill and scissors.
Here, FEMAIL has selected the most “innovative” solutions to inspire, encourage and, above all, entertain…
Tree a multitude! A Brazilian carpenter found a creative solution when he broke the base of his lamp
Handyman in the kitchen! This Finnish baker wasn’t going to let a broken electric mixer stop him
Take it easy! Why bother reading DIY books when they offer an easier solution? That’s what this US DIY enthusiast did.
A lost lampshade shouldn’t be a problem as long as there are spare glasses lying around.
Instead of treating the water stain in the traditional way, one UK office added an image of Big Bird from the Muppets.
It may not be a sustainable solution, but this is one American dad’s solution to stop the dishwasher from opening mid-cycle.
One person thought better of spending money on a new container and opted to improvise with an upside-down stool.
Even the most popular fast food chains sometimes have to improvise. This Dunkin’ Donuts in the US added a baby monitor when its drive thru speakers weren’t working
It’s not what you want to see! easyJet passengers saw an engineer tape their plane together on a UK flight
Someone in charge of protecting the farm wisely thought of installing a lockable gate; it’s a shame they didn’t think of fencing it in.
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