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25 inventive people who put their problem-solving skills to the test

When it comes to repairs, we don't need a college degree in order to deal with life's little problems - most broken objects can be fixed, even if it's only on a temporary basis and we're often surprised at how well our ideas work.

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Here are 25 people who put their problem-solving skills to the test, often with hilarious consequences.

1. Replace a broken foosball player with a clothes peg!

Illustration de l'article : 25 inventive people who put their problem-solving skills to the test

2. Who says you need four car jacks when a gas bottle will do?

Illustration de l'article : 25 inventive people who put their problem-solving skills to the test

3. When there's no soap left in the dispenser

Illustration de l'article : 25 inventive people who put their problem-solving skills to the test

4. How to turn a truck into a car

Illustration de l'article : 25 inventive people who put their problem-solving skills to the test

5. Broken car window? Tape it up and then promote your business!

Illustration de l'article : 25 inventive people who put their problem-solving skills to the test

6. Repair a broken sunroof with cardboard and cling film

Illustration de l'article : 25 inventive people who put their problem-solving skills to the test

7. Sew your motorbike back together!

Illustration de l'article : 25 inventive people who put their problem-solving skills to the test

8. Never throw palettes away - you may need them one day!

Illustration de l'article : 25 inventive people who put their problem-solving skills to the test

9. Imagine using this as an alarm clock to wake up your roommates!

Illustration de l'article : 25 inventive people who put their problem-solving skills to the test

10. When you can't find your corkscrew

Illustration de l'article : 25 inventive people who put their problem-solving skills to the test

11. Simple solution if your swimming pool ladder breaks

Illustration de l'article : 25 inventive people who put their problem-solving skills to the test

12. Not everyone can afford to buy a trailer...

Illustration de l'article : 25 inventive people who put their problem-solving skills to the test

13. Mail box broken? Just pop it on a chair!

Illustration de l'article : 25 inventive people who put their problem-solving skills to the test

14. A trash can liner and a bit of parcel tape is perfect for a quick window repair job!

Illustration de l'article : 25 inventive people who put their problem-solving skills to the test

15. When you don't have a barbecue but fancy a grill

Illustration de l'article : 25 inventive people who put their problem-solving skills to the test

16. When your printer's broken but the office copier's working just fine!

Illustration de l'article : 25 inventive people who put their problem-solving skills to the test

17. Repair a broken branch with tape... Lots of tape!

Illustration de l'article : 25 inventive people who put their problem-solving skills to the test

18. Now that's what we call a toilet seat!

Illustration de l'article : 25 inventive people who put their problem-solving skills to the test

19. When your car radio breaks

Illustration de l'article : 25 inventive people who put their problem-solving skills to the test

20. We particularly like the moustache pattern!

Illustration de l'article : 25 inventive people who put their problem-solving skills to the test

21. Just because your flip-flop's broken, it doesn't mean you should throw it away!

Illustration de l'article : 25 inventive people who put their problem-solving skills to the test

22. Why spend money on a parasol when an umbrella will do?!

Illustration de l'article : 25 inventive people who put their problem-solving skills to the test

23. Dangerous, but at least it seems to be pretty stable...

Illustration de l'article : 25 inventive people who put their problem-solving skills to the test

24. Turn a table fan into a ceiling fan

Illustration de l'article : 25 inventive people who put their problem-solving skills to the test

25. Use spotlights to replace broken headlights!

Illustration de l'article : 25 inventive people who put their problem-solving skills to the test