22 Unexpected Solutions to Everyday Problems (23 Photos)

In this roundup, we’ve gathered some of the most absurd, hilarious, and unexpected fixes to everyday problems that—against all odds—actually work! From a gaming chair held together by duct tape and a pillow, to a wooden wheel, to a homemade flytrap using a real spiderweb, check out these crazy improvisations below.







Gutter's fixed! Try telling me it's not.





Broken trash can? Buy a new one? Never!



When you smash your side mirror and can't afford a real repair yet.



“My dad ‘fixed’ the lawnmower.”



“Because it works for me.”



“Behold: my brother’s gaming chair.”



“My glasses broke two days ago while working on the roof. Had to improvise.”



Nobody will even notice the difference...



Even the dog had to look out the window to see this lunatic!



A creative way to hang a wall clock.



“I relocated a spider (complete with its web!) next to my worm bin that was swarming with flies.”



A stylish custom bumper.



There’s no problem a little ingenuity can’t solve.



Hey, as long as it works!



“I’ve finally invented a properly sized flyswatter.”



Nailed it.



DIY wall-mounted fan.



A B for effort on healthy living, but an A+ for ingenuity!



When you refuse to pay shop prices and fix the car door yourself.



An electrician’s nightmare...



Doorbell stopped working? A little duct tape, some wire, and aluminum foil, and it’s good as new!



Trunk won’t stay shut? Duct tape to the rescue!