15 men who took creativity a little too far fixing things

When there’s a will there’s a way, they say, and it is often true when it comes to fixing things at home.

You’ve certainly witnessed your dad or husband improvise solutions for something they were not in the mood for – or not capable of- fixing!

Men usually insist that they can fix anything but, let’s be honest, sometimes they just end up making a bigger mess than the one they started with.

Below, we have compiled the 15 funniest instances of men trying to fix things. And, while some of them are ingenious, others are just terrible! Just wait and see!

1. Splish splash

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This is a great idea when you want to both work on your iPad and have a swim. Pretty smart, isn’t it?

2. Let’s get creative!

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Maybe it was a holiday and the mechanic was not available, so this guy decided to take matters into his own hands.

3. Personal tent

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This guy thought had this great idea to use a towel instead of an umbrella! Well, this option is certainly fancier, we’ll give him that.

4. Don’t need a broken leg to use the crutches

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Crutches are not only for broken legs- they can also come in handy when you want something to hold up your AC.

5. Broken clock

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When your favorite clock breaks and you can’t stand to throw it away, there’s only one thing you can do about it.

6. Hat-shelf

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Want to charge your phone but the cord is too short? Well, you don’t need to hold it anymore, a hat will do the job for you!

7. Adhesive tape forever

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Just until someone comes to check on the column, they thought some adhesive tape would be enough to hold the whole thing in place.

8. Can’t compromise

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Too lazy to hold your drink while watching a movie? No problem, there’s always the “multi-straw” solution!

9. No candles? No problem!

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Whoever came up with this deserves an award! Good to keep in mind for future reference!

10. Can’t plug in your iron?

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When this guy’s iron stopped working, he thought it would be a good idea to heat it up on the stovetop. Not sure it was a very clever one.

11. Walking on water

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There’s nothing that can stop a man who decides to walk on water and here’s the proof!

12. Never again cold!

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Not sure how comfortable this is, but it is definitely the answer to the cold toilet seat problem.

13. Repurpose your keyboard

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Looking for ways to use old keyboards again? How about turning them into hangers?

14. Eco-friendly

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Use a portable solar panel to charge your phone, they said. It will be easy, they said.

15. Tough guy

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When you’re a tough guy, you don’t want to be seen carrying a portable speaker or even an iPod around. So, this is what a cool alternative looks like!

Whether you found these ideas clever or far-fetched, we bet you had a good laugh! And, who knows, maybe next time you need to get a little creative at home you will refer back to one of them for help!

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Source: Bright Side, Buzzfeed, Bright Side

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