When something breaks, or we want a new accessory or appliance that'll make our lives easier, we often think the only solution is to go out and buy something. But these people decided to save their money and made do with what they already had. The result? Some creative DIYs that'll make anyone laugh while still getting the job done. From dealing with broken auto parts to remodeling their home, take a look at how these amateur engineers managed to fix their problems in hilariously inventive ways.

When You Need a Permit to Build a Deck but Not to Store Your Boat

Anyone who has ever tried to build a deck or an extension to their house knows the hassle of getting the precious permit that allows you to make alterations on your property. It's no secret that there is enough red tape to make anyone want to give up. So when this person wanted a new deck, they found themselves a funny loophole instead of cutting through that red tape.

Rather than waiting for a deck permit, they just turned their boat into a deck as no permit was needed to store a boat on their private property.

DIY Cat Backpack: All You Need Is a Box and the Colander in Your Kitchen

Sometimes you just want to bring your pet with you wherever you may be going during the day. However, those pet carriers are cumbersome and unnecessarily expensive for a simple bag large enough to hold your cat or small dog. And when things get too costly, sometimes it's just cheaper to make one yourself. That's what this person did when they made a pet carrier backpack out of a cardboard box, a colander, and ratchet straps.

Now, they can take their cat wherever they go, and they didn't go broke in the process. Look at that curious cat staring out through the colander! Who knew the same thing that strains your pasta water could be used for this?

Could You Imagine Calling a Roof Cleaner and They Show up With This?

If you are a homeowner, then you probably know how expensive it is to get your rooftop and gutters cleaned. Despite the price, we must get it done because leaving it dirty can lead to disastrous results. But instead of spending thousands on a professional, you can just hire this man who crafted a rooftop cleaner by taping his leaf blower to a skateboard and attaching it to a rope.

Now, he can just sit back and watch as your rooftop gets cleaned for cheap. Or, if you're feeling adventurous, you can give this device a shot on your own. As far as we know, it hasn't been patented.

Pool Noodle Covering for When It's Hailing and You Don't Have Insurance

Hail damage is the great wrecker of car rooftops and insurance premiums. And since not everyone in the world has a garage to park their cars, some people can't do anything but worry when the weather gets frightful. Or so we thought until we met this person. This man has invented a pool noodle car covering to save his car from any potential damage caused during a hail storm.

Once summer is over, pool noodles fall into that category of "useless things we'll keep around until next year." But now, instead of letting these annoying summer pool toys fill up your basement, you can put them to good use.

One-Of-A-Kind Fan

Skateboards are one of those iconic pieces of equipment that never fail to serve some purpose. They are initially used for skateboarding, but once worn out, they can be repurposed and used as wall decor for your personal space. But why just hang them on the wall when they can be used to serve a purpose beyond decor? That's what this person thought when they decided to retrofit their broken fan with old skateboards.

They saved money, did something good for the environment, and were able to put those old skateboards that were clogging up their storage space to some use.

This Leaf Blower/funnel Combination Will Be Your New BFF Next Summer

The leaf blower is the most deceivingly-named product in your local hardware store. While these devices are marketed only as a blower of fallen leaves, they can servemanyuseful purposes. That's what this person discovered when they lost the pump for their inflatable pool. They thought all hope was lost, but with their leaf blower and a funnel, they were able to inflate their pool without a problem.

Leaf blowers shouldn't be called "leaf blowers;" instead, they should have a more multi-purpose title such as "universal blower" or something along those lines to encapsulate their utility fully.

Broken Broom? Say No More

Brooms are one of those accessories that seem to have a quirk about them. Most of us keep an extra one lying around just in case the one we use breaks. And whenever you don't have an extra one, it's guaranteed you'll have issues with your broom - that's Murphy's Law. Fortunately, there is a quick fix for when you're in the middle of cleaning, and your broom falls apart; all it requires is a bottle cap.

Just attach the cap to the brush and the top of the bottle to the handle. Now, you can twist your handle back into place, and voila, you just saved yourself a trip to the store.