Is duct tape a staple in your home? Do you often use it to repair cracks, loose and broken pieces, etc.? Well, it does the trick, but did you know that there are plenty of ways on how you can fix and repurpose broken things?
We’ve gathered 50 photos of people using their imagination in fixing and upcycling things that are broken. From car dents to broken chairs, these people have said “no” to duct tape and tried new ways on how they could fix things.
Check out their brilliant ideas, and who knows, you might get inspiration and be able to create your own fixing hack!
1. From ripped to ravishing
Our precious and expensive sofa would get worn out over time and suffer from discoloration and may be ripped apart.
Don’t consider buying another set just yet. Instead, why not put beautiful laces and incorporate them in your “problem” areas. Not only will it hide the things that you don’t want to see. It will also make your sofa look ravishing!
Now this is a great way to restore an old platter. It’s easy and everyone has old discs lying around. Just cover the plate with pieces and fill in the gaps with small tile grout or glue.
We all have our own favorite jeans, and it’s just a waste to see them fade, right? It’s so hard to find a pair of jeans that fits well, so don’t feel bad just yet because you can fix any faded parts of your fave jeans in a very creative way!
You can use patches to cover up those nasty faded spots. Not only will you be able to wear your jeans again, but it would also look even better! Like you bought them out of a store!
This may not work out for everyone, but filling holes with crystals or metals makes for a gorgeous sight that looks like a natural sediment. No one will believe it!
This is so adorable! Turn your accident into a work of art. Paint them all the same color for a cyberpunk feel or make a colorful wonderland. It’s all up to you.
This isn’t ideal since there’s still a nasty hole in the wall. But it is a cute prank to play on your family while you’re waiting for the drywall crew to show up.
Okay, some may laugh at this and call it silly, but can you really call it as such if it works? Maybe they should call it creative instead. What do you think?
If you don’t have fifty belts lying around, you can get them for 50 cents or less at the thrift store or on ebay. Then you need a simple weave to get the job done.
Chicago tends to neglect their roads. Because of this, a citizen named Jim creates ice cream mosaics to protect those on the road from disaster. Thank you, Jim.
This car owner must have had a big car crash for his car door to look like that. However, he was able to find the perfect toy to fix his car. Looks like Thor had a fit and damaged his car.
This backsplash tile is so cute! Cover a broken mirror with a slab to make your “new” mirror look ten times as expensive for just a few bucks at Lowe’s or even Walmart.
There’s nothing like embrodiery to really upgrade holy furniture. You can make any pattern you want and use any color you want too. Just look at this design!
Oops! We don’t want to get our big green friend angry. He might punch a hole in your car! Kidding aside, this is a very clever way of fixing car dents!
After seeing these creations, you won’t even mind the next time your car gets a dent. After all, where one man sees trash, another sees art and can create something to speak of.
An old rocking chair that is broken may look hopeless but wait till you see this! It’s our favorite so far. From an old broken rocking chair to a very beautiful swing! What an incredible transformation!
Whether it’s Ryu’s hadouken or Iron Man’s “Hulk Smash,” you can make the best of any screen crack. You just have to learn to be creative until your upgrade is ready!
So, technically, the cat will probably still be interested in this but at least cou can keep replacing it instead of your couch. It sure does look good while it lasts!
Someone’s toddler got a little out of hand and drew on the wall. But there’s nothing to fear. This mom took care of it with her own bit of art. Way better than soap and water.
This looks like magic. A little clear glue and some glitter can not only repair but revamp your favorite heels. This looks like a million bucks and it’s only a few! Maybe even free!
These crocheted tiles are so pretty that we want to to an entire floor with them. It’s like carpet tiles that are as unique as can be! Though it takes someone with skills to execute it.
If your sweaters and cardigans tend to get small holes in them and you can sew, then you’re lucky. Adding tiny fabric birds, hearts, or stars just makes them even prettier.
This is the work of someone very special. He refilled a tiny pothole with cement and turned it into a work of art. Imagine an entire street like this. Sounds so pretty, it’s dangerous!
This would make your grandma so proud! That mason jar of buttons came in handy after all. This would sell like crazy at a flea market and with good reason too!
Who hasn’t had a bike seat ruined by wear, tear, and rain? Wrap it in pretty duct tape (yep, it had to happen at least once) and you are good to go for years to come.
This is hilarious. If done in a shed, it will seriously scare whoever ventures out there at night. Plus, the hole won’t bother anyone so you can leave it for as long as you like.
Have a hole that goes all the way through the wall? Freak out your kids or spouse by taping Jack Nicholson’s “The Shining” face to the other side using a printout and cardboard.
Unless it’s painted, this won’t last for the long term. But for now, it’s absolutely adorable and perfect for any kid’s room. Let’s paint Elmo and Big Bird too! Just with less holes.
In Ancient China, a broken glass was a lucky one. This was acted upon by adding gold to the broken cup, upping the monetary value to go along with that luck.
Whether it’s pot holes or sidewalk cracks, this person is filling them all with masterpieces. It’s a sort of weaving technique that involves a ton of fabric strips.
Imagine repairing wooden chairs with plastic. That’s exactly what this artist is doing and it is brilliant. They look like $1000 chairs when actually they were broken chairs!
Whoever did this is a genius! Anyone could put this together but it takes a great mind to come up with it in the first place. Time to break out the sledge hammer because this is happening.
You should avoid doing this to old books at all costs. However, if you have books that aren’t worth money and hold no history, this is a fun way to decorate a reading room.
If you can sew, then this is a great way to decorate your glass display case. Though I don’t recommend using the dishes to eat as they could still cut you. They sure are pretty though!
Supposedly you can achieve this look with nothing but highlighters. If your case or the back of your phone is cracked, why not give it a try and find out?
When this dude fell down the stairs on Thanksgiving, his girlfriend framed the hole he made to remember the holiday. Now that’s special. Hope they last forever.
While you shouldn’t trash quality books, this idea is gorgeous. It looks meant to be, painted on by a famous artist. There’s something about books that make a building look historic.
