Most of us have spent some time studying at a uni or a college. And while a fraction of students are fancy enough to be living outside the campus, for the rest of us it's dorms and shared living spaces. Now, student life and being broke are basically synonyms, but not having any money might not be the worst thing at this stage of young life. Limited resources awaken creative ideas and these smart college students are here to prove it.

From engineered kitchenware to inventive cooking techniques these smart people do not let the college life lower the quality of their daily lives! DIY projects can save you a lot of money, and this list of economical solutions to everyday problems and dorm room ideas is a perfect example. Whether you're a student or just trying to cut back on expenses, this life hack list will inspire you to think outside the box. Have you ever solved a problem in an ingenious DIY way? Share your pictures below, or vote on your favorite!

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College

College

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    So My Son Fixed Our Shower

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    I Found The Other Phone Speakers Lacking Something, So I Made This

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    My Friends Went To College

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    Left Side Mirror Broken Off? No Problem

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    Sorry, We Do Not Have A Microwave Available To Guests

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    I'm Not Buying Socks For Another 5 Years

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    Quick And Easy Way To Make Noodles For All You College Students

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    Went To Visit My Son In College. This Is His Porch Furniture

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    DIY Genius

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    I'm A Practical Grill

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    I May Have Crossed The Line Between Lifehack And Lazy

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    As A Uni Student With No Money, I Give You My New Cups

    As A Uni Student With No Money, I Give You My New Cups

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    Couch Fix

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    Bachelor Level: Engineer

    Bachelor Level: Engineer

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    You Might Be A Redneck If...

    You Might Be A Redneck If...

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    Intuition Level: Broke College Students

    Intuition Level: Broke College Students

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    Living Situation: Broke College Student

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    The College Student Struggle Is Real

    The College Student Struggle Is Real

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    Being Resourceful

    Being Resourceful

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    Pretty Clever

    Pretty Clever

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    Fire Extinguisher

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    Some Say It's Redneck, I Say It's Genius

    Some Say It's Redneck, I Say It's Genius

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    Parked My Car And Got Out, Then Saw This. Seems Safe To Me

    Parked My Car And Got Out, Then Saw This. Seems Safe To Me

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    College In A Nutshell

    College In A Nutshell

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    Cooking Eggs In The Coffee Pot

    Cooking Eggs In The Coffee Pot

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    Didn't Have Candles, Had Matches Tho

    Didn't Have Candles, Had Matches Tho

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    You Gotta Be Resourceful To Survive College

    You Gotta Be Resourceful To Survive College

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    You Might Be A Redneck, If...

    You Might Be A Redneck, If...

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    The Student Loans Ran Out - Can't Wait Another Semester For A Second Bookshelf.

    The Student Loans Ran Out - Can't Wait Another Semester For A Second Bookshelf.

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    #32

    College Edition: When One Is Without A Dustpan, A Modified Pizza Box Will Work Fine

    College Edition: When One Is Without A Dustpan, A Modified Pizza Box Will Work Fine

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    Brilliant Idea

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    My Neighbors Are Testing A New Cash Flow Alternative

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    When You Don't Have Speakers

    When You Don't Have Speakers

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    Cooking Level: Broke But Creative

    Cooking Level: Broke But Creative

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    My Razor Broke About 5 Days Ago

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    DIY Hot Tub

    DIY Hot Tub

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    Luke's Pool

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    #40

    Lawnmower + Washing Machine Drum = Perfect Fireplace

    Lawnmower + Washing Machine Drum = Perfect Fireplace

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    My Dad's Solution When His Iron Stopped Working

    My Dad's Solution When His Iron Stopped Working

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    #42

    Desperate Times Calls For Desperate Measures

    Desperate Times Calls For Desperate Measures

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    As A College Student, You Learn To Be Resourceful. Especially When You Don't Have A Microwave

    As A College Student, You Learn To Be Resourceful. Especially When You Don't Have A Microwave

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    #44

    Popcorn Fire Alarm

    Popcorn Fire Alarm

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    #45

    Toilet Paper Of A Broke College Student

    Toilet Paper Of A Broke College Student

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    #46

    When You Don't Have Enough Money For Christmas Tree, You Can Create One From Your Hair

    When You Don't Have Enough Money For Christmas Tree, You Can Create One From Your Hair

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    #47

    Never Had A Toaster During Uni .. No Problem !

    Never Had A Toaster During Uni .. No Problem !

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    #48

    This Might Work, When You Don't Have A Candlestick

    This Might Work, When You Don't Have A Candlestick

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    #49

    As A Broke College Student, I Make Do With What I've Got

    As A Broke College Student, I Make Do With What I've Got

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    Smashed Potatos With Beer Bottle

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    Lol

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    #52

    Glass Of Cockatil. Very Economy!

    Glass Of Cockatil. Very Economy!

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    #53

    Van Plus Free Bricks = Bbq Oven

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    High-Class Wine Glasses

    High-Class Wine Glasses

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    They Say College Students Have To Be Pretty Resourceful To Survive. I Think This Guy Nailed It

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    Van Plus Free Bricks = Bbq Oven

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    #57

    Broken Plate? Not When You Have Duct Tape

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    #58

    Instead Of Wasting Cans, I'm Putting Them To Use

    Instead Of Wasting Cans, I'm Putting Them To Use

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