Take one Ikea tote bag, sellotape and imagineering and you’ve got a pair of Ikea Snow Boots ready to tackle the feet thick snow in Pittsburgh.

“Unfortunately, my son’s snow boots and pants were left at his nursery school. My husband created waterproof snow boots/leggings out of an ikea bag and packing tape. The key was using the bottom corner of the bag for the toe (these are over my son’s sneakers) then wrapping around his legs and securing with tape.”

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