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Say what you want, but the brilliance of human creativity knows no limits and no bounds, after all, we even managed to get some folks right to the moon, and it's been how many years since then?

Still, whether it's crafting next-level rocket tech at Space X or NASA or even whipping up some handy home hacks, human genius admittedly just keeps on giving... But let's be real here, not every invention needs to revolutionize our existence; sometimes, just making day-to-day life a bit easier does the trick... mostly speaking.

A subreddit by the name of r/RedNeckEngineering is a very good example of that. Why, you might think? Well, the charm is in the motto: "if it looks dumb but works, then it's not dumb."

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Repaired My Glasses After They Broke During A Camping Trip

Repaired My Glasses After They Broke During A Camping Trip

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As we mentioned previously, at r/RedNeckEngineering, they’ve really got a knack for making things work with whatever’s lying around... So it's no surprise really that It’s the go-to spot for anyone who’s ever used a little elbow grease and some random bits to fix something up. Like picture a backyard setup held together with nothing but bricks and boards—that’s the kind of thing you’d see here.

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McDonald's Bag As A Sun Shield To Keep From Getting A Redneck

McDonald's Bag As A Sun Shield To Keep From Getting A Redneck

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Ga Di
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

do redneck stuff not not become a litteral redneck..... ironic, isn´t it?

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#6

Girlfriend Wont Go Camping? This Will Help

Girlfriend Wont Go Camping? This Will Help

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So yeah, say what you want but these people are the heroes of the quick fix, turning a simple paper bag into a sun shield or using pliers when they’ve lost the proper part for their car battery. They’re the people who look at a problem and say, “I can sort that out,” with whatever’s in the toolbox—or the kitchen drawer because it's all about creativity at the end of the day.

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Friend Send Me A Video Of This Guy Drinking Beer On His Petrol-Based Personal Reclining Chair On Tank Tracks

Friend Send Me A Video Of This Guy Drinking Beer On His Petrol-Based Personal Reclining Chair On Tank Tracks

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The Foldable Tub Cabinet

The Foldable Tub Cabinet

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Mohsie Supposie
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6 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is actually a very good space saver! Would be useful in small apartments.

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We believe you already understood, but let's make the point clear—It’s all about that “get it done” spirit. Like, say, someone needs a hat to block out the sun, and all they’ve got is construction foam? No problem, they make it into a hat. Or when someone’s got to keep a car battery connected, and all they’ve got is an old pair of pliers and some wire? They just make it work, no questions asked.

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Advertised As A Yacht On Facebook Marketplace

Advertised As A Yacht On Facebook Marketplace

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Hvac On 2nd Floor Went Out, But Not On The 1st. Rigged This Up To Pull Cold Air From Downstairs' To Upstairs Lol

Hvac On 2nd Floor Went Out, But Not On The 1st. Rigged This Up To Pull Cold Air From Downstairs' To Upstairs Lol

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This subreddit isn't about fancy gadgets or the latest tech. It’s about showcasing those little wins, like figuring out how to stay in the shade or squeezing a little more life out of something that’s falling apart (literally). So yeah Pandas, it's all about being clever with what you have and having a good laugh while you’re at it, if you know what I mean.

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Battery Clamp

Battery Clamp

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Daniel Atkins
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If this is the temp fix to get you to the store to by proper connectors then is it brilliant.

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#14

My Dad's Makeshift Antenna He Made Out Of Clothes Hangers And It Works Btw

My Dad's Makeshift Antenna He Made Out Of Clothes Hangers And It Works Btw

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#15

Had Trouble Touch Typing Because I Couldn't Feel The Tiny Bumps On My F And J Keys, So I Made Them... Bigger

Had Trouble Touch Typing Because I Couldn't Feel The Tiny Bumps On My F And J Keys, So I Made Them... Bigger

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#16

And You Thought Alcoholism Would Never Come In Handy

And You Thought Alcoholism Would Never Come In Handy

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I Don’t Know What To Say

I Don’t Know What To Say

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#18

Wife Doesn't Like The Bubbadet

Wife Doesn't Like The Bubbadet

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#20

Guy Just Chilling On His Multi-Function Armchair Lawnmower, Listening A Livestock Auction

Guy Just Chilling On His Multi-Function Armchair Lawnmower, Listening A Livestock Auction

Allegedly fitted with cigarette lighter, carry-on bag of tools, chilled cupholder, barbecue sauce serving device and revolver holster

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#21

Ima Just Leave This Here For Everyone Hating On My Pool

Ima Just Leave This Here For Everyone Hating On My Pool

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Undercover
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Enjoy your bath until a gush of wind sinks the electric cables above into the pool

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#22

Just Passed This On The Freeway (Passenger)

Just Passed This On The Freeway (Passenger)

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#23

When You Don't Have A Potato Masher

When You Don't Have A Potato Masher

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#24

Clamp On My Pool Filter Broke And I Had To Make It Tight

Clamp On My Pool Filter Broke And I Had To Make It Tight

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#25

Flying Chair Done With A Shopping Cart (Included Ashtray And Beer Holder)

Flying Chair Done With A Shopping Cart (Included Ashtray And Beer Holder)

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#27

What You Know About That Sweet Tea?

What You Know About That Sweet Tea?

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ConstantlyJon
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is not that uncommon, actually. Bigger restaurants make up multiple tubs a day. Obviously they bought them new to use only for storing tea and nothing else.

Daniel Atkins
Community Member
6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I worked at a kids camp where they did this with kool aid since we were serving 300 kids. Easy way to mix a lot.

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David
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I guess they need enough room for that 50 pound bag of sugar.

Beachbum
Community Member
6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is how we made it at a restaurant that I worked at years go! Sweet and unsweet tea! That is all the garbage can ws used for. Anybody remember Po Folks??

Riley Quinn
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Mid to late 70's, Wapatuli was popular and it was made in a plastic trash bin with ladles hanging over the edge.

Kraneia The Dancing Dryad
Community Member
6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As long as the can was washed and sterilized before use, and is washed frequently, I don't see a problem.

Ellen Woods
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People NOT from the South won't understand. You have no idea how much sweet tea is drank in Texas. Probably more tea than beer. That's how much. That barrel might last through the dinner crowd. The first half.

Ellen Woods
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Everyone in the South West gets this. You'd be surprised how much sweet tea is drank in these parts. It might even be more than beer.

LakotaWolf (she/her)
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Texas (referencing your other comment) is NOT part of the "South West", friend. Texas is part of the South. You can keep your sugar-tea; we don't drink that swill in the ACTUAL Southwestern United States.

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Snowy Ashton
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As long as the bucket, lid and spigot are thoroughly cleaned after each use, I have no issue with this.

Karina
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would need it to have alcohol in it to trust to drink this.

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#29

Getting That Extra Few Inches With Some Leftover Adapters

Getting That Extra Few Inches With Some Leftover Adapters

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N95 Mask Is Now The Air Filter On My Cpap Machine

N95 Mask Is Now The Air Filter On My Cpap Machine

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#31

Found, Not Oc

Found, Not Oc

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LuckyL
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

wondered what the screws on the side where doing - then I saw the one on the left and understood.

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#33

Road Work Ahead Coffee Table

Road Work Ahead Coffee Table

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The Previous Owners Of My House Used A Coffee Can As A Piece Of Dryer Ductwork

The Previous Owners Of My House Used A Coffee Can As A Piece Of Dryer Ductwork

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Kate
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I once saw a Pepsi can in the engine of a VW Beetle on the freeway. A coffee can duct seems almost like a factory recommended part by comparison.

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That'll Do Just Fine

That'll Do Just Fine

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#36

Unlimited Power!!!!

Unlimited Power!!!!

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Surenu
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hello, police? I would like to report an attempted violation of the law. The laws of thermodynamics, specifically.

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#37

This Man Took "Couldn't Live Without Air Conditioning" Into Next Level

This Man Took "Couldn't Live Without Air Conditioning" Into Next Level

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Autofilling My Pool With An Old Diesel Handle

Autofilling My Pool With An Old Diesel Handle

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#40

I Doubt There’s Much Of A Chance This Thing Will Get To Highway Speeds

I Doubt There’s Much Of A Chance This Thing Will Get To Highway Speeds

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#42

My Bathtub Faucet Broke And I Had To Temporarily Replace It… It Does Work Though?

My Bathtub Faucet Broke And I Had To Temporarily Replace It… It Does Work Though?

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#43

Stage That My Buddies Use For Reputable House Shows In A College Town

Stage That My Buddies Use For Reputable House Shows In A College Town

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#44

Round Up The Pack, We're Going Camping

Round Up The Pack, We're Going Camping

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#45

I Wish I Had Thought Of It

I Wish I Had Thought Of It

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#46

Bacon Won’t Fit? I Can Fix That

Bacon Won’t Fit? I Can Fix That

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#47

Sometimes, I Frighten Even Myself With My Genius

Sometimes, I Frighten Even Myself With My Genius

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