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Angus MacGyver became a pop culture icon because of his innovative DIY solutions. Fans of the hit TV show would fondly remember how he bypassed a high-tech security door by bending light using an ashtray or defused a bomb using a paper clip. 

Of course, Hollywood tends to exaggerate, and the chances of meeting an actual Macgyver are slim to none. However, many people have a similar mindset of making do with what they have to get themselves out of a jam. 

You will see a lot of these ingenious hacks in the Redneck Engineering subreddit, where people share their clever fixes to some of daily life’s problems. It features photos of makeshift iPad stands, improvised bathtubs, and crafty utensil substitutes. 

Here’s our best-of-all-time list for you to enjoy today. Scroll through and be inspired by all the creativity.

#1

Meirl

Meirl

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#2

Protect Your Tools From The Bottom Of The Ocean

Protect Your Tools From The Bottom Of The Ocean

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#3

I’m Bad For Using Whatever Tool Is Handy As A Hammer, Usually A Crescent Wrench. My Husband Learned A Bit Of Welding And Redneck Engineered This For My Birthday

I’m Bad For Using Whatever Tool Is Handy As A Hammer, Usually A Crescent Wrench. My Husband Learned A Bit Of Welding And Redneck Engineered This For My Birthday

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Having DIY tricks up your sleeve involves a lot of creativity, which many people think they lack. If you’re part of that demographic, you can train your brain to think more outside the box. 

Spending more time outdoors is one way to do this. Research published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that a 25-minute walk in a green urban area can help quiet the mind and put it on autopilot mode. 

When this happens, our brains enter a state of present awareness, sparking the imagination and allowing creative juices to flow.

#4

Fixed The Gate Problem

Fixed The Gate Problem

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#5

Redneck Bed Liner

Redneck Bed Liner

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#6

Damn, That's A Clean Duct Tape Paint Job

Damn, That's A Clean Duct Tape Paint Job

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Every person is wired differently, and each has a unique worldview. Connecting with different kinds of people is another way to get the mind to think creatively. 

A study by Johns Hopkins University supports this. Researchers found that exposure to diverse experiences may foster more complex forms of thought, including critical thinking, deeper analytical skills, and creativity.

#7

Touchless Dispenser

Touchless Dispenser

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#8

Protection From Escaping

Protection From Escaping

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#9

Rear Parking Sensor

Rear Parking Sensor

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Let’s switch our focus to DIY projects, which this list is also about. If you’re a beginner at it, you want to do as much as possible without spending too much. Michael Di Martino of New Jersey-based home improvement company Power Home Remodeling advises starting with interior painting, which adds value to the home. 

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“Things like landscaping, building a firepit, and even building a simple outdoor farm table can be easy DIY projects, too,” Di Martino told The Washington Post, suggesting other activities like redoing a basement and turning it into a recreation room.

#10

When You Ask A Welder To Fix Something For You

When You Ask A Welder To Fix Something For You

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#11

Looks Level To Me

Looks Level To Me

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#12

Tortoise Needed A Viewing Platform/Ramp

Tortoise Needed A Viewing Platform/Ramp

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The ugly side of DIY projects—or any housework, for that matter—is the likelihood of injuries. As a homeowner, you must know your limits and when to seek professional assistance. 

New York-based home care expert Bailey Carson advises avoiding any task that requires special licenses. These include electrical work, plumbing, and other jobs that may put you at risk of handling toxic materials. 

#13

No Caption Needed

No Caption Needed

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#14

Cut A Pool Noodle In Half To Make A Comfortable Armrest For The Truck. From Australia

Cut A Pool Noodle In Half To Make A Comfortable Armrest For The Truck. From Australia

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#15

I Guess This Is Better Than Taking It To A Junk Yard

I Guess This Is Better Than Taking It To A Junk Yard

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Carson suggests looking into the three T’s—tools, talent, and time—if you need further evaluation. Ask yourself a few simple questions: Do you have the necessary tools? Do you have ample time to execute your project? Are you confident enough in your talent and abilities to get it done?

#16

Found This Fork In My Brothers House And Asked Him Why He Had Done It.... Then He Ran Upstairs To Grab His iPad

Found This Fork In My Brothers House And Asked Him Why He Had Done It.... Then He Ran Upstairs To Grab His iPad

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#17

The Birdhouse Booby Trap Device

The Birdhouse Booby Trap Device

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#18

Ahoy! I Humbly Submit A Photo From My Redneck Pirate Ship Build

Ahoy! I Humbly Submit A Photo From My Redneck Pirate Ship Build

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Now, we’d like to hear from you, readers. What’s a DIY project you’re proud of that could easily pass off as “redneck engineering”? Share them in the comments below!

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#19

Would Like To Buy This Guy A Beer And Hear His Story

Would Like To Buy This Guy A Beer And Hear His Story

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#20

Master Lock 100

Master Lock 100

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#21

This Took A Good Year Or Two To Make

This Took A Good Year Or Two To Make

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#22

Steering Wheel Broke, Needed To Finish The Yard. Thankfully I Know How To Drive A Stick

Steering Wheel Broke, Needed To Finish The Yard. Thankfully I Know How To Drive A Stick

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#23

It Makes Sense

It Makes Sense

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#24

Dog Accessories

Dog Accessories

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#25

The Quintessential Redneck Engineer Tool Guide

The Quintessential Redneck Engineer Tool Guide

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#26

Now That's One Well Engineered Redneck Wood Pile

Now That's One Well Engineered Redneck Wood Pile

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#27

Found On Fb, Thought It Was Pretty Slick

Found On Fb, Thought It Was Pretty Slick

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Kraneia The Dancing Dryad
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1 month ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I actually have a windshield cover, it's really to keep the snow off but I bought it to protect my windshield if it hails, dampen the force of the ice a little. I don't care about dents, my car already has them. But we get a lot of hailstorms, I'd hate to have to replace my windshield every few months or have to drive with a cracked/smashed one.

David Paterson
Community Member
1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have a photo of a car using corrugated cardboard as hail protection. Pool noodles is even better.

Nikki Gross
Community Member
1 month ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yesterday, we had what they call a multimillion dollar type of storm. There was hail, from dime to baseball size and I'm thankful as hell that I have a carport. I'm on a fixed income so replacing windows would be way out of my budget, even though my car is 18 years old and I have full coverage Insurance. I already have to hope and pray my roof doesn't get damaged, I don't need to worry about my car on top of it.

Lynette Hannan (Lyn)
Community Member
1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What is to stop hail from going between the noodles? And at what speed will they let them through?

Maartje
Community Member
1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good idea but if the storm is accompanied by some wind it will not fly. Correction- it WILL fly.

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#28

Found This One

Found This One

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#29

Your Move, Nasa

Your Move, Nasa

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#30

Homemade Alarm System

Homemade Alarm System

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#31

Who's Laughing Now?

Who's Laughing Now?

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#32

My Neighbor Using A Blower Taped To A Skateboard On A Rope To Clean The Roof

My Neighbor Using A Blower Taped To A Skateboard On A Rope To Clean The Roof

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#33

My 12 Year Old Son Modified His Bike With Carpet For Barefoot Riding

My 12 Year Old Son Modified His Bike With Carpet For Barefoot Riding

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#34

I Work At A Warehouse In Sweden, And Recently They Halved The Speed Of All Forklifts (From 16 Km/H To 8 Km/H) For Safety Reasons. I Just Thought They Put Some Limiter In The Software, But No. They Found A Far Smarter Solution…

I Work At A Warehouse In Sweden, And Recently They Halved The Speed Of All Forklifts (From 16 Km/H To 8 Km/H) For Safety Reasons. I Just Thought They Put Some Limiter In The Software, But No. They Found A Far Smarter Solution…

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#35

Do You Need A Shower?

Do You Need A Shower?

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#36

I Couldn't Find Any Washers That Would Fit Over The Heads Of Screws... So... Yep

I Couldn't Find Any Washers That Would Fit Over The Heads Of Screws... So... Yep

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#37

Used A Leaf Blower And A Funnel To Inflate A Pool. Actually Worked Fairly Quickly

Used A Leaf Blower And A Funnel To Inflate A Pool. Actually Worked Fairly Quickly

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#38

This Counts, Right?

This Counts, Right?

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#39

Buoyancy

Buoyancy

2 Korean student's made a raft out of potato chip bags to prove they have too much air in them

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#40

When You Gotta Have Your Tunes

When You Gotta Have Your Tunes

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#41

Found At A Rural Gas Station:

Found At A Rural Gas Station:

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#42

Almost Can’t Tell…

Almost Can’t Tell…

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#43

Slavic Redneck Piping

Slavic Redneck Piping

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#44

Found In A Group Called “Stairs Designed By People Who Aren’t Afraid To Die” But I Still Quite Like How Simple And Cheap A Solution It Is

Found In A Group Called “Stairs Designed By People Who Aren’t Afraid To Die” But I Still Quite Like How Simple And Cheap A Solution It Is

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#45

Safe As Houses

Safe As Houses

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#46

This Put A Quick Stop To The Guys Who Were Carelessly Dribbling On The Floor Of Our Office Restroom

This Put A Quick Stop To The Guys Who Were Carelessly Dribbling On The Floor Of Our Office Restroom

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#47

When Someone Buys You A Bath Bomb And You Only Have A Shower

When Someone Buys You A Bath Bomb And You Only Have A Shower

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#48

Whoever Built This Might Have A Phd In Redneck Engineering

Whoever Built This Might Have A Phd In Redneck Engineering

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#49

For Remote Teaching Without A Document Camera

For Remote Teaching Without A Document Camera

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#50

When You Forget Your Spoon At Home

When You Forget Your Spoon At Home

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