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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.

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Protect Your Tools From The Bottom Of The Ocean

Protect Your Tools From The Bottom Of The Ocean

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Colleen Glim
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Watched a show with contractors working on a boathouse last night. Tools regularly went swimming. This is genius

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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.

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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.

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Touchless Dispenser

Touchless Dispenser

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

For those who might not get it, you use your foot to press the pole on the bottom so that it presses the top of the dispenser.

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Protection From Escaping

Protection From Escaping

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Michael Largey
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1 month ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So much for getting out to spoon with his girlfriend. But don't worry - sooner or ladle he will.

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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.

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When You Ask A Welder To Fix Something For You

When You Ask A Welder To Fix Something For You

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Looks Level To Me

Looks Level To Me

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Irishwoman abroad
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What's wrong with this? People have been using a glass of water as a spirit level for donkey's years

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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. 

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MalibuClassicMan
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Give a man some tools and he can change the world; LOL, very resourceful!!

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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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Adam Jeff
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And they even chose the colour as a reminder: if your arm matches the noodle, you forgot the sunscreen...

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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?

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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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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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Huddo's sister
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There were some Aussies who did similar about 10 years ago and got fined by police. There were also some who used a drone to fish so they could watch while drinking beer about 5 years ago who weren't fined but were given a warning.

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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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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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#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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Colleen Glim
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you live in an area prone to hail, it’s not a bad idea. And cheap to do

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Homemade Alarm System

Homemade Alarm System

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Savahax
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's some proper f*****g Home Alone s**t 🤣🤣🤣🤣👌🏻

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Who's Laughing Now?

Who's Laughing Now?

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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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Nikki Gross
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is awesome, because as steep as that roof is there is no way in hell I would try to climb it.

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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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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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Wood Carver
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is brilliant for anyone that works construction. I had to repair our basement shower drain due to all the concrete powder and tar and other detritus working heavy industry leaves you covered in.... It probably just has a grate on the floor and is for rinsing not soaping and washing properly....

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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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Donald
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How have I never thought of this? Can't wait to blow my co-workers minds when I drop this nugget of wisdom on them next time we need bigger washers.

WoodenLion
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

saved me on a river when i sheared a pin on my motor, on an isolated river.

James Blair
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Saw someone use Pennie’s with a hole drilled in them because actual washers cost way more. 😂

Jen Schurman
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Brilliant. The number of times I haven’t been able to find a washer is innumerable!

axle f
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1 month ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

...I've been known to buy guy wire (three or five braided thin wires). Depending on load, you can cut a piece to fit, unstrand the wires..twist them to securely hold. Obvs not applicable, because this load is too much to bear .

UncleJohn3000
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1 month ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nuts also sub for washers. It's especially handy when you need a thicker washer than on hand.

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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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Gustav Gallifrey
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1 month ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I use an old Electrolux vacuum cleaner for things like that. The hose is made to connect to the 'exhaust'' same as it does to the 'intake'.

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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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WindySwede
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"I prefer mine vacuum packed and smacked with a rolling pin" 🤔

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#40

When You Gotta Have Your Tunes

When You Gotta Have Your Tunes

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Tempest
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Break into a medical student’s house. They’ll have one lying around collecting dust.

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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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Colleen Glim
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nope. I don’t need anything upstairs that badly. I’ll just buy it again thanks

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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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Green Tree
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I saw once that some urinals will put a graphic of a fly in a spot and supposedly it worked wonders to get men to aim properly

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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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For Remote Teaching Without A Document Camera

For Remote Teaching Without A Document Camera

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When You Forget Your Spoon At Home

When You Forget Your Spoon At Home

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