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There will come a point when you lack the resources to fix something broken and have to rely on creativity. And with a bit of quick thinking, you’ll be able to come up with something, 

These photos from r/thereifixedit show people making easy fixes with what they have at their disposal. Some are clever and even plausibly functional, while others are just downright silly. 

Scroll through them and have a few chuckles and giggles.

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    "Broken Button. Squeeze The Chicken To Request Stop."

    "Broken Button. Squeeze The Chicken To Request Stop."

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    The page has 81,000 members with a profile that reads, "MacGyver would be proud." It's a nod to the classic 1985 television series (rebooted in 2016) about Angus MacGyver, a man described as a "non-violent problem solver" who uses his keen handiness skills to get out of a jam. He could defuse bombs using paper clips and break zip ties using live wires.

    #4

    I Tried To Paint A Little Cardinal On This Snowy Fence But It Got Smeared. Thankfully I Was Able To Fix It

    I Tried To Paint A Little Cardinal On This Snowy Fence But It Got Smeared. Thankfully I Was Able To Fix It

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    #5

    In Order To Open The Oven We Mounted The Drawer Handles In This Way. It's Perfect!

    In Order To Open The Oven We Mounted The Drawer Handles In This Way. It's Perfect!

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    You don't need to be at MacGyver level, but knowing how to properly fix something would be beneficial. For builder, author, and humanitarian Ian Anderson, begin with the small things around the house. 

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    "Listen to your stuff, notice how things sound when they are working okay," Anderson told Apartment Therapy. "Touch things to notice how they feel. Sniff things; odd smells often mean something has changed, maybe a leak or something overheating.

    #7

    I Like To Consider Myself A Handyman. Gotta Do What You Gotta Do To Pass University Dorm Inspections

    I Like To Consider Myself A Handyman. Gotta Do What You Gotta Do To Pass University Dorm Inspections

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    #8

    My Local Dunkin Donuts Drive Through Speaker Broke. They’re Using A Baby Monitor Now

    My Local Dunkin Donuts Drive Through Speaker Broke. They’re Using A Baby Monitor Now

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    #10

    We Have The Technology. We Can Rebuild Him

    We Have The Technology. We Can Rebuild Him

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    #12

    A Bird Started A Nest On Top Of The Air Conditioner

    A Bird Started A Nest On Top Of The Air Conditioner

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    Practice brings precision, a concept that likewise applies to being handy. Anderson urges doing trial runs on easily disposable scrap material. 

    "Grab an 8-feet length of two by four and mark the first three feet up with some square lines and saw it into slices like a bread loaf. Three feet later, you'll be cutting as square as a pro."

    #15

    My Sis In Law Just Posted This. She Told My Brother, “Use Those DIY Books And Fix The Chair!” Done

    My Sis In Law Just Posted This. She Told My Brother, “Use Those DIY Books And Fix The Chair!” Done

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    #16

    My Dad's Solution To Keep The Dishwasher Door From Opening Mid Cycle 😂

    My Dad's Solution To Keep The Dishwasher Door From Opening Mid Cycle 😂

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    #17

    Someone Stole My Large Chainring And Bolts, So I Used An Acorn To Make It The Two Miles To The Train Station

    Someone Stole My Large Chainring And Bolts, So I Used An Acorn To Make It The Two Miles To The Train Station

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

    Biking is good for nature, so I guess this is nature giving a little thanks?

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    #19

    Hubby Was Mad When I Dented My Car So I Fixed It. I Swear The Cement Pillar I Parked Next To Came Out Of Nowhere

    Hubby Was Mad When I Dented My Car So I Fixed It. I Swear The Cement Pillar I Parked Next To Came Out Of Nowhere

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    #20

    Jury-Rigged Mixer

    Jury-Rigged Mixer

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    Still on the topic of practicing, Anderson advises starting with simple must-know tasks like changing lightbulbs and tightening loose screws. 

    "Even just keeping things clean will teach you something because it means you have to get up close and can spot something new early."

    #22

    Somebody At The Gym Threw A Medicine Ball Into The Drywall. They Fixed It By Putting A Vent Grate Over It

    Somebody At The Gym Threw A Medicine Ball Into The Drywall. They Fixed It By Putting A Vent Grate Over It

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    #24

    You Can Fix Anything With Duct Tape

    You Can Fix Anything With Duct Tape

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    #25

    Put The Signs On The Fuel Pumps, Boss!

    Put The Signs On The Fuel Pumps, Boss!

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    #26

    Locked The Gate; No One Can Get Into The Field Now

    Locked The Gate; No One Can Get Into The Field Now

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    #27

    A For Effort

    A For Effort

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

    A friend of mine runs a game store and her SO does custom art for the cartridges that come in with missing or damaged labels that looks a lot like this. My favorite was her cover art for Super Mario World: a horribly deformed Yoshi being jumped off of by a horribly deformed Mario, and next to them was written "I fear this creature".

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    Fixing something and restoring its functionality can be satisfying. Likewise, you can save money on supposed repairs. As Anderson reminds us, "As a handy person, you'll save valuable resources by keeping your stuff in good repair."

    #28

    Hose Clamps To Keep My Office Chair From Involuntarily Descending

    Hose Clamps To Keep My Office Chair From Involuntarily Descending

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    #29

    Found At The Beachside Resort, Where I’m Staying. The Umbrella Was Wobbly, So They Stuck A Butter Knife In It

    Found At The Beachside Resort, Where I’m Staying. The Umbrella Was Wobbly, So They Stuck A Butter Knife In It

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    #30

    There, You Can Open The Door Again

    There, You Can Open The Door Again

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    2WheelTravlr
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love this. Absolutely thinking outside the box and creating a darned good temporary fix.

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    #31

    A Duck Tape Masterpiece

    A Duck Tape Masterpiece

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    #32

    Boot Glue Didn't Hold, So I'm Making It Through The Day This Way

    Boot Glue Didn't Hold, So I'm Making It Through The Day This Way

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

    Hey, I have stapled and taped many a skirt, dress, and pant leg hem, and safety pinned many a partially broken zipper (on the inside so it wasn’t blatantly obvious), just to get through the day before I could go home and properly repair it. Sometimes you just have to do what you have to do to get by until you’re able to get it fixed the right way.

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    If you're struggling with a chore because of your lack of skills, Anderson has one important reminder: there's nothing wrong with asking for help. This is especially true for chores involving potentially dangerous tasks like electrical work. 

    #33

    Washing Machine Lid Fixed

    Washing Machine Lid Fixed

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    #34

    Can't Afford To Lose Another Remote... :|

    Can't Afford To Lose Another Remote... :|

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    #36

    My Bowling Ally Got New Tvs, But Instead Of Getting New Mounts, They Just Screwed Them On To The Old Tvs

    My Bowling Ally Got New Tvs, But Instead Of Getting New Mounts, They Just Screwed Them On To The Old Tvs

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

    This is probably not as silly as it seems. It saves labour and new mountings. It looks pretty tidy too.

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    #37

    Dog Ate My “S” Key So I Converted A Key I Rarely Use And Promoted It

    Dog Ate My “S” Key So I Converted A Key I Rarely Use And Promoted It

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    Becoming more handy is impossible without the proper tools. Home Depot Vice President David Passifume spoke to Yahoo and gave a list of essentials. 

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    "This includes a tape measure, a hammer with a comfortable grip, both a Philips head and flat head screwdriver, a pair of pliers, a cordless drill, a level, a stud finder, a handheld sander, and a few adjustable wrenches in different sizes to manipulate nuts and bolts."

    #38

    So The Front Won’t Fall Off

    So The Front Won’t Fall Off

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

    For those who don't know it's speed tape, an aluminium pressure-sensitive tape used to perform minor/temporary repairs on aircraft & high-speed vehicles

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    #39

    It's Water That Falls Down From Up High Let's Not Split Hairs Here

    It's Water That Falls Down From Up High Let's Not Split Hairs Here

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    #40

    I Guess That Will Do

    I Guess That Will Do

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    #44

    My Kid Lost The Head To One Of Her Dolls

    My Kid Lost The Head To One Of Her Dolls

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    Painting is another satisfying DIY activity for the home, and for expert Christina Blake, it is also an excellent place to start. 

    "Adding a fresh coat to an old piece also gives you the opportunity to experiment with different colors and finishes, before taking on bigger paint projects in the future."

    #45

    Structural Spaghetti Cans

    Structural Spaghetti Cans

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    #46

    Fixed!

    Fixed!

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    #47

    Toaster Oven Broke

    Toaster Oven Broke

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

    If only there was something LIKE a toaster oven available… 🤔 (THE ACTUAL OVEN)

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    #48

    Interesting Fix. (My Pic)

    Interesting Fix. (My Pic)

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    2WheelTravlr
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Clear shipping tape, applied inside and out, would hold this together until you could get it replaced. This isn't a fix, more like a bandaid on a broken bone.

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    #49

    Not Mine, Not Sure If It’s Been On Here Before

    Not Mine, Not Sure If It’s Been On Here Before

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    #50

    Got A New Headlight

    Got A New Headlight

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

    It'll be about 10 minutes before it gets bright enough for anyone to see.

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    #52

    Lexus Hatchback... I Mean Latchback

    Lexus Hatchback... I Mean Latchback

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    #53

    Defrosters Quit. Fixed It

    Defrosters Quit. Fixed It

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    #54

    Well, I Think It's Ok

    Well, I Think It's Ok

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    2WheelTravlr
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, the actual hardware for this is called a muffler hanger, so I guess this is technically correct.

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    #55

    Working Computer

    Working Computer

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    #59

    True Story: So... I Tried To Open The Door To See How The Installation Was Going. Tried

    True Story: So... I Tried To Open The Door To See How The Installation Was Going. Tried

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    #60

    Honestly…it’s Supposed To Be A Horse 😂

    Honestly…it’s Supposed To Be A Horse 😂

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    Fat Harry (Oi / You)
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A pegasus crossing is the name given to a type of horse rider friendly light-controlled crossing in the UK. The button is at a suitable height for someone on horseback to press, and instead of a little green person, it's a little green person on a horse that tells you when to go. Our crossing are all named after creatures of some sort (Pegasus (OK, that one's mythical), toucan, puffin, pelican, zebra)

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    #61

    Didn't Notice Till I Gave It A Tug

    Didn't Notice Till I Gave It A Tug

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    Found This At Work Today

    Found This At Work Today

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    #64

    Uh…this Is Not What I Meant When I Said Window Seat

    Uh…this Is Not What I Meant When I Said Window Seat

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    #65

    Hinge On The TV Mount Not Holding Up? Do A Dollop Of Daisy

    Hinge On The TV Mount Not Holding Up? Do A Dollop Of Daisy

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    #66

    My Kids Broke Off The Microwave Door Handle, But I Fixed It

    My Kids Broke Off The Microwave Door Handle, But I Fixed It

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

    Best to not leave these suction cups on the glass door for too long because they'll end up shattering the glass.

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    #67

    I Guess The Dryer Relay Went Bad, It Runs When Pushing Start, It Doesn’t Stay Running. I Fixed It, Just Didn’t Repair It Yet

    I Guess The Dryer Relay Went Bad, It Runs When Pushing Start, It Doesn’t Stay Running. I Fixed It, Just Didn’t Repair It Yet

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    #69

    Ticket Closed

    Ticket Closed

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    #70

    They Just Remodeled Our Local Subway To Align With Their Current Corporate Branding And I Gotta Say They Really Knocked This One Out Of The Park

    They Just Remodeled Our Local Subway To Align With Their Current Corporate Branding And I Gotta Say They Really Knocked This One Out Of The Park

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    #71

    A Gem That's Been Driving Around Town Lately

    A Gem That's Been Driving Around Town Lately

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    #72

    Dad's Friend Came Across This. Seems Legit

    Dad's Friend Came Across This. Seems Legit

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

    looks like the beginning of a horror film. "should we stop and see what's going on?"

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    #73

    Me Fixing My Headphones

    Me Fixing My Headphones

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    #74

    Someone Complained The Sink Leaked

    Someone Complained The Sink Leaked

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    #76

    Improvise. Adapt. Overcome

    Improvise. Adapt. Overcome

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    #78

    Drawer Knob Broken So I Fixed It

    Drawer Knob Broken So I Fixed It

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

    This can be made to look a lot cooler. File off the burrs on the soda bottle cap. Then fill it with hot glue. Add the bolt to the glue, and let the glue set. Then fix the new handle onto the drawer.

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    #79

    Ready For The Next 100 Miles

    Ready For The Next 100 Miles

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    #80

    Needed A Pie Server, Didn't Have One, Had Plastic Utensils And Duct Tape . .

    Needed A Pie Server, Didn't Have One, Had Plastic Utensils And Duct Tape . .

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    #82

    This Honestly Works Better Than The Old Knob

    This Honestly Works Better Than The Old Knob

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    #83

    We Got New Pcs At Work, This One Didn’t Fit So Someone Fixed It 🙄

    We Got New Pcs At Work, This One Didn’t Fit So Someone Fixed It 🙄

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    #84

    Just Arrived In Houston To Visit The Boyfriend’s Dad For The First Time In 11 Months. I Think He Was A Little Confused As To Why I Was So Excited! 😄

    Just Arrived In Houston To Visit The Boyfriend’s Dad For The First Time In 11 Months. I Think He Was A Little Confused As To Why I Was So Excited! 😄

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    #85

    Soap Bottle Keeps Falling Into The Sink

    Soap Bottle Keeps Falling Into The Sink

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    #86

    Saw This One On Facebook

    Saw This One On Facebook

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    #87

    Roof Leak, Schmoof Leak

    Roof Leak, Schmoof Leak

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    #90

    When The Only Tool In Your Toolbox Is “Duck” Tape

    When The Only Tool In Your Toolbox Is “Duck” Tape

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    #91

    Couldn't Find My Boxcutter But Could Find A Blade And Lots Of Blu-Tack

    Couldn't Find My Boxcutter But Could Find A Blade And Lots Of Blu-Tack

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    #92

    I’ve Got This

    I’ve Got This

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    #94

    Door Lock: Check! Light Switch: Also Check! My Job Is Done Here!

    Door Lock: Check! Light Switch: Also Check! My Job Is Done Here!

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    #95

    Solid Paving Job, Nobody Will Notice

    Solid Paving Job, Nobody Will Notice

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    #96

    Who Says Ergo Chairs Have To Be Expensive?

    Who Says Ergo Chairs Have To Be Expensive?

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    Upstaged75
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would have gone with pool noodles personally. That seems more comfortable.

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    #99

    Don't Worry Those Elevator Buttons Are Fully Protected From Covid-19

    Don't Worry Those Elevator Buttons Are Fully Protected From Covid-19

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

    Actually, the plastic sheet can easily be wiped with disinfectant. Something the electrics are not supposed to withstand.

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    #100

    I Found This Marvelous Cooling System Of 0.5 Cents

    I Found This Marvelous Cooling System Of 0.5 Cents

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

    I repeat, As a former Help Desk tech, all I can say is ... *whimper*

    #101

    Asked Maintenance To Fix The Hole In My Water Heater Closet

    Asked Maintenance To Fix The Hole In My Water Heater Closet

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    #102

    Christmas Lights Won’t Go Out This Year!

    Christmas Lights Won’t Go Out This Year!

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    #103

    The Battery Of My Calculator Fell Out So I Had To Improvise With The Solar Panel On It

    The Battery Of My Calculator Fell Out So I Had To Improvise With The Solar Panel On It

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

    I live in Florida so I just yeet mine outside every now and then to recharge it

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    #105

    This Column At Walgreens Is Being Kept Up With Caution Tape

    This Column At Walgreens Is Being Kept Up With Caution Tape

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    #107

    That Will Keep The Burglers Away

    That Will Keep The Burglers Away

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    kelsischloe1986
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Im just guessing here, but i think this is more about keeping the door from swinging open while in motion. Less about keeping someone from breaking in. Maybe?

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    #109

    Why Pay Someone To Fix Your Bumper When There's A Perfectly Good Aux Cord In The Car

    Why Pay Someone To Fix Your Bumper When There's A Perfectly Good Aux Cord In The Car

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

    Maybe they are en route to a body shop? Or they were hit away from home and need to bring the vehicle home before they can get an appointment?

    #111

    Wife Accidentally Backed Into The Foundation Of The Apartment Complex Last Week. Noticed She Made Repairs

    Wife Accidentally Backed Into The Foundation Of The Apartment Complex Last Week. Noticed She Made Repairs

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    #113

    Take That, Stupid Apple Lightning-To-Headphones Adapter. You Won't Fray Or Break This Time. (Amazon Product #b073qmgrqy Times 1 + Electrical Tape)

    Take That, Stupid Apple Lightning-To-Headphones Adapter. You Won't Fray Or Break This Time. (Amazon Product #b073qmgrqy Times 1 + Electrical Tape)

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    #114

    I Cracked My Induction Cooker. I’m Sure This Packing Tape Will Hold Nicely

    I Cracked My Induction Cooker. I’m Sure This Packing Tape Will Hold Nicely

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    #115

    Rat Hole = Fixed

    Rat Hole = Fixed

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    kelsischloe1986
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    RATS! From the looks of it, it has been repaired many times and the rats keep chewing through it.

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    #116

    My Friend Couldn't Find The Power Cable, Nothing Is A Problem Of You Have Enough Isolating Tape And Audacity

    My Friend Couldn't Find The Power Cable, Nothing Is A Problem Of You Have Enough Isolating Tape And Audacity

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