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Ever seen those "Trust me, I'm an engineer" memes? Well, now we know where they got their inspiration from.
We're all guilty of a little DIY now and again. Sometimes it works. Sometimes it doesn't. And sometimes it's just plain disastrous. But when it isn't TOO disastrous, it can often be pretty funny. Which is why Bored Panda have compiled this list of amusingly creative DIY solutions to pesky everyday problems. So take a look at the pictures below. You might just find a good way to fix something. Or you'll discover the best way NOT to do things. Either way, it's probably best if you don't try these at home. But if you have already then feel free to send us your pictures!
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#1
My Laptop Charger Kept Falling Out
PaigeLee 9 years ago
Until the cord overheats and it starts a fire. I used to fix laptops and this could actually be very dangerous depending on the laptop.
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#2
Roommate Punched A Hole In His Door. I Fixed It
PattieKelly 9 years ago
Now that is just plan funny and even took care of the problem. Maybe I'll try that on my son's wall
#3
Never Drop A Book On The Bath Again. My 8-Year-Old Daughter's Invention
ValleyGirl 9 years ago
Genius! Give that girl a scholarship to MIT, immediately. And as far as the book already being drenched; perhaps she thought of it after the book fell in the tub one time too many.
CarinaGeiger 9 years ago
Great idea but you don't really need a leash for that. A string will do. It's likely the leash isn't set in the "pulling back mode" otherwise it could snap off the hook when actually pulling back by mistake.
#4
Don't Have The Money To Fix It? Improvise!
PattieKelly 9 years ago
If insured you would have the money to fix it unless the cost came in less than the deductible. Too many people bang their cars up and get the insurance check and blow it and then drive these eye sores around. That to me is just stupid
EliyahuRooff 9 years ago
I did the same thing with a painted band-aid to a dent in my car back in college.
#5
Wanted To Watch The Game On Tv. Didn't Have An Adaptor
ValleyGirl 9 years ago
I used to do similar by pointing the video camera at the TV while on vacation. Couldn't miss the PGA Skins Game!
#6
So My Son Fixed Our Shower
#7
Not The Worst Way To Hold Up A Graphics Card
KairiAkacha 9 years ago
He should pay him for that long job or ... this is a new way of torture ?
#8
My Dad's Solution When A Control Knob Broke Off In My Car
PattieKelly 9 years ago
What will people think of next? It's clever and if it solves the problem then YEAH
#9
Trust Me I Am An Engineer
GibberintDark 9 years ago
I did something similar with a fork in a drill... You can imagine the results... took ages too clean the ceiling...!!
KiaRaikkerus 9 years ago
Finnish geniuses, don't care about their own safety when it comes to inventing stuff like this :D
#10
Being Resourceful
#11
Left Side Mirror Broken Off? No Problem
NicoleLaRue 9 years ago
I can't figure it out. Is the brush supposed to be a way to fool cops you may pass?
CaroleDose 9 years ago
Not to mention the charge you can give to those cute Lycra fannies on Not to mention the charge you can give the bikers on their Lycra fannies!!
RiviRicher 9 years ago
Imagine the girl rubbing her head on her side Mirror and after seeing this,you realize she is brushing her hairs against her Mirror? 0_0
#12
There, I Fixed It
JimVerbruggen 9 years ago
Ok you have $50k+ for the BMW X5 but you can't replace a wiper blade assembly?
#13
Couch Fix
NicoleLaRue 9 years ago
Unless they're taking the chair out when in need for a dining room chair, they should just cut the back off, so they can lean back against the couch
#14
Why Not
Joval Mangalan 7 years ago
if he's rich enough to buy a crane then why can't he hire some cutters... I'm worried he looks old!
#15
The Button On The Dishwasher Broke And Had To Be Held In Place To Do A Wash Cycle, Like Hell Was I Going To Stand There Holding It
MelodyLanzatella 9 years ago
Okay, but what is going on with the washer/dryer there?? It's missing glass!
JĕdChoudrē 9 years ago
Probably stick a broom with a sheet of glass... trust me I'm an engineer...
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CarolizeHaupt 9 years ago
Major washing machine issue. Happens to all of them! Try duct-taping the button down!
GayleWayland 9 years ago
It also needs something like a tongue depressor so the tape doesn't bow up in the middle and cause the button to pop out...depending on how the control panel is designed
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Simon George 8 years ago
My dad did this for months with a washing machine. Stupid thing was he was with a rental service and could upgrade at any time. But no; "It works, it's fine".
#16
That's One Way To Fix Your Headlight
#17
You Got To Be Kidding
RobynKershner 9 years ago
Pennsylvania has inspection cause they like to take your money and make your life difficult....actually
#18
This Guy Just Printed Out A Headlight
JeannieCarle 9 years ago
In MY county - the cop would be 5 miles past before he realized "ummm, something wasn't right!" LOL
angelaclements 9 years ago
Cosmetically hoping the police believe he has one!
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#19
Makeshift Remote Control
#20
Trust Me, I'm An Engineer
edwardroberts 9 years ago
I'm more concerned with the 5 bottles of Karo on the counter. What the hell is going to be that sweet. It's not a bakery
GlynisLailann 9 years ago
Seriously, what is wrong with using plain old muscle power? I think we are all getting too used to relying on machines to do any sort of work.
AmberRidgdill 9 years ago
You've never tried to beat a stuff icing with your hands I take it. It's like asking why use a power screwdriver when you can use your hand screwdriver... some times you just need more torque.
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I Guess That Is One Way To Fix A Bike
AmberRidgdill 9 years ago
Well it's a perfectly good bike otherwise. I've had someone steal a bike that the front tire was taken off of to prevent theft lol
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angelaclements 9 years ago
Harry potter not only fixed his glasses eventually but brought his broomstick under control
BlendaRunebjörk 9 years ago
Looks like someone is going to have a stick up their a*s for this fix :p
#22
My Little Cousin Broke A Plate And Tried To Hide It From My Aunt
#23
My Girlfriend Broke The Water Filter, So I Fixed It. Nailed It!
RJazz909 9 years ago
0-0 There can only be one grumpy cat icon on here XD
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#24
That Should Fix It
TomSimpson 9 years ago
its just to keep the bricks from falling apart. u can see a thick metal pole in the middle.
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LaísSantos 9 years ago
If you think something can't be fixed with duct tape. It means you're not using enough duct tape... eTrue Story!
ChrisWoodie 9 years ago
Thats actually quit a bit stronger than you'd think... It would hold till a prefessional could get there and fix it right.
EliyahuRooff 9 years ago
In this case, the bricks aren't structural; just ornamental. As long as the steel post inside the column is okay, all they need to do is keep the rest of the bricks from falling all over the place until a mason can fix it.
KestutisMamkaitis 9 years ago
i think that building stands on a metal column inside those brics, the band just holds them.
SADEY WHEELER 5 years ago
should add some more tape and gorilla glue bud or maybe just get it repaired before someone gets killed
#25
Probably That's Why Women Live Longer Than Men
SpencerWass 9 years ago
Just get a roller with an extension like the rest do..Double-dufus
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AllanRich 9 years ago
There's a reason they make paint rollers with extendable handles. I guarantee it's cheaper than the imminent hospital bill.
#26
Hot Water Fix
TamaraHeikalo 9 years ago
Oh jeez. That whole thing needs to be replaced. And who knows what's on the other side of the wall.....
#27
I Found The Other Iphone Speakers Lacking Something, So I Made This
#28
Trust Me, I'm An Engineer
#29
So My Laptop Broke Just When I Needed It Most
AlexanderIannello 9 years ago
but my eyes would bleed by the end of it, damn small screens but cool fix
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#30
Creativity Level Over 9000
#31
My Nephew Accidentally Knocked The Head Off Of Santa. My Mom Fixed It
#32
Seems Legit
#33
Fixed It
#34
DIY Level: 9000
#35
Our Blender Broke, Time To Improvise
#36
My Girlfriend "Needs" To Wear This Bra Tonight And The Dryer Is Broken
#37
Why The Apple? Core Strength. Trust Me I'm An Engineer
#38
Painter's Tape And A Fan Are All That's Keeping This Desktop From Overheating
Paul Bibby 8 years ago
I did this on an old amd with a celeron fan screwed in with wood screws worked great
DanielJvirblis 9 years ago
Yeah, but what if you have to order it online?
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Airplane Passenger Spots Worker Fixing Jet Engine With Tape Before Take-off
Arty 9 years ago
already said several times, time is not habitual tape but really made for this purpose, nothing to fear ;)
SherylKelly 9 years ago
It's called speed tape people... and it's specially designed for fixing aircraft. The rolls used for airlines is really expensive... so don't git yer knickers in a wad. LOL
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JimVerbruggen 9 years ago
He's wearing latex gloves so he doesn't leave any prints that can be traced back to him when the plane goes down.
Hippo 9 years ago
Woah that is a safety hazard, even if it is made for that purpose it doesn't mean it's not possible for it to fall off.
DariaB 9 years ago
Just because your home is strongly built to serve its purpose, that doesn't mean it's impossible for it to crumble. I hope you get the point. You're worried about way too general things.
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The Light In Our Building's Elevator Has Been Broken For A Few Days. Now Management's Finally
BrookePrice 9 years ago
you can totally see the guy and other person taking the picture
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#41
One Rca Barrel Short
#42
Desperate Times
#43
Trust Me, I'm An Engineer
#44
Trust Me, I'm An Engineer
#45
Trust Me, I'm An Engineer
#46
Creative Solution
Patricia Massiwer 9 years ago
The sad thing is that this isn't the first time I've seen this done...
#47
My Laptop Screen Hinges Gave Out. I Came Up With This Fix
#48
I Hope This Is Not A Surgeon's Car
#49
Diy Bike Handle
#50
Half Redneck And Half Soccer Mom?
#51
Brilliant!
#52
You Need To Keep That Laptop Cool Somehow
#53
Daddy Will Fix This
CassieWilliams 9 years ago
The duct tape is not on the baby, it's just holding the pull-ups together. They separate at the sides, but this pair looks a bit small for the child wearing them, so you improvise and they work fine. I've done this before in a pinch when we were given a pair from another parent that were just a tad small for my child.
JimVerbruggen 9 years ago
Disposable...hell I can wash and dry them and with a little duct tape, good as new.
#54
Broke One Of The Rings On My Shower Curtain Today. Here Is My Life Hack
Seth Friesen 9 years ago
every arcade in the world gives these out as prizes
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#55
The Power Button On The Tv Broke. This Is How My Dad Fixed It
#56
I Fixed It
#57
Buddy Just Macgyvered His Daughter's Broken Laptop
Benny 9 years ago
It sure is! Or half of it, duct taped to a monitor. What likely happened was that the screen broke, so it's been detached and the rest used with the external monitor plugged into the VGA port, and an external keyboard plugged into a USB port. She doesn't look too happy about the arrangement, though. :-)
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#59
No Baking Sheet No Problem
AllanRich 9 years ago
You see this and look to the lack of a baking sheet? Where are the oven racks??
JimVerbruggen 9 years ago
Jeezzz I thought I was the only one that did this, I sure feel better now...
#60
Etherbucket
Ged Maybury 9 years ago
That is beautiful. Such an elegant solution. I love this totally. (from he who fixes things too)
#61
No Hot Water? No Problem!
#62
My Speedo Is Broken, But The Tachometer Works Fine. Lets Fix It With Vector Graphics
#63
My Razor Broke About 5 Days Ago. Still Too Lazy To Go Get A New One
CassieWilliams 9 years ago
Put a rubber band around the handles so you don't have to hold them closed while you shave. You could use electrician's tape, but that might leave gummy residue.
#64
My Mother, Ladies And Gentlemen
edwardroberts 9 years ago
I could only wish it was on video when something slipped and batter is everywhere. Omg. That would be funny
KTTrondsen 9 years ago
so lazy created a weird set up that probably took more energy than to just whip it herself!!
#65
Meanwhile In Baytown
#66
Cup Holder On Bench Seating
#67
It's Totally Fixed Now
Joval Mangalan 7 years ago
I would feel uncomfortable washing my hands standing at the side of the sink for some reason.
#68
Airplane Repair
#70
Drink Holder For Your Lawn Mower
NathanMagee 9 years ago
is no one noticing the absolutely horrid tiling for the steps? a three year old with advanced parkinsons and no experience could have done a better job
Caitlyn Marquez 6 years ago
I really like the tiles, and I’m not a 3 year old with advanced Parkinson’s. Also, I know how to capitalize letters. :)
#71
Removing Some Cables And Noticed The Previous Admin's Brilliant Engineering
#72
My Wife Asked Me To Fix The Toilet
AllanRich 9 years ago
I just fixed one of those...the proper way. I did have to Mickey Mouse one small bit; the arm inside was too land and was hitting the float causing the toilet to run. A quick snip off the end with a pair of shears and all is well.
AllanRich 9 years ago
Long, not land. Damn...was hoping I could edit the post.
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It's Nothing Two Poorly Positioned Yellow Straps Can't Fix
edwardroberts 9 years ago
Is that where the term came from.... "It fell off a truck". Literally
#74
Wanted A Cup Of Tea During A Power Outage
Final score:
14points
KatrinaGreen 9 years ago
Hey, when we had power outages my mom would make us practice piano by the light of a candle.....
#75
All Fixed
Caitlyn Marquez 6 years ago
You don’t know that person’s financial situation, they might not have enough money to pay for a repair.
#76
Car's Got A Boo-boo!
Final score:
10points
#77
Why Buy New?
Final score:
9points
#78
Dropped My Wine Glass Earlier. My Wife Won't Suspect A Thing
#79
My Engineer Husband Caught On Baby Cam
Final score:
8points
#80
Duct Tape Fixes Anything
#81
Greenhouse
Final score:
7points
FlorescuIulia-Marina (Submission author) 9 years ago
http://infoinsider.ro/2014/04/11/green-house-iedera-si-celofanul-termoizolatia-ideala-pentru-toate-anotimpurile/
#82
Machine Shop Guy Asks Engineer For A Fan. Engineers Gonna Engineer
#84
Ashtray Made of A Fire Extinguisher
Final score:
6points
FlorescuIulia-Marina (Submission author) 9 years ago
http://infoinsider.ro/2015/09/06/oximoron-va-doriti-un-extinctor-cu-scrumiera-vorbiti-cu-lumanare-de-la-prevenirea-incendiilor/
#86
Almost Compatible Version Of Windows
Final score:
4points
rabarberibarbar (Submission author) 9 years ago
btw, this town has official slogan - City of Good Thoughts :-)
#88
The Buttons Won't Stay Down
#89
Once I Forgot Computer Box.
Final score:
3points
MadelaineBertelsen 9 years ago
It's a PC. All the components are there, but they forgot to get the PC-box itself, so they just used a cardboard box to contain all the pieces.
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#90
Beer-can Exhaust
Final score:
3points
#93
That's One Way To Silence A Fire Alarm.
Final score:
2points
edwardroberts 9 years ago
Is it taped to the wall. Big deal. If the whole thing was taped or Saran Wrapped that would be great
#94
Easy Fix
#95
My Laptop Screen Was Broken. So Was Me To Buy New One. I Did My Best
Final score:
0points
#96
The Corner Of The Counter Kept Falling Off..
Final score:
0points
#97
No Rush Bin??
Final score:
-3points
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