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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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    Never Drop A Book On The Bath Again. My 8-Year-Old Daughter's Invention

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    Wanted To Watch The Game On Tv. Didn't Have An Adaptor

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    My Dad's Solution When A Control Knob Broke Off In My Car

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    #9

    Trust Me I Am An Engineer

    Trust Me I Am An Engineer

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    GibberintDark
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I did something similar with a fork in a drill... You can imagine the results... took ages too clean the ceiling...!!

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    #11

    Left Side Mirror Broken Off? No Problem

    Left Side Mirror Broken Off? No Problem

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    #12

    There, I Fixed It

    There, I Fixed It

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    #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

    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

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    That's One Way To Fix Your Headlight

    That's One Way To Fix Your Headlight

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    #17

    You Got To Be Kidding

    You Got To Be Kidding

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    SarahBooth
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When you're broke and must make do to keep the rain and cold out.

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    #20

    Trust Me, I'm An Engineer

    Trust Me, I'm An Engineer

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    #22

    My Little Cousin Broke A Plate And Tried To Hide It From My Aunt

    My Little Cousin Broke A Plate And Tried To Hide It From My Aunt

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    My Girlfriend Broke The Water Filter, So I Fixed It. Nailed It!

    My Girlfriend Broke The Water Filter, So I Fixed It. Nailed It!

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    That Should Fix It

    That Should Fix It

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    #25

    Probably That's Why Women Live Longer Than Men

    Probably That's Why Women Live Longer Than Men

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    I Found The Other Iphone Speakers Lacking Something, So I Made This

    I Found The Other Iphone Speakers Lacking Something, So I Made This

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    Trust Me, I'm An Engineer

    Trust Me, I'm An Engineer

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    #30

    Creativity Level Over 9000

    Creativity Level Over 9000

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    #31

    My Nephew Accidentally Knocked The Head Off Of Santa. My Mom Fixed It

    My Nephew Accidentally Knocked The Head Off Of Santa. My Mom Fixed It

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    #35

    Our Blender Broke, Time To Improvise

    Our Blender Broke, Time To Improvise

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    My Girlfriend "Needs" To Wear This Bra Tonight And The Dryer Is Broken

    My Girlfriend "Needs" To Wear This Bra Tonight And The Dryer Is Broken

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    #37

    Why The Apple? Core Strength. Trust Me I'm An Engineer

    Why The Apple? Core Strength. Trust Me I'm An Engineer

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    #38

    Painter's Tape And A Fan Are All That's Keeping This Desktop From Overheating

    Painter's Tape And A Fan Are All That's Keeping This Desktop From Overheating

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    #39

    Airplane Passenger Spots Worker Fixing Jet Engine With Tape Before Take-off

    Airplane Passenger Spots Worker Fixing Jet Engine With Tape Before Take-off

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    Arty
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    already said several times, time is not habitual tape but really made for this purpose, nothing to fear ;)

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    #40

    The Light In Our Building's Elevator Has Been Broken For A Few Days. Now Management's Finally

    The Light In Our Building's Elevator Has Been Broken For A Few Days. Now Management's Finally

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    Trust Me, I'm An Engineer

    Trust Me, I'm An Engineer

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    Trust Me, I'm An Engineer

    Trust Me, I'm An Engineer

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    Creative Solution

    Creative Solution

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    #47

    My Laptop Screen Hinges Gave Out. I Came Up With This Fix

    My Laptop Screen Hinges Gave Out. I Came Up With This Fix

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    I Hope This Is Not A Surgeon's Car

    I Hope This Is Not A Surgeon's Car

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    Diy Bike Handle

    Diy Bike Handle

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    #50

    Half Redneck And Half Soccer Mom?

    Half Redneck And Half Soccer Mom?

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    #51

    Brilliant!

    Brilliant!

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    #52

    You Need To Keep That Laptop Cool Somehow

    You Need To Keep That Laptop Cool Somehow

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    Aswini
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used to do the same with my old laptop. But instead of that box, I'll use my Digital Signals book.

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    #53

    Daddy Will Fix This

    Daddy Will Fix This

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    CassieWilliams
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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.

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    #54

    Broke One Of The Rings On My Shower Curtain Today. Here Is My Life Hack

    Broke One Of The Rings On My Shower Curtain Today. Here Is My Life Hack

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    #55

    The Power Button On The Tv Broke. This Is How My Dad Fixed It

    The Power Button On The Tv Broke. This Is How My Dad Fixed It

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    #57

    Buddy Just Macgyvered His Daughter's Broken Laptop

    Buddy Just Macgyvered His Daughter's Broken Laptop

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    ninjoun
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She doesn't seem to give a c**p as long as facebook is on LOL.

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    #58

    It Does The Job

    It Does The Job

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    #59

    No Baking Sheet No Problem

    No Baking Sheet No Problem

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    AllanRich
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You see this and look to the lack of a baking sheet? Where are the oven racks??

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    #61

    No Hot Water? No Problem!

    No Hot Water? No Problem!

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    Ouzodaki
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yea, and those two "beauty-soaps" standing on the basin adds an extra freshness to it.

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    #62

    My Speedo Is Broken, But The Tachometer Works Fine. Lets Fix It With Vector Graphics

    My Speedo Is Broken, But The Tachometer Works Fine. Lets Fix It With Vector Graphics

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    My Razor Broke About 5 Days Ago. Still Too Lazy To Go Get A New One

    My Razor Broke About 5 Days Ago. Still Too Lazy To Go Get A New One

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    #67

    It's Totally Fixed Now

    It's Totally Fixed Now

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    There, I Fixed It

    There, I Fixed It

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    #70

    Drink Holder For Your Lawn Mower

    Drink Holder For Your Lawn Mower

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    NathanMagee
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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

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    #71

    Removing Some Cables And Noticed The Previous Admin's Brilliant Engineering

    Removing Some Cables And Noticed The Previous Admin's Brilliant Engineering

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    My Wife Asked Me To Fix The Toilet

    My Wife Asked Me To Fix The Toilet

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    AllanRich
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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.

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    #73

    It's Nothing Two Poorly Positioned Yellow Straps Can't Fix

    It's Nothing Two Poorly Positioned Yellow Straps Can't Fix

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    Wanted A Cup Of Tea During A Power Outage

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    #77

    Why Buy New?

    Why Buy New?

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    Dropped My Wine Glass Earlier. My Wife Won't Suspect A Thing

    Dropped My Wine Glass Earlier. My Wife Won't Suspect A Thing

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    My Engineer Husband Caught On Baby Cam

    My Engineer Husband Caught On Baby Cam

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    Duct Tape Fixes Anything

    Duct Tape Fixes Anything

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    Greenhouse

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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    http://infoinsider.ro/2014/04/11/green-house-iedera-si-celofanul-termoizolatia-ideala-pentru-toate-anotimpurile/

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    Machine Shop Guy Asks Engineer For A Fan. Engineers Gonna Engineer

    Machine Shop Guy Asks Engineer For A Fan. Engineers Gonna Engineer

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    #83

    The Shower Faucet Was Not Working Properly

    The Shower Faucet Was Not Working Properly

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    #85

    Duct Tape Can Fix Everything

    Duct Tape Can Fix Everything

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    #86

    Almost Compatible Version Of Windows

    Almost Compatible Version Of Windows

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    #87

    Saw This Car In The Mall Parking Lot. That's One Way To Fix A Dent

    Saw This Car In The Mall Parking Lot. That's One Way To Fix A Dent

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    #88

    The Buttons Won't Stay Down

    The Buttons Won't Stay Down

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    EHPower
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that seems like an easy way to accidentally electrocute yourself

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    Beer-can Exhaust

    Beer-can Exhaust

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    #91

    My Friend Run Out Of Gas But He Managed The Problem

    My Friend Run Out Of Gas But He Managed The Problem

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    #92

    Oh, Wait, My Dad's An Engineer

    Oh, Wait, My Dad's An Engineer

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    #93

    That's One Way To Silence A Fire Alarm.

    That's One Way To Silence A Fire Alarm.

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    edwardroberts
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is it taped to the wall. Big deal. If the whole thing was taped or Saran Wrapped that would be great

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    Easy Fix

    Easy Fix

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    My Laptop Screen Was Broken. So Was Me To Buy New One. I Did My Best

    My Laptop Screen Was Broken. So Was Me To Buy New One. I Did My Best

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    The Corner Of The Counter Kept Falling Off..

    The Corner Of The Counter Kept Falling Off..

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    EHPower
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    why not just use glue ? It would show up less and be more permanent.

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    No Rush Bin??

    No Rush Bin??

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