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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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Roommate Punched A Hole In His Door. I Fixed It

Roommate Punched A Hole In His Door. I Fixed It

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

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

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

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#8

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

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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Left Side Mirror Broken Off? No Problem

Left Side Mirror Broken Off? No Problem

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

what if I need to use the mirror AND comb my hair at the same time?

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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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#16

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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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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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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#23

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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#24

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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#27

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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#28

Trust Me, I'm An Engineer

Trust Me, I'm An Engineer

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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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#36

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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#44

Trust Me, I'm An Engineer

Trust Me, I'm An Engineer

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#45

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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#48

I Hope This Is Not A Surgeon's Car

I Hope This Is Not A Surgeon's Car

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#49

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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#63

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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It's Totally Fixed Now

It's Totally Fixed Now

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#69

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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#72

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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#74

Wanted A Cup Of Tea During A Power Outage

Wanted A Cup Of Tea During A Power Outage

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#77

Why Buy New?

Why Buy New?

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#78

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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#79

My Engineer Husband Caught On Baby Cam

My Engineer Husband Caught On Baby Cam

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#80

Duct Tape Fixes Anything

Duct Tape Fixes Anything

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Greenhouse

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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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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#95

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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#96

The Corner Of The Counter Kept Falling Off..

The Corner Of The Counter Kept Falling Off..

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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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