50 Times People Thought Of Stupid Solutions That Actually Work, As Shared On ‘Redneck Engineering’ (New Pics)
Do you know how to make modifications to your vehicle or install a fancy shower head? Have you ever built a full-size pool in your backyard? What about turning your kayak into a motor boat? You might be thinking, “I would not know the first thing about any of those projects.” But the truth is, you don’t have to. If there’s a will, there’s a way.
Let me introduce you to the Redneck Engineering subreddit. This page is famous for celebrating all of the stupid and yet simultaneously genius solutions to everyday problems that creative people have come up with. They might not be the most conventional ways to go about things, but if you are not as concerned about aesthetics as you are about saving money or doing the grunt work yourself, there’s nothing wrong with these masterpieces. Enjoy this list of pure innovation, and be sure to upvote all of the pics that inspire your inner redneck engineer. Then let us know in the comments if you have ever dabbled in the realm of redneck engineering yourself, and if you’re interested in even more of these crazy creations, you can check out some of Bored Panda’s previous articles on the same subreddit here and here.
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Modern Problems Require Modern Solutions
Seriously. This should be standard in South Louisiana.
Load More Replies...Painted shutters on the house to match... looks like the smartest, most practical free boat storage I've ever seen! And it makes for a pretty nice looking deck too!
An acquaintance of mine wanted a deck on his house, but noticed that the local building code required a permit for any "attached structure." So he built a freestanding deck about 3mm away from the house. Best malicious compliance story I've ever heard IRL.
The Redneck Engineering subreddit was created in 2013 and has amassed over 561k members since then. Full of images of trucks with unthinkable modifications and plumbing solutions that appear to be verging on dangerous, this subreddit is a treasure trove of redneck innovations. In a previous interview with Bored Panda, the founder of the subreddit, Flounder19 said that the idea for the group came from this post on r/Funny, which features a couple of rednecks floating on a makeshift picnic table/boat on a lake.
Flounder19 just knew there must be countless other redneck creations out there, so he created a space to gather them all. He also told my colleague Jonas that redneck engineering does not require special tools or expensive materials. “The things you can do with duct tape and zip ties alone is amazing. Plus it doesn't need to look good as long as it works right,” he said. But he was sure to add some sage advice as well: “Don’t die, please.”
Homemade Kitty Backpack. Ratchet Straps, Cardboard Box, Tape And A Colander
1. Order anything cat-sized from Amazon. 2. Upon receipt, remove item from box. 3. Leave now empty box outside. 4. Cat will appear.
Load More Replies...Clever! And kitty seems ok with it. You will find out for sure when you try to take her on another trip.
My Neighbor Using A Blower Taped To A Skateboard On A Rope To Clean The Roof
Wow as somebody who usually just stumbles down the slope while I do this... this is actually really smart
The job will take 3 or 4 hrs [both sides] w/this 16th-century pulley system...grab a hose & push "On" & save 2½ to 3½ hrs. You may need a long rake/pole if the leaves [brown gunk] will resist fast-traveling water [helped by gravity]. Lotsa luck.
Load More Replies...Indeed impressive... but do houses in the US (I take this happend there) really need roof-cleanings? Honest question! I'm living in the middle of Europe and in my entire life I have never seen anyone who cleaned the roof of their family home...
Yes, if there are trees nearby, or overhanging the house. We didn't do it last year, so this year we found a small tree growing in the debris on our roof this spring. Where I am, you get roof ferns, too.
Load More Replies...Very Cool! We get so much wind that I never knew this was a thing. Cleaning leaves from the gutters, yes. Sweeping the roof, no.
The term “redneck engineering” may sound questionable, as rednecks are often given a bad rap, but there’s nothing wrong with embracing the term for fun, especially when celebrating your genius engineering innovations. According to JStor Daily, the term redneck dates all the way back to the 1800s, but it has often been used as a derogatory term since then. However, it originally just alluded to the commonly sunburned backs of farmers’ necks in the south, and some working class people even claimed the term as a “badge of class pride”.
Today, the term is sometimes used to imply that someone is racist or bigoted, but that’s only a stereotype. Just because someone is a farmer or lives in the country does not mean they hold prejudices. (And just because someone is "high-class" does not mean they are an advocate for equality...) There are plenty of kind and open-minded rednecks who simply just want to build hot tubs out of their old truck beds and construct floating picnic tables.
Found On Fb, Thought It Was Pretty Slick
One day, all cars and vehicles will be made of pool noodles, for safer collisions, to adapt to a changing climate, and to insulate the only home we will be able to afford.
I did this but used a tarp as a canvas first and put a layer of foam board under that and then attached pool noodles. One for length of SUV and one for sides that slipped under the long piece. Worked in tennis ball sized hail storm!
I work in crash repairs and our state had a massive hail storm a few months back. Let me tell you, that s**t bounces and hits the sides too!
Itelluwut...it might even keep the car afloat when you've been drinking too much and drive off the boat ramp into the lake. Hmmmmm....
I’ve done this! It took me roughly 70 pool noodles, which were $1 each. It worked like a charm, but if I had had more time to prepare, I would have likely used that $70 to invest in a product specifically made for the occasion. Lol
I like it! I also have some improvements. They need to slip a protective noodle over that antennae. Also, hail comes with wind so tie it down!
I'm A Skateboard Fan
That absolutely cool, but does it actually work? The skateboards are not angled.
I mean, I have to give them a 10/10 for creativity, ingenuity, and bad puns.
It's a solution to the "not having a skateboard fan at home" problem :P
Load More Replies...Used A Leaf Blower And A Funnel To Inflate A Pool. Actually Worked Fairly Quickly
No, but I bet most rednecks think they're MacGyver!
Load More Replies...I could imagine it lacks the tightness to get to final pressure, but for the large volume needed in the beginning, this is genius. Plus on a side note, I like the nail varnish colour, I got almost the same <3
That chick is determined to get her kids swimming all day so they go to bed nicely that night. Kudos, sistah!
A vacuum cleaner that lets you plug the hose into the air outlet does and excellent job, too. Big volume of air, at moderate pressure.
Having a “redneck aesthetic” was actually trendy for a while there, and much of the fashion from decades ago is still beloved by vintage enthusiasts today. According to Patrick Huber, author of A Short History of “Redneck”: The Fashioning of a Southern White Masculine Identity, in the 1970s, redneck chic was born. “Suddenly, trendy white Americans across the country affected phony southern drawls, dressed up in Levi’s and cowboy boots, sipped Lone Star and Pabst longnecks, tuned into Waylon and Willie, and hankered for meals of fried pork chops, grits, greens, and biscuits and gravy. ‘Redneck chic’—which anticipated by half a decade the western-wear and bull-riding fad created by the blockbuster hit film Urban Cowboy (1981)—spawned its own distinct body of literature, to use the term loosely.”
Fastest Way To Crack Your Nuts
I actually once needed to crack haselnuts without a cracker. I used a large wooden spoon and put the nut under a kitchen towel so the shells would not fly everywhere. After a while I was pretty good at cracking it with the first smack. It was very efficient and fast. The nuts where whole that way too, because the wooden Spoon did not hurt them
I disagree, Quip. The wrench will prevent the level of smashedness from reaching anywhere near smithereens. I will upvote you anyway to cancel someone's downvote. (Downvotes are for bots, trolls, and abusive posts. - not for disagreeing.)
Load More Replies...And here I thought it was not wearing a cup when playing catcher. (sorry)
Don't Throw Out That Broken Broom Just Yet
Yes, going to say the same. This just won't hold . Far cheaper and better to put a single screw into the brush end and into the handle.
Load More Replies...Okay, maybe not 3 minutes, but it won't hold long. The grooves in the cap are too small and weak. (Upvoted... Don't downvote if you disagree. That's for bots, trolls and abusive comments.)
Load More Replies...Why is it so damn hard to get a broom that doesn't break? Our legacy to the world: brooms with built-in obsolescence.
Because nowadays, we make everything from plastic and as cheap as possible. My father's wooden broom sticks from locally sourced almost-straight wood are still around and have been as long as I can remember. I think one broke once, so we took a walk to the local woods and found a new one.
Load More Replies...Ahoy! I Humbly Submit A Photo From My Redneck Pirate Ship Build
Heck, I'm a full grown adult and totally love this!
Load More Replies...It looks a bit top-heavy to cruise it but will be great to play in on the dock.
this is so impressive, i wouldn’t call it redneck, just super cool
Pirates fashion armor after AARRRRRGGGGHHHMMAdillos! :) I grew up on boats on the coast, working seasonally. Pirate jokes were how the career fishermen entertained the children while we banded "LOBSTAH."
Even today, there are “up-scale” or “postmodern” rednecks, like country music stars and famous comedians, who have comfortable lifestyles but still embrace their Southern roots. “These are the ‘rednecks’ who frosted their hair and wore camouflage; who played golf and ditched school to shoot and then eat deer, ducks, and turkeys; who wore suits and rode four-wheelers; who joined preppy fraternities and took their dates mud-hogging (look it up),” explains Kelli Marshall of JStor Daily.
“And today, these are the same ‘rednecks’ who post to social media photographs of their families in Grand Cayman and Disneyworld—right alongside shots of themselves disemboweling deer, wearing overalls, and chewing tobacco.” The choice to "redneck engineer" something does not necessarily mean that a person was not capable or did not have the funds of doing it any other way; they might just like humble solutions. And if how their projects are done doesn't bother them, why should their methods bother anyone else?
Dog Accessories
It's the dog's truck, they will decide what's safe or not.
Load More Replies...I took my pup out for a drive one evening, through downtown, with the windows down. Lots of people out, which is usually not a problem. Then, she starts barking like crazy, and I have to pull her back in and close the window. I'm wondering WTH wad that all about when I take a closer look at all the people and realize they are in all kinds of costumes...giant pickles, black robes, face paints, and so on...and that is when I realized it was Halloween. Boy, did I pick the wrong day.
Never take your dog for a walk in town at dusk on the fourth of July in America.
Load More Replies...Now They Will Never Steal My Tools
The newer Dodge Ram can be equipped with integrated tool boxes on the sides similar to this.
I've seen that, and I firmly believe the Dodge designers took that idea straight from the Redneck Engineers!
Load More Replies...Imagine the vibration of going down the road. Imagine all f those metal tools bouncing around and hitting the side panel. Imagine the weird bumps protruding from the exterior of the side panel.
Sorry downvoted because my fat fingers hit the wrong symbol by mistake.then tried to fix it. Your gas bill is going to be heavy regardless of whether you have tools in boxes in the truck bed or whether they are stored as shown. My issue is the structural integrity of the truck bed being compromised.
Load More Replies...My ex was a tradie and the amount of times he had his tools stolen was truly shocking and what a low act it is to steal someone's way of making a living. His anger knew no bounds hence why we ultimately split up.
I Think This Qualifies?
The blue liner doesn't have the tailgate cut separately, so should be a good seal
Load More Replies...Hopefully they hooked-up the various lights to a 12V source. Imagine that!
I’m sure this goes without saying, but a person also does not need to actually be a redneck to embrace “redneck engineering”. Anyone can partake, despite their background or where they live. Redneck engineering doesn't discriminate! All they need is to channel their inner MacGyver and become inspired by these cheap, odd and creative solutions to problems. But when embarking on a DIY project, one thing to keep in mind is safety. There is a very fine line between creating something that looks hilarious and deserves a, “That’ll do!” And putting yourself and/or others in danger. Particularly with projects that involve plumbing, vehicles that will be on the road or contraptions that will be floating on water, every redneck engineer knows that they need to ensure there will not be any fires or flooding/drowning risks.
I Guess This Is Better Than Taking It To A Junk Yard
When I was growing up our house burned down. And we lived in a bus that was turned into home for us. We called it The Condo
Load More Replies...This should be done by homeless people. There are scads of old buses, trucks, and semis laying around unused.
Will no doubt have improved sleeping in it in the rain. Tiles will be much quieter than a tin roof. :D
I mean why waste a perfectly good rv/bus? I love it keeps alot of bad c**p out of the landfill or just to rotting on a piece of land.
Well, this one is actually giving me ideas ! I must be a bit of a redneck myself.
It looks like they have it fixed up pretty nice in there....lace curtains and everything.
Everybody's saying "house," but I'm looking at this and thinking what an awesome chicken coop this would make!
Found This On An Old Project File, I Was Ahead Of My Time
I'm wondering how they know that the level is, well, level to the drill 🤔
This Counts, Right?
That would be strange. I mean, they are really cheap to buy for just one euro...
Load More Replies...Also comes in handy for deep-frying all those chicken wings for the family reunion
If it was the other way up you could hang towels on the handle
Load More Replies...But how is there the tools to cut wheels off a cart and securely attach to wall but no shelf?
Maybe the house was so expensive, he had only a euro left.
Load More Replies...I think that is imaginative repurposing. Better than the plank on bricks we had when I was a student.
For the amount of money they spent on wall anchors to keep something that heavy up, they probably could have gotten some custom cabinetry.
Some tools and DIY projects are more prone to involving accidents than others. So we consulted this analysis from Porch explaining what the most dangerous tools are and how to be more careful when using them. When you imagine injuries happening during DIY projects, you might be picturing sharp tools and having dozens of bandaids on hand, but you may be surprised to hear that ladders were actually the cause of the highest number of injuries, by far. In 2017, accidents involving ladders led to over 193k trips to the emergency room in the United States. So if your DIY projects involve ladders at all, it might be a good idea to wear a helmet next time… Just in case!
Can't Afford 20" Rims? No Problem
All his money went toward keeping the Land Rover from falling apart.
My brother one saw an advert for a land rover which listed all its faults with the caveat that "by the time you come to view it, something else will break."
Load More Replies...Found At A Rural Gas Station:
The sinks fine. What concerns me is the electrical outlet and lightswitch within the splash radius!
It's in a restaurant bathroom. I saw one like this in a casual restaurant just south of Tampa FL.
I Do This So Often That I Made A Jig
and illegal. /edit: I know nobody really cares about those 4ct being destroyed and I actually think this was a pretty neat idea, but it not being prosecuted doesn't mean it's legal. ;)
Load More Replies...Fun fact: in Poland it is illegal to destroy money. Nobody really cares, but it would make you a criminal in Poland. Nice solution nevertheless
not sure how long that took but figure how much of your time you think is worth 40 cents.
Steve said it, saved some "serious" money, $1.28. I assume that's tongue in cheek but at the end of the month it could be quite serious.
Load More Replies...I've done a similar thing. I needed to plug holes in the floor of my van from where equipment had been bolted. Coins were cheaper than plugs, corks or other "proper" methods.
After ladders, hardware (such as nails, screws and tacks), lawn mowers, power saws, cleaning equipment, manual garden tools, knives with replaceable blades, cleaning agents, grinders/polishers/buffers, chain saws, and hammers are the next most dangerous tools to use at home. Cleaning agents and cleaning equipment might be surprising compared to all of their sharp and high powered counterparts, but apparently they are a sneaky contributor to lung decline. If you are ever working with chemicals or anything that could be toxic, be sure to protect yourself. Porch notes that regular exposure to toxic cleaning products can actually have a similar effect on your lungs to smoking.
Door Bell
it's missing the teeth 😈 Found this in Germany (says 'ring here'): doorbell-6...f-jpeg.jpg
So are the people who live there, so it evens out.
Load More Replies...No, don't push the button. Turn around and walk away. Don't look back.
I'm not quite sure but I *think* it's a trap? As in, the two iron half circles might snap shut when you push the red spot, causing the person to shout out in pain which serves as the "ring" of the "door bell"...
Load More Replies...Build Me A Yacht With Everything On Board. I Don't Care How Much It Costs!
I like this, though I am not sure about safety regulations ( don´t know if will capsize, but as am totally clueless when it comes to sailing...)
That, and also I'm not sure how durable this is... wood can change size and bend depending on humidity, and this looks like cheap plywood - and *untreated* plywood to boot! If it's used in salt water at least it's unlikely to actually rot, but still I don't think it'll hold together well...
Load More Replies...Yacht With Everything, Captain? Where's the head? (toilet, bathroom, outhouse)
Red light? Green light? White back (night running) light? Registration number?!?!
The Most Authentic Taco Stands
When I was in high school, I remember making a smoking device out of them for the devil's lettuce.
Ooooh now wait and see, soon this will pop up on one of those "food served on anything but plates" threads by some "trendy" restaurant
I've seen a lot of things used creatively in some bars/restaurants. If you can sell it with the right ambiance, the right "story", it might work...
Load More Replies...When it comes to what tools are damaging what parts of people’s bodies, you might not be thrilled to learn that there is something to target every part of you. Whether it’s falling off a ladder and getting a concussion or stepping on a nail that shoots into your foot, DIY projects can be responsible for injuries head to toe. Even internal organs can be affected by batteries, bleaches, and other cleaning supplies. Be sure to wear protective glasses when using any grinder, polishers or buffers to protect your eyes, and be careful with your fingers when busting a bench or table saw. And I mentioned helmets when using ladders before, but you might also want wrist pads, knee pads, elbow pads, and what the heck, throw in a neck brace while you're at it.
My Gas Cap Stopped Closing Properly, So I Came Up With A Solution
this is one of those times when you just need emojis: 😲😲😲😲😲
Load More Replies...Back in the 1970s, folks were stealing gas. A lot of us put a hasp and ring and padlock on our gas flaps. You might want to improve this a touch as times get tough.
Why not just use Velcro inside the fuel door? Now it’s just going to rust out and you lost value as well.
We but a strong magnet on my Dad's truck to keep the door closed - on the outside. lol
Guessing it is just super glued on, as I see no screws (which is better)
My Grandfather Fixed This Cheese Slicer With A Piece Of Wire
What’s the crazy part is he’s been dead for 15 years and we have never had a problem since it was fixed.
Misread this and thought they were saying the grandfather fixed the cheese slicer after being dead for 15 years
Back in the day, my dad fixed the engine on my mustang with a part from a lawnmower. You can't jimmy stuff anymore :(
When You Sit Next To The Stoner Kid From The Technical School
Weed smokers are mechanical geniuses.10 minutes - guaranteed working bong out of whatever is in reach.
I had a bong made from a nyquil bottle [my jerk brother stole it] but it was the nighttime stuffy head fever so you can rest medicine. That was when they were glass bottles in the 80s.
Was it called Dreamy Sleepy Nighty Snoozy Snooze?
Load More Replies...When it comes to who is being injured the most during DIY adventures, over 70% of accidents occur with men. This might just be because men are more likely to think of themselves as handy and run full force into a project, but women might also just be more careful when using tools. The age group that sustains the most injuries from tools is people in their 50’s, but once a man reaches 25, his risk of injuring himself using a tool shoots up and continues to grow until after age 60. Dudes seem to have several solid decades of confidence in conducting DIY projects, but maybe they should be a bit more careful…
Almost Can’t Tell…
My husband did something similar... His rear bumper was so rusty, it was falling off. He used a piece of wood, spray painted it black and affixed all of the lights and the license plate to it. You can't even tell!
Until you get rear-ended & realise why the shock absorption qualities of rubber are quite useful!
Load More Replies...Somewhere someone has probably made a tailgate that looks like a gate.
I've seen benches where the tailgate is used as the back of the bench!
Load More Replies...Pool Heater
That was my very first thought too lol I've seen that before on this, the interwebz, and it's scary and concerning
Load More Replies...the often stated "if it works it ain't stupid" is clearly proven false with this one photo.
It's all fun and games until little Timmy decides to try and do a cart wheel the wrong way...
It Ain't Stupid If It Works
Sadly, he used Dry Ice (Frozen Co2), passed out on the way to work, crashed and died. Better to fix the AC or roll the windows down.
Load More Replies...I use a noggle. Basically a plastic hose that attaches to the vent to channel cool air into the backseat. Great for kids and especially with rear facing carseats.
When you live in the US and organ tranplantation is only affordable if you choose Uber.
I don't want to rain on your parade, but for around $40. you can buy an AC recharge kit with the instructions on how to use it. I fixed my old Mazda B2300 back around 2012 or so, and if I could do it, anybody could do it. Available at any auto parts store.
We hope you are enjoying this list of genius redneck innovations that people have shared online. Perhaps you are getting inspired to do some renovations to your master bathroom now or upgrade your truck's bed into a cozy hang out spot. Keep upvoting all of the creations that you find so stupid they might actually be brilliant, and then let us know in the comments what your best feat of redneck engineering has been. And if you want to check out even more of these pics, don't forget to read Bored Panda's last article featuring the same subreddit right here.
I Accidentally Broke Off 1 Blade, So I Clipped 2 More To Keep The Fan Balanced
Until what's he's trying to keep cool overheats and malfunctions because the cooling properties has changed, and instead of spending a few bucks, he's going to have to spend alot more, making even more garbage because of t It.
Load More Replies...You're lucky. Every fan I've ever done this to has a prime number of blades >_<
Never Underestimate A Redneck…
Wonder how long that extension cord is? They might be fully in the outback
Many campground provide amenities like electricity & water at each site. Some even provide sewer hookups, cable TV and WiFi.
Load More Replies...There must be an engineering student involved. No redneck would be using those yuppie single person raised off the ground tents.
Omg that's a concept that needs improving and a billion $$$$ idea.Completely portable AC units made for multiple tent excursions
looks like that episode on Icarly when there was a heatwave!
Christmas Tree Stand Broke. I Was A Single Dad. Found This Old Pic
Hey if it works, who's to judge? Bet your kid was delighted the tree stood up.
We always used an axel stand as a Christmas tree stand when I was a kid. It's the perfect design
Coworker Kept Taking My Hole Punch... Well Not Anymore
buy your coworker a hole punch for christmas just to be passive aggressive lmao
do this, but put a cheap padlock on it...without the key
Load More Replies...Use a small luggage padlock through the holes in the plug prongs of your personal electric appliances
He's not a thief, he's a borrower. I think on Easter Island, "tingo" means that you have borrowed everything you need to get by. "Excuse me, can I borrow my lawn mower back for a little while?"
Because they don't bring it back? Because it's personal property?
Load More Replies...Looks like a piece from the a Gary-Larson-cartoon : "Bureau punks "Add, substract and die!" 5794bb6038...d20920.jpg
Feast Your Eyes… My Brother’s Gaming Chair
Redneck Dumptruck Courtesy Of My Grandpa
I'm kind of wondering how those truck tires got the job done. They look like they are about to roll off the rims.
You're supposed to just go in reverse really fast and slam on the brakes!
Redneck Backyard Jacuzzi
These containers are cheap used, but make sure you get one where you can trace what they stored in it!
Load More Replies...No Guitar Hero Guitar? No Problem
Back in 2006 we lived in Thailand and I couldn't find a Guitar Hero controller for my PlayStation 2 so I made one out of a mosquito zapper. It even had a mercury switch to activate Star Power.
I guess they used a PCB from a regular controler and soldered switches ?
Load More Replies...Presta Valve Broke, But Instead Of Walking To The Nearest Bikeshop With A Flat Tire.. I Ziptied My Handpump On Some Spokes And Rode There. The Mechanic Couldn't Believe Wat He Saw
I guess if you have clearance at the fork, it works. At first I thought it was supposed to pump the tyre with the suspension compression but I guess I went a little too far
you can get inner tubes made of foam rubber that make punctures irrelevant.
A Tube TV Dies, A Table Born
When I was moving we were carrying a tv like this off the uhaul and accidentally dropped it about 4-5 feet onto its face on concrete. The plastic casing cracked but the glass wasn't even scratched. Tv worked just fine for the next 8 years. Old tvs are so bulky and heavy.
I once dropped one of those from a balcony on the 2nd floor. The tube exploded (or should I say imploded) with a puff of smoke in pretty colours.
Load More Replies...Jeff Foxworthy said it best, you’ve got a working tv on top of a nonworking tv……you might be a redneck
I see no sign of this thing being plugged in, let alone used. So I feel that the possibility of this thing setting fire to your house may be a bit overblown. For a flat surface you could easily place some wood to cover the old tube that way thus having a flat surface to put things on.
Load More Replies...Certainly An Interesting Setup
I doubt this is a very hurricane-prone location.
Load More Replies...PC Automatically Alt-Tabs When Door Is Opened
I Call It The Meth Mobile
There's only one thing left for me to do mama. Imma dingaling-lang mah dangalong-linglong.
Surprised I haven't seen this drive up my street yet there aways men on lawnmowers even turn mowers
Oh dang that took longer than it should've to figure it out lol
Spotted These Life Jugs On A Trip To The Lake In Tennessee
Guess they were stolen all the time - you can't really lock them or put them on an chain. Empty canisters might stay a little longer in the place and therefore be available in an emergency. Pretty good solution, i think.
Load More Replies...Almost woke my boyfriend up from his nap! Lol. That's dark.
Load More Replies...It looks like they are filled with spray foam
Load More Replies...I was a poor child in the 80's.... milk jugs, coke bottles. Oh man... and those, what are they 3 liter bottles they made years ago would work.
What's amazing is that a graphic designer actually put effort into this
Not sure what that yellow stuff is, but I guess you could fill it with expanding foam crack filler.
Redneck Moment
This actually reminds me of a legit tool used to grab large blocks of ice. I forget the name
I paid Snapon upwards of $90 for the same damn tool, but with a red handle :(
Not redneck. Brick laying is hard work! Anything to simplify a hard tiring job is needed!
True but brick tongs already exist. but if they needed something to get them by for a small job and had metal, a welder, and a spare set of old pliers, i could see the appeal
Load More Replies...Well developed muscle from lifting heavy things. Look at weight lifters hands similar type Muscles.
Load More Replies...I have these exact on-the-fly brick bars! My fathers broke on a job site in his 20s, so he hopped in the bed of his truck and made these! I use them now for short trips in landscaping!
Foundation
And as long as the tires are hard packed with dirt or concrete, this would actually make a fairly sturdy and long-lasting foundation. Would probably even inhibit further erosion.
Load More Replies...It’s a bouncy house! *Not recommended for children under the age of 2 and anyone else above the age of 2 (including the age of 2)
If this house is a rockn' don't come a knockn'... or run quickly lol
Load More Replies...I seem to remember seeing this awhile ago with the location given as Brazil, I *think*.
Load More Replies...Jetskiyak
My 11 Year Old Scotch Taped The Phone To His Face So He Could Play Xbox And Talk
My Brother’s Homemade Antenna
You mean it's 4 minutes to Rusty! The only reason to watch.
Load More Replies...My mom used a cloth hanger and tinfoil... As everybody back in the day.
On This Day, 11 Years Ago, My Friend Didn't Bring His Picnic Chair To Camping, But We Had A Roll Of String
Almost like you'd have a stick up your a*s from sitting on it.
Load More Replies...Unless you have ample padding, that middle stick is going straight up the crack...
needs 3 more sticks going across the top.
Load More Replies...Couldn't you at least have used proper lashings? They're not hard, this is just a mess
Ouch. One stick straight to the middle? Needs more sticks.
They Fixed It
Should have closed the holes with wax before something crawls in there and makes it their home.
Unless we're downvoting for bad punctuation too, I don't see why this one is downvoted...
Load More Replies...it broke off (see the open holes on each end?). instead of trying to solder it back onto the door or something, they turned it around and put screws through the side
Load More Replies...Why Would Anyone Buy A Weedeater?
I don't know if this guy planned to cut down weeds, a horde of zombies or just himself. Maybe attach some kitchen knives, too.
Because they have safety guards so you don't trash your jeans and legs.
Just needs a safety guard over the rotating wires so you don't whack something you don't want to.
Yup That'll Hold
Lol, we live in Spain and the first year we found out that if something gets broken here, people fix it with a piece of rope. I've fixed fences and gates, lead horses back to where they came from and kept wild boars from entering out fields all with the help of rope :p
That was probably the idea, I hope. Anyone using this method for anything other than to limp to the garage is asking for max pain.
Load More Replies...Ok, if you're trying to kill someone or yourself this is smart, otherwise it's just dangerous.
Does This Count As Redneck Engineering? My Partner Rigged It Up For Me Last Night When I Was Super Hot
Might that lotion be a clue as to why you were "Super Hot." Wink Wink.
Business In The Front Party In The Back Like A Sweet Mullet
I'd like to drive this into a European safety inspection station, just to see their faces 😱
In Brussel en Vilvoorde, Belgium, it would pass
Load More Replies...Wait, now I'm curious, can the boat still come out? Or is it permanently fixed?
It's a real boat, and yes, it can be backed out of the "van/trailer".
Load More Replies...Yes, read the comments here on the original reddit post: https://old.reddit.com/r/redneckengineering/comments/ul908g/business_in_the_front_party_in_the_back_like_a/
Load More Replies...The Reddest Of Seller Necks
I wonder if the selling of this cutter is related to the need of a prosthetic leg
I Call It The Pigeon Remover 3000
i imagine a middle aged dad holding this like one of the guns from ghost busters, the fighting to keep control and all
I am SO confused. What in the hell is this and what is it supposed to do?
Did you mean you wanna HEAR this in action?
Load More Replies...The Price Of Electricity Is Too Damn High!
the laundry is clean and you get a nice workout, what more do you need?
Seriously, if Pelotons don't offer a battery attachment, a ton of energy is being lost for no reason!
Load More Replies...Cousin Fixed The Closet Door With A Marble
Me too! I have this exact same problem - now I have to try and find a marble!
Load More Replies...Home Alone - No Help To Replace The Bottom Washer
If you'd met my angry Chi, you'd be climbing on top of that H&S violation!
Load More Replies...Backup Camera Where There Is None
I guess it is a temporary solution just to hitch the trailer
Load More Replies...lol this would work for approximately 0.5 days here... after which someone would have "found" a new phone for themselves after "borrowing" it as soon as you park at a mall..
They probably only used it for hooking up the trailer hitch and took it off after that.
Load More Replies...Can relate. I seriously don't know what I'd do without a reversing camera now
My Buddies’ Homemade Quadtoon
You Little Sh**s Won’t Get My Catalytic Converter Next Time
Catalytic converter theft is a serious problem, here are the most targeted cars in the US : https://www.caranddriver.com/features/g40288617/cars-truck-catalytic-converter-theft/
Load More Replies...Dealership in town I live in got hit pretty hard by catalytic converter thief's
My 70 Year Old Grandpa Made A Barbecue Pit Out Of An Old Gambling Machine
Serious Inquiries Only
I feel like this would be a Midwest redneck or a Canadian redneck invention. Either way, it's pretty...interesting. Definitely for 1 inch of snow or less
I think those could handle up to 3". Just not a heavy, wet snow.
Load More Replies...Must Be Preparing For A Flood Lasting For 40 Days And 40 Nights
Yeah, its not bad tbh. Aerodynamics are probably s**t though
Load More Replies...They did actually used build cars like this! Morris Traveller, half timbered in ash wood.. I actually rebuilt the wood on one myself years ago..
Yep. They actually called them "Woodies", lol. Especially big thing with the "surfer" generation in places like California, in the 1960s.
Load More Replies...Thats awesome. The replacement lights and everything. the logo is upside down though.
Mouse Belt Buckle.
Found This Beautiful Extension Cord Today. There Is A Hand Cranck On The Other Side
Inside the bottle is a wound up extension cable, the square thing us the winder the wrap it back up. Tbf bad photo
Load More Replies...This is genius! I’m guessing the female end spins as the crank is turned to prevent the cord from twisting on it’s self? Maybe a piece of PVC to form the center of the crank? All the time spent unrolling and keeping track of long extension cords. Is this a “redneck” version of something already on the market or a completely new invention?
A Tractor Carrying A Truck, Carrying A Truck, Carrying Another Truck
You can't see it put he's getting towed by a tow truck that is towed by a tow truck that is towed by a tow truck.
our po-po would DEFINITELY pull this over and give you a ticket, and we're in africa here.
I once saw a trailerless big rig carrying another trailerless big rig.
See the tractor? Ukrainians' proof of concept for nabbing abandoned Russian military vehicles.
Please show this to the Ukranian farmers collecting Russian tanks, they can stack em up
I Mean If It Works...
Don't know why but if I ever get a hold of that, I'm gonna be yelling "By the power of Grey Skull, I have the power!!!"
Made Pasta Before Realizing I Had No Strainer
actually if you hold the lid onto the pot and lift the lid very slightly you can pour the water out easily.
why not use a fork or tongs to remove the pasta from the water instead?
Gate Broken? No Problem! Use A Wood Pallet And Plastic Wrap For Hinges
Never Thought I’d Have To Worry About Buying Secondhand Tools With Athlete’s Foot, But Here We Are
Sorry but this is brilliant. Now I know how to store my drills. Totally serious.
If shoes are too worn out to wear surely they've got to be well past the point of drill storage.
Load More Replies...I Got Tired Of The Air Blowing Across The Ceiling And Not On My Face. Probably Should Have Asked The Marketing Team For Help With The Name Tho
I had the opposite problem at my last job - the A/C vents in the ceiling weren't adjustable in any way, and there was one that blew directly on the back of my neck when I was seated at my desk. The boss refused to have my workstation reconfigured, so the maintenance guys secretly slipped a piece of cardboard in on one side of the vent to block it for me. Wayne & Danny were my heroes!
A Mark 5 Golf With A Working Forklift-Mechanism
Should have used a VW Beetle. They have the engine in the rear and it would serve as a counterweight.
How My Uncle Charges His Laptop
Perfectly fine as long as the voltage is right - it's physics. The redneck hack is the knot in one of the wires to not get the polarity wrong 🤓
the voltage should be right. laptops and car batteries are both 12v. The question is actually is the AMPERAGE right?
Load More Replies...They Got Pulled Over, Fined $139 And Got Their License Suspended For This, The U-Haul Was Overdue Too
You see, when a mommy car loves a daddy car SO much... 🤣
Load More Replies...I don't understand what is illegal about this other than the possible safety hazard???
A small box truck isn't legal to use as a car hauler. If they'd rented one size larger box truck, they might have gotten away with it, but there are strict laws about what can be used to haul cars.
Load More Replies...Honestly.... Not In A Big Rush To Fix It
Man I Get That The Economy Incentivises Not Spending Much But Some Landlords Go A Bit Too Far
They do when new, not if you have some saved from the bike you accidentally broke 10 years ago.
Load More Replies...I had a landlord fix our gas leak in the living room. A bunch of hot pink duct tape and he cracked a window and put a fan in front of it. It was 30f outside. Then he told us to keep it like that and we "should" be fine. Is that redneck or murder?
That was attempted murder, is absolutely illegal, and should have been reported!
Load More Replies...5th Wheel Unified School District…
this brings a whole new meaning to oh jesus
Load More Replies...Well, you might not have to wait for the Church Bus to get there before you get to meet Jesus!
1st Floor Projector Was Vibrating While People On The 2nd Floor Were Walking Around. Added In Some Premium Damping To Stabilize It. Can't Wait To Send My Bill To The Boss
Projector is in the ceiling. People walking on the floor above were making the floor shake, which made the projector shake and interrupted whatever they were watching. OP put a couple styrofoam cups on top to absorb the vibrations and stop the projector from shaking.
Load More Replies...Hmmm
Not in California. But I-76 is... either Ohio or Pennsylvania, so maybe.
Load More Replies...When The Keurig In The Office Breakroom Finally Dies; You Improvise!
We do not have Keurig in Europe, but if it is like Nespresso the pressure is important so this coffee probably does not taste right.
I imagine it will be only brown water with a hint of a coffee smell. But hey - "I clever, I overcome". PS: Seriously people, don't use capsules. It's a pure disaster for the planet.
Load More Replies...They make ground blend instant coffee these days that is as good as filter or pod
Max Ac In The Desert
Except the version this uses is powered by squirrels on meth.
Load More Replies...This may not be it, but a mobile Tesla charging service might not be a bad business idea.
There are a few mobile EV charging businesses starting up in North America :)
Load More Replies...kinda defeats the point of a tesla if you have a gas guzzler driving a petrol genset to power the tesla... it's just moving the carbon elsewhere.
I Think They Could Have Found Better Scrap To Make This
One moment, I need to take my tetanus booster before heading off to work.
That hits you in the chest/face in a head on, it's not going to end well at all.
I Mean, I Could Put On A New Doorknob, But, If It Ain't Broke...
We had a spanner blu-tacked to the kitchen door for a year - and we had a replacement handle 🙄
Fellow procrastinators. We should hang out sometime later.
Load More Replies...What´s up with those round doorknobs in the us. How do you get it open if your hands are wet?
Very patiently and with persistence. Add x1000 to that if you have oily hands. Or call someone to get it for you.
Load More Replies...Homemade Charcoal Starter. Actually Worked Quite Well
You don't dump it. The bottom is cut out and you lift the can off or just knock it over.
Load More Replies...I Wanted Some Sous Vide Steak Very Badly, So I Made A Quick-And-Dirty Temp Control
Sous vide is a way to make steak and other foods in a temperature -controlled water bath. In my experience, this is done with like an appliance hooked to the rim of the water pot that monitors and maintains the proper temperature. Looks like this one has the thermometer, heating element, and sensors all hooked up separately.
Load More Replies...Three Different Hardware Stores Said “You’re Gonna Have To Jerry Rig It”
Why not just a simple wood stand, feels like it would be nearly as much effort and better.
That what my family did when we had window ac certainly much easier then using a rope.
Load More Replies...The window frame is usually what holds an AC unit in place. This neds support underneath.
Yes, needs angled brackets at the bottom so that the wall can absorb the weight
Load More Replies...They were probably saying there’s nothing pre-fab. Some Jerry-rigging is better than others. I would have gone with brackets too.
Turning A Bouncy House Blower Into A Floor Dryer
Found Random On Internet
Hot water expands in tube forcing it out and back to the pool, cold water is drawn down to replace it
Load More Replies...My Neighbor Built A New Wall
When Public Works finds out, that wall will be rubble.
Load More Replies...I don't get what happened here. Did they just build around the rake stem or what?
It looks like an anchor wire for a utility pole. They built the wall around the wire
Load More Replies...Lawn Mower T-3000 Cuts A Quarter Mile In 10 Secs
Looks like a Tim the tool man upgrade ... "More power! Arf Arf Arf!"
Just the title got me laughing.......then I saw the picture and couldn't stop.
I dont think this actually works though. Could be wrong. I don't see the exhaust being strong enough to spin the turbo fast enough to increase pressure. And if it did, the mower is made so cheap that it would self destruct in 42 seconds.
Local Fb Marketplace Find
Ain’t She A Beaut??! Saw This On A Yardsale Group Offering Installation
Stole From Another Sub
I wonder if dry ice would work better? Its a lot colder and there's less risk of liquid getting on sensative bits.
Any humidity in the surounding air would still cause condensation to form.
Load More Replies...Wrap A Kids Bmx Tire Around The Drive Wheels And The Power Wheel Will Almost Never Get Stuck!
For those not getting it, there's a bicycle tire wrapped around the middle of the back plastic wheels. The bicycle tire will actually get some traction.
This is actually really smart. Those things don't have a lot of power so they tend to get stuck if you try to go "off road".
Kayaking Is Cool And All But... What If You Stuck A Prop On A Drill? Testing Begins This Week
No update from OP. He was waiting on a pvc cover to be donated as recently as like 11 days ago lol.
Load More Replies...Redneck Pool Heater
this is better than the other one we saw, at least this one has a chance of not melting the hose
Water will reach a max temp of 100°C. As long as the water keeps flowing the temps will stay lower.
Load More Replies...My Brother's Solution To Clearing Out Brush And Saplings Instead Of Renting A Brush Hog. That Man Makes Me Proud
They sell these. Think about that. I've used them and they do induce the odd bit of pucker-power from time to time.
Yes its is a very clever solution to get a flying cutting disk thrown at your face ... Come on ...
Load More Replies...Saw This On Carsales...
I would pay to see that go to a demolition derby, even though it would probably last like 1 minute
They didn't need to put hillbilly on it lol. Pretty sure everyone would just know.
An Older Dude Drove This Up To The Gas Station
Just Like Brand New Again
At Least It's Still An Actual Fuse, Right?
hmm fuses are cheap... it's definitely cheaper to just go buy the actual one you need.
For when you need to do a job but you're miles from town
Load More Replies...It looks like this is made to replace a glass tube fuse with the blue, 2 spade fuse. But still, glass tube fuses aren't that hard to find.
Cruise Control
Yes, utterly stupid imo and shouldn't be on the list. Jetski is like a motorcycle on water often driven by inexperienced people. Good way to kill somone
Load More Replies...I had a door in my house where the k**b was sliding around. Sometimes it was too close to the door and you couldn't open it. Sometimes it was too far away and you couldn't latch it closed. So I 3D printed a ring to go around the mechanism on the inside of the door that connects the two knobs, and it's be rock steady ever since. If the guy building his own Sous Vide counts, I'd say mine counts, except you can't see it's there.
So BP censors one k**b but not multiple knobs? What a joke. LOL!
Load More Replies...There is actually a market for those trucks lol
Load More Replies...Idk why people always look down or laugh at "redneck engineering." Necessity is the mother of invention, and when you're broke there's lots of necessities you gotta deal with. Some of these, like the Christmas tree stand and tire foundation, are just kinda sad
I feel like half the people commenting forgot this was Redneck solutions
I had a door in my house where the k**b was sliding around. Sometimes it was too close to the door and you couldn't open it. Sometimes it was too far away and you couldn't latch it closed. So I 3D printed a ring to go around the mechanism on the inside of the door that connects the two knobs, and it's be rock steady ever since. If the guy building his own Sous Vide counts, I'd say mine counts, except you can't see it's there.
So BP censors one k**b but not multiple knobs? What a joke. LOL!
Load More Replies...There is actually a market for those trucks lol
Load More Replies...Idk why people always look down or laugh at "redneck engineering." Necessity is the mother of invention, and when you're broke there's lots of necessities you gotta deal with. Some of these, like the Christmas tree stand and tire foundation, are just kinda sad
I feel like half the people commenting forgot this was Redneck solutions
