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
Homemade Kitty Backpack. Ratchet Straps, Cardboard Box, Tape And A Colander
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
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'm A Skateboard Fan
Used A Leaf Blower And A Funnel To Inflate A Pool. Actually Worked Fairly Quickly
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
Don't Throw Out That Broken Broom Just Yet
Ahoy! I Humbly Submit A Photo From My Redneck Pirate Ship Build
Dog Accessories
Now They Will Never Steal My Tools
I Think This Qualifies?
I Guess This Is Better Than Taking It To A Junk Yard
Found This On An Old Project File, I Was Ahead Of My Time
This Counts, Right?
Can't Afford 20" Rims? No Problem
Found At A Rural Gas Station:
I Do This So Often That I Made A Jig
Door Bell
it's missing the teeth 😈 Found this in Germany (says 'ring here'): doorbell-6...f-jpeg.jpg
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...)
The Most Authentic Taco Stands
My Gas Cap Stopped Closing Properly, So I Came Up With A Solution
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.
When You Sit Next To The Stoner Kid From The Technical School
Almost Can’t Tell…
Pool Heater
It Ain't Stupid If It Works
I Accidentally Broke Off 1 Blade, So I Clipped 2 More To Keep The Fan Balanced
Never Underestimate A Redneck…
Wonder how long that extension cord is? They might be fully in the outback
Christmas Tree Stand Broke. I Was A Single Dad. Found This Old Pic
Coworker Kept Taking My Hole Punch... Well Not Anymore
Feast Your Eyes… My Brother’s Gaming Chair
Redneck Dumptruck Courtesy Of My Grandpa
Redneck Backyard Jacuzzi
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.
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
A Tube TV Dies, A Table Born
Certainly An Interesting Setup
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.
Spotted These Life Jugs On A Trip To The Lake In Tennessee
Redneck Moment
Foundation
Jetskiyak
My 11 Year Old Scotch Taped The Phone To His Face So He Could Play Xbox And Talk
My Brother’s Homemade Antenna
On This Day, 11 Years Ago, My Friend Didn't Bring His Picnic Chair To Camping, But We Had A Roll Of String
They Fixed It
Why Would Anyone Buy A Weedeater?
Yup That'll Hold
Does This Count As Redneck Engineering? My Partner Rigged It Up For Me Last Night When I Was Super Hot
Business In The Front Party In The Back Like A Sweet Mullet
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
The Price Of Electricity Is Too Damn High!
the laundry is clean and you get a nice workout, what more do you need?
Cousin Fixed The Closet Door With A Marble
Home Alone - No Help To Replace The Bottom Washer
Backup Camera Where There Is None
My Buddies’ Homemade Quadtoon
You Little Sh**s Won’t Get My Catalytic Converter Next Time
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
Must Be Preparing For A Flood Lasting For 40 Days And 40 Nights
Mouse Belt Buckle.
Found This Beautiful Extension Cord Today. There Is A Hand Cranck On The Other Side
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.
I Mean If It Works...
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.
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
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
A Mark 5 Golf With A Working Forklift-Mechanism
How My Uncle Charges His Laptop
They Got Pulled Over, Fined $139 And Got Their License Suspended For This, The U-Haul Was Overdue Too
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
5th Wheel Unified School District…
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
Hmmm
When The Keurig In The Office Breakroom Finally Dies; You Improvise!
Max Ac In The Desert
I Think They Could Have Found Better Scrap To Make This
I Mean, I Could Put On A New Doorknob, But, If It Ain't Broke...
Homemade Charcoal Starter. Actually Worked Quite Well
I Wanted Some Sous Vide Steak Very Badly, So I Made A Quick-And-Dirty Temp Control
Three Different Hardware Stores Said “You’re Gonna Have To Jerry Rig It”
Turning A Bouncy House Blower Into A Floor Dryer
Found Random On Internet
My Neighbor Built A New Wall
Lawn Mower T-3000 Cuts A Quarter Mile In 10 Secs
Looks like a Tim the tool man upgrade ... "More power! Arf Arf Arf!"
Local Fb Marketplace Find
Ain’t She A Beaut??! Saw This On A Yardsale Group Offering Installation
Stole From Another Sub
Wrap A Kids Bmx Tire Around The Drive Wheels And The Power Wheel Will Almost Never Get Stuck!
Kayaking Is Cool And All But... What If You Stuck A Prop On A Drill? Testing Begins This Week
Redneck Pool Heater
this is better than the other one we saw, at least this one has a chance of not melting the hose
My Brother's Solution To Clearing Out Brush And Saplings Instead Of Renting A Brush Hog. That Man Makes Me Proud
Saw This On Carsales...
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.
Cruise Control
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...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
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