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Hey, if it works—don’t knock it! I’m personally a huge believer that if something functions well, if it gets the job done, then it’s not stupid no matter how ridiculous the thing might look. Sure, style and form are important to me and you, dear Pandas, but at the end of the day, the results speak for themselves! So, step aside style, we’ve got some weird DIY masterpieces to praise.

Welcome to another feature of ‘Redneck Engineering!’ A Reddit community of over 423k people, r/redneckengineering has been an important part of ‘the front page of the internet’ since being founded in 2013. It’s an online group dedicated exclusively to showing off the most bizarre and hilarious-looking DIY solutions to many of life’s problems.

Got no water service? No problem! As long as you’ve gone some snow and a crawfish pot, you can MacGyver up an impromptu bathtub. You’re about to enter the world of DIY miracles, dear Pandas, so make sure you’ve got your hardhat and your workboots on. Let’s scroll on down!

Mind the gap, upvote the photos that you enjoyed, and read on for what the founder of r/redneckengineering, redditor Flounder19, told Bored Panda in a follow-up interview. Later, if you’re in the mood for some more of the finest chaotic DIY engineering around, check out our earlier article here.

Don’t try this at home. Your safety is paramount! (But if you do... be very, very careful! And upload it to the ‘Redneck Engineering’ subreddit.)

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An Upside Down Umbrella Keeps All Your Tools And Fittings From The Bottom Of The Ocean

An Upside Down Umbrella Keeps All Your Tools And Fittings From The Bottom Of The Ocean

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Damn, That's A Clean Duct Tape Paint Job

Damn, That's A Clean Duct Tape Paint Job

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

They should've videoed it and put it in one of those "Super satisfying" videos

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Does This Count? Seen In Devon

Does This Count? Seen In Devon

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In itself, redneck engineering refers to the use of various unorthodox (read: stuff that makes you say, “Holy cow!”) and out-of-the-box methods to build, repair, or modify things. This can include using strange work techniques or tools and materials that seem out of the ordinary. In short, it’s a (dangerous) way to jury rig your way out of the Desert of Problems and saunter your way into the Oasis of Solutions.

The founder of r/redneckengineering, redditor Flounder19, told Bored Panda that you don't have to have any special materials to get started with redneck engineering and DIY projects. All you need is creativity and some basics: "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," the head moderator pointed that looks mean nothing if whatever you're building functions well.

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Just Don't Bring It To The Boil

Just Don't Bring It To The Boil

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

You need a giant pair of tongs to lift the kid out when he's done.

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Homemade Alarm System

Homemade Alarm System

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Facetiming The Water So It Doesn't Boil Over While I'm Watching TV In The Other Room

Facetiming The Water So It Doesn't Boil Over While I'm Watching TV In The Other Room

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I was curious to find out more about the origins of the subreddit. Flounder19 was kind enough to share with Bored Panda how everything got started. The post that kicked everything off is this one right here, shared on r/funny, featuring a couple of rednecks having the time of their lives in a boat with a picnic table inside it. Flounder19 saw the photo and declared that they'll start r/redneckengineering for content specifically like this. It was all a spur-of-the-moment decision.

Finally, the founder of the sub had one simple piece of advice for anyone thinking of getting started with this dangerous brand of DIY: "Don't die, please."

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Rain Shower Heads Are Not Cheap So

Rain Shower Heads Are Not Cheap So

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Earlier, my colleague had a chat with the founder of r/redneckengineering about the subreddit, the type of content it focuses on, as well how the community has changed over the years. According to the founder, redneck engineering is a broad-enough term, however, it’s also “the kind of thing you know when you see.” So trust your gut on this one! If you think that it looks like redneck engineering, then it probably is.

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“It [redneck engineering] can range from something as common as using a hand mirror to replace a side-view mirror to something complex like building a backyard water slide with a loop-de-loop,” the founder told Bored Panda earlier. What’s more, the members of the subreddit tend to look kindly upon those DIY projects that would “make an OSHA inspector cringe.”

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Think Smart

Think Smart

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

Meanwhile at the German TÜV, people are breathing into a paper back

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#11

Now That's One Well Engineered Redneck Wood Pile

Now That's One Well Engineered Redneck Wood Pile

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#12

This Took A Good Year Or Two To Make

This Took A Good Year Or Two To Make

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In the earliest days of r/redneckengineering, way back in 2013, the subreddit’s founder was the one who made the majority of the posts. However, as the member count grew, everyone became more active, so the founder no longer had to post most of the content.

According to the founder, most posts on the page are “low-budget workarounds to everyday problems with a few high-effort engineering projects and other submissions sprinkled in.”

#13

When Someone Buys You A Bath Bomb And You Only Have A Shower

When Someone Buys You A Bath Bomb And You Only Have A Shower

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

𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝚙𝚑𝚘𝚗𝚎 𝚜𝚒𝚝𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚕𝚒𝚔𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚖𝚊𝚔𝚎𝚜 𝚖𝚎 𝚗𝚎𝚛𝚟𝚘𝚞𝚜.

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Slavic Redneck Piping

Slavic Redneck Piping

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#17

How To Truck Camp In The Winter (Found In Local Classified)

How To Truck Camp In The Winter (Found In Local Classified)

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#18

How To Do Laundry While Living In A Vehicle. Available Programs; Off-Road, Highway And City

How To Do Laundry While Living In A Vehicle. Available Programs; Off-Road, Highway And City

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#20

I Give You The Double Decker Sofa. Ideal For Game Night With The Guys

I Give You The Double Decker Sofa. Ideal For Game Night With The Guys

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#22

No Toaster? No Problem

No Toaster? No Problem

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Jon Steensen
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Puts slices of bread on a grate in the oven. My kitchen is too small for non essential apliances, and as I rarely toast bread a toaster is not justified.

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#23

It Caught On Fire Last Year. But This Year I Give You Portable Fire Pit 2.0

It Caught On Fire Last Year. But This Year I Give You Portable Fire Pit 2.0

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

Cool idea! Until some drunk tries to move it while there's a fire and falls into it. Please don't show this photo to my mom! 😳

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David Leick
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Reminds me of Raising Hope where they use a shopping cart over the fire as a grill.

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#25

The Ultimate Defense

The Ultimate Defense

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#27

This Dude Was Towing A Shed With A Lawnmower

This Dude Was Towing A Shed With A Lawnmower

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#28

I Took A Free Broken Laptop And Hooked It Up To A Monitor, Used The Monitor Box As The Holder. Been Using It Daily For Almost A Year No Problems

I Took A Free Broken Laptop And Hooked It Up To A Monitor, Used The Monitor Box As The Holder. Been Using It Daily For Almost A Year No Problems

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

Reminds me of a the half-laptop/CRT monitor unholy hybrid that one of my college friends made.

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#29

Seen At A Hospital In Argentina, Latin American Countries Are A Goldmine For These

Seen At A Hospital In Argentina, Latin American Countries Are A Goldmine For These

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#30

My Dad Sends Me A Picture Whenever He Uses The Turkey Fryer I Bought Him. Today, He's Seemingly Cooking For The Guys At His Shop With The Help Of A 30t Overhead Crane

My Dad Sends Me A Picture Whenever He Uses The Turkey Fryer I Bought Him. Today, He's Seemingly Cooking For The Guys At His Shop With The Help Of A 30t Overhead Crane

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#31

Found This On Denton, Texas Facebook Group

Found This On Denton, Texas Facebook Group

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

Practical. Take the kid shopping, let them 'carry' it home. Keep them occupied.

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#33

Okay, Sir, I Fixed Your Air Conditioner

Okay, Sir, I Fixed Your Air Conditioner

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#34

So... The Analog Stick's Head Broke And I End Up Gluing A Cork From A Wine Bottle... I Like It

So... The Analog Stick's Head Broke And I End Up Gluing A Cork From A Wine Bottle... I Like It

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#35

Very Nice Shoe Dryer Prototype For You Guys

Very Nice Shoe Dryer Prototype For You Guys

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

This will create back pressure on the hairdryer and prevent the proper airflow volume. That will result in overheating. Good quality hair dryers will shut down. OK quality hair dryers will burn out. Poor quality hair dryers will catch on fire. BAD IDEA. But those are some nice cycling shoes.

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#37

Lost The Straw To My Wd-40. Attached A New One From The Capri Sun Of My Son

Lost The Straw To My Wd-40. Attached A New One From The Capri Sun Of My Son

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#39

My Brain Is Hurting From Looking At This

My Brain Is Hurting From Looking At This

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

Occasionally, the word, "Why?" cannot suffice to express the mount of confusion I feel. This is one of those times.

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#40

Old Sheep Skin I Use To Keep The Controls From Freezing On My Garbage Truck. Works Like A Freaking Champ!

Old Sheep Skin I Use To Keep The Controls From Freezing On My Garbage Truck. Works Like A Freaking Champ!

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#41

Red Neck Hot Tub Goals... Yes This Is My Basement

Red Neck Hot Tub Goals... Yes This Is My Basement

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K Witmer
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hey we have one of those in our basement and we put it on our back porch in the summer. It works great and I'm not a redneck just a tiny bit hillbilly

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#42

I Wanted An Outdoor Super Bowl Party, But I Threw Away The TV Stand Long Ago

I Wanted An Outdoor Super Bowl Party, But I Threw Away The TV Stand Long Ago

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#45

Less 'Redneck' More Of A Nutcase. Reposted From 'Denveruxer'

Less 'Redneck' More Of A Nutcase. Reposted From 'Denveruxer'

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#46

We Have Ourselves A Craftsman

We Have Ourselves A Craftsman

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#47

Heavy Duty Office Chair

Heavy Duty Office Chair

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

For when you go four wheeling in the office. (or five wheeling in this case)

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#48

This Seems To Fit Better Here

This Seems To Fit Better Here

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Steve Barnett
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not a 'killjoy', just someone who cares: Some of the ‘fixes’ that have been posted in relation to automobiles are dangerous and should not be attempted.

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Genius

Genius

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

As long as you have plumbed the exhaust correctly, I applaud you noble genius.

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#50

Not Sure If This Fits Here But I Needed A Longer Aux Cord

Not Sure If This Fits Here But I Needed A Longer Aux Cord

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