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

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Trust Me I Am An Engineer

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7 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

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7 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

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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

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You Got To Be Kidding

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7 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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Probably That's Why Women Live Longer Than Men

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Creativity Level Over 9000

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#35

Our Blender Broke, Time To Improvise

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

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

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

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7 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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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

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Creative Solution

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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

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You Need To Keep That Laptop Cool Somehow

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7 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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Daddy Will Fix This

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

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I Fixed It

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