When you run into a problem , your first instinct is probably to fix it as soon as possible. And usually, you’ll look for the easiest way to do it.
These people technically solved life’s problems, and they probably did so on the cheap. But that doesn’t mean the jobs they did were necessarily good. But hey, at least they’re entertaining.
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“My Makita/Milwaukee redneck drill.”
The nice thing about power tools is that a lot of them can use batteries interchangeably. Usually with the same brand, though.
This was an attempt, at least. I probably wouldn’t want to use it, though.
“My damn shelf tilts down so I fixed it with toilet paper.”
The problem may have been solved, but for how long? It’s either going to give way again, or you’re going to run out of toilet paper and get desperate for another roll.
“When you gotta get somewhere no matter what.”
If that’s what the wheel, back light, and window look like, I’d hate to see the rest of the van. It can probably get you from point A to point B exactly once, though.
Well, that’s *one* way to vent air in your car.
Look, fixing the A/C in your car can sometimes cost more than the car is worth. But at the same time, this just seems like a bug vacuum. And an accident waiting to happen.
“I just spent $2 worth of duct tape to fix a $1 backscratcher. Totally worth it.”
Okay, but was it? Because you could easily just buy a new backscratcher. In fact, for the cost of the tape, you could buy two backscratchers and have one on reserve.
“E-brake button broke off. They wanted hundreds of dollars to replace the whole set up… so…”
I guess that’s one way to make sure your parking break works. But seriously, who uses those things, anyway?
Probably could’ve picked a nicer replacement button, though…
“I finally got that ceiling fan installed.”
It looks like it’s mostly secure, but I still wouldn’t trust it. Especially not over my bed. But maybe that’s just me. Maybe there’s a world out there that thinks this kind of thing is normal.
“Ran out of tape? Don’t worry, we have more.”
Not all tape is created equal. And while running out of the rolls that are specifically used in those big dispensers is annoying, you could just use the regular-sized roll as-is.
“A DIY shower I saw while house hunting.”
This homeowner can technically say the shower wall is tiled. But being tiled and being tiled well are two different things. Not a big deal if you were planning on gutting the bathroom, at least.
“We lost our tree stand. I think my girlfriends been watching too many of these videos…”
This is honestly kind of terrifying to me. I don’t know that a shoe is going to keep a whole Christmas tree from toppling over for very long. And replacement stands aren’t even that expensive.
I mean, it’ll technically work, right?
Sure, it’ll keep the gate closed. But it doesn’t even have the illusion of security. Also, it just looks super out of place, which really isn’t helping.
Some people really believe in the whole “if it works, it works” philosophy, huh?
“Charger and cable holder in one package.”
Ah yes, pure genius! Not only do you have a plug that can hold your cable, but you can experience a mild shock every time you go to charge something!!
Seriously, though, this is just dangerous.
“Just installed me some new shop lights.”
I guess it’ll work. That is, until the battery dies, and you have to cut the tape off, replace them, and then put the flashlight back up with more tape. Might as well just install a real light…
“Some handles my dad made.”
Apparently, OP’s dad made this handle out of an old horseshoe. Props for recycling old material, but this is still a little… strange. Hopefully it doesn’t get any direct sunlight.
Taking the idea of a ceiling fan to a whole new level.
I don’t know what’s worse, a fan with a light taped on to it, or this. Probably this, because if anything gets too close to the fluorescent bulbs while they’re spinning, well, good luck.
“Made a piano video.”
What amazes me the most about this whole setup is the fact that the person who did this wasn’t afraid that the tripod, phone and all, would fall. Because it totally looks like it’s going to fall.
“The handle for the toilet at this restaurant is a USB cable. You pull out the cable to flush.”
This is both a genius and horrible solution at the same time. How do you even think to use a USB cable, of all things, as a handle for a public toilet?
“When your gas grill isn’t tall enough, and you have plenty of pallets.”
It’s all fun and games until that pile of pallets comes falling don. It probably would’ve been a better idea to just leave the grill on ground-level, but I guess some people just love convenience.
“Homemade stool made of spray foam.”
I’ll never understand the obsession some people have with making furniture out of spray foam. It literally never looks good, and it can’t be all that sturdy, either (especially if you’re using it as a stool?).
“Tried to make a charger no one would steal made a charger that leaves paint on everything.”
I mean, at least it still works, right? Because the whole goal was to keep people from stealing the charger. Of course, it also means OP won’t want to touch it, but you win some and you lose some, I guess.
