25 Amazing “Redneck Engineering” Solutions That Actually Worked, As Shared In This Online Group
When you think of engineering, you might imagine professionals in lab coats, complex calculations, and fancy tools. However, there’s a whole other world of practical solutions that arise from creativity, resourcefulness, and a bit of humor—commonly known as “Redneck Engineering.” The term itself is often used in a light-hearted manner to describe unconventional, makeshift solutions to everyday problems, and surprisingly, some of these solutions actually work!
Here are some incredible examples of “Redneck Engineering” from the Redneck Engineering subreddit that showcase clever, often hilarious, and totally functional fixes. Whether it’s a DIY car repair, a backyard BBQ setup, or a truly inventive solution to an everyday problem, these creative fixes remind us that sometimes, the best solutions come from thinking outside the box—or, in this case, outside the toolbox.
#1 In-Laws Visiting. They Kept Pushing Buttons On The Remote To The Point The TV Was Wrecked, And The Dvr Was Full And Programmed To Record Till Next Century. Cardboard And Tape Solution
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#2 This Actually Works Great
“Why does my son have a spoon stuck to his gaming screen?”
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#3 Is This Normal Anywhere?
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#4 Hold The Door!
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#5 Budget Cybor Truck
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#6 Who’s Laughing Now?
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#7 Kitten Proofing The Underside Of My Couch
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#8 Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
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#9 So My Kitchen Faucet Snapped And The Stores Are Closed
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#10 King Of The Flea Market Atop His Chariot
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#11 Maine Winter Improv
WHAT IN THE STATE OF FRIGGIN MAINE IS HAPPENING HERE
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#12 Floor Fan You Say?
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#13 Home Made Smoker From Fb
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#14 Tennessee Makeshift Bridge Using 2 Trailers
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#15 Meanwhile, In Florida
Milton prep, let’s see if she holds.
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#16 Added A Bicycle Bottle Holder To My Desk
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#17 Tried Glue First, Didn’t Hold
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#18 No Saftey Violations Here Boss!
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#19 Drying My Pants In A Hotel Room
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#20 Oddly Satisfying Towel Holder
Wife is painting the bathroom so removed all hanging items, includes of the towel holder. With a redneck engineer in the house, that will not stand. A finger tight screw in a wall anchor and problem solved.
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#21 Gotta Love Uhaul
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#22 Found This On Facebook
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#23 My Wife Kept Accidentally Turning Off The Dishwasher
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#24 Glue Hoding Together This Old Chairs Legs Gave Out
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The glue that was holding together this chairs’ support gave out cause the legs to to open up when sat upon.
Nothing a nail sandwiched between some scotch heavy duty filament tape can’t “temporarily” fix.
#25 Does My Poor Mans Radio Antenna Count?
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