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30 Questionable DIY Fixes That Make A Surprisingly Good Case For “If It Works, It Works”

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Nate ArmbrusterByNate Armbruster

I have a lot of respect for people who can fix things using stuff they already own. My first step in any home repair is buying a tool I’ll use once and then spending twenty minutes trying to get it out of the packaging.

Would I trust every DIY repair in this list? I’d have to see how much weight we’re putting on it. But I can appreciate the thinking behind a questionable fix, especially when the proper replacement part costs more than the thing you’re fixing.

These DIY workarounds fall somewhere between clever engineering and something you should probably mention before letting a guest use it. For now, though, it works. Let’s give them that.

1. For Rainy Season

Pool noodle in tent corner to prevent rainwater pooling, as shown in the image.
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2. We Saw The Top Half Of This When We Drove By In Alaska Yesterday

White pickup truck with tank tracks instead of wheels, parked outdoors near a building.
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3. This Is The Way Boys!!!

Lawn mower with a red canopy in a grassy yard, captioned about mowing in 100 degree heat.
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4. 6 People Have Their Own Lock And Each Person Can Open The Gate With Their Own

Unusual lock setup with two padlocks on a metal structure.
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5. New Yacht, Having Trouble Naming Her Any Thoughts?

A boat with a camper on top, parked on dirt with mountains and a cloudy sky in the background.
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6. When You Want A Riding Mower But Only Got $8 And A Dream

Woman riding a red wagon pulling a lawnmower on a street.
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7. When Everything Is Covered In Ice And Your Boots Have No Grip, But You Need To Go Outside

Boot with a metal spike and yellow cord on icy ground.
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8. Didn’t Have A Jack, So I Used Children. Children Work Just Fine.

Children playing with homemade go-kart and tools in backyard.
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9. No Comment Necessary

Small boat on trailer parked between two houses, under cloudy sky.
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10. I Found This In The Elevator At The Hotel I’m Staying At

Firefighters' operation panel with a sign to press the doorbell for 1st floor.
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11. I Made This A Little While Back

Red SUV with front damage connected to another red SUV at gas station.
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12. Wheelchairs In Bosnian Hospitals

Chairs and wheelchairs lined up against a wall in a medical facility.
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13. Went To Visit My Cousin And Was Very Amused

Washing machine with a table saw on top in a workshop.
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14. Pretty Sure This Is What This Sub Was Created For

Pink Ford pickup truck on blocks with front wheels removed, supported by concrete blocks and wooden,.
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15. It Would Appear Someone In My Neighbourhood Is Attempting To Create A Budget Lawn Mower Tractor

A red bicycle attached to a lawnmower with a detached wheel on the ground.
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16. 3-Row Ford F-350. Owner Built It Himself Over The Course Of 3 Years

White 4x4 pickup truck with red camper shell at gas station.
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17. Rubber Mallet

A hammer with a black head and a rusty handle on a work surface.
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18. Found A Rather Brilliant Homemade Adjustable Welding Table On Fb This Morning

Bowling ball serving as the axis for a welding table with a green frame.
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19. Used Truck At Dealership Has ‘Fixed’ Seat Recliner Handle

Modified car seat with a metal lever and yellow knob on the side.
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20. Honestly Kind Of Impressed

Treadmill sander with a 100 grit sanding belt, homemade from a treadmill.
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21. Anyone Else Mount Their Air Compressor On A Lawn Mower Body So It’s Easier To Push Around?

Red lawnmower with multiple extension cords and reels attached, parked on concrete.
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22. Authentic Redneck Expertise

A makeshift two-level sofa structure built with wood and OSB panels in a backyard.
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23. When Some Guys In A Rural Maine Machine Shop Have Too Much Time On Their Hands, They Produce Greatness

Custom-built go-kart with large tires and a seat, for sale in Naples, ME.
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24. The Setup vs. The Outcome

Phone mounted on a homemade stand with a slotted metal plate, outdoors at night.
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25. I’m Impressed, Disgusted, And Tempted All At The Same Time

Homemade hot tub for sale with a 340-gallon stock tank, heated by a snake stove, $1,500.
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26. I Bolted A Predator Generator To My Kid’s ATV And Now It’s Basically A Hybrid Tank—

Child riding a small motorized vehicle with a generator attached, wearing a helmet.
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27. Jim Bob Just Gave An OSHA Inspector A Stroke

Black SUV crashed into gas pump at a convenience store, with a bent pole and damaged pump.
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28. DIY Audio Cable Adapter

Audio equipment with a metal clip and wires connected to input jacks.
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29. Cooling Condenser Fan Stopped Working. Problem Solved!!! Client Says It’s Cooling Well Now

A washing machine with a fan and a small white appliance on top, secured with a strap, outdoors at n.
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30. Am I Using This Properly?

3-ton Dayton hydraulic jack on windowsill with trees outside.
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Nate Armbruster

Nate is a writer and stand-up comedian living in Chicago. He enjoys finding the internet’s funniest corners so you don’t have to.