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We all seem to know someone who likes to consider themselves a handyman. Spoiler alert: it’s usually our dad. And to be fair, sometimes they’re really good at making repairs! Maybe they’ve worked in construction or plumbing or they just have a lot of life experience fixing things. Even if those people have some ideas that seem overly creative, we still give them the benefit of the doubt.

Then there are the people who want to be handy, but just…aren’t. Perhaps they watched too much “MacGyver” while growing up. Or maybe they like to avoid spending money for professional repair services.

With those people, you may not always end up with things that work but you sure get a lot of hilarious repairs. While they’re funny, some are also dangerous. People like this will go to almost any length to not use professional services whether due to money or personal pride.

So yes, if you know a repairman (or woman) like that, you might want to double-check all their work to make sure it won’t kill anybody. One thing’s for sure, you’ll have a lot of hilarious stories to tell — and pictures to share on the internet.

1. It’s not stupid if it works

When this cable wouldn’t stay in place, one person had an ingenious idea for making sure it stuck. Literally, they used some glue and a little Velcro.

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2. Does this work?

When it comes to having visibility while driving, you might not want to go the DIY route. I don’t think a broom will cut it if you’re trying to see out your back window during a rainstorm.

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3. It’s a perfect tribute

When your roommate punches a hole in a wall, you have a couple of options. You could get it repaired, but who has time for that? The second option is to put a print of the scene from The Shining, which is what these guys went with.

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4. When your showerhead abandons you, Mountain Dew is there

Is it the most effective method? Actually, it’s not bad. If you don’t have a showerhead, a plastic soda bottle with holes punched in the bottom might work, at least for a little while.

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5. How does this happen?

Okay, I’ll give them points for the creativity of this solution, but my real question is. how on earth did they manage to lose one-third of their wall clock? The possibilities are endless and bizarre.

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6. It’s safe…probably

This poster said this was their dad’s idea and you’ve got to admit, it’s a classic “dad solution.” It’s technically a knob, which does the job. But it looks really, really weird.

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7. How to make your car stand out

When your car mirror breaks, you have a couple of solutions. But let’s face it — any DIY repair is going to look hilarious. You might just want to take your car into the shop if you can afford it.

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8. Duct tape can fix anything

Duct tape enthusiasts swear there’s nothing it can’t do, and they might not be wrong. Apparently, it can even replace shower pipes when you’re really in a pinch!

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9. What could go wrong?

You have to wonder who saw a broken swing and decided this was the best option. What happened to good old tire swings? And how many kids are going to get hurt on this thing?

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10. You should probably call a professional for that

Fire hydrants are under an incredible amount of internal pressure. If you’ve ever seen one deployed, you know that for a fact! If duct tape can hold that, is there anything it can’t do?

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11. When you love crappy cars and comics

Getting a dent in your car is annoying, but it’s not usually a serious problem. People either have to just roll with it or come up with a creative solution. This person went with the second option.

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12. Yeah, but what’s up with the dryer?

After the dishwasher broke, the only way to complete a wash cycle was to depress the button the entire time, but no one has time for that. This was their awesome solution. But the real question is, what’s going on with the dryer back there?

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13. There’s no way this could go wrong

This person didn’t have an electric mixer and decided that mixing by hand wasn’t worth it. They might end up losing a couple of fingers — or at least getting batter all over the ceiling.

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14. Does this even qualify as a bike now?

When your bike seat falls off, there are a few things you can replace it with if you really have to. But a big log wrapped with duct tape seems like a bit of a stretch. Is it still a bike at this point?

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15. How to fool everyone

People come up with all sorts of crazy solutions when their headlights break. Among those are some pretty creative ones…but this one is less effective. Just printing out a headlight might fool people during the day, though!

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16. She’ll never notice

Remember when you were a kid and you accidentally broke something but tried to hide it from your mom? This kid had a genius idea. There’s no way Mom will ever notice!

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17. You have to appreciate the attention to detail

This person had an amazing solution for fixing their broken headlight. One Tupperware container, one orange pill bottle, and a couple of zip ties are everything they need!

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18. I can’t bear to watch

This guy was so determined to cut the tops of his hedges that he did this. Can you imagine watching it from one yard over, expecting to see him die at any moment?

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19. They’re going to die

They say women live longer than men, and pictures like this are a good example of why. What on earth was this person thinking? Just wait to get real equipment or you’re going to die!

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20. Everything’s totally normal here

This actually isn’t a bad solution to a broken car mirror, but they might want to remove that handle off. As soon as they do, it’ll be almost unnoticeable to others.

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21. This is totally the same thing

When they lost the water filter on their sink, this was one guy’s solution. Unfortunately, no one told him that straws don’t filter water and this doesn’t really do anything.

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22. How to ruin Santa for everyone

Here’s a good rule of thumb: if your Santa decoration breaks, don’t try to replace the face. It won’t turn out well and you’ll just scare all the kids.

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23. Okay, that’s pretty creative

You may have heard the expression “It’s not stupid if it works.” This might be a downright ridiculous solution, but it’s also kind of genius. Seriously, the person who thought of this should win a prize.

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24. This could go very wrong

When you want a smoothie, you find a way to make one – or at least you do if you’re these people. Hopefully, this ended with a delicious, fruity drink and not a terrible mess.

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25. You barely even notice it

This “fix” is so hilariously bad that it belongs in a Bad Fix Hall of Fame. However, it’s impressive they found a chair that fit so perfectly in the space. Also, what happened to that couch?

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26. Hey, but they saved some money

This might not look very high-tech, but it’s not the worst way to make some at-home speakers. If your fancy ones aren’t cutting it, use some milk jugs and a paper towel tube. That could do the trick!

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27. Wow

Speaking as a poor millennial, I get it — car repairs are really expensive. Even getting a tire replaced can really set you back. But I don’t think the solution to your problem is this!

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28. Who knew you could make a Frankencar?

If you’ve ever wanted a car that’s half-minivan, half-pickup truck, we’ve got great news for you! From the back annals of the DIY movements comes this piece of work, which is apparently two cars smashed together.

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29. I hope you packed your parachute

Okay, as terrifying as this looks, there’s no reason for concern. The airline responded to this tweet to reassure the passengers that the tape was keeping some damaged paint in place. Phew, now we can rest easy!

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30. Well, this is cozy

When their elevator light broke, this apartment complex came up with the creepiest possible solution to the problem — a lamp in the corner. Now the elevator is the perfect place to snuggle up with your significant other…or get murdered.

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31. No shoes, no shirt…uh, wait

I guess this isn’t the worst solution when it comes to DIY footwear, but it’s not a great one either. Does it really count as wearing shoes if you can peel them off and throw them in the trash?

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32. He’s helping

This adorable little Lego man looks like he’s happy to help pull these two cords together just a little further. It was just serendipity that his little hands fit the wire perfectly.

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33. Duct tape really can fix anything

Duct tape has been used to repair cars, keep houses together, and hold parts on planes. It only makes sense that it’s strong enough to hold a computer together, at least temporarily!

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34. That’s quite elaborate

Once laptops start getting a little older, they often have issues with overheating. This elaborate system replaced the laptop’s broken fan to keep the interior cool and functional. It’s actually not a bad idea.

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35. That’s going to hurt

Here’s a word to the wise: if your car fender gets knocked off, don’t try to replace it with a plank of wood. It won’t protect your car and it could become seriously dangerous if you get in an accident.

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36. Um, has this plane been inspected?

What airline is this? I want to know so that I never fly with them. But fun fact: lots of airlines use tape to temporarily fix issues until they can get more extensive repairs done.

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37. How?

If your car doesn’t have air conditioning, you know how rough it is during the summer. But putting a home window unit in the car is pretty crazy. How long is their extension cord?

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38. This is genius

This poster was amused to see their mom rigged this elaborate system to avoid holding her mixer. Some recipes require mixing for a really long time, so frankly, I don’t blame her!

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39. This is now the manliest razor of all time

When this razor broke, its owner didn’t see any reason to replace it. Instead, he just took the old blade and stuck it on a new and improved holder. This seems like something Ron Swanson would do.

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40. Stay back, I’m a professional

One homeowner was fixing some ductwork when they found evidence of the previous owner’s handiwork. It’s not exactly high-tech, but it seems to have done the job.

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