A great way to save money on buying things or repairing them is toDIYthem. All it takes is a bit of creativity, a few tools and materials, and perhaps a Youtube tutorial on your phone. Crafting up a trendy headboard or a garden bed can also be therapeutic and helps us to let out our emotions, reducing stress and anxiety.However, today we’re taking DIYing to the next level with the “Red Neck Engineering"subreddit. This community enjoys sharing quite unorthodoxcraftsand fixer-uppers, from ceiling fans in cars to patching up roofs with vinyl records. Scroll down to find more examples, and don’t forget to upvote the ones you wish you had thought of yourself.While you’re at it, be sure to check out a conversation with experienced home DIYer and content writer atHardy Home DIY Solutions, John Coleman, who kindly agreed to tell us when we should think twice about DIYing something.This post may includeaffiliate links.
A great way to save money on buying things or repairing them is toDIYthem. All it takes is a bit of creativity, a few tools and materials, and perhaps a Youtube tutorial on your phone. Crafting up a trendy headboard or a garden bed can also be therapeutic and helps us to let out our emotions, reducing stress and anxiety.
However, today we’re taking DIYing to the next level with the “Red Neck Engineering"subreddit. This community enjoys sharing quite unorthodoxcraftsand fixer-uppers, from ceiling fans in cars to patching up roofs with vinyl records. Scroll down to find more examples, and don’t forget to upvote the ones you wish you had thought of yourself.
While you’re at it, be sure to check out a conversation with experienced home DIYer and content writer atHardy Home DIY Solutions, John Coleman, who kindly agreed to tell us when we should think twice about DIYing something.
This post may includeaffiliate links.
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“I think many people use [theredneck engineering] term when they see a project that utilizes materials, tools, or methods in ways other than they were originally intended to be used,” says experienced home DIYer and content writer atHardy Home DIY Solutions, John Coleman toBored Panda.“I am appreciative of the thought, creativity, and effort that goes into coming up with these unconventional solutions. However, I think it all comes down to the quality, durability, and visual appeal of the finished project,” he notes.
“I think many people use [theredneck engineering] term when they see a project that utilizes materials, tools, or methods in ways other than they were originally intended to be used,” says experienced home DIYer and content writer atHardy Home DIY Solutions, John Coleman toBored Panda.
“I am appreciative of the thought, creativity, and effort that goes into coming up with these unconventional solutions. However, I think it all comes down to the quality, durability, and visual appeal of the finished project,” he notes.
When he tackles aDIYproject that is related to home maintenance and improvement, he does his best to research methods and find tools and materials made specifically for the task at hand.“I want it to be safe and last as long as possible,” Coleman explains.
When he tackles aDIYproject that is related to home maintenance and improvement, he does his best to research methods and find tools and materials made specifically for the task at hand.
“I want it to be safe and last as long as possible,” Coleman explains.
However, not everything can be DIYed, especially when we lack skills for it and Coleman seems to agree. “I think it is better to think twice before tackling a DIY project if you have no prior experience related to the project or have not researched the topic thoroughly. It is also important to consider what could happen if you mess up or if something goes wrong. Could significant damage be caused that is too costly to fix? Could you or someone else potentially get hurt?”
Even with over 20 years of experience doing home DIY projects and everyday maintenance tasks, there have been cases when he thought better of tackling a project. “I had reservations about my skill set or I had an uneasy feeling about it. I ended up hiring a professional and felt confident with the results when the project was completed,” he shared.
The DIY tasks (if the person doesn’t have the skills for it) that Coleman advises to skip altogether are electrical projects or structure-altering projects. “If electrical projects are not wired correctly, it could either not work, cause a fire, or result in an injury. Altering a structure, such as removing walls or cutting joists, could compromise the stability of the whole structure,” he warns.
Coleman also agreed to provide us with a few tips on fixing things on the budget so it doesn’t turn out to be another case of redneck engineering. “The top tip I can offer is to be thorough with project planning. It is important to set a budget that allows for unexpected costs and then stick to it.”
Before speeding to the hardware store and buying the materials, he recommends breaking the project into smaller parts. “Price everything needed for each phase of the plan and then compare it to the set budget. If the cost is over your budget, then go back and downsize the plan, consider correct but lower-cost materials, or delay completing the project until the budget can be increased.”
I’m in a hotel, and there is only 1 socket that I can use to charge my phone. However, it’s quite worn out, and the charger kept moving down and not charging. I propped it up with and empty water bottle on the mounted hair dryer, and then held it up with my gf’s hair band. I know it’s simple and stupid, but I’m proud of it
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