The latter sounds like it’s straight from the Redneck Engineeringsubreddit, doesn’t it? Well, maybe because it is. That’s a community where people share questionable, sometimes even silly solutions that shouldn’t seem to work, but somehow do. Scroll down and see what theDIYengineers were up to since the last time we featured the subreddit onBored Panda!
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The Redneck Engineering community celebrates the successful (?) attempts at fixing things up. There’s nothing wrong with a little DIY at home. In fact, 75% of American homeownersclaimthey have tried out some sort of a DIY project. Most people (62%) say they tackle home repairs or renovations themselves because it’s cheaper.At the same time, around 80% said they’ve made mistakes when DIY’ing something, and 45% said they’ve completely butchered aDIY projectat least once. So, it seems thatDIYisn’t always the be-all and end-all, and it’s useful to know when it’s best to put the hammer down and call a professional.
The Redneck Engineering community celebrates the successful (?) attempts at fixing things up. There’s nothing wrong with a little DIY at home. In fact, 75% of American homeownersclaimthey have tried out some sort of a DIY project. Most people (62%) say they tackle home repairs or renovations themselves because it’s cheaper.
At the same time, around 80% said they’ve made mistakes when DIY’ing something, and 45% said they’ve completely butchered aDIY projectat least once. So, it seems thatDIYisn’t always the be-all and end-all, and it’s useful to know when it’s best to put the hammer down and call a professional.
“Why does my son have a spoon stuck to his gaming screen?”
According toChuck KhielofCase Architects and Remodelers, vice president of theSchedule Fred division, “The real risk is fire.” There are 51,000home firesin the U.S. every year. In some cases, you might even need a permit if you’re planning to do electrical work like adding electrical outlets.
Major plumbing repairs should also be left to the professionals. While fixing leaky faucets and pipes is something people can definitely DIY, things like adding or moving plumbing fixtures, replacing pipes and water heaters, or repairing/installing septic tanks or dry wells are not something an averagehomeownercan do.
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One of the most popular things people DIY nowadays are decks. Kiehl warns that many homeowners might need a permit for that as well, whether you’re doing it yourself or hiring a professional. The experts at Timber Techwritethat you’ll need to take many things into account if you want to build your own deck: assess the substructure, the materials, and the scope, getting familiar with the installation process and the tools.
Milton prep, let’s see if she holds.
Another, perhaps surprising, DIY project you shouldn’t do solo is taking down trees. You have to have the right safety gear, know how to operate a chainsaw, and even be familiar with tree physics. In some jurisdictions, you might need a permit to remove a tree as well, so always check for that!
Okay, there are lots of things that we can’t DIY. But whatcanwe do, then? If you’re not Bob the Builder but you like to get your hands dirty once in a while, you can do simpler home improvement projects or fix things like a clogged toilet, jammed garbage disposal, wall holes, or walls that need a little TLC (paint).
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.
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.
Another annoying problem that a little DIY can solve is squeaky hinges. Whether it’s a door, a window, or a cabinet door, most folks should be able to fix it in almost no time. And you don’t need a specialty lubricant—petroleum jelly, bar soap, or even olive oil can work just as well.
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Needed to apply pressure to all four walls. This was a balancing act. We got the job done.
Saw on facebook. Pulled behind a tractor. OP states the mower with the handle was clipped on so he could remove it to mow around trees. I’m not sure how he started the on with no shroud over the flywheel/pull start handle. But if he’s this handy, I’m sure he had his ways.
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Left hand door opens onwards and right hand door opens outwards. The right hand door is actually to my shared bathroom and it only locks from the inside with a privacy lock.
My guess is that it’s a homemade “pickup truck”.
Someone did an H&R on my mirror. Multiple layers of JB weld and duct tape and my engineering degree paid off.
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