40 Insanely Creative Problem-Solving Moments That Feel Like Pure Genius!

They say necessity is the mother of invention… but sometimes necessity teams up with pure chaos, a bit of spite, and zero budget — and that’s when the real magic happens. Welcome to the glorious gray area between “that’s actually brilliant” and “a normal person would never think of this in a million years.” Sourced straight from the wild minds of Reddit r/redneckengineering, we’ve collected 40 of the most jaw-dropping, forehead-slapping, “wait… that’s allowed?” problem-solving moments ever posted. Scroll down to load your brain up with some imaginative inspiration.😏

#1 Steering Wheel Broke, Needed To Finish The Yard. Thankfully I Know How To Drive A Stick

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amusingredditname: I don’t know how you managed to break the steering wheel in the first place but this looks like a very acceptable replacement, and it’s probably more durable. Mdp2pwackerO2: Too bad you didn’t use a post cause you could say your mower now has 4x4
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#2 Slipping on ice? Screw cleats! 3/8” sheet metal hex head screws— works like a charm!

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"Impossible to walk in this muck. Need some fucking golf shoes" Put a thick insole in them and avoid jumping from height onto firm surfaces. I put too long of studs in a pair of wading boots, found out the studs were too long when I jumped out of the bed of my truck onto concrete.
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