A lot of men like solving problems. They like to pretend they’re the next MacGyver.
But most of the time, they solve their problems with the most, let’s just say, creative fixes.
Women find it baffling how men can think of these solutions but they somehow work. Men can’t explain how but they do.
Have you ever used any of these fixes?
1. Tetris has finally paid off
All those years and late nights playing Tetris has finally paid off. He finally got to apply it to real life! Now, who says Tetris is a waste of time?
2. DIY covers
When you can’t find the cover for the gas tank, you do what you can to fix it. And, according to Dad, anything works as long as it fits the hole.
3. How many guys does it take to screw on a light bulb?
We finally know the answer! It’s five guys! Four to hold the ladder in place and one to fix the bulb. Stay still, guys.
4. Muffler falling off?
Is your muffler falling off but still in good condition? Just use duct tape and blue ribbon to straighten that muffler. It’ll be as good as new, they say.
5. Safety first, my friends
Safety first, dude. Yeah, this is definitely the right way to go!
6. When baking and you can’t find the mixer
When you can’t find the electric mixer, this one works, too. It still mixes the batter, right? And he cleaned the drill before using it with the food. Right?
7. Drill it in
Her parents a got a new bed but the night stand is too short now. No problem. Dad to the rescue! He drilled the nightstand into the wall and now it’s the same height. Bonus: It’s so easier to clean underneath the night stand.
8. DIY car repairs
Why bring the cracked bumper to the repair shop and lose hundreds of dollars when you can use zip ties? And zip ties only cost a couple of dollars. It’ll hold the bumper up!
9. This will do
When you forgot your hard hat, anything hard will do. In this case, this bucket is hard so it can double as a hard hat, too.
10. When you gotta take things in your own hands
The landlady wouldn’t do anything about it and it was starting to leak. What’s a person gonna do? Duct tape it. It’s better than nothing!
11. Spotted along the highway
Was the driver of the red pick-up going that fast that it flew into the open truck? Is the car moving houses? So many questions.
12. This works, right?
Side mirror’s busted. A hand mirror works well, right? Will objects still appear closer than they look?
13. A bunch of stairs
When you need to fix something up there, you’ll need a lot of stairs to get it. And a balancing act to not fall. Seriously, how does he do it?
14. The mop that saved the day
This is why you need multiple items of different lengths in your house. Because of incidents like this. Now, you can wash your dirty dishes and pans even if the dishwasher door is broken.
15. Bobcat to the rescue!
When you need to repair the lawnmower but can’t get to the bottom, get a bobcat to help you. Just strap the lawnmower and lift it up. Now, do your thang, man!
16. If it gets the job done
As long as it gets the job done, it’ll do right? It still keeps the front part of the car protected. And if it’s the winter, it can work as a snow plow, too.
17. Safety squints
He’s living on the edge, huh? Safety squints are, after all, a legit part of the safety code in construction. Yes, just close your eyes and don’t open them until the job is done.
18. A second function
This CPU is very multi-functional. It comes with a cup holder that also doubles as cellphone holder! It’s not for, you know, DVDs and CDs because nobody uses those anymore.
19. A little off the top
When you’re gardening and cutting the leaves, you have to include everything. Including the top. Can’t reach the top part? Balance on that rail then.
20. Top secret files
Want to learn the secret to keeping your files top secret? Just wrap a strong plastic rope around it. And then, this is the most important step, use an old-school padlock to secure it. Now, your files are all safe.
21. Closed-toe flip flops
When you want the openness of flip-flops but protect your toes at the same time. It should still be comfy.
22. Truly one-of-a-kind
Or maybe you need custom flip-flops. All you need is a cardboard box and some tapes. You’re good to go!
23. Floor repair done
The floor needed to be repaired. But it needed to be done now. No problem. All we need are cardboard boxes and a lot of tape. Repair done! And to keep it festive, let’s place Christmas lights under the desk.
24. No door knob
They don’t have a door knob. But they’ve got lots of spoons! As long as it opens the door, right?
25. Custom scaffolding
These buddies really trust each other, huh? Because when the other guy moves, the other guy falls. Plus that wood is pretty strong to be able to hold the guy straight.
26. Modified plate
Their license plate has either gone missing or it’s broken. Either way they need to drive the van and they can’t drive the van if it doesn’t have a license. So voila!
27. A dentist’s car
Is it that obvious a dentist owns this car? What gave it away?
28. A new charging case
He needed a new charging case for his phone. This will do. It’s tied with those cable ties so it’s going to be very secure.
29. No cone?
When your dog needs a cone but he’s not injured, you make do with whatever you have at home. Paper plates will do. It still does the trick.
30. 50-foot Mario?
The living room not big enough for them? No problem. Time to take the game outside. Oh they can do this all night!
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Sources: Brightside, Elite Readers