These ‘Engineers’ Fixed Some Ugly Situations

When things need fixing and you're in a rush, you might just try and perform a miracle. The following people were in a pickle, or something broke, so they turned into engineers and made it work. Take a look.

She Forgot Her Sandals

needed sandals for the summer
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After getting your nails done, it's only fitting to show them off. This woman forgot her sandals, so she fixed that.

I don't know, this could actually become a new trend in some places.

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He Has To Thank His Feet

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needed shade for the beach
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It's unbearable when the sun beams on you while you're trying to relax. This man figured out a solution.

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Although it might be annoying to have a blanket on your feet, it's better than getting an unwanted tan.

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Needed Paper Towels...

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tissue as paper towel for the fix
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Kleenex aren't paper towels, but they can help get rid of some moisture. This should only be a one-day fix.

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If I walked into this bathroom two days in a row and still saw those tissues, that would be cause for concern.

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No Surprises Here

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toothless mask for woman
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Whenever your teeth aren't up to par as an adult, it can be a little surprising to others.

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This woman took the shock factor out of the equation and made her mask toothless as well.

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Fixing Pot Holes!

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fixing pot holes with the bag
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I really would like to know what city this is. Then, I would like to see how many tires are sold in the area each year.

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If this is how they fix the roads out there, that's pretty bad.

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When The Dog Doesn't Want To Move

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keeping dog happy on the laptop
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Even if this dog didn't want to move, it can be sad when you have to move them manually.

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This guy thought of a genius idea to continue his bed activities without disrupting the pup.

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The Base And Backing Were Trash

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fixed the chair with string
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Two crucial components of the chair weren't stable or strong enough, so they eventually broke.

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One man managed to put this together. Hey, as long as it works, right? Sure.

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Pull Fob Breaks

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pull fob fell off
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Pull fobs always fall off, and that messes up the whole product. Here's one way to fix that.

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Manufacturers need to invent something better than these fobs or just get rid of them for good.

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After You Break A Leg And Have A Great Idea

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swamp cooler needs crutches
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If you've ever had crutches, you know that they end up going in the closet or somewhere else to take up space.

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This swamp cooler looked unstable, so those crutches were perfect for it.

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Oh Yeah, They Fixed It

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fixed the dock with cool improvements
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This dock didn't have any flair at all before the neighbors added this pirate fort to it.

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I'd say this is a much-needed fix, and all docks need something fascinating added.

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Forgot The Candle?

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no candle to blow
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Wow, I've never seen anyone use the lighter as a candle. Is that tape on the button?

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Give these people a round of applause for resorting to this on someone's birthday.

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Out Of Hangers?

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hanger hack for your coats
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Hey, if you're ever out of hangers you more than likely have an old keyboard somewhere.

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Do you see what you can do with one? This is pretty funny and clever.

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When There's No Space On The Nightstand

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no room left on nightstand
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Running out of space on the nightstand isn't any fun. Thankfully, this couple found a way.

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Sure, they had to sacrifice the books, but it's totally better than getting out of bed to take the dishes to the kitchen.

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His Horn Went Out

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needed a car horn so he brought a trumpet
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This man must love honking his horn! Why would he feel the need to carry that instrument with him?

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Hey, it's a decent fix for when your car horn goes out.

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Toilet Maintenance

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paper clip for toilet tank
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Toilet tanks usually have a problem at some point during their lifespans. This man used a paper clip to fix his.

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It looks like it's sturdy enough to last for quite some time.

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No More Baby Accidents

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bumper for baby that runs into walls
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Parents, it's time to add bumpers to all of your children's walkers. You don't want them running into your beautiful walls.

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I'm pretty sure that's a pool noodle, so this isn't even an expensive fix.

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Downloading The Toilet

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toilet knob is a USB port
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Did someone attempt to download whatever their toilet had to offer? Oh, they just fixed the knob with that USB.

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Well, you can use anything you want to fix stuff, so it's okay.

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The Tree Couldn't Stand

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fixed the tree with a shoe
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Christmas isn't the same without a proper tree in the home. If you need to fix it with a shoe, go ahead and do it.

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The kids won't mind when the presents are there.

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They Needed To Go Somewhere

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needed a wheel to drive
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Have you ever been this bad off for a ride? Is that a bunch of clothes instead of a tire?

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Whoever did this had somewhere important to go and couldn't afford an Uber ride.

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"Homemade Stool Made Of Spray Foam"

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spray foam stool
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Would you buy this? Someone probably will, which is probably why this person made it.

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Sitting on that would be a bit weird, but if it's sturdy that's fine. We suppose.