Genius Redneck Engineering Hacks to Date

Windshield Wipers

It’s bad luck to find out your windshield wipers aren’t working on a rainy or snowy day. When you can’t get to the mechanic, just use a broom. You may find that this method even works better than your regular wipers.

Leaf Blower

Don’t spend hundreds of dollars on an expensive leaf blower this autumn. Just use a fan to gather all of your leaves up. You may look a little silly, but it works.

Mobile Entertainment System

When you can’t afford an entertainment system built in to your car, it’s time to improvise when it comes to those long road trips. Keep your kids entertained by creating you own entertainment system with bungee cords and a laptop. They’ll stay quiet for hours.

Hot Plate

We all know that one person who needs coffee in the morning. When you’re fresh out of a stove, just use a clothes iron to heat up your espresso pot. You’ll have your caffeine fix in no time.

Grill

Grills are expensive. So, next time you’re having a family barbecue, borrow a shopping cart from one of your local grocery store and put it over a fire to get those delicious-looking grill streaks.

Cup Holder

Cars never seem to have enough cup holders. Make your own with a role of tape and attach it to the dashboard.

Swing Set

This may be the most comfortable swing set to date. It may take a little more work than other makeshift projects, but your kids will totally love it during those warm summer nights.

Quad Bike

This genius invention is the pairing of a jet ski and a quad. When your jet ski breaks down and hits the bucket, just put some wheels under it.

Cologne Sprayer

Next time you need a little extra scent during your big night out, just put a cleaning bottle sprayer on top of your cologne. It’ll spray more than the regular cap.

Mini Grill

Hot diggity dog, it’s time to get cooking! This redneck invention is a mini grill made out of an aluminum can. You can smoke your hot dog or sausage in no time.

Laptop

Want to look cool in class with your laptop computer? Just use a pizza box and hardwire your computer. It’ll take some time, but you can do it!

Patio Furniture

There is nothing better than enjoying a nice day in your backyard. Make yourself some patio furniture out of some old tires. They aren’t very attractive, but they sure are comfortable.

Basketball Hoop

Want to practice shooting some hoops but fresh out of a basketball hoop and net? Just nail a toilet seat to a board and hang it up high somewhere. Voila! You have a basketball hoop.

Meat Smoker

There’s nothing like some tasty smoked meat. Some meat smokers are bulky and expensive. Make your own out of an old filing cabinet so you can make as much smoked meat as you want!

Showerhead

Did your showerhead break at the worst possible moment? Use an old soda bottle with holes poked through the bottom for a makeshift showerhead so you can shower.

Lawn Mower

If you don’t have the cash to buy an automatic motorized lawn mower, this redneck invention does the same job and you still get to sit down and relax – a little. Attach your grass cutter to the front of your bicycle and pedal away.

Motorized Scooter

Those motorized scooters can be super expensive, especially if insurance doesn’t cover it. So, get creative and piece together a motor, seat, and the front of a bicycle to easily get around.

Diving Board

With this redneck contraption you can host diving competitions all summer long in your backyard swimming pool. It may be more expensive than an actual diving board, but if you have it on hand, it works!

Hand Mixer

The next time you’re craving some pancakes or a birthday cake and need a hand mixer, just use the drill in your garage with a whisk attached to the end. You’ll whip up those pancakes in no time.

Smoke Detector

While we wouldn’t recommend this, it may work. If the batteries in your smoke detector die, put some Jiffy Pop near the ceiling. If there’s a fire, it’ll make the popcorn pop and let you know that there’s danger in your home.