DIY engineers to the rescue: the funniest pictures of homemade solutions

Homegrown engineers are the unsung heroes who can MacGyver their way out of any crisis with minimal resources. The X account Problemsolved has collected some truly ingenious examples. Read on to be amazed... and horrified.

First up: what to do when your XL chessboard is missing a white king?

No bike stand for painting? No worries. Just call your most patient friend to act as the human stabilizer. Who knew someone with such short hair could get such a good highlight job.

A bottle, three holes, and a bit of duct tape engineering that even SpaceX might raise an eyebrow at.

If a red extinguisher ruins your white wall aesthetic, master-level doodles can turn it into a wall-mounted masterpiece.

The less eye contact with onions, the better. A welding helmet doubles as the ultimate armor—chop onions like a Stormtrooper without shedding a tear.

Who needs IKEA when you’ve got pure, unadulterated ingenuity? This “shelf” is not a joke—it’s a statement.

Bike seats can be brutal, but don’t let that stop you. A plush seat and a splash of elegance make all the difference... or maybe not.

Brilliant! A DIY people-navigation system. Whether you’re “Team Phone” or “Team No Phone,” you deserve your own personal lane.

Sure, this fan tower looks like a safety hazard waiting to happen, but it’s a cool fix — literally — unless something falls.

This containment system is a work of genius... just keep it off social media to avoid the wrath of child services.

You may be impossible to deal with, but your phone is another story. Turns out, sneakers aren’t just for walking—they double as perfect phone stands.

Buddy, NASA is on the line, and they want you.

Whether your little ones are itchy, bitey, or just too clingy in the summer heat, here’s another hack best kept far, far away from child services.

Sure, you could replace the downspout, but where’s the fun in that?

Pro: Your phone never dies. Con: You have to wear solar panels on your head.

Wall clocks are cheap, but this free fix? Priceless.

Perfect if you plan on standing still all night.

Hey man, way better than a sunburn. Noted.

Charge your phone... but beware.

Honestly, with a back like that, who wouldn’t use every excuse to go shirtless?

Turn your feisty hens into escape-room challengers — except there’s no way out.

This isn’t just a stretched-out fence; it’s the stuff of legends.

Manufacturer tip: a Coke Zero bottle works best for light refraction — and it comes sugar-free!

Why suffer when you can innovate? Of course, some poor kid has been searching for that pool noodle for weeks...

Part safety, part Sound of Music cosplay, all class. Just a heads-up: try not to crash.

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