Like you, I'm pretty good with my hands. But sometimes we run into a fix-it situation that just perplexes us. (Like when I recently bought a cabinet from IKEA and the 27 page manual made me want to set the box on fire.) And we've got to improvise.

But I'm gonna bet nothing you've jury rigged could possibly compare to the MacGyver-gone-insane jobs found on ThereIFixedIt.com.

Featuring terrible handiwork from around the world, this site will make you feel better about any hack job you've recently completed - at least until your house shows up on the front page.

For example, the favorites pictured: Any guy knows a shopping cart wheel makes a perfect substitute... There's pure genius in a home engineered zip tie and duct tape spoon... And any mechanic will tell you, always keep some spare Pringles cans in your car in case you blow a hose.

For more guy-genuity, head to www.thereifixedit.com

14-year old Danny Johnson, was recently named the Guitar Hero Guinness World Records holder for “Highest Score for a Single Song” after he hit 99% of the notes for the DragonForce song “Through the Fire and Flames” on Expert level, scoring a finger-bleeding 973,954 points. Why only 99%? About 170 notes from the end, the blue button on his guitar controller broke. You can see him nailing it 100% in the vid above. And breaking the 980k mark.

The Grapevine, Texas native is also a skilled pianist, drummer, guitarist, saxophone and oboe player. (Oboe player? Is there a category of chicks this kid's after who don't fall for piano, guitar, sax or drums?)

Chances are you'll never come just shy of a million points, but to up your rock star status, here are 6 of Johnson's top Guitar Hero tips and tricks:

1. Starting out.
When you’re starting out, whenever you’re playing a song and you don't know what notes are coming at you, do not hit random buttons. Only hit the notes you know you can hit. When you do this, you will eventually get better at a song. (Another thing is that you can try to take off your face plate if you have one. I think it helps.)

2. Trills.
If you see a lot of trills - which are any combination of 2 notes repeating - hold down the lower note and try to use your index and middle finger to do so. For example, hold down green and use another finger to hit red. If that doesn't work, try bringing over your right hand to tap the higher note. You can hold down green with your index finger and bring your right hand over to tap red.

3. Triplets.
Triplets are three notes in a row that go from low to high (ex. green, red, yellow). I would suggest holding down the lowest note with your index finger and hitting the others with the middle finger and the ring finger. If that doesn't work for you, try holding ...There's more

Say you get lost in the wild. Are you skilled enough to survive? And no, watching Man vs. Wild or Survivorman every week does not qualify you as an expert in wilderness.

Maybe you were on a “family vacation” but your family left you (you’re adopted). Maybe you wondered off too far from the campsite trying to find a secure place to piss without your friends taking pictures. Whatever the case, getting lost in the wild can be a scary and dangerous thing, if you’re not prepared, that is. You could take a full training course in the fine arts of surviving in the wild, or you can just go on and read this four key tips I got from hours of online research. Which, trust me, is just as good...

1. Get Water (Without the urine taste)
First, you need to minimize the amount of water you lose. Water is lost through urine (about 1.5 L per day), perspiration (about .1 L per day), and from the diffusion of water through your skin (about .4 L per day). But a lot of factors contribute to water loss and intake. How hot is it? How much are you moving? It’s extremely difficult to judge how much water you need, but usually it’s around 2.5 L per day in temperate climates. But use your urine as a water gauge. If your pee is clear/light yellow, you’re getting enough water, but if it starts to look dark, you need to drink more.
Next, you need to find a source of water. Look for signs of animals. Swarming insects, like bees or ants, usually indicate a nearby water source. Birds tend to gather around a body of water. An abundance of plants indicates a lot of moisture and water nearby. Or just follow animal tracks, they usually lead to water.

If you don’t find a source of water, you can produce some yourself. Use a plastic bag or create a makeshift bag (the clearer the bag the better) and place it over the limb of a tree or shrub. The more leaves the better. Seal the bag (take a thread of your shirt and tie it around the opening, etc.) and put a weight on the limb (like a rock) so it’s weighted down towards the bag. As the sun heats the bag up, water will draw from the branch and evaporate, eventually leaving condensation on the side of the bag. You can get a cup of water about every four hours using this method. Make sure to use a different branch every day.

2. Create Fire (Heat)
You need warmth almost as much as water. Fire can also cook meat, boil (and purify) water. It is one of the most important tools in your arsenal.

If you have a match or a lighter, this makes the whole fire aspect of survival much easier. But chances are, you don’t have either unless you’re an arsonist and/or chain smoker. (I would add "prepared", but if you were the kind of guy who thought that far ahead, you wouldn't be lost in the wild, would you?)

The first thing you need to do to make a fire is ...There's more

We’ve all seen those wild Spring Break specials on TV... the ones filled with hot, half-naked women. It almost seems like any guy can get laid in this environment right?

So how is it some guys come home with a big smile -- and others with just frustration and a hangover?

It’s not just looks – at Love Systems (formerly Mystery Method Corp), we’re not great-looking guys. It’s all about having a plan and knowing how the game is played...

Before You Go
- Choose a hotel with hot girls. There are usually 1 or 2 hotels where all the action is. (Take the time to find out if you’re not sure where these are.)

- You’re thinking this is so you have women to meet all day right? Well, a little bit, but it’s more important because it gives you hot girls to make friends and hang out with. Experienced guys know it is MUCH easier to meet women if you already have women with you.

- On the same lines, don’t be afraid to bring hot female friends (ones who won’t cock block), on the trip with you.

At the Hotel
- Meet women during the day. If it’s totally “on” with a hottie, by all means go for it. But the main purpose is to have hot women in your crew when you go out.

- Do this by asking women what club they’re going to, and you and your friends just happen to be going to the same place. Invite them to your room for a pre-party.

- Pre-parties are for fun, not for hooking up – they’re either for setting the groundwork for hooking up later, and for bonding them to your crew so at the club you’re the guy with all the hot girls – something that will make other women curious and interested.

At the Clubs: Approaching
- If you’re normally shy to approach girls you don’t know, don’t rely on liquid courage. Overdrinking and losing your ability to communicate won’t help you meet a lot of women. Here are some scripts (openers) to help you out:

- For a direct approach, ...There's more

It doesn't matter if you're playing in the office bracket pool or dropping a couple large at the Vegas sports book, if you want to still be in it all the way to the Final Four, you're gonna need some guidance. (Yeah yeah, I don't care how much SportsCenter you watch or SI you read.)

They call it "gambling" for a reason, but I don't risk my hard earned bankroll without talking to the pros. The guys who take the emotion and "gut feeling" out of the equation, do the research, get the info, and make informed picks all year long. So I spoke to Al DeMarco, lead handicapper for SportsGamingEdge.com, to pick his brain on his picks, get tips on picking your own, and find out what to look for when seeking pro guidance.

DeMarco's been a sports junkie his entire life - and a 25-year pro handcapper after leaving his gig as a broadcast journalist. He says using a pro handicapper to help make your picks is just like using a financial planner or a broker to make stock picks. They do all the legwork, make educated recommendations, and help you turn a profit over the long term. (And right now, dropping money on the brackets seems like a safer bet than the markets.)

If you're just dropping a Jackson in the office pool, here are a few of his suggestions for making your own picks. (And if you want to get his completed brackets with all his picks - to skew the odds in your favor - you can download it here.)

1 - Don't follow the formula
Some people swear by always taking the underdogs in the first round. But according to DeMarco, the favorites the last two years are 42-21-1. "Take every tourney as a separate entity. Don't fall victim to the stereotypes. Look at the actual matchups," he advises.

2 - Factor in travel
Look at what teams are forced to travel far, and are out of their element. For example, Mississippi State gets the 13th seed and has to travel long range to Portland to battle Washington right in its backyard.

3 - Factor in tourney results
Your team may have had a big run in the tourney, but it may have been an exhausting run. Syracuse comes to mind. Six OTs followed by a single OT. "They may have an easy first round," says DeMarco, "but it's going to take its toll."

On the flip side, Pittsburgh, Connecticut, and North Carolina all took early exits. But they're rested, relaxed and ready. And they're also three of DeMarco's Final Four.

When you do decide to turn to a pro, here are some things DeMarco recommends when ...There's more