hucklebucker

A person who boot straps something to work. A person who uses an unconventional means of fixing, building or modifying a machine, tool, building construction or other similar task. Can be used as a noun, verb or adjective.

Charles is a real hucklebucker, he fixed the ice maker with a twist tie!
Dave hucklebucked the brakes on the golf cart with a bunch of fishing line, be careful driving that thing.