10 improvised solutions for those who are not put off by minor mishaps

by Mark Bennett

August 02, 2022

10 improvised solutions for those who are not put off by minor mishaps
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None of us are exempt to the unforeseen events of daily life - those little setbacks and accidents that can ruin one's mood or, at least, disrupt the day's plans. And then there are those times when something breaks down, or fails to function as it should, and you don't have time to do it all over again (or to to make the necessary substitutions).

A sudden mishap will never be able to stop someone who can think creatively. It happens occasionally that some people find ingenious solutions to solve these problem, even if only temporarily. Take a look below at similar solutions described by web users.

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Most people already know this, of course, but it is always worth remembering that a biscuit or piece of toast that is slightly burnt can be saved by scraping off the scorched area with a cheese grater.

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Do you want to get the stains out of white sneakers? There are various methods to try, such as mixing micellar water and a little baking soda, forming a delicate paste to rub on the shoes to make them look immaculate again.

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Do you have to wash socks or stockings in the washing machine? If you put a microfibre cloth in with them in the wash, you won't lose them in the drum! [The socks and stockings will stick to the cloth due to electrostatic attraction forces].

yudoit/Reddit

yudoit/Reddit

In this example, going to the body shop (panel beater) was out of the question, and here is the person's creative solution: with the help of a sticker, it makes the scratch on the bumper into a fun decoration!

Video via Reddit

Video via Reddit

If you happen to see a bee or some other insect on the window pane and you don't want to hurt it, use a matchbox to gently "trap" it and then you can free it once you take it outside!

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There are those who ensure that melons not to hang too low on the plants with the help of a mask which is used as a sort of hammock.

griffinonthego/Reddit

griffinonthego/Reddit

Is the laptop's hinges no longer working as they should? Help yourself out using the support of a table frame, as this person did to solve the problem.

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This is the solution devised by a lady who did not want her balls of wool to fall prey to her cats.

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Reddit

"The old sofa in the house broke and so we fixed it." This is certainly a different way of fixing a seat, you will have to admit.

These solutions may not be for everyone, but they sure are fun and ingenious!

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