16 brilliant people who, with a bit of cunning, solved some annoying problems
Cunning is the quality that helps children avoid being caught when they steal cookies from the pantry, or when instead of doing homework, they spend their afternoons playing video games. As an adult, cunning can be a very valuable asset to make our lives easier. Thanks to this cunning, many people have come up with brilliant solutions to common problems. Here are 16 people who have done just this:
1. Selling used items
A father asked his son to create an ad to sell his 30-year-old Lada. The result? A very creative comparison with the film "Back to the Future". Brilliant, right?
2. Phone charger
If a phone charger doesn't work any more, most of us replace it. But this man has found a way to make it work again!
3. The Halloween potato
Do you want to celebrate Halloween but don't have a pumpkin? Or maybe you don't feel like carving one? Try using a potato!
4. Suspension
Don't have enough space in the pantry? Solve is by hanging bagged goods on hooks!
5. Cat's bed
Almost any container can become a cat bed: your feline friend will certainly love it!
6. Space-saving handles
If your kitchen is small, it is likely that you have had to carefully calculate the position of each piece of furniture. To save space, this family has mounted the handles of the drawers obliquely to allow their oven to open.
7. Canoe or canopy?
How can one reuse an old canoe? Turn it into a canopy!
8. Secured lid
When you need to hold the lid of a pot in place, elasticated ties (bungee cords) are ideal.
9. The muffler
Is there a hole in your car's muffler? Why go to the mechanic when you can patch it?
10. Patio furniture
Before throwing away old, rusty pieces of furniture, try to think about what else you could do with them: you could make patchworked patio furniture!
11. Broken refrigerator
The refrigerator was making an annoying noise due to a broken touchscreen; this guy fixed the problem with a packet of chewing gum and a fork.
12. Motorized rocker
This dad built a motor to power his son's rocker. Now, the rest of the home can get some sleep!
13. Portable TV mount
If your job requires you to take long breaks, why not get yourself a portable TV mount?
14. Anti-cat net
Cats, as we know, are not very obedient. To keep them away from valuable, important items, a net like this can be used.
15. Nutcracker
Is your nutcracker broken? Don't give up on nuts: just use a hammer and a wrench!
16. Childproofing
Anyone who has a small child knows how important it is to keep them safe from sharp edges, swinging doors and electrical sockets: one person solved this problem with cable ties.
What brilliant DIY ideas have you had?
