Everyone’s creative to different degrees. Some of us have creativity that only extends to putting random stickers on our laptop. Others might be creative virtuosos, people whose creativity can literally be dangerous if left unchecked.
Let’s check out a cross-section of creative ideas.
“Deactivated escalator = Stairs”
It’s incredibly convenient how a broken escalator can become a functional set of stairs. I wish everything worked that way when it broke.
“It’s an aftermarket switch.”
I suppose a switch is a switch, and the cheapest switches you’ll find are the wall switches at the hardware store. It’s always cool to see a customized car, too.
“3 points of contact at all times.”
When I see a picture like this, I have to acknowledge that, as of the moment the picture was taken, the solution is working. That might not be true five seconds after the pic was taken.
“I’m sure it’s safe, I just think there might be a better way.”
Even if this does work, I can’t imagine voluntarily being the guy who goes underneath a heavy truck in this situation.
“You can use 2 erasers or 2 non metal blocks to give your laptop fans more air, reducing noise and heating.”
You can buy 3D-printed little feet to put under your laptop or gaming console to achieve the same effect, but all you really need is any small widget thingy that isn’t made of metal.
“My dad’s cutting board…”
People pay big bucks for rustic cutting boards with live edges. This guy has his own version, for a fraction of the price.
“Gotta dry those boots.”
I’ve always been one to clumsily lay my boots across the vent itself, but with a little bit of PVC pipe, there is a better way.
“Homemade stool made of spray foam.”
You know the saying, “Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should”? Yeah, I think this photo is a perfect demonstration of the idea.
“What’s the function of the eavestrough?”
Did this person just forget what project they were working on and go on autopilot by installing that gutter?
“2 floors up…it’ll be fine right?”
I don’t know much about physics, but I do know that if you’re holding the harness, and the guy on the other end of the harness falls, you’re going to go with him.
“Sorted the collapsing gate problem…”
Those thin metal bands don’t look like they should hold the gate up, and who knows, maybe they won’t.
“Found in the wild today.”
I get that this is a landscaping company, but these crews probably see enough lawns on a daily basis. They don’t need a fake lawn in the back of the truck.
“Glasses broke and I couldn’t get a screw or to a repair place. Safety pin worked perfectly!”
Have you ever wondered what you can do with those tiny little safety pins? Well, here’s an idea.
“My old furnace was making annoying rattling noises. I tried duct tape with no success. I then saw my plunger, and used it to silence the rattling (as you can see). Now it purrs like a kitten.”
This doesn’t seem like a good solution, but then again, I can’t think of any reason it wouldn’t be — until you really need that plunger.
“’I fixed it boss’ ‘Better make sure. Add some blue painters tape!'”
That blue painter’s tape is strong, right? Strong enough to prop up a load-bearing pillar, I would hope.
“Installing solar panels. One guy has a harness but isn’t tied off, the other has no harness. The rope is for attaching to the panels, but is so long that the panel would hit the ground.”
There are so many things wrong with this photo. The only thing that’s right is the homeowner’s decision to go for renewable solar energy.
“My anti-slip sneakers mod. Yep, that’s little screws with some glue. It works, somehow.”
I would think that those screws would become unglued over time, but for the moment, it’s a cool little life hack.
“This pool I saw today that has been turned into a giant planter.”
Pools are expensive money pits, tough to maintain and in many areas, only usable for part of the year. I can think of worse uses for a pool.
“My friend showed me how they fixed the water stain on the ceiling in their office.”
This is absolutely brilliant. It takes a creative mind to see a water stain and realize it looks just like Big Bird.
“Glad to see the fire alarms are up to code.”
While it’s true that you should call 911 in an emergency, it would still be nice to see better safety regulations here.
Whether genius or questionable, these ideas prove one thing: creativity knows no limits. Keep thinking outside the box (or duct tape)!
Last Updated on January 8, 2025 by Reem Haqqi
