Some people, like the 50 you’re about to see, are incredibly clever. They’ve devised ingenious solutions to common problems that you’ll wish you’d thought of. These individuals have found easy fixes for everyday challenges, spanning home goods to electronics and interpersonal interactions. You just might get some funny ideas for your own use!
Under the radar
This person figured out how to stay on their ex’s Netflix account in a really hilarious and genius way. Just switch your username to ‘Add User’ and they’ll never be the wiser.
Makeup game on point
You know when your eye makeup is just perfect, but you really need to wash your hair before going out? This clever girl figured out how to preserve that cat eyeliner and we love it. Now you just have to wait for the goggle lines to go away.
Here’s how to save $1000
Instead of purchasing the Mac Pro stand for $999 that Apple sells, this Einstein rigged a plastic hanger to do the trick instead. If anyone judges you for trying this, they’re just jealous they didn’t think of it first.
Let your tears comfort you
Crying from a breakup or a hard day? Instead of reaching for chocolate, grab some caramel instead. This person figured out that the combo of tears and caramel is quite the decadent treat.
There. It’s fixed.
These people were pretty annoyed when their neighbors complained about the trash cans being visible. So, they hid them with a fence and a not-so-hidden message.
Bath time is the best time
Does your dog hate to take baths? No problem! Just put some peanut butter on the wall and you’ll be set for at least five or ten minutes. They’ll absolutely love bath time!
Make people laugh instead of cry
This person is thinking ahead and we love their idea. Of course having the people we love pass away is always sad. But their lives are something to celebrate and be happy about. This person wants to keep people laughing until the end.
You asked for it
In this day in age, girls have to deal with creepy messages coming in through their social media accounts all the time. However, this genius and clever girl came up with the perfect response when she was asked for a picture in her bra.
Next-century flirting
The guy who created this next-level business card to give out to girls at the club is pretty freaking creative. It has a QR code and links to all of his social media accounts. Plus his photo so you can remember what he looked like.
The dreaded vacuum
Practically every dog despises the vacuum. It’s just a known fact. So this person thought it would be a perfect deterrent to use to keep their dog off the deck.
No one is judging
Look, if you know you’re going to be drinking the entire thing anyway, this just keeps you from having to wash a wine glass. Just don’t drive anywhere, okay?
A firing to remember
We just love this person for their hilarious and slightly depressing idea to bring a clown to his meeting where they were getting fired. Even though it didn’t save him from losing his job, we’re sure it made a lasting impression on the company.
*heading to McDonald’s right now*
Whoever this person is is a culinary genius. Okay, well maybe that’s a bit of an exaggeration but it’s still pretty clever. Next time you visit the golden arches, be sure to try this yummy concoction.
When you don’t have a suit jacket
This guy needed a professional-looking headshot and didn’t have a suit jacket. However, he and his friends got creative and used a pair of pants instead. Looks great!
Why have we not been doing this?
Here is a super fun solution to a problem that we all know. No one likes watered down iced tea – so make the ice cubes the tea too! Mind blown.
Pro-tip for introverts
Not really a social person? Yeah, me either. Here’s a tip I wish I knew a long time ago. Jane is a freaking life-saver.
Someone make this a thing!
No one likes to miss parts of the movie just because they have to pee. In fact, why is it that you always have to use the bathroom in the most climatic parts of the movie? This would completely solve that problem.
Every restaurant needs to offer these
You guys. We have three words for you. Ice. Cream. Nachos. Boom! You’re welcome.
Can’t decide?
Cereal is delicious. And if you have multiple options in your cupboards, sometimes you just can’t decide. That’s okay! Just break out the sectioned Tupperware and you’re good to go.
The watched pot
They say a watched pot never boils but someone has to keep an eye on it! This guy knows that it’s going to take a few minutes to get those bubbles roaring so he set up his phone to FaceTime the water while he catches up on his shows.
How to sell more products
The genius that set up this store display deserves a raise. It’s a darn good guess that any woman on her period also would love to have chocolate. This store made it easy.
How to make easy money
Look, if people are willing to give money to an “invisible naked man in flip-flops,” then so be it. Whoever came up with this idea is pretty creative when it comes to earning a few extra bucks a day by doing nothing at all.
Duh!
Have you ever gone to highlight something in a book and the line ends up being all wobbbly because you can’t really see where you’re dragging the pen? Welp. Not anymore!
Perfect iced coffee
Remember that frozen tea trick we showed you earlier? The same idea works with coffee, people! What have we been doing our entire lives?
Office hack
Are you the type who browses your Facebook account while you’re at work? Make sure no one is coming up behind you by taping a spoon to your monitor. Just hope that no one asks about the weird spoon taped to your monitor.
Amazing idea
Sometimes you don’t want all $20 bills when you take money out of the ATM. Well, this one lets you pick what denominations you’d like!
No more purses falling to the floor
Anyone who carries a purse or a bag around every day knows the bane of putting it on the shoulder of a chair only to have it quickly fall to the ground. Not with this simple idea!
The microwave of all microwaves
Ladies and gentlemen, this should have been the only microwave ever invented. So much more convenient and easy to work with!
Now that’s some motivation
This hotel figured out how to motivate its guests to help take care of the environment. If there are two things for sure – people like free things and they like free drinks.
Keeping everyone healthy!
This door handle is helping people fight the common cold. It pumps out hand sanitizer at the bottom so you don’t have to worry about the folks that didn’t wash their hands.
Everyone has a favorite part
This restaurant labels their brownies by which part of the pan it was baked from. So, whether you like a corner, center, or an edge – you can pick your favorite piece!
Just move the ‘N’
This store has a clever little sign that let’s people know when they’re opened or closed. All they have to do is move that “N” to the end of “Nope” and now you have “Open”!
No cash? No problem!
Now, you can’t use “not having cash” as an excuse not to tip. This handy little machine lets you just dip your credit card in for a quick dollar tip. So handy!
Suds galore!
This person figured out how to keep their Slip N’ Slide both wet and slippery! Talk about some serious summer fun without having to come to that awful hard stop on your tummy at the end.
Hands full?
These elevators have floor buttons near the floor! That way, if your hands are full, you can simply push the button with your foot. Perfect for after grocery shopping.
Finally!
Every single one of us has had food stuck in a vending machine. Well, finally someone came up with a way to ensure you either get your food or your money back. Everyone wins.
Now you can order what you really want
Maybe you’ve always been ordering a latte when you really wanted a cappucino. This helpful coffee machine describes what each coffee drink really is so you can choose what you really want.
Stain-specific
This washing machine allows you to pick a wash cycle based on what kind of stain you’re trying to remove. And everyone knows that tomatoes, red wine, and butter are the worst kind.
Helpful color chart
The sticker on this avocado is also a helpful color chart that lets you know when it’s the type of ripe you’re looking for. Now you don’t have to go around squeezing each and every one. Perfect!
So helpful!
“My son’s homework has a barcode that when scanned takes him to an instructional YouTube video posted by his teacher related to the lesson,” shared the Reddit user who posted this photo.
Leave me alone please.
This store lets customers choose if they want to be helped by the staff or not. Each basket is color-coded to let the workers know if you should be approached for help.
Such a nice dentist
To help customers keep their minds off what’s happening in their mouth, this dentist put a “Where’s Waldo” mural on his ceiling. Now, you can look for Wally while trying your best to ignore that drilling sound.
Best Dad
Kudos to Dad for attempting his daughter’s makeup; it’s no simple task. Definitely, he’s one of the world’s best dads.
As long as it works
Reduce, reuse, recycle. Upcycling for the win!
Plunger + Hot Water= Problem Solved!
Isn’t it astounding how much these body shops might charge, even when they likely put in the same time and effort as in other scenarios? By the way, this is brilliant.
Just pure genius
He took driving to the next level. Surely, it’s better to be prepared than sorry.
No drowning drone
I’d bet that the person who thought of this is the same one who had his battery die over a lake and swam out to grab it before it touched the water.
DIY roller coaster
Why spend tons of money just to ride a roller coaster? Just make one at home and let everyone in the family join your adventure.
Unique wrench
Whoever came up with this deserves an award. This isn’t your typical wrench.
Who would dare?
The lock isn’t the only thing thieves would have to worry about with this car. Not a lot of people can drive a stick anymore. It’s extra challenging.
Just honk!
Who needs a doorbell when you have this one? This one’s way more fun to use!
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