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Have you ever found yourself in a situation that seems unsolvable? If you answered yes, you’re among good company. Daily, obstacles rear their ugly heads. While some people give up before they even try, others come up with remedies that work.

Okay, so not all the solutions are conventional but they’re effective. Some people can conquer any challenge, as proven with these photos. Now, rather than judge, these people should be applauded for their ingenuity, creativeness, and sheer determination.

While some of these are highly effective, others are downright comical. And then there are those that’ll leave you feeling completely bewildered.

1. The best bumper guard ever

Few things are more frustrating than going to the store only to come back to your car to find that someone dented your bumper because they didn’t know how to park. This person came up with a fantastic solution and it’s stylish.

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Reddit/nihilism1998 Source: Reddit/nihilism1998

2. Who knew?

We certainly didn’t, did you? The next time you need two batteries but only have one, here’s a way to fix the problem. This is an amazing hack.

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Reddit/eran Source: Reddit/eran

3. That’ll teach them

Cats make great pets. But sometimes, even the best kitties prefer a planter over the litter box. You know those toothpicks you have in the cabinet? Put them to good use…your cat will change his mind.

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Imgur/Fascom Source: Imgur/Fascom

4. No lock…no problem

Most large cities today have police officers that patrol on bikes in addition to cars. This enhances their patrol power. But when a cop doesn’t have a bike lock handy, handcuffs work just fine…if not better.

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Twitter@KombijdePolitie Source: Twitter@KombijdePolitie

5. Simple yet effective

A lot of times, people open a small package of food but don’t use all of it at once. Whether chocolate chips, marshmallows, nuts, and something else, you can keep the item fresh by using the top portion of a plastic bottle and the cap. That’s brilliant.

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Imgur Source: Imgur

6. No more overheating

For all computer users, if you place a laptop on a flat surface, it’ll quickly overheat. Rather than buy an expensive fan, all you need are two forks.

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Reddit/lol_80005 Source: Reddit/lol_80005

7. In a pinch

If you often misplace the dog leash or perhaps it broke but your pup needs to go outside, here’s a great solution. Simply grab your game controller and cord. It’s that easy.

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Imgur/Reyquasis Source: Imgur/Reyquasis

8. Sneaky but super cool

Who doesn’t love a good back massage? But asking a small child to give you one never works. This dad came up with a solution — he gets a massage and his kid gets to play with his toy cars.

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Twitter@kenkawakenkenke Source: Twitter@kenkawakenkenke

9. A perfect funnel

If you have a tiny sink but need to fill a container with water, try this. It works amazingly well and without water getting all over the floor.

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Imgur/batmanslittlebrother Source: Imgur/batmanslittlebrother

10. No way

Even the best smartphones on the market don’t have a zoom feature good enough to see some things up close. Well, with a pair of binoculars, this guy was able to capture the smallest details during a Yankees versus Mariner’s game.

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Reddit/9xohdb Source: Reddit/9xohdb

11. No more boring road trips

Often, backseat passengers use their phones to watch movies or videos while on a road trip. But quickly, that becomes uncomfortable. An easy fix… hang a baseball cap from the grab bar and place the phone inside.

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Reddit/GiveMeYourMomsDigits Source: Reddit/GiveMeYourMomsDigits

12. Two solutions in one

With a jumbo clip, you can accomplish two goals. First, this will keep your tube of toothpaste upright and within easy reach. Second, it’ll push the toothpaste to the top of the tube.

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13. I can see just fine

If you’re running late for class and the lecture hall has something like this, take advantage of it. You’ll end up with the best seat.

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Reddit/Mr_E13 Source: Reddit/Mr_E13

14. Strange but it works

We didn’t say that all these solutions were logical. But when studying for a long test, this guy didn’t have to take a break to get a drink. Instead, he did this.

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Reddit/law_abiding_animals Source: Reddit/law_abiding_animals

15. Getting organized

Women everywhere will love this. Instead of bobby pins ending up all over the bottom of a drawer, keep them organized by adding an adhesive magnetic strip to the inside.

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Imgur Source: Imgur

16. Eating utensil alternative

When you don’t have a fork handy, you can use any type of straight object to make one. For instance, if you go camping, you could clean off a few small twigs to do this.

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Reddit Source: Reddit

17. Another great phone hack

For anyone who’s traveling but doesn’t have a baseball cap, a flip-flop will also do. By positioning it just right, it’ll hold the phone securely in place.

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Twitter@outpostart Source: Twitter@outpostart

18. Crunchy treats

Microwaves are great for heating and defrosting food. But they don’t produce the crunchy texture that most people love. Instead of heating the entire oven, use the toaster.

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Reddit/Daddywithguns Source: Reddit/Daddywithguns

19. This is hysterical

This works great for people who wear glasses. If you have a class in school that’s super boring and all you want to do is sleep…your teacher will never know the truth.

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Twitter@SGAG_SG Source: Twitter@SGAG_SG

20. Eyes in the back of your head

Parents who work from home have a tough time keeping an eye on the kids. A large spoon attached to your computer monitor and you immediately have a second set of eyes.

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Reddit/vo_xv Source: Reddit/vo_xv

21. Save money while shopping

While not common in the United States, in many other countries people have to put coins in a slot just to use a grocery cart. As this person shows, people can save money by inserting a house key instead.

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Reddit Source: Reddit

22. Fixed the gas cover

If the gas cover falls off a car, just cover it with an old CD. Okay, it’s not pretty but apparently, it worked. Let’s just hope this isn’t the same person who designs bridges.

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Twitter@Antimatterlad Source: Twitter@Antimatterlad

23. Eating on the go

By inserting the straw in the middle of the sandwich box and then resting it on his drink, this guy could eat while driving. Now, we don’t know about you, but we think it might’ve been safer to just pull over for a few minutes.

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Reddit Source: Reddit

24. No more wrinkles

While this method of ironing might seem new, it’s actually something that people did before irons or electricity existed. Using a pan filled with hot water is an exceptional idea.

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Reddit/altiro15 Source: Reddit/altiro15

25. What a hoot

Don’t you hate it when you crave potato chips but the only kind the store has are wavy? And you prefer non-wavy chips? Do what this person did…iron out the wrinkles. Hint: it might be faster to just go to a different store.

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Twitter@ExtrendouslF Source: Twitter@ExtrendouslF

26. Closet space-saver

If you enjoy wearing tank tops but have limited drawer and closet space, you’ll appreciate this. Using shower curtain rings, you can hang multiple tops on a single hanger.

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Reddit/randormusefulbits Source: Reddit/randormusefulbits

27. No more spills

The next time you take food to a potluck or friend’s house, you can do this and avoid a nasty spill in your car. We see a great marketing opportunity here.

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Reddit/Vitruv Source: Reddit/Vitruv

28. Homemade spoon

You sit down to enjoy a hot bowl of soup when you realize you don’t have a spoon. No problem. Just stick a fork in a Styrofoam cup.

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Imgur/shrugalicious Source: Imgur/shrugalicious

29. Customized cable holder

Are you tired of your phone cables getting tangled up or never within reach? If your kids have Legos, you can customize a holder. Better yet, have them come up with a cool design. What a fun solution.

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Reddit/xkkt Source: Reddit/xkkt

30. Choose a color

You might not realize it but those headphones you use when listening to music? They have a left and right side. For the best sound possible, you want to use them correctly. An easy way to distinguish them is by painting one side a different color.

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Reddit/Zeo Source: Reddit/Zeo

31. A unique kind of toaster

When you want toasted bread but don’t have a toaster, try this. It works incredibly well. But if you don’t have a gas stove, place bread on a cookie sheet and broil it to the darkness you like.

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Twitter@kharenju Source: Twitter@kharenju

32. Dual purpose

Here’s a great way to keep cables at your desk organized. Along with using a binder clip, the basket can hold pens, post-it notes, and other small items.

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Reddit Source: Reddit

33. Repurposing at its finest

Bagel lovers everywhere can rejoice. Whether you want to take a couple of them to work or even a bagel sandwich, you can transport and store them in a CD case that’s no longer used.

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Twitter@HostmakerAu Source: Twitter@HostmakerAu

34. An innovative conversation

Usually, people use Facetime to talk with family members or friends. But not this guy. He uses it to watch his garlic bread baking in the oven so it doesn’t burn.

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Twitter@GeorgeTweetings Source: Twitter@GeorgeTweetings

35. Self-watering

Are you planning to go on vacation but don’t have anyone to water your indoor plants? This is an amazing hack that’ll solve your problem.

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Instagram/victoriaavitale Source: Instagram/victoriaavitale

36. 24-Hour gaming

They do exist, you know, people who play video games around the clock. But sitting up that long isn’t easy. So, this brilliant guy came up with a solution…lazy…but brilliant.

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Reddit Source: Reddit

37. Skewered corn

Okay, the idea of pulling an entire line of corn off the cob using a skewer is pretty awesome. But considering the amount of time it takes, you might want to stick to the old-fashioned way of eating corn-on-the-cob.

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Imgur/mocosoft Source: Imgur/mocosoft

38. Best seat in the house

Concerts are so fun to attend. But if you want a good seat, it’s going to cost you. Instead of forking out big bucks, do what this guy did.

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Reddit/Dutchy4233 Source: Reddit/Dutchy4233

39. Picture hanger to the rescue

It’s so annoying when a trashcan liner falls inside, leaving you with a mess to clean up. Just attach an adhesive picture hanger to the outside and that’ll never happen again.

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Reddit/Bobret Source: Reddit/Bobret

40. Dealing with a jealous person

Sneaking a piece of cake that’s stored inside of a plastic container like this is impossible. Lifting the lid is so loud that everyone in the neighborhood knows. This individual suggested using one to place a cell phone. That way, a jealous significant other can’t sneak a peek.

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