30+ Masters of Problem Solving Who Deserve a Round of Applause

Every day, there are things that happen that require us to put our problem-solving skills to work. Some people might find themselves getting easily annoyed by situations that are easily solvable if you use some creative thinking. Some people find it easier to think outside of the box than others, which is important when it comes to solving problems. You need to be able to assess a situation from all angles, and then determine the best course of action. Whenever it comes to deciding what to do, take stock of the items you have around you. Sometimes a piece of gum can block a leak in a pipe, or something else easily fixable.

For those who like to think about things in an abstract manner, finding a solution may be as simple as using a body part or highlighting something negative in a positive light. The following are some of the best examples of people who decided to stay positive and be problem solvers rather than those who could only see the problem and not the solution. Staying positive and not stressing about problems is the key to solving them. Always keep a level head, and everything will be fixed.

Goodbye Wrinkled Clothes

A lot of clothes get wrinkled if they aren’t folded or hung up, especially dress shirts. You never know when you’re going to need a wrinkle free shirt. If you don’t own an iron, this hack is for your.

Hang the shirt over a couple of pots of boiling water, and let the steam erase the wrinkles. The leftover water can be used to make a nice cup of tea.

The Decorative Drainage Ditch

Some countries have torrential downpours during their rainy seasons, or winters. One man in the United States decided he wanted to have a beautiful drainage ditch, which would also keep his garden from flooding. He meticulously crafted a ditch that looks like a meandering stream, and lined the sides with river rocks.

The result is this very pretty stream that leads right into the drainage hole on the road. His grass is also nice and green from all of the extra water, but it is not flooded because of the ditch. This is a great trick for anyone who has a yard with a lot of flooding.

Crazy Straws

Driving is one of those times when you need to be very focused. Conditions can change at any moment, or an animal can run into the road. However, drivers still need to be able to take a drink while driving.

This woman realized all she needed to do was make one giant crazy straw, and she could sip on her iced beverage for the entire trip without taking her eyes off of the road.

The Perfect Fit

Keyboards are subject to some wear and tear. Anyone who works in an office, knows that a keyboard will get used for around six hours a day, five days a week. That is a lot of typing, and some keys simply start to wear out. On this keyboard, the arrow keys had worn out but the owner of the keyboard did not want to shell out for some new keys.

After looking around the room, they realized that Lego blocks were the same size as the keys. All it took was popping them into place, and they had some new arrow keys. With no markings though, this typer will need to remember what is up, down, and to the sides.