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These “Inventions” by People Are Surprisingly Effective

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"Necessity is the mother of invention", they say. Well, this proverb stands perfectly true for the pictures we have shared below. Here, you will find some of the oddest and most unusual “inventions” made by common people that helped them solve their everyday problems. From a fork that words as an iPad holder to a custom-made swimming pool, these DIY life hacks are indeed surprisingly useful.

See Also: Ingenious Inventions to Make Life Easier

1. When you use a fork as an iPad stand.

Image Source: projectolivine / Reddit

2. When it floods and you have to make sure your shoes aren't ruined.

Image Source: mimbulous / Reddit

3. The door of this bus broke down. It was replaced with a standard exterior door.

Image Source: mrsunshine1027 / Reddit

4. When it becomes too hot in your living room...

Image Source: zordon_rages / Reddit

See Also: 13 Quirky Vintage Inventions That Should Be Brought Back

5. The kid wanted a new swimming pool and a boat for the summer. The parents made him one.

Image Source: theguywitsparkypants / Reddit

6. Well, you don't always have to use a fancy hammock...

Image Source: misternickkush / Reddit

7. This is how you turn on two lights at the same time.

Image Source: xx_cptmorris_xx / Reddit

8. They wanted a boathouse. The architect took that word quite literally...

Image Source: GenJedEckert / Reddit

9. When your scooter's handle breaks but you don't want to get a new one.

Image Source: tamukaisbad / Reddit

10. This is a setup that every Netflix user could find useful.

Image Source: monacano / Reddit

See Also: 20 Great Inventions Discovered by Accident

11. A 12-year-old boy modified his bike with carpet for barefoot riding.

Image Source: flaglerite / Reddit

12. There's no way a thief will even attempt to open this lock.

Image Source: engepeter / Reddit

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