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You know the saying, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”

But maybe that should come with a little asterisk. Because the truth is, some things stick around not because they work perfectly, but because we’ve just gotten used to them.

Luckily, there are people out there who don’t settle for “good enough.” They spotted overlooked problems and came up with clever fixes that actually made life better.

We’ve rounded up some of the smartest solutions to everyday annoyances—scroll through and upvote your favorites!

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#1

Parking Lines Go Up The Wall So You Can Properly Park Your Car

Parking Lines Go Up The Wall So You Can Properly Park Your Car

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    Lightswitches That Show What They Are For

    Lightswitches That Show What They Are For

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    #3

    This Sturdy Runner Allows People Using Wheelchairs Or Walkers To Access Our Local Beach

    This Sturdy Runner Allows People Using Wheelchairs Or Walkers To Access Our Local Beach

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    #4

    My New Sheets Have Tags Identifying The Long Side And The Short Side

    My New Sheets Have Tags Identifying The Long Side And The Short Side

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    #5

    My Oven Shows The Start Time Incase You Did Not Start A Timer

    My Oven Shows The Start Time Incase You Did Not Start A Timer

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    #6

    I Found A Wallet On A Saturday, I Left A Note In A Way So Only The Real Owner Could Contact Me

    I Found A Wallet On A Saturday, I Left A Note In A Way So Only The Real Owner Could Contact Me

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    #7

    Free Vegetable Leaves For Pets In My Local Supermarket's Produce Section

    Free Vegetable Leaves For Pets In My Local Supermarket's Produce Section

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    #8

    The Cafe At My Closest Beach Gives Free Drinks To People Who Collect A Bucket Of Litter From The Beach

    The Cafe At My Closest Beach Gives Free Drinks To People Who Collect A Bucket Of Litter From The Beach

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    #9

    This Chair In An Office Cafeteria Has A Notch To Hang Bags

    This Chair In An Office Cafeteria Has A Notch To Hang Bags

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    #10

    The Guy Who Does The Grass For My Building Left A Rectangle Of Wild Flowers So The Bees Can Use Them

    The Guy Who Does The Grass For My Building Left A Rectangle Of Wild Flowers So The Bees Can Use Them

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    #11

    This Plug Has A Hole In It To Make It Easier To Pull Out Of The Wall Without Tugging The Cord

    This Plug Has A Hole In It To Make It Easier To Pull Out Of The Wall Without Tugging The Cord

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    #12

    The Hospital My Wife Delivered At Gives You A Kit So You Can Have A “Birth Day” Party

    The Hospital My Wife Delivered At Gives You A Kit So You Can Have A “Birth Day” Party

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    #13

    The Beaches Here In The Netherlands Have Free Sunscreen Dispensers

    The Beaches Here In The Netherlands Have Free Sunscreen Dispensers

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    #14

    This Apartment Complex Pool With Wheelchair Access

    This Apartment Complex Pool With Wheelchair Access

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    #15

    Not Only Does It Keep Your Page; It Keeps Your Line

    Not Only Does It Keep Your Page; It Keeps Your Line

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    #16

    The Bathroom I Went To At A Restaurant Had Free Feminine Hygiene Products

    The Bathroom I Went To At A Restaurant Had Free Feminine Hygiene Products

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    #17

    This Gate That Allows Horses But Not Vehicles

    This Gate That Allows Horses But Not Vehicles

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    #18

    This Parking Garages Floor Names To Help You Remember Where You Parked

    This Parking Garages Floor Names To Help You Remember Where You Parked

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    #19

    The Employees At This Venue Have The Location Of The Restroom On Their Shirts

    The Employees At This Venue Have The Location Of The Restroom On Their Shirts

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    #20

    This Staircase Has A Crevice To Roll Your Bike Up The Stairs

    This Staircase Has A Crevice To Roll Your Bike Up The Stairs

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    #21

    My School's Library Has Noise-Level Guides That Change Colour When It Gets Too Loud

    My School's Library Has Noise-Level Guides That Change Colour When It Gets Too Loud

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    #22

    An Old TV Repurposed Into A Cat Bed For My Cat’s Birthday

    An Old TV Repurposed Into A Cat Bed For My Cat’s Birthday

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    #23

    I Would Like More Of This Please

    I Would Like More Of This Please

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    #24

    My New Inhalers Have A Countdown (200 Uses Total) On Them So I Don't Have To Keep Track Of When They Need To Be Replaced (UK)

    My New Inhalers Have A Countdown (200 Uses Total) On Them So I Don't Have To Keep Track Of When They Need To Be Replaced (UK)

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    #25

    Any Love For Packaging Here? Very Thoughtful Hardware Package Design

    Any Love For Packaging Here? Very Thoughtful Hardware Package Design

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    #26

    Medicine Section At My Local Rite Aid Has A Magnifying Glass To Help Visually Impaired People Read The Labels

    Medicine Section At My Local Rite Aid Has A Magnifying Glass To Help Visually Impaired People Read The Labels

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    #27

    This Artist Heals Cracks And Gives Them A Second Chance Through The Unique Practice Of Flacking, Turning Damage Into Art

    This Artist Heals Cracks And Gives Them A Second Chance Through The Unique Practice Of Flacking, Turning Damage Into Art

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    #28

    For Those Times You Reeeealy Want Your Binding To Come Out Even

    For Those Times You Reeeealy Want Your Binding To Come Out Even

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    #29

    My Shower Has A Flip Down Footrest For Leg Shaving

    My Shower Has A Flip Down Footrest For Leg Shaving

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    #30

    In Japan, Baggage Scales Are Flat On The Ground, So You Don't Have To Lift Your Heavy Suitcases

    In Japan, Baggage Scales Are Flat On The Ground, So You Don't Have To Lift Your Heavy Suitcases

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    #31

    A Magnetic Knife Strip Felt Too Small In The Space, So I Present My Abomination: Knife Frames

    A Magnetic Knife Strip Felt Too Small In The Space, So I Present My Abomination: Knife Frames

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    #32

    The Construction Guy Near My House As A Solar Powered Fan Helmet To Stay Cool

    The Construction Guy Near My House As A Solar Powered Fan Helmet To Stay Cool

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    #33

    This Park Has A Swing For Kids In A Wheelchair

    This Park Has A Swing For Kids In A Wheelchair

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    #34

    A Black Towel In My Hotel Room For Make-Up So The White Ones Don’t Get Stained

    A Black Towel In My Hotel Room For Make-Up So The White Ones Don’t Get Stained

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    #35

    Atlanta Airport Bathroom Has Lights To Tell You Which Stalls Are Occupied

    Atlanta Airport Bathroom Has Lights To Tell You Which Stalls Are Occupied

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    #36

    Beach Has Baskets For People To Help Clean Up

    Beach Has Baskets For People To Help Clean Up

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    #37

    My Movie Theater Has A Sign For End Credits

    My Movie Theater Has A Sign For End Credits

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    #38

    Construction Company Covering Neighboring Cars To Keep Them Dust Free

    Construction Company Covering Neighboring Cars To Keep Them Dust Free

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    #39

    This House Put A Free Feed Dispenser On The Fence So People Walking By Can Give Their Alpacas A Treat

    This House Put A Free Feed Dispenser On The Fence So People Walking By Can Give Their Alpacas A Treat

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    #40

    This Beginner Chess Set Lists The Possible Moves On Each Piece

    This Beginner Chess Set Lists The Possible Moves On Each Piece

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    #41

    An Inclined Driveway That Has Stairs

    An Inclined Driveway That Has Stairs

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    #42

    This Cup Holder At My Workplace For When You're Carrying Too Much

    This Cup Holder At My Workplace For When You're Carrying Too Much

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    #43

    This Clothes Dryer Has A Plug Holder For The Powrr Cord So It Doesnt' Flail Around While Trying To Move It

    This Clothes Dryer Has A Plug Holder For The Powrr Cord So It Doesnt' Flail Around While Trying To Move It

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    #44

    This Restaurant Bathroom Has Two Different Soaps Depending On When You Wash Your Hands

    This Restaurant Bathroom Has Two Different Soaps Depending On When You Wash Your Hands

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    #45

    My Sil’s Dishwasher Projects Onto The Floor How Much Time Is Left

    My Sil’s Dishwasher Projects Onto The Floor How Much Time Is Left

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    #46

    I Made This Benzene Stamp So I Never Have To Fail At Drawing A Benzene Ring In A Lecture Ever Again

    I Made This Benzene Stamp So I Never Have To Fail At Drawing A Benzene Ring In A Lecture Ever Again

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    #47

    The Hospital Near Me Has Gamified Cigarette B**t Disposal

    The Hospital Near Me Has Gamified Cigarette B**t Disposal

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    #48

    My Breakfast Rusk Had Finger Slopes For Easy Removal

    My Breakfast Rusk Had Finger Slopes For Easy Removal

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    #49

    This Titanium Coated Butter Knife With Internal Copper Alloy Heat Tubes. It’s Made To Heat Up When Held In Your Hand, So That It Is Easier To Spread Butter

    This Titanium Coated Butter Knife With Internal Copper Alloy Heat Tubes. It’s Made To Heat Up When Held In Your Hand, So That It Is Easier To Spread Butter

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