#jengeneering

When the plumber broke the specialty Ikea aerator of the faucet and left me to switch those out (props to Ikea for providing free parts/replacement parts indefinitely and for shipping them), I was left with a faucet that sprayed EVERYWHERE in the kitchen. Sure, most of the water went down, but at least a quarter went horizontally in all directions. This faucet would make a good sprinkler for fire suppression.

So what is a gal who just needs to make it work in the temporary times to do?

#jengineer! And I did. I used a few clever plastic bottle developing-nation hacks to inspire this faucet extender/spray container/broken-aerator-unworstener and now all the water that comes from the faucet goes down into the sink.

I haven't posted one of these in a while. Here is a quick fix for when your flip flop breaks apart from its button and you are at work unable to get a different pair of shoes.

I have no idea where the twine came from, but it was a godsend. I found a length of it in the street gutter right as my flip flop broke.

This new arrangement is fascinatingly secure and will get me through the rest of my work day.

Front loader washer owners know that you need to let your washing machine door, interior, and especially seals dry out between uses in order to avert the dreaded mold and mildew.

Companies trying to take your money know that too and sell a variety of washing machine door props at prices that would make my late Grandmother say, "Good for them! Get paid!" (which is to say the prices are rather high)

I recently got these stainless steel wire hook “pegs” (I’d call them “clothespins” or “clips”) on the recommendation of someone from /r/ZeroWaste. I’m excited to incorporate them into my pet sitting routine to see what they can become.