My invention stories

Completion date: Probably 2015 In Hong Kong, many people let their laundry to dry in the sun, and it is a common problem that the laundry get water dripping from air-conditioner of upper floors.  I tried Velcro on a plastic foamy mat, but the wind blew away the whole mat TWICE on me (discovered in the morning, ugh) So the 2nd version: I bought a clear plastic sheet, 3 feet or so (I forgot the size), from 家品屋 (Family House Store).  Two rows of holes were punched to accommodate the plastic snap buttons (one row for male buttons, one row for the female).  I installed the plastic sheet, By snapping the buttons together with the laundry line in between the two rows of buttons.  The version I am using now is the 3rd version. It is longer at 6 feet. It was because I was told it was also good at protecting the clothes from light rain. There are still outstanding problems:  a moderate wind would bring the tail up. This problem was addressed in the 2nd version, but it di

Completion date: September 8, 2018 This DIY is for documentation only (not invention). My daughter's "purse" handle broke.  I bought some beads from the nearest stationery shop (HK $12), and used a pink 0.55mm thread (for leather sewing) to string the beads together. The knot I used was called the "bowline knot" which I found on YouTube this morning.  Remark: I used a little white glue in the knot, and burned the end of the thread to secure (I hope!).