Ten “Everyday Lean” Examples of Creativity over Capital

April 22, 2013 Modified date: April 20, 2013

There's a fun post on Lifehacker with photos of (and links to details on) ten clever household “hacks.”

In the “kaizen” mindset, there's a great value placed on using “creativity over capital” or “putting your mind before your wallet.” There's usually more than one way to solve a problem and the most expensive way isn't always the best way (such as this $750,000 lab automation system that's intended to prevent labeling errors instead of just having a good process).

Do you use any of these? Will you now? Which is your favorite?

Ron Pereira April 22, 2013 At 9:40 am

I love the “Organize Cables with Toilet Paper Tubes” hack. Brilliant idea!

Tanya April 22, 2013 At 5:00 pm

I think the perfect pancakes is awesome! All of my pancakes looks all messy every time.

John Gallagher April 29, 2013 At 10:53 pm

Will definitely try the rubber band to remove a stripped screw! Being a lover of sticky notes, I appreciate the way to keep the dust off the floor as well. My wife might, too!!

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