DIY site Instructables shows an inventive way to fix the frayed ends of shoelaces—you know, the ones you can't jam through those tiny holes for love nor money.


You'll need a lighter, a pair of scissors and something called heat shrink tubing. Apparently it comes an assortment pack, so you can pick the diameter that'll work best for your laces. Just slip one of the tubes over the end, cut off the excess, and heat. Presto: a heavy-duty new tip for your shoelace.

Okay, for the same couple bucks you'll spend on the tubing, you could probably buy a new pair of laces. But anybody can do that, and you're not just anybody, are you?


Frayed shoe lace fix [Instructables]