Dental Floss as Umbrella Mender

A clever way to repurpose an everyday item.

Floss used to mend umbrellaAntonis Achilleos

If your umbrella has detached from its metal spines, tie or sew it back together with waxed floss, which will endure longer than regular thread.

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