During my washing machine installation today there was a problem with the supply tap leaking. It kept slowly oozing water even after it was turned off. Lacking plumbing tools, the installation guy was at a loss for what to do, even though it wasn't technically his problem.

I provided a temporary fix by whipping out a maxi pad and taping it around the tap. The look on the installation guy's face when he realized what I was doing was so precious.