The Cooperative of Photography has uploaded a video of 7 Simple Photography Hacks.
Most of these are easy with little risk involved beyond bad photographic results.
The vaseline trick is an old one my father told me about. (That's at least two decades ago.) That one you need to be careful with. Vaseline can get everywhere if you're not careful when using it. There are few things worse than getting vaseline on your camera's lens, or worse, on the sensor.
Make sure you wash your hands thoroughly after applying it to the filter. You don't want any getting on the rest of the camera. (And isolate the filter after removing it from the camera to keep it from contaminating the rest of your gear.)
A large Styrofoam cup works as an alternative to the plastic bin used as a DIY flash diffuser in the video. This trick is useful if you happen to find yourself needing a diffuser when at an event with concession stands. The cup does need to be large enough to fit over the flash unit, and preferably white.
The ND filter/welder's glass trick might depend on the type of lens hood involved. The shape of the one in the video provides a secure location for the rubber bands. A smooth lens hood won't provide as secure a connection. (The worst case here is either a ruined picture or a broken piece of welder's glass. Neither are major disasters.)
Hat Tip: Reframe
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