Small, annoying cuts on hands and fingers can make life difficult for anyone in the carpentry, plumbing and related trades, whether pro's or DIY-ers.

Woodworking and tool-using becomes awkward. Handling paint, putty, oil and turps is a problem, even with gloves. Even hand-washing can be a bind.

I'm an ancient chippy who's had this problem since I started building some 60 years ago, but it's got worse over the last 25 years as my skin's become thinner and more easily damaged.

Today I had a light-bulb moment. Gawd knows why I didn't think of it sooner.

Super Glue. Works perfectly for those cuts and splits that become more of a nuisance after sticking plaster is applied.

I'm not suggesting you patch up anything that really needs stitches, but for 5mm-15mm cuts on fingertips, for example, it's ideal.

I used plain old Gorilla Superglue, but if you're fussy, you can buy more expensive options, like veterinary or true surgical versions.

Good luck!