Stabilizing device and methods of use

A stabilizing device, comprising:

• a wedge, comprising:
• an incline surface at a first end of the wedge;
• a bottom portion of the wedge;
• and
• a first component of a latching mechanism on an external-facing surface of the wedge;
• a cover, comprising:
• a cover interior configured to at least partially encompass the incline surface of the wedge and to at least partially encompass the bottom portion of the wedge;
• and
• a second component of the latching mechanism on an internal-facing surface of the cover, the latching mechanism configured to releasably join the first component with the second component to hold the wedge and the cover in a latched position.

A method of using a stabilizing device to stabilize an article, comprising:

• removing a wedge from a cover of the stabilizing device;
• identifying an unstable lower support structure of the article;
• inserting a tip of the wedge below the lower support structure of the article;
• applying a forward force to the wedge, increasing an upward force imparted between the wedge and the unstable lower support structure of the article;
• using the article;
• applying a backward force to the wedge, decreasing the upward force imparted between the wedge and the unstable lower support structure of the article;
• removing the wedge from below the lower support structure;
• and
• inserting the wedge into the cover.