13 nifty uses for magnets around the house
Magnets are a really useful tool for organising your bits and pieces around the house. Try some of our tips to see if they can help you.
1. Install magnets in your bathroom cabinet for storing things like bobby pins, nail scissors and nail files.
2. Glue a small magnet to the bottom of your hammer to hold onto nails.
3. Mount a magnetic strip near the front door to hold onto your keys.
4. Use magnetic paint to make a bulletin board for bills and reminders (rather than overloading your fridge door).
5. Install a magnetic knife block inside a cupboard to store things like scissors or metal kitchen utensils.
6. Keep a magnet in your desk drawer to hold onto paper clips or staples.
7. Use magnets to keep your shower curtain closed and avoid slippery floors.
8. Find a wall stud by sliding a strong magnet along the wall until you feel the pull.
9. Save sore fingers and easily remove stuck batteries by placing a magnet near the battery.
10. Screw a magnet onto your broom handle to keep it attached to the side of your fridge.
11. Make a fridge pen by gluing a magnet to a pen so that you are always ready to make a note.
12. Save a key or earring from a drain by dangling down a magnet tied to a piece of string.
13. Clean an aquarium without removing the fish and water by embedding a magnet inside a sponge. You can guide the sponge around the glass from the outside with another strong opposing magnet.
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