Practical Home Uses for Magnets

Their compact size and super strong holding power make magnets effective and versatile. And with a little creativity, you can turn any magnet into a useful and practical solution to your household problems.

Practical Home Uses for Magnets

Here are few ways you can use magnets to solve everyday problems around your home.

Keep Curtains in Place

Whether you have lightweight curtains that fly around in the breeze or a shower curtain that clings, you can keep them in place by sewing a small magnet into the bottom hem.

Keep Cupboard Doors Closed

If you have cupboard or cabinet doors that like to hang open, keep them closed tight with a magnet. Attach a magnet to the inside of the door and a magnet receptive strip to the frame to create a simple magnetic catch.

Keep Screws Seated

You can use a magnet to magnetize your screwdriver, allowing you to pick up a screw with the tip of your screwdriver and keep it seated when you start screwing. Just rub your magnet along your screwdriver from the handle to the end a few times to magnetize it.

Pick Up Spills

When you drop nails, brads, earrings or other small metal parts, you can pick them up easier and without a long search by using a magnet.

Hide a Spare Key

Keep your spare key hidden somewhere safe in case you get locked out with the help of a strong magnet attached to the underside of a table or other discreet location. Key not magnetic? Don’t worry, you can attach a steel keyring to your key.

Stay Organized

A magnetic bulletin board or even applying magnetic paint to a section of your wall can be a great way to stay organized. Use neodymium magnets to attach notes, pictures, display kid’s artwork or important reminders.

Buy Magnets for Your Home Projects

Neodymium magnets are some of our favorites for use around your home. Shop for neodymium magnets at our online store today or contact us for help finding the right magnet for your project. Call us at 800-330-1432 or send us a message.