40 Ingenious Magnet Hacks That Will Make Life Hassle-Free

Putting on an apron’s easy enough, but tying the thing to your back? That’s a challenge for anyone! Then again, that job can be made much easier with magnets. To start with, get your hands on a couple of corks. From there, drill a sizable hole into the side of them, before gluing magnets to the ends. Now, you can thread the waist ties through the openings and stick them together.

No kitchen would be complete without a spice rack. Yet these babies can take up a lot of room, especially if they’re attached to a wall. So why not give this a go? According to the website First4Magnets, you just need to stick a disc magnet on the lid of each spice container. Once they’ve dried out, you can then secure them to metallic areas. Easy.

Tired of misplacing your keys? Well, listen up. As per a video on the 5-Minute Crafts YouTube channel, those days could be a thing of the past with some creative thinking. To begin with, find a socket on the wall and detach its cover. Then glue a magnet to the inside of the latter, before putting it back. And that’s it! You can now hang your key-chain there.

Money clips are deceptively useful tools. But if you don’t fancy buying one with your hard-earned dosh, you could make your own. All you need are two disc magnets and a bit of tape. Yes, according to 5-Minute Crafts, by sticking them down on the corner of a bill, that essentially creates the clip. Just place the rest of your cash on top and fold the wad over.

If you’ve got any old pens lying around the house, don’t throw them away. As it turns out, the springs might be quite useful for this next hack. Yep, to help tidy up chargers or USB connectors, attach a spring to each cable. Then, after gluing magnets to the side of your desk, you can easily secure them. Say goodbye to tangles.

Instead of leaving kitchen rolls on the counter, why not create a dispenser of sorts? Trust us, it’s easier than it sounds! As per First4Magnets, place a small magnet on the end of a bottle stopper and pick out a metallic surface on the wall. Now, with a bit of twine and tubing, you can suspend the paper towels.

Remote control cars are awesome – don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. But did you know that you can make one at home with a few simple tools? To start with, pierce four holes into an empty cardboard tube, before sticking a pair of match-sticks through them. Then, once you’ve attached plastic lids to their ends, glue a magnet to the interior. Secure another one to a large stick, and voilà. Job done.

How about this for a unique idea? If you’ve got a number of Polaroid pictures around the house, you can display them inside discarded jar lids. Just trim the photos so they’ll fit, before gluing them to cardboard. Then, after securing the snapshots to the tops, place a magnet on the back so you can stick each one to a metallic surface.

How about this for a unique idea? If you’ve got a number of Polaroid pictures around the house, you can display them inside discarded jar lids. Just trim the photos so they’ll fit, before gluing them to cardboard. Then, after securing the snapshots to the tops, place a magnet on the back so you can stick each one to a metallic surface.

Boy oh boy, do we hate changing batteries. Getting rid of them can be a Herculean task – especially if they’re lodged in place. Mind you, the website supermagnete (and, yes, that is how it’s spelled) has an interesting suggestion to bypass that problem. According to the site, a lone magnet should lift each battery up with no issues.

The next time you plan to do some painting around the house, keep this in mind. Before you start, place a magnet on the interior of your metallic paint container. Now, you can secure whatever brush you’re using to that surface if you need to step away from the job for a spell. How cool is that?

Looking to buy a new sewing box? Stop right there. As it turns out, you could save a bit of money by making one yourself. According to 5-Minute Crafts, all you need is an empty glasses case. Once you’ve got that, glue two magnets inside it to secure any metal tools. You can even stick a sponge in there to act as a pin cushion! Then, just place the rest of your materials into the available space.

Keeping your curtains tidy isn’t the easiest of tasks. When they’re open, they can have a mind of their own! Then again, a pair of magnets might solve that problem. As per a video on the 5-Minute Experiments YouTube channel, you can secure each curtain by sandwiching it between the aforementioned materials.

There are few things more annoying than dealing with a crowded shelf. Good luck finding anything there. But according to First4Magnets, you can make some space with a clever trick. Yep, take any containers you want moving and place a magnet on them. From there, add a metallic material to the underside of your shelving unit. Now you’ve got a new storage area.

Have you ever dropped a box of thumbtacks? Take it from us – it’s a perilous task to pick them all up again! Yet 5-Minute Experiments might have a solution. You see, by gluing a magnet to the underside of the container, it’ll lift the tacks back up like a vacuum cleaner.

Have you ever dropped a box of thumbtacks? Take it from us – it’s a perilous task to pick them all up again! Yet 5-Minute Experiments might have a solution. You see, by gluing a magnet to the underside of the container, it’ll lift the tacks back up like a vacuum cleaner.

Trust us, you’re reading that correctly. So how can a magnet keep your clothes toasty during the winter? Simple, really. As per supermagnete, you can stick the items to your radiators. That should hold off the chill. Plus, this hack also works with drying damp stuff such as towels. See, we said it was straightforward.

Securing screws with a drill’s arguably a lot easier than using a standard screwdriver. And this hack has the potential to make it even more appealing. Yes, just stick a small magnet below the top of the device. As a result of that, you can keep the metal pins with you at all times.

If you don’t like leaving your handbag on the floor when you’re out and about, listen closely. The 5-Minute Crafts channel could have an answer. To start with, create your own key-chain using a nice material, before placing a magnet inside it. Then, attach the add-on to your bag and voilà. You can now secure it to metal surfaces. This works with rucksacks as well.

To say that headphone cables can be problematic is a bit of an understatement. They’re sometimes a real nightmare when you’re on the move! But a user on the supermagnete website offered up an intriguing idea. First, grab a ring magnet and thread the device through it. After that, attach it to a light piece of metal that’s stuck on or under your shirt. That should fix the phones to your person.

Who says that photographs only work in fancy frames? This simple trick could save you a bit of cash in that department. As per supermagnete, all you’ve got to do is place a pair of rod magnets on either side of your snapshots. They’ll hold them up with no problem.

Are you struggling to keep your beauty products tidy in the bathroom? Well, fret no more! According to 5-Minute Crafts, you can store them all in separate containers on a custom picture frame. For that to work, though, you need to glue magnets to the holders and add a metallic sheet to the inside of the latter. It’ll look awesome when you’re done.

Paper clips are incredibly useful for keeping documents in one place. But if you haven’t got any handy, a pair of small magnets will serve the same purpose. They’re a pretty sweet substitute for staples, too, as they won’t leave holes in the corners. Give it a try – you won’t be disappointed.

Wardrobe malfunctions are no joke, especially if they happen to you! Should the problem be with your pant button, though, you might be able to substitute it with two magnets. As per 5-Minute Experiments, just sandwich the material between them. That’ll hold your pants together until you get the fastener fixed.

When it comes to ironing, you sometimes wish you had more than two hands to hold your clothes in place. Yet a user on supermagnete’s website doesn’t have that issue. They revealed that magnets can “pin down” garments to boards with metal fixtures, making your job a lot simpler. Awesome stuff.

To explain this hack, a user named Jon Shimwell took to supermagnete. He wrote, “I used two death magnets and a few simple household articles to create a magnetic sponge. I cut open the sponge and filled it with a death magnet and a piece of plywood. The sponge is [then] placed on the outside of the window, and I move the second death magnet on the inside.” That’s one way to wipe your windows.

If you’re tired of spending money on new purses, we’ve got a suggestion for you: make one at home. To pull it off, grab an empty shampoo bottle from your bathroom. Then, cut off the top and half of the front side. Once that’s done, glue a pair of magnets to the upper and lower end, before folding it shut. And that’s it!

Much like Batman needs his utility belt, DIYers usually require their tool straps to complete a job. But according to supermagnete, there might be a better spot to store your nails. Yes, by placing a magnet on to the metal part of your hammer, you can attach them there while you’re working. Pretty cool, right?

Thanks in part to the Harry Potter franchise, magic wands are a big hit with children today. Why settle for a replica, though? The 5-Minute Crafts channel revealed that you can create an amazing wand at home with real “powers.” Just grab a wooden drumstick and map out your favored design. And before you paint it, glue a magnet on the end. Now, you’ll be able to wow your kids by moving metal objects.

The next time you drop a box of screws on the floor, don’t despair. There’s a pretty simple way of picking them back up again. Yes, as per 5-Minute Crafts, hold a magnet on the base of the container. Then, place it over the spillage. Before you know it, the nuts and bolts will return to their original home.

If you use tape to secure your posters, then taking them down won’t be easy. For one thing, the corners are likely to tear or lose their color. So why not try magnets instead? All you’ve got to do is stick paper clips to the wall, sandwiching the poster between them.

Is your workspace a bit of a mess? Well, this trick might help you clean it up. The 5-Minute Crafts channel notes that you’ll just need a small dish. When you’re ready, glue a magnet to the underside of it, ahead of adding any decorations. From there, you’ll be able to pick up rogue paper clips and other metal utensils.

Bulky bottles can take up a lot of space in the kitchen, but there’s a product out there that could ease the strain. First4Magnets revealed that a strip of embedded magnets can be attached to the underside of your storage areas. That way, you can hang up the drinks for easy access.

If you’re looking to plant some flowers, grab a rubber muffin pan and glue magnets in each hole. Then, fill them up with cement, prior to sticking eggs in the middle. Once they’re dry, lift the “pots” out and crack open the shells. The contents will act like fertilizer. Anyway, cover them with soil ahead of adding your plants. The magnets will be in there, too, so you can decorate metallic areas with greenery. Nice!

Chip bags seem to be getting bigger and bigger today. They can feed at least a couple of people! So should you find yourself alone with one of these packets, you’ll probably need to tap out at some stage. Don’t worry, though – the remaining chips can maintain their freshness. All you’ve got to do is seal the bag with a pair of magnets, sandwiching it shut.

We don’t know about you, but we hate it when our toothbrushes fall out of the cabinet into the sink. One little nudge is all it takes. Then again, 5-Minute Crafts has a solution to that problem. To start with, glue disc magnets to each individual toothbrush. After that, stick a “magnetic strip” to the edge of the shelf, and you’re done. They won’t be going anywhere now.

For those of you who aren’t the biggest fans of knife blocks, 5-Minute Crafts has suggested a clever alternative. First things first, find a narrow piece of wood big enough to hold your blades. From there, drill openings into the surface and fill them with powerful magnets. Just like that, the knives will stick to the other side.

It’s always the way, isn’t it? You need a pen to jot something down, but then you can’t find one! Well, this trick should put a stop to that. By pulling off the plastic covering from the base of a highlighter pen, you can drop a magnet in there. Close it back up, and now you’ll be able to stick it to any metallic surface.

Outdoor tablecloths have a tendency to move when you’re using them due to the weather conditions, which can be far from ideal. Think of the potential spillages! Anyway, a video on the supermagnete YouTube channel has shared a pretty cool hack to get around the problem. If your table legs are metal, just stick the covering to them with magnets.

Certain glass containers are nigh-on impossible to clean thanks to their shape. Yet there is a solution. According to 5-Minute Crafts, magnets are the answer. To start with, get hold of two sponges and cut openings into the side of them. Then, drop a single magnet in both before gluing the slits shut. Now, you can scrub the inside of any jar from the outside. That’s awesome!