{"id":4982,"date":"2022-04-11T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-11T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.first4magnets.com\/blog\/?p=4982"},"modified":"2024-09-25T12:39:51","modified_gmt":"2024-09-25T12:39:51","slug":"9-trendy-ways-to-use-magnets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.first4magnets.com\/blog\/9-trendy-ways-to-use-magnets\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Trendy Ways To use Magnets At Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Trends come and go but magnets have been around forever\u2026 well since 600 BCE which the history of magnetism dates back to after the discovery of Lodestone, but with new trends, we see always see new and exciting ways that our customers are using our magnets.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve decided to look back and compile a list of the nine most trendy ways our customers have used our magnets in their very own applications. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So if you&#8217;re looking for a new and trendy way to use magnets in your next DIY project or even around your home then we have the perfect application for you below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Magnetic Stud Finder<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you ever think about hanging a picture or mounting your TV, it\u2019s important to locate a stud before hanging anything heavy on your walls. So how do you locate them in your home?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By using one of our countersunk neodymium magnets\u2026 just like that!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.first4magnets.com\/applications\/diy-magnetic-stud-finder\/\">View Full Application Here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container \" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Magnetic Stud Finder\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/582058569?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Magnetic GoPro Holder<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can\u2019t get much trendier than vlogging! This is why our magnetic GoPro holder is one of the trendiest ways to use a magnet. Mount your camera to any ferrous surface and film whatever you desire like your very own DIY videos. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.first4magnets.com\/applications\/magnetic-gopro-holder\/\">View Full Application Here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container \" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Magnetic GoPro Holder\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/582055974?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Magnetic Drill Bit Holder <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Losing screws and drill bits can be a real pain for anyone\nwho works in construction or enjoys DIY but this trendy magnet hack will give\nyou a safe space to store your drill bits while you work! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using just one countersunk magnet and superglue make sure you never misplace, lose, or fiddle around trying to find your different drill bits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.first4magnets.com\/applications\/magnetic-drill-bit-holder-three-quick-ways-to-use-a-magnet\/\">View Full Application Here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container \" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Drill Bit Holder - Three Rapid Fire ways to use a magnet\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/582054908?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Magnetic Hoover Head<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keeping any workspace clean is important and this trendy\nmagnetic hack helps pick up all screws, nuts, bolts and nails as you hoover and\ncompletely avoid scratching your floor! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using either regular neodymium magnets and super glue or our\nadhesive backed neodymium magnets which can be stuck to any clean flat surface\nyou can recreate this trendy hack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.first4magnets.com\/applications\/diy-magnetic-hoover-head-hack\/\">View Full Application Here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container \" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Magnetic Hoover Head Hack\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/582061462?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-2-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Campervan Curtains<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A new trend that has rocketed in recent years has seen many\npeople restoring and renovating old vans into campervans. Part of this trend\nrequires making curtains to keep light out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve had several customers get in touch to tell us how they used magnets to make their campervan curtains secure by sewing magnets into the seams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.first4magnets.com\/applications\/creating-your-own-campervan-magnetic-blinds\/\">View Full Application Here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.first4magnets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/6-250x250.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4868\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-2-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Hanging Tool Bag <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This magnet hack is useful for all construction workers,\nespecially those struggling to carry their tool bag or bend down all day, hang\nyour tool bag with magnets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using our 25mm and 32mm Neodymium Pot Magnets with Carabiners, one customer, was able to make a convenient way to store his tool bag and tools around every workspace. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.first4magnets.com\/applications\/hanging-a-tool-bag-with-magnets\/\">View Full Application Here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.first4magnets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/bag-250x250.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4963\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Bonfire Cleaner<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s better than enjoying a nice bonfire in the summer?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now thanks to this magnetic hack you can clean up your\nbonfire with ease! Any screws, nails or any ferrous objects will be collected\neasily without getting your hands dirty!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All you\u2019ll need is one of our ferrite ring magnets and a bucket \u2013 simply place the magnet in the bucket, hover it over the bonfire remains and attract all of the ferrous debris.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.first4magnets.com\/applications\/clear-your-bonfire-using-magnets\/\">View Full Application Here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container \" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Magnetic Bonfire Clean-up Hack\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/582054042?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-2-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. Bi-folding Doors<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most modern homes will come with bi-folding doors, but\nseveral of our customers have got in touch with questions about ways to keep\ntheir doors held together when they are open and folded. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The solution is our rubber coated countersunk magnets, which are great for outdoor applications as the rubber coating protects the magnet from corrosion and provides a soft impact when the doors fold into each other, protecting the doors from knocking against each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.first4magnets.com\/applications\/using-countersunk-magnets-on-your-bi-folding-doors\/\">View Full Application Here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.first4magnets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Doors-image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4922\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9. Anvil Silencer<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you enjoy a spot of blacksmithing or are looking at taking\nup the hobby then this magnetic hack is essential. See how using a magnet can\nhelp silence the ringing noise produced by an anvil when hit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Traditionally blacksmiths have used metal chains wrapped around the anvil to help silence the loud ringing noise, however by using a smaller, lighter and cheaper magnet you can get the same results very easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.first4magnets.com\/applications\/magnetic-anvil-silencer-hack\/\">View Full Application Here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container \" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Magnetic Anvil Silencer Hack\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/582052430?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; 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