Magnets are a cheap and easy way to fix many small problems in your home. Small or large magnets can help keep items in place (such as faulty drawers), or simply keep your home organized. Using magnets, you will be able to conceal problems easily and avoid many costly repairs.
Instructions
Use Magnets to Fix Things
1. Use two magnets if you have a drawer or cabinet door in your home that simply will not stay closed to help keep it shut. Take two magnets that can connect to one another (one positive, one negative). Then, using double-sided tape, attach one magnet to the inside panel of the door or drawer, and the other on the door or drawer itself. Make sure the two ends meet up and will connect to each another. Your door or drawer should stay closed now, but open easily when you pull on them to open.
2. Fix damaged computer monitors or televisions. The damaged screens are caused by exposure to a magnetic force. For instance, if your TV or computer monitor sits inside a wall unit with doors that have a magnetic closure, this can severely damage your screen over prolonged exposure. One way to fix this is to take a simple refrigerator magnet (don't use a powerful magnet, it may damage it further), and rub it across the entire screen. Then, using the same magnet, attach it to the end of an electric drill (it will connect magnetically to the end), and turn the drill on so the magnet is spinning. Run the drill/magnet across the screen as it is spinning for about 5-10 seconds. You will see the damaged pixels return to normal.
3. Hold objects in place. For example, you can use a large magnet to hold an ironing board in place for storage. When using an ironing board that is attached to the wall and folds down for use, you can attach one magnet to the tip, or pointed end of the ironing board, and another magnet to the wall. Be sure that the magnets line up. When you fold the ironing board up against the wall, the magnet will be able to hold it in place.
4. Organize your home. You can use magnets on the refrigerator to hold important reminders, calendars or photographs. Magnets can also be used on a metal picture frame or metal frame around a mirror in a bedroom, bathroom or office to hold similar items. You can also purchase small, lightweight hooks to attach to magnets (with double sided tape), and use the hooks to hold things like hair bands, necklaces, computer cables or other small items in the bedroom, bathroom or office. Be sure to keep the items lightweight though. If the item is too heavy, it will pull the magnet down and not keep your items in place.
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