A magnetic knife rack is a handy way to store knives, but how do you attach the rack itself? Most come with attachments for screwing into a wall, but if you have an extractor fan or range hood, you might be able to stick it up magnetically. More »
If you need to locate studs in a wall, you can buy a special gadget for the job. But if you have an old hard drive, you can get the job done for nothing. More »
Silly Putty is already an awesome enough substance as it is, but if lifting newspaper print has lost its luster, it might be time to turn to science. More »
Those that live in smaller apartments (or have small kitchens) could always use more shelf space. Thankfully, DIY web site Instructables has a guide to using magnets to make your own under-the-shelf spice rack—essentially giving one shelf the space of two. More »
Here’s a simple kitchen hack that should appeal to Gen X geek types with an organisational bent: Tetris fridge magnets. More »
If our top 10 magnet hacks didn’t tip you off, we appreciate clever magnet tricks. To that end, weblog Gizmo Projects details how to reclaim much-needed desk space for your analogue work with the help of—you guessed it—magnets. More »
They were the coolest part of primary school science, and they’re still one of the neatest way to stick things together and stir up a little homespun magic. Check out our 10 favourite ways bloggers, Lifehacker readers, and other creative types use mother nature to make life better. More »
Odds are that you don’t recall the colour of your fridge because it’s covered with magnetic calendars handed out by your dentist, estate agent and local council. DIY craft weblog Craft Chi demonstrates how to turn this “insane magnet situation” into a pile of whimsical, useful magnetic bookmarks. More »
