1. Secure a trash bag.
This trick works with metal wastebaskets: When you fold the trash bag over the top of the pail, affix it to the outside of the can with magnets.
2. Hold pins while sewing.
Avoid a DIY disaster (hello, sharp pins all over the floor) by placing them in a dish doctored up with strong magnets.
3. Corral paper clips.
Place a magnet in your desk drawer to keeps metallic clips in one spot.
4. Stick up kids' cups.
Rheannon at Adventures in Pinteresting came up with this genius idea to keep her kids from dirtying more than one glass each day. She glued magnets onto cups so they could hover on the fridge above the water dispenser. When her kids want a drink, they can quickly grab a cup and replace it for later when they're done.
5. Add removable pizzazz to a lampshade.
We love this creative idea from Angela at Twelve Oaks Manor. Add magnets to the back of decorative flowers and use them to pretty up a bare lamp shade. Then, easily remove them whenever you tire of the look.
6. Fix a drafty door.
To make sure your sliding door always closes completely, affix one magnet to the door, and another to the frame.
7. Organize your makeup.
Glue magnets to your favorite palettes and stick them up on a magnetic board, like Margaret did at Janicki Photography. This way, your countertop remains clear, but your makeup is still within easy reach.
8. Store aluminum foil and plastic wrap on the fridge.
It might not be the prettiest solution, but if you use these wraps often, consider placing small magnets inside the boxes. Then, you can place them on your fridge and grab them in a flash.
9. Create a cute kitchen bin.
Attach magnets onto vintage tins, like Cheryl at A Pretty Cool Life, to make fridge decor that also acts as an extra storage spot.
10. Keep tiny pieces nearby.
DIYers (and IKEA furniture builders) take note: Pauline at My Altered State shows off how to create a cuff that holds screws and other small bits steady.
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