When going about their day at a hectic pace, people might find themselves losing their keys and other small items that can easily be hidden in crevices and underneath furniture. However, using permanent magnets can help solve the daily problem of having to locate lost keys as well as help organize different parts of homes and apartments. Here are three magnetic devices to help find and keep track of everyday objects:
1. Make a magnetic key holder without installing hooks
At the end of the day, some people might feel compelled to toss keys onto a desk or into their bag, but they might be hard to find later on, especially if they are in a hurry to get up and go. A key hook could be a great tool in these types of situations but they could also cause damage to walls in case they have to be removed in the future. By creating a magnetic key hook near a light switch, according to instructions found on Lifehacker, you can keep better track of your keys without putting up a typical key holder.
For a magnetic key holder, you'll need a small magnetic and a screw driver. Remove the cover of a light switch with the screw driver and insert the magnet into the space between the switch and the wall. Place the cover back onto the switch with the screw driver and you'll be able to hang your keys on the light switch itself without additional hooks.
2. Find items in hard-to-reach areas using a magnetic flashlight
When doing home improvement products, homeowners are likely to gather a flashlight and their tools and other supplies. By combining a flashlight with high powered neodymium magnets, homeowners can retrieve objects, such as nails, that may have dropped during a project. The Extendable Telescoping Magnetic Flashlight features LED lights to help see in dark areas while the two magnets at each end of the flashlight for better access to dropped items.
"The 3 LED Extendable Telescoping Magnetic Flashlight can be stretched to almost 2' just like a telescope," the product description said. "This capability allows the light to be placed in areas hard to reach. Just when you thought you couldn't find and reach that hard to find object, now you can with ease."
3. Hold small items with magnetic tape
Organization is key to having a stress-free morning when getting ready, but it might be difficult to find items if they are small or if they there are a ton of them around the house. This is why bobby pins are notorious for getting lost when you need them. These items might also be blocked by other items on a countertop or they could be scattered in other areas of the house. One simple magnetic solution could organize bathroom items while saving space at the same time. By buying a magnetic strip to place on the inside of a medicine cabinet, you can hold tweezers or clippers with ease, the Super Woman blog suggests.