Fix it with Magnets

A well-designed and compelling in-store display can make or break a customer's purchase decision. According to research, strategic in-store displays can increase sales and conversions in brick-and-mortar stores by more than 10 percent! However, traditional display methods often involve permanent fixtures, adhesives, and time-consuming installations that limit flexibility. The solution? Magnets!  Table of Contents Magnetic Display Solutions: A Smarter Choice...

If you’ve ever found yourself in a complicated DIY home project, you know how frustrating working with tiny screws and componentry can be. The smaller the supplies, the higher the level of required dexterity—and the easier it is to lose things in the process.  That’s when a magnetizer/demagnetizer tool can become so valuable. These innovative devices are capable of turning...

Whether you're hosting a party, attending a networking event, or organizing a corporate gathering, name badges are a must. But let’s be honest—traditional name tags can be a hassle. Safety pins poke holes in your clothes, adhesive stickers peel off too easily, and flimsy clips never seem to stay put. That’s where magnet name badges come in. These sleek, reusable...

Ever hear of “magnet fishing?” If you haven’t, don’t let the name fool you—it’s not an activity where you cast a hook into the water and try to pull out a magnet!  Nor does it have to do with real fishing, where the goal is to catch seafood (though magnets are certainly useful in the fishing industry, where they can...

First impressions matter! As a retailer, regardless of what you’re selling — jewelry, camping equipment, antiques — your display can pull people in or cause their eyes to glaze over in boredom. This is where magnets and magnetic displays come into play. Here are some creative ways to use magnets to showcase your products and sales material. Create Dynamic Displays...

Magnets are useful for projects both big and small, making them great tools for novices and seasoned DIYers. This week, we have collected three exciting magnet hacks that anyone can try. The best part is that all of these ideas require limited supplies and can be completed in a couple of minutes.  Continue reading →

If you’ve ever struggled to achieve precise cross cuts on your table saw, fret not. In this blog post, we’ll guide you through a simple yet effective method of setting up a temporary magnet stop block right on your table saw table. This technique ensures accuracy and repeatability, making your woodworking projects more efficient.  Continue reading →

At Apex, we love finding new magnet hacks to share with our wonderful customers. Today, we are excited to tell you about three unique ideas to help make things around the house easier. Be sure to check out some of our other favorite magnet hacks as well so you can dazzle your friends with your expertise!  Continue reading →

From cellphones to smartwatches, you likely have a lot of devices to charge throughout the day. While we all enjoy the convenience of having the world at our fingertips, organizing all of your chargers can be a mess. If you are like us, you are all too familiar with tangled cords and missing chargers. With today’s simple DIY project, we are going to help you keep everything organized for your future charging needs. Continue reading →

Taking care of your magnets is crucial, as you don’t want them to chip, crack, or shatter from slamming into each other. They must be stored carefully so that doesn’t happen, but what is a good solution to prevent this? Today, we are creating a magnet storage box that will protect your strong neodymium magnets and guarantee safe storage until...