We each have our different approaches to monitoring energy consumption in our households. Some are vigilant about ensuring that every single appliance is switched off and unplugged before leaving home ...

(CBS News) More than eight in 10 Americans -- 87 percent -- have magnets on their refrigerator, according to a recent CBS News Poll, including more than half who keep five or more magnets on their ...

Do magnets affect fridge performance? Matthew Glynn, Senior Product Marketing Manager at Hisense U.K., explains, “Fridge magnets do not impact a refrigerator’s performance or energy efficiency. The ...

Of the countless urban myths, one commonly accepted notion might actually hold some validity. According to appliance manufacturer Whirlpool, placing too many fridge magnets on your refrigerator can ...

The days of the rackety, energy-gobbling refrigerator may be numbered with the advent of more efficient systems that cool with the use of magnets. The idea has been around almost as long as your ...

All Hallows’ Eve is on the horizon, and little ones are already counting down the days ’til costumes, candy corn and trick or treating. Catch the festive spirit by helping your kids create ...

Editor’s Note: This article previously appeared in a different format as part of The Atlantic’s Notes section, retired in 2021. Refrigerator magnets are small, cheap, durable, colorful and come in a ...