10 Lead Magnet Ideas for Hardware store

A printable planner that guides DIY weekenders through 2-3 projects with space for step-by-step tasks, tool checklists, and a built-in shopping list. It converts by simplifying project scoping and nudging users to pick up recommended tools and materials from your store.

A practical buyer’s guide that maps common DIY projects (shelving, painting, tiling) to a compact set of essential tools, with budget ranges and brand options. It converts by helping customers quickly decide what to buy and cross-sell compatible items.

An online tool where customers input room dimensions and surface types to estimate paint and primer needs, coat counts, and suggested can quantities. It includes a ready-to-print shopping list for all recommended paints and supplies.

A printable 2-page safety checklist for basic electrical upgrades, plus a concise list of parts and safety gear. It converts by building trust and guiding buyers toward safety hardware and beginner-friendly components available in-store.

An AI-driven planner that takes room size, project type, and skill level to generate a step-by-step plan, material list, and time estimates, exportable as a PDF. It converts by delivering a personalized plan and a ready-to-cart shopping list.

A curated directory of trusted local contractors, rental yards, and service pros, bundled with exclusive store discounts and pickup options. It converts by positioning your hardware store as the community hub for projects, increasing both in-store visits and cross-sells.

A 12-month maintenance calendar with task checklists, tool needs, and seasonal discount offers. It converts by creating repeat engagement and prompting timely purchases for seasonal supplies.

A concise, two-page guide on tool maintenance, sharpening, storage, and safety best practices, with quick-start checklists. It converts by extending tool life and driving purchases of maintenance products and accessories.

An interactive estimator for popular DIY projects that outputs lumber, fasteners, concrete, and other materials, plus a printable bill of materials and a start-cart suggestion. It converts by making the shopping journey fast and accurate with add-on recommendations.

A curated gallery of 20 easy projects with full bill-of-materials and upgrade paths, plus a downloadable ready-to-shop shopping list. It converts by turning inspiration into immediate purchasing intent at your store.