On Trend: Smart Solutions for Cords
Show those cables and wires who's boss with these clever solutions for the home office
The cords in my house seem to propagate overnight, with their tangly tentacles peeking out from under my bed, peering around my desk and almost enveloping my television stand. Rather than attempting to beat them back with a broom, I checked in on the latest innovations for more practical solutions. From organization to energy efficiency, these new designs should help you wrangle your cords with ease.
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| Label it. There's nothing more frustrating than trying to discern the black cord of the cable box from the identical black cord of the Internet router, all of them shoved into a tiny crevice between the wall and the media stand. Get to the right appliance quickly with the help of these little guys. They make labeling each electronic gadget a snap, and they're adorable to boot. |
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Save it. Unplugging the cell phone charger after use is one of those things I have every intention of doing but very rarely actually remember to do.
This handy plug-in needs no reminding, though. It will automatically stop sucking electricity once your device is charged and will stay off when there's nothing plugged in. Take that, electric bill!
This handy plug-in needs no reminding, though. It will automatically stop sucking electricity once your device is charged and will stay off when there's nothing plugged in. Take that, electric bill!
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Hide it. This sleek new cable box from Ikea makes quick work of hiding a bundle of unsightly cords. For slim desks with little to no hiding space in back, this piece is a lifesaver.
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Or follow Houzz contributor Killy Sheer's lead by mounting power strips and cables under the desk with zip ties and eye hooks. They're not visible from above, and you'll never again get your feet caught up in wayward cords.
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| Embellish it. When all else fails, turn lemons into lemonade with this rubber cord cover. Because a meandering vine looks so much better than an unruly cable, wouldn't you say? More ways to hide those messy wires |
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joanmiller The smartest and cheapest idea I've seen for labeling cords is to use plastic bread ties. Visit this link for an example: http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/label-cords-at-both-ends-for-m-145848
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EB Knight Construction Very neat! So are the Marks Brothers off spring of "Gummby". Remember the little green man. But you still need to get to the power strip or the backside of your equipment. Here is how we improved access for a stereo cabinet.
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tom1231 What is the best way to manage rechargeable cords that seem to accumulate where for the bulk of time they just take up space and possibly charge?
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scotshot An item I use throughout my home are cable grips - actually clamps which come in several sizes . These are neater, easier, faster than twist ties and very low cost.
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