Organize Cables & Wires

It's time to organize your cables and wires before you fall flat on your face after tripping over them. Here are some tips to organize your cables and wires.

Pictured above is the Electronics Charging Stationfrom Lillian Vernon which hides your cellular phone, MP3 player and other wires and cords while charging these electronic items all at once using the same socket in your home.

♦If you're the impromptu type, save those wire ties that are attached to products you purchase. After you untangle the wires behind your appliances, gather and bundle the excess wire into about an inch bundle and wrap the tie around it to contain it. And for safety and aesthetic purposes, try to make the distance of the wire or cord between your appliance and wall as short as possible. Otherwise you'll trip over it or it'll be in the way when you vacuum.

♦Another favorite cable tie that's easy is Velcro Straps , sold by Organize-Everything. These may also be called Velcro Ties (but don't confuse them with Velcro Fasteners which are used to fasten things to the wall, for instance.)

♦Try to run external wires in your home (e.g. speaker wires) along base boards or trim. It's less noticeable. You can use a few strategic large staples from an industrial stapler (nail) gun to keep the wires in place on the walls/base boards (but there are other options too beside staples). And if you're real picky, you can paint the outside of the wires the same color as your walls so the wires blend better and are less noticeable.

♦Here is another article on this website about wire and cable organizers available.