Frugal Tip: Corralling Your Computer Cords
I've been thinking a lot about cords lately - iPhone cords, camera cords, cell phone cords, camcorder cords, etc! I am working on a filing system for them that I hopefully will post about in a few days.
And all those cords under my computer desk at my feet! For the computer, the monitor, the speakers, the printer, the modem, the external hard-drive, the phone, the lamp!
How many times has something stopped working - and it's because I got caught of the cord and moved it just enough that the connection wasn't there!
So I love this idea for corralling your cords up out of the way. I have got to grab one of these baskets at the dollar store and get this set up for my desk!
How to Contain Your Computer Cords
When attached to the underside of a desk with cup hooks, a plastic coated wire kitchen basket is perfect for corralling cords. If your surge protector plug is too large to fit between the wires, simply cut out a wire or two.
Idea and photo found: remodelaholic.com
From our Facebook fan page:
Belen Familyy posted: great idea..
Darrell Russell posted: Use the square tab bread bag closures (they look like guitar picks), choose an appliance cord, write that appliance name on it in Sharpie, then "snap" it onto the cord. Now you'll know which cord to pull when you need something unplugged.
Susan Neil Murray posted: I ♥ this idea! Will use this one
Marva Nic Bran posted: I have been looking for this...apparently my home, consisting of each member having their own individual laptop, is messed up due to wires and wires and wires...
Shopping Suggestions:
• Vinyl Coated Cup Hooks
• Drawer Organizer Basket
• Cord Clipper-Cord and Cable Organizer
• Power Cord Name Clips
• Quirky Plug Hub Under Desk Power Cord Management Station
NOTE - If any of the above links are not working or the freebies or coupons no longer available, please post a blog comment below and I'll edit it!
◊ Enjoying all the freebies? Want to keep up with the latest free stuff, deals, coupons, and other ways to save money? Subscribe to Frugal Freebies' email updates or RSS Feed! - it's free!
◊ Check us out on Twitter, and join in the conversation of even more great freebies, deals and coupons on our Frugal Freebies fan page on Facebook and Google+. We are even on Pinterest!
More Frugal Blogs and Websites:
◊ Born to Love: All your cloth diapering needs, and much more - naturally! We are strong advocates of the personal, social and environmental benefits of natural parenting.
◊ Frugal Baby Tips: Money-saving tips on diapering, diaper washing, safety, slings and baby carriers, toys, clothing, nursing, menstrual needs, traveling with kids, more!
Category: CDN, cleaning, frugal tips, saving money, storage tips, US, worldwide
Posts
0 comments