Look behind most computers, televisions, and other electronics and you will find a heap of cords intertwined and twisted in every which direction. They are easy to hide behind home furnishings, and they end up forgotten – until it is time to figure out which cord goes to which component. Some cables are way too long, and others are just wrapped around plug-ins of every variety. It is bad enough when multiple cords are tucked behind a piece of furniture and covered in dust that has collected since they were first plugged in, but when computer cords are visible it is even more unsightly.
Instead of putting up with tangled bundles of computer cords, consider the following safe and easy ways to hide them. When computer cords are well organized and tucked away like a neatly wrapped packages they are far less of an eyesore and easy to locate. If you have a tangled mess of computer cords that need to be organized, try these easy ways to hide and organize them, and tame the mess once and for all.
Search online for easy ways to hide computer cords and you will discover many suggestions, but not all clever ideas are safe. Cardboard tubes such as empty toilet paper tubes, gift wrap tubes, and paper toweling tubes should not be used to hide computer cords or any other cords that are plugged in. My cousin’s husband was a fireman, and he knows of at least one fatal fire that started because of computer cables encased by cardboard. It is a serious fire hazard. Do not take that chance.
One of the easiest and least expensive ways to hide unsightly computer cords is with heat-resistant PVC piping. Measure to determine the length and diameter required, and visit your local home improvement store for heat-resistant PVC piping. It can be cut using a PVC pipe cutter or a hacksaw. After determining the proper length, mark the diameter with duct tape. This is one of the easiest ways to make an even cut. Thread the computer cables through the piping and place it against the wall. This will look much neater than a pile of cords going in every which direction.
Organize Computer Cables with Cable Ties
Another one of the easiest ways to organize computer cables is with cable ties. Although cable ties will not hide the cords they will look far less apparent when they are neatly bundled. Simply unwind and untangle the computer cords, and loosely secure them together with cable ties. Cable ties are available in a variety of lengths and widths, and they are inexpensive and easy to use.
Organize Computer Cords with Metal Twist Ties
If unorganized computer cords are a problem, metal twist ties are a solution. They provide one of the easiest ways to organize yards of cable. Like cable ties, metal twist ties will not hide computer cords, but they can be used to organize them into neat bundles along the baseboard of the wall. Untangle and unwind the cords, and loosely but securely twist tie them together.
Consider Ready-Made Products to Hide Unsightly Cables
These are just some of the most cost-effective ways to safely hide and organize computer cables. There are a number of products available especially for hiding electric cables of many different varieties, but they are not as reasonable as those mentioned here. Consider these cheap and easy ways to hide computer cables before investing in costlier methods. In most cases, those mentioned here are good enough for those simply wanting a neater looking work area.
