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I have an endless battle keeping my home tidy.

My biggest bugbear is dealing with messy cables and I have a lot.

Man using wireless keyboard and mouse

Apart from my family all working remotely, my adult sons are keen gamers and budding electric guitar players!

Their best feature is that they can be removed without damaging the paintwork or wallpaper.

It also makes finding the specific one youre looking for easier without untangling a mess of wires.

Command Mini Light Strips

I simply unhook this when I need to charge myOura Ring,smartwatchor Android phone.

But the other part of how I keep the space pretty much cable-free is the devices I use.

This pack of mini light clips comes with 45 clips.

Large open plan living room with wall-mounted tv

They are designed for hanging indoor string lights without damaging walls by leaving sticky residue.

We also think they are great for tidying messy cables around your home.

It comes in a host of different designs and colors, and they are super affordable.

Alex Tech 25 ft 1/2-inch Cord Protector

The corner cable can also be painted to match your decor.

I think using design functionality to hide wires is crucial and getting creative can help too.

As an alternative, you could use acord protectorto keep multiple wires in one place.

A closeup of cables organized by type in an over-the-door shoe rack

Id recommend them for wall-mounted TVs where wires dangle down to power outlets.

Instead of seeing several wires cascading down your wall, theyll be held together within one protective sleeve.

They are also handy if you have cats around your home who like to chew wires.

A cable management tray with a power strip with multiple devices plugged in

I then hid an extension cord in the base of the shelves, which Ive disguised with my speakers.

I think using design functionality to hide wires is crucial and getting creative can help too.

This cord protector can be used to protect your cables and keep them neat and tidy.

Aeons Under Desk Cable Management Tray, 16-inch

Place the cables in the sleeve and it will fold back on itself.

It’s available in white, black and black and red.

Another unit I recommend, although this time its built for the task, is acable management tray.

Satechi Qi2 Trio Wireless Charging Pad in table top.

It’s attached by silicone padded clamps, making fixing and removal simple without leaving marks.

It measures 4.5(H) x 16 (W) x 3 (D) inches.

Alternatively, Ive installed ahidden wireless chargerinto my desks tabletop.

Anker  737 MagGo Charger

This all-in-one Apple machine station, serves as an ideal wireless charging partner for multiple machine.

Rapidly charge your iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods, without the usual clutter of multiple chargers.

A separate problem that I regularly encounter is that Ialwayslose my cables right when I need them.

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Lamicall Desk Cord Holder

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Monoprice Under Desk Cable…

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Messy cables

Modern white living room with wooden features

Person using the Command Clear Hooks to organize cables

An angled view of the distraction-free desk setup I built around the Oakywood Standing Desk Pro

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The Sunny Health & Fitness Under Desk Elliptical unboxed and on a table

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