Organizing Tips: How To Keep Cords Neat And Tidy

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With so many electronics in our lives these days, it seems impossible to keep all of the cords tidy. And let’s face it, all it takes is one wire to get tangled for the rest to end up in an annoying web of confusion. Luckily, Reader’s Digest found a great organizing tip to help keep these electricity carriers neat.

All you have to do is take a clothespin and label it with the appropriate electronic name. Then, clip the pin to the cord to help identify the gadget and stop it from getting tangled.

When it comes to simplifying life, this tip definitely helps. And according to Tested.com, tangled wires can be a fire hazard and damage your electronics -- two things we all want to avoid.

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