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Cord Control : 4 Easy Hacks to Hide the Mess<\/h1>\n
Cords can get in the way of good design.\u00a0 While necessary to keep us “plugged in”, visible power cords and cables distract the eye and can virtually ruin an otherwise good design.\u00a0 The main problems I see are cables and cords visible under legged furniture and TV cables that hang down the wall.\u00a0 So we’re going to solve those specifically, and give you some other ideas so you can clear the cord clutter.\u00a0 Here are 4 easy hacks to control your cords.<\/p>\n
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CORD CONTROL HACK #1\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n
ATTACH A POWER STRIP TO YOUR ENTERTAINMENT CENTER<\/strong><\/p>\n
Cables and cords would be easy to wrangle if they weren’t so heavy.\u00a0 Unfortunately, most power cords for items like satellite receivers and routers have a heavy rectangular box on the end.\u00a0 Plugging these boxes into the wall often covers up part of the outlet, making it difficult to plug in multiple cords.<\/p>\n
Solve the problem by attaching a power strip to the back of your entertainment center or buffet.\u00a0 Attach it at least halfway up the back so that the power strip cord won’t drag on the ground once it has been plugged in.<\/p>\n
Attach the power strip with two small screws because the heavy power cords will pull the power strip off if you try to use double stick tape or some other adhesive.<\/p>\n
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CORD CONTROL HACK #2<\/b><\/p>\n
BUNDLE LOOSE CORDS WITH ZIP-TIES<\/strong><\/p>\n
Plug your cords into the power strip, then roll the excess cable and secure it using small zip-ties.\u00a0 It’s best to roll each cord individually to make it easier to replace one item (if your blu-ray player dies) without having to pull apart all the other components.\u00a0 As with the power cords, make sure nothing will show underneath the piece of furniture.<\/p>\n
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USE 3M COMMAND STRIPS TO MOUNT LIGHTWEIGHT CORDS AND BOXES<\/strong><\/p>\n
Not every cord or box is especially heavy.\u00a0 Use 3M command strips to mount lightweight items like wi-fi extenders to the back of the furniture.\u00a0 You can also use the strips to mount a larger roll of cable if needed.<\/p>\n
These hacks will elevate your cords and cables so that they can’t be seen under footed furniture.\u00a0 If your cord is showing under a fabric chair, use a large diaper safety pin to attach a rolled (and zip-tied) cord to the back of the chair.<\/p>\n
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CORD CONTROL HACK #4<\/b><\/p>\n
HIDE YOUR TV CORDS BEHIND THE DRYWALL<\/strong><\/p>\n
This last hack requires more DIY confidence than our previous solutions, but eliminates cords dangling from a wall-mounted TV.\u00a0 Because a large, wall mounted TV is always a focal point (even and unintentional one) it needs to look as good as possible.<\/p>\n
The studs behind your drywall run vertically even 16 inches in a builder grade home.\u00a0 To hide your cords behind the drywall, use a stud finder to locate the two studs that you will be running the cord between.\u00a0 Poke a hole in the drywall behind the TV, and a second hole directly below it above the base board.\u00a0 You can’t run a cord behind the drywall at an angle or horizontally or you will run into studs.<\/p>\n
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Insert a fish tape into the top hole and guide it down to the bottom hole.\u00a0 You may need to enlarge the bottom hole and have someone with a flashlight help you as you guide it through.\u00a0 The fish tape has now been threaded behind the drywall with one end sticking out of the top hole and the other sticking out of the bottom hole.\u00a0 Now tie your power and cable cords securely to the top fish tape and gently pull the cords through the wall by pulling the bottom part of the fish tape out of the bottom hole.<\/p>\n
From here you can plug your cables and cords into the wall.\u00a0 If you don’t like the idea of two open holes in your wall, then take the additional step of attaching a wall plate to the top and bottom.\u00a0 The wall plate will cover the holes.\u00a0 There are several choices in wall plates that work for hiding cords.<\/p>\n
This wall plate (around $5) has a funnel behind it.\u00a0 You push your cord through the funnel and it comes out the front.\u00a0 \u00a0It’s really simple to use.\u00a0 The second wall plate is a two part bridge.\u00a0 It’s\u00a0 more expensive (around $70), but it’s designed to handle the large variety of cords attached to the TV.\u00a0 These aren’t the only options.\u00a0 Check them all out when you visit your local home improvement store.<\/p>\n
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Using these 4 easy hacks, you’ll be able to control the visual clutter from cords and cables allowing your decor to shine without distraction.\u00a0 If you know someone who could use this post, please share it.\u00a0 Our blog grows when you share your favorite things from our blog.\u00a0 If you haven’t already subscribed<\/a> to our monthly newsletters, you should!\u00a0 You get instant access to our huge and growing library<\/a> of free printables and project sheets, and a monthly newsletter with links to the best new ideas in home improvement.<\/p>\n
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