Daily life has us surrounded by cables: phone chargers, USBs, adapters, and now that wired headphones are back in style… We have them all tangling up as if they had a life of their own (like Christmas lights from one year to the next). Literally, it feels like they wrap themselves up, and it is pretty annoying to untangle them every time we use them (especially if you are lazy like me) and you end up plugging your phone, headphones, or laptop into a giant knot of cables.
That is why more and more people are looking for ways to organize them, but nobody wants to spend money. Well, Dollar Tree has the solution with a trick that is going viral: 1 dollar, and it works better than those super fancy gadgets sold for the same purpose. Everyday creativity is going to save you from the chaos, we promise.
A low-cost solution
Between phones, tablets, and different devices, cables are always in sight… and that is why they are also the first to create disorder. The advantage is that you do not need to buy expensive organizers, because with two simple items you have the perfect organizer. Adhesive or magnetic hooks are your perfect solution.
You can stick them on the wall, on the edge of the table, or wherever works for you, and there you hook the cable. Simple, easy, and you do not spend a fortune. It will not fall, it will not drag on the floor, it will not disappear when you need it, and it does not look bad either.
If you want to get more creative, you can use plastic holders, pop-socket-style hooks, even hair accessories. Yes, hair ties can be your new anti-tangle best friend!
Control your cables
The secret is giving the cable a fixed path. Just a couple of anchors and the cable stops bothering you all over your desk. Place one hook near the outlet, another at the edge of the table, and suddenly everything makes sense and looks organized!!!
And we love visual order… but it is also true that the fewer pulls your charger suffers, the longer it will last.
And when you are not using them?
Super easy. Also use hair ties or those little twist ties from bread bags, wrap the cable and secure it, you will notice the difference!
If you want the professional level, you can store them in transparent bags (the cheap ones from Dollar Tree). This way you can instantly see which is which and you do not have to tear apart half a drawer to find a micro USB cable from 2014 that somehow is still necessary.
Why are these tricks becoming so popular?
Because they work, they cost almost nothing, and they require no special skill. You do not need to be a minimalist, handy, or an organization expert. They are quick, clean solutions suitable for any space… even if you live in a studio where every centimeter counts.
And keeping your workspace tidy improves your mood, that much is clear!
Creativity and savings for a more organized life
And the best part is that you do not have to spend much money. A couple of dollars and you will have a desk that looks like it came out of a renovation magazine!
Plus, it is not just for phone cables; it works for any device that leaves cables charging (and dangling around).
One dollar and a bit of creativity is all you need to make your daily life feel a little more organized. Are you going to try it? Let us know!