Say Goodbye To Cord Clutter With An Easy & Affordable Dollar Tree Organization Hack

Hubs of tangled cords can make even the cleanest room look unkempt and smaller than it is. They can also create tripping hazards, especially in high-traffic areas. On top of that, tangled wires can get damaged and make your electronic devices wear out earlier. Finding a way to rein these cords in while keeping them accessible may take some strategizing, but it's easier than you think. And you don't have to buy a state-of-the-art home organization system to clear out the snake den in your living spaces. 

A few Dollar Tree finds may be just what you need to find your way to a clutter-free nirvana. Look for the store's Sure Fresh Reusable Plastic Cupcake Containers, Jot Multi-Purpose Labels, and Sure Fresh Reusable Mini Containers, which will allow you to create a convenient storage hub where accessories such as HDMI cords, charging cables, and earbuds can go to stay out of sight while still within reach. Grabbing a few plastic storage boxes and adjustable cable ties for the project is also a good idea.

Setting up this project takes less than 20 minutes — maybe more if you have a lot of cords to untangle. If you've been struggling with cord management, this simple storage hack can create some organization among the chaos. You may also find that these Dollar Tree buys are helpful with organizing junk drawers that have gone astray, so buying a few extras may be worthwhile. The best thing about this hack is that all these items can be purchased for under $2 each.

Start by gathering all your items from Dollar Tree. Then, untangle all of your wires and coil them into small circles. Secure them with the cable ties if needed. Next, separate the small cords from the large cords. The small cords are the ones that fit inside the mini containers, while larger cords can be housed in your plastic storage boxes. 

Take your cupcake container and fill each cupcake divot with a mini container. Grab your labels, mini container lids, and a marker to create labels for each lid. The best way to do this is to organize the containers by cord or item type. For example, you can place all of your iPhone chargers, AC adapters, HDMI cords, storage cards, and batteries in separate mini containers. Attach the labels to the mini container lids, put the labeled lids on the containers, close up the cupcake container, and you're all set. 

For added convenience, consider placing the items used most frequently in the front of the cupcake container for easy access. You can also get multiple cupcake containers and stack them, with the most frequently used items in the top container. Color coding the containers can help you easily remember where each item is to maintain your storage system. Remember, the goal is to minimize the amount you have to dig through the containers and keep your cords neat and tidy.