DIY Cable and Wire Storage System

Posted by admin on August 3, 2009 at 12:00 am
Filed under: DIY,How To,Organization,Tutorial

Looking for the perfect solution to storing cables and wires? The answer to this problem lies with twisty ties and Velcro straps. Using twisty ties for long term cable storage and Velcro straps for frequently accessed cables is an easy and cost effective way to keep cables and wires organized. Once the cables are bundled they can then be separated into boxes to further organize them.

Before

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After

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Step #1 Get the proper materials.

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Step #2 Fold the cables and wrap them with a twisty tie or Velcro strap.

If using a Velcro strap, make sure to connect the strap to the cable first.
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Once the Velcro strap is connected to the cable keep folding the wire in half until desired length is reached.

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Once the cable or wire is done being folded wrap it with a twisty tie or Velcro strap.

Have your own way to store cables and wires? Leave me a comment describing how you organize your wires. Also, if you have any recommendations on how to add to or improve this post leave a comment.

Recommended Materials
Velcro Straps
Twist Ties
Plastic Storage Containers
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