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Binder clip cable holders

Labeled clips on the edge of your desk that keep every charger right where you can grab it.

Binder clip cable holders
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 10 and up
Time15 minutes
Cost$3 to $6

What you'll need

Materials

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Tools

How to make it

  1. Step 1: Wrap each clip
    1

    Wrap each clip

    Cover the flat face of each clip with a strip of washi tape.

  2. Step 2: Label them
    2

    Label them

    Write PHONE, LAPTOP, EARBUDS and so on with the marker.

  3. Step 3: Clip them on
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    Clip them on

    Squeeze each clip onto the back edge of your desk.

  4. Step 4: Thread the cables
    4

    Thread the cables

    Fold the silver handles down. Slide each cable through a handle loop so the plug end can't slip back.

Edie's tip

Leave the handles up for thick cords and fold them down for thin ones.

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