Taking a page from nautical design, the wall cleat is a simple and effective way to wrangle loose cables. Simply wrap your cord up around the cleat where it wills securely stay until you are ready to use it. If you are trying to save energy by unplugging your electronics, this design is perfect for keeping the cord handy. The wall cleat is one of many projects by Oboiler, who has designed many useful and sometimes funny ways to deal with cords and electricity.

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