Despite living in an increasingly wireless world, many of our devices still have cables, and lots of them. I don’t think there is a one size fits all solution for everyone, but surely we can do a better job than most of us are doing at the moment.

Not only is “cable management” important from a visual perspective, but being more organised with your cables can help safety around your home or business and can save you time too!

We all know there is something unsightly about cable clutter, because there are now special products designed to minimise their visual impact. However on a more serious note, did you know that your super long cables are a huge tripping hazard, and that an extension cord left curled up generates an extraordinary amount of heat, and can become a fire risk?

We’re not claiming to have all the answers to fix the problem, so aside from our own tips, we would love to hear what you do to minimise cable clutter. Share your secrets!

Here are some of our suggestions which may help you.

1. Install a Cable Management device: At Selby, we have numerous products which you can view online. View Here.

2. Ensure you purchase the right size cable for the job. For example, measure the distance between your DVD player and the TV. Then buy the HDMI cable to fit, rather than just buying the longest one in the store. HDMI cables now come in many lengths, so you should be able to find the right length really easily. At Selby, we also have a huge range of HDMI cables in our online store. View Here

3. A few simple cable ties, easily picked up from the hardware store can allow you to group, or bundle your cables together. Despite the cables still being visible, they will certainly look a lot neater. A cable tie every 10-15 cm should do the job.

4. By attaching a few of the humble “bulldog clips” to your desk, you will never be left fumbling around to find your cable. It’s inexpensive too.

What do you do? We’d love to hear your ideas. It may be commercially bought, or your own home made genius. Send us some pictures of your cable mess or solutions. We’d all love to learn from your experiences.