Are your device cords and cables tying you up in knots and driving you crazy?

Here are 17 clever cord & cable organization hacks that will quickly tame the chaos and keep those wires in check.

While we cannot live without phone, speaker, camera, headphone, laptop, desktop, charger, USB, HDMI, Ethernet, and other cables, they need not tangle up our lifestyle.

It’s time to take control and show who’s the boss!

1. Photo Storage Box

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Let’s start with those old photo storage boxes! With photos now being stored on digital devices, who needs boxes?

Well, I do, for organizing cables!

Photo keeper storage boxes are perfect for cables. If you don’t have one lying around the house, here is a budget-friendly box with 18 inner containers from Amazon.

Find more inspiration with these organizing ideas to organize with cheap baskets.

2. Photo Organizers

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If you love color-coded organization, these rainbow-colored photo organizers will brighten up any room.

Wrap up your cables neatly and give each one a home in a box. Don’t forget to add labels so that you can easily find what you need.

3. DIY Drawer Cord Board

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Do you dread opening your cable drawer knowing that you will be faced with a tangle of wires and the impossible task of finding what you need?

Make your own cord organizer using a board and elastic bands. The cords slide under the elastic and stay in place.

You can place the board in a drawer or even hang it up on a wall to save drawer space.

4. Zippered Pouches

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Who would have thought that zippered pouches could be used to organize cables?

Wrap up your cables for cameras, phones, speakers, laptops, headphones, and battery packs, and sort them into categories.

Place each category into zippered pouches like these and label them.  Store the more frequently used ones at the front and the lesser-used ones at the back.

5. Plastic Bins

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Plastic bins are a simple way to keep your cables neat and sorted. Label each bin, and you’ll never have to dig through a tangled mess again!

I found these great plastic bins that come with lids, so I can choose to store items open or closed. I prefer to close containers holding batteries, it is safer when you have kids around!

Find more hidden storage ideas to hide clutter!

6. Twelve South SurfaceSnap Cord Organizer

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Let me introduce you to SurfaceSnap from Twelve South. How neat and tidy are these cables?

The innovative SurfaceSnap can be attached to a wall, the back of your computer, under a desk, behind a TV ….. the options are endless.

Simply wrap up your cables, position them over the leather base, snap it closed, and you are neatly organized.

7. Labeled Acrylic Bins

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I LUV acrylic bins because you can see what is inside! And, boxes inside a box make for perfect organization.

Buy dollar store clear plastic boxes, label them, and you are organized. This idea is great for plug adapters, iPhone chargers, micro USB cables, battery chargers, and more.

Pack the smaller boxes into a larger box and you can easily transport all your cables without ever ending up with a tangled disaster.

8. Cardboard Tubes

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I am such a fan of budget-friendly organizing hacks! This creative homemaker crafted a stylish cable solution using paper tubes from toilet rolls, paper towels, and even gift-wrapping paper.

Arrange them in a drawer or box and dab a little hot glue in between to keep them in place. You’ve got yourself a DIY cord organizer.

9. Over the Door Cable Storage

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The space behind a door is so often forgotten when looking for storage.

An over the door organizer is a great way to get your cables under control and out of sight.

Buy an organizer like this with different size pockets, or repurpose a budget-friendly shoe organizer from the dollar store for the same tidy effect.

Find more ways to increase storage over the door!

10. Bead Box

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A bead box isn’t just for crafts, it’s perfect for keeping your cables organized and sorted.

Pop each cord into its own little compartment and watch your drawer go from chaos to cable heaven!

11. Cable Ties and Labels

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The fastest way to tame wild cables is to tie them up. And, the fastest way to identify them is to label.

Cable ties and labels are incredibly versatile and a breeze to use. This multi-purpose set of colorful cable ties lets you choose different colors to identify different types of cables.

Need more inspiration? Check out these classy chic ways to organize small spaces.

12. Fabric Cord Wrappers

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Here’s a fun project for all the sewing enthusiasts out there. Plus, it’s a perfect way to use up those leftover fabric scraps you’ve been saving but weren’t sure what to do with.

Simply sew up little pouches, add snap buttons to keep them closed, and you’ve got attractive cord organizers.

13. Clear Bags

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Clear bags are a cost-effective and versatile way to store your cords and cables.

As technology advances, cables become obsolete over time. Remember to revisit your bags from time to time and toss the ones that are no longer useful.

Clear 9-inch x 12-inch plastic bags like these are ideal for storage. Don’t forget to categorize and label.

14. Briefcase with Cable Organizer

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This is a super-stylish gift for Dad, Hubby, Uncle, or that tech-savvy friend who’s always on the move for work.

The leather briefcase is designed to keep USB cables, hard drives, pens, notebooks, and all other essentials organized in one safe place.

15. Paper Tubes and Dymo Labels

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Upscale your toilet paper tubes (or paper towel tubes) into handy cord and cable storage at no cost.

I am still such a fan of Dymo labels! If you enjoy the fun of ‘clicking’ out your words, here is a cool Dymo labeling kit that will bring back fond memories and help organize your pesky cables.

16. Washi Tapes and Binder Clips

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Another innovative hack to tame crazy cables is to use Washi tape and binder clips.

This home organizer uses binder clips covered in pretty Washi tape. By using different colors and designs, she always knows which cables belong together and, she has created an attractive display.

Here are some lovely floral Washi Tapes that I think will be perfect for this project.

17. Leather Pouch Cable Organizer

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Last but not least, RelianceLeatherWorks offers these exquisite handmade leather pouches, perfect as an upmarket gift for a special occasion.

Each pouch is crafted with precision and care, making it not only practical, but also a timeless piece that will be treasured by the recipient.