Your Home and Garden

Hit the right cord

Our electronics may make living easier, but they don’t necessarily make it easy on the eyes. From plugs to chargers and cords, electronic clutter is taking over our homes at an alarming speed. Thankfully, new technology and a bit of DIY innovation is helping to turn the tide on the sea of cables. “People do not want to see cords everywhere so we are getting clever at hiding them,” Julie Rees, lead designer at Sojo Design says. “As they vary in colours and lengths, they’re also tripping hazards.”

Here’s how to avoid any accidents and save your space with a few quick and easy changes.

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