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No matter how tidy your setup, sooner or later you're probably going to have a dozen USB, HDMI, power, and headphone cords dangling all over or hanging off of TVs, gaming consoles, laptops, and other devices. We're here to help! Here are a few quick tips for getting all of your cords in order in your Flagstaff apartment:
How To Get Your Cables Untangled And Keep Them That Way
- Unplug everything and dig in. This is the really tedious part of the process, but it's gotta be done. It can be frustrating and can feel like your wires are defying the laws of physics just to stay one step ahead of you, but stick with it. You'll get them all untangled sooner or later.
- Once everything is all straightened out, start labeling. You'll thank yourself later. Some masking tape and a black marker will do the trick nicely. Wrap a piece of tape around the ends of the cord and write what it goes to. Or, you can use colored tape if you have some handy.
- Use cable ties to combine cords that go to together. Cable ties are ideal, but if you don't have any on hand, anything non-conductive like rubber bands or zip ties will do. Tie them every foot and a half or so.
- Long cords that run along the floor can be combined inside of PVC pipe or those foam insulator tubes. You'll want to hide these behind furniture if you don't want your home to look like a plumbing supplier, but this can be a big help in keeping cables from getting dragged all over the place.
Once you're all neat and organized, plug everything back in and you're ready to go. A little organization goes a long way with all those unwieldy wires.
If you're still looking for a place to plug in, get in touch with Pine View Village to see the floor plans available at our apartments in Flagstaff, AZ.
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Summer is ending, and that means it is time to drag out the fall wardrobe and put away the summer clothes until next year. Help keep your clothes in good condition by following these tips for storing off-season clothing.
Fold or Roll Your Clothes
For most people, finding enough space for out-of-season clothes is a problem, so they tend to keep the clothes in damp storage rooms or other areas of their home with less-than-ideal conditions. This can often lead to damage from moisture as well as insect infestations. It is a much better idea to store your clothes in your closet or under the bed. But what if you still don't have enough space? Learn to fold or roll your outfits correctly.
Properly folding or rolling clothes not only reduces the necessary amount of storage but can actually help to keep your clothes neat and clean. If you have never used the Ranger rolling method, also called the Army rolling method, you will be surprised how much room you can save.
Use a Vacuum Bag
After folding or rolling your clothes, do you find you have too many to hide in plastic bags or in totes under your bed? Then opting for vacuum bags may be the perfect solution. Vacuum bags can help you quickly shrink huge mounds of clothes into a more manageable size.
- Wash and completely dry your clothes.
- Fold your clothes as usual. Pay extra attention to smooth out any wrinkles.
- Place in a vacuum bag.
- Attach the hose of a vacuum cleaner to the bag's connector, and suck out as much air as possible. Store as you usually would.
There are many types of vacuum bags, ranging from travel size all the way up to jumbo-sized bags, which will protect quilts and pillows.
There are many apartments in Flagstaff, Arizona too, but there is only one Pine View Village. Call us to arrange a showing.
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