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Home Office Hack: Crate as (Ergonomic) Cord Control

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Home Office Hack: Crate as (Ergonomic) Cord Control

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Home Office Hack: Crate as (Ergonomic) Cord Control

by Published: September 7, 2023

At last, a solution to the two problems plaguing the work-from-home crowd (or, at least, me): tangled jumbles of cords and a perpetual forward-neck position thanks to poor ergonomics.

Behold, a surprisingly simple idea that addresses both:

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Above: Through some Pinterest sleuthing, I stumbled on the idea: a low crate, turned upside down and positioned beneath a monitor, raises the screen to be more at eye level. Cords and chargers, meanwhile, can hide underneath and snake out the handles for easy access. Photograph (and idea) from the blog House Mix.
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Above: Wooden boxes and crates are readily available from all sorts of sources, from Ikea to The Container Store. Shown is the Paulownia Wood Bin from Rejuvenation, $25 for the 10 x 10 x 4.25-inch size.

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The purpose of cord control in a home office is to keep all the cables and cords organized and untangled. It helps to create a neat and clutter-free workspace, ensuring better productivity and reducing the risk of accidents or damage to the cables.

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Boxes & Crates

Knagglig

$14.99 USD from Ikea

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