For identification, as soon as we purchase a new item that has a cord (printer, phone charger, etc.) I take a sticky label, write the item's name on it, and fold it onto the end of the cord near the plug. That way, you can look at the electrical strip and tell what the cord goes to.
I also label the electrical strip plugs: "Printer", "Monitor", "Phone", etc.
I use twisties or strong rubber bands to hold the excess cord.
I put those easily-taken-off hooks on the side of the actual computer tower and that's where we hang camera cords, iPod cords, etc. that don't always need to be plugged in somewhere but that need to be kept handy. Again, the excess is held together with a rubber band. (I use colorful rubber bands, b/c they look less "trailer park" than regular ones... and they make me feel happy and cheerful!) ... View related article.
In order to store my sheets, I just stick the folded sheets/pillow cases in between the mattresses or under the bottom mattress at the foot of the bed. No shelf storage space taken up!!! ... View related article.
That's such an awesome idea!!! (I do a similar thing with drink coupons for airplane rides, b/c I kept forgetting to bring them on trips. I stick the drink coupons in my passport holder. When I go on the trip, the coupons are right there without my having to remember them!) ... View related article.
So, I've come up with a theoretical and never-tested organizer for earrings.
1. Picture the inside of your medicine cabinet door. 2. Now stick on 2-4 thick and strong circular magnets (at least 1/2 cm thick)...or something similar and not magnetic, if you're willing to use glue. Must be that thick to accommodate hook earrings. (Obviously this idea won't work for hoops or studs, but I don't wear either.) 3. Cut window screen to the size you'd like it and attach to magnets. 3 1/2. Using screen makes the set-up blend into a metal cabinet. Use something white for white (like lace) or black for black...this way, it doesn't look cluttered. 4. Stick earrings thru the screen/lace. 5. Or perhaps use pretty paper. Punch holes in them for each earring. ... View related article.
