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How to Hide an Electrical or Cable Cord

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Hide an Electrical or Cable Cord
Hide an Electrical or Cable Cord

Electrical and cable cords are unsightly. This article will list a few ways to hide them.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    If your cord runs behind a table that is up against a wall, consider putting a tall accessory under that table, such as a stack of books or a large vase.

  2. Step 2

    To reduce the visibility of a cord along a wall, consider using a cord cover. These hard plastic raceways, found at most home improvement stores, can be painted to match your wall.

  3. Step 3

    For a more expensive option, consider having the electrical or cable outlet moved so the cord does not have to stretch so far.

  4. Step 4

    There are new hollow baseboards on the market today that allow your cables to run behind the baseboards.

  5. Step 5

    Consider painting the cord itself the color of the wall or floor in order to make it less visible.

  6. Step 6

    You can cover a cord in a silk sleeve so the cord is not seen, but the sleeve will be very visible.

  7. Step 7

    Consider running cables on the back side of furniture that is up against the wall in order to keep the cables from being visible on the floor.

  8. Step 8

    If all else fails, consider replacing your corded item with a battery powered one instead.

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IcyCucky said

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on 12/7/2008 Awesome tips, especially #1 and 2! 5*

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