I helped my husband do this and we put toilet paper rolls in the man cave desk drawer and put nicely folded cords inside each roll with the plug ends up so we can see what it is.
Definitely give the kids a camera! Especially if they have video mode. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE LOVE LOVE watching old videos my kids made. Seeing the world through their eyes is truly a gift!! My kids are now 22, 20, 17 and 14 but I cherish those old videos of them taping themselves dancing or voice overs of their stuffed animals!
Just a tip! ☀️ One way I label my cords is to write the Brand/ What it’s for on a thin strip of paper & wrap it snug around the wire with CLEAR tape so I can SEE it AND the label doesn’t get lost. That way label & cord stay together :)
I do something similar but I use a strip of paper that I write on both sides and then cover with clear tape. I need big letters so I can see it better. ;) I label the ones in use too near the plug so that I don't unplug the wrong thing. Learned that from experience. ;)
I cleared my cords sometime last year and haven’t collected anymore so I just went through some more items in my Lanai while listening ♥️ Thank you for the motivational video 😍
@@maryellenerikson1397 OOOO THATS REALLY CLEVER! And it’s true! Big letters would make it MUCH easier to see! (°▽°)/ plus on both sides woulda make it even better! It’s so smart to have the label placed near the plug too! Thanks for sharing such sound advice ☀️
That's the one thing in my house that is already organized. I put each cord in a zip top bag and label it. I have them all in a basket. Can't wait for your next video!
I’ve been using the container concept to limit how many cords I keep on hand, but it does need an annual sorting through. One strategy that has helped me with cords and in other areas, if I don’t know what a cord is for, but don’t feel ready to get rid of it yet, I’ll put it in a clear bag and write with a sharpie “don’t know” and the month, date, and year. The next year when I sort through cords, I feel much easier about letting it go.
I’ve accumulated 74 years of clutter and i’m going to try to keep up with you starting with cords, etc. Thanks for your inspiration. We have 2 local boutiques in our town of 1200 people and it’s been very hard for them these past two years. Thanks
Great work, Steph! In Australia we have ‘mobile muster’ which is an easily assessable recycling program for mobile phones ( that’s what we call cell phones in Aus😃). Many local supermarkets have a big green box at their entrance that takes old mobile phones, cords, accessories, modems, fit bits etc as well as old used batteries! A brilliant easy way to get them out of the house when you do your grocery shopping! Yay!!!
Post offices too will take Mobile Muster things as well as old ink cartridges for Planet Ark recycling. You can also drop old electronics at Officeworks.
I struggled for year trying to figure out what to do with all our extra cords. I was afraid to get rig of them for fear of one day needing a cord I got rid of; but…. I finally decided there was no need to keep a cord for years that I did not ever use. So glad I found your channel!
Thanks for an easy day. Yesterday was a hard day. I am going to do some more clothing today that I didn’t get to yesterday. Suggestion…label those cords
I did this a year ago. I had years of cords! I got caught up in the freedom of throwing away and threw away the charging cord to my camera. I still haven’t ordered a new one so I guess it’s ok now. Really enjoying this challenge!😊
We have a charging station on our counter and the messy cords were driving me nuts. I ended up putting a couple Command hooks on the wall and hanging the cords on the hook while not in use. It looks so much tidier!
The cameras might work well with your 1000 hours outside! You can have the kids look for certain things and take a picture. Sometimes it helps you see the world in a whole different way :) I need to get my bin out and tackle those cords now!
Wires! Wires everywhere !! They multiply!!! I toss so many and always have more??? Also…. You inspired my 13 year old yesterday, and she did a huge clothing closet clean out!!! Some children are going to enjoy 4 bags of donations!!! I was really proud of her. It was something we were meaning to do, and just hadn’t made the time. See you tomorrow! ❤️🙏🏻
I have cords in 2 places. The giant outdoor extension cords are in the basement. The small electronics cords are in a small bin under my computer desk. Somewhere (which does not count as a place) are my normal type indoor extension cords... Also I have a very old iPod which is so cute I hate to throw it away, but I totally should. I can at least do that!
My 12 year old’s nightstand has a drawer overflowing with cords, random gadgets and outdated techie stuff. Todays the day I’m going to start teaching him about decluttering and organizing. It’s a good life lesson to start early!!
The last time I decluttered cords I accidentally threw out a "mystery cord" that ended up being the cord for my rechargeable screwdriver 😬 Today I put my "mystery cords" in a separate box labeled with the date. That way if I figure out what they're for, I know where they are, but if they're still in the box in 6 months, they can go!
This video reminds me to not just untangle my cords, it reminds me to untangle the chaos of the last few years. As someone involved in frontline healthcare, my home has started to look like your tangles cord box. Thank you for helping my motivation 😀
Im so glad you are giving the old camera to your kids... they will have a BLAST with it! Thanks for this great idea to declutter cords. I definitely need to do this!
I am sitting here staring right at the bin where all our cords are hiding. I have been dreading going through it, but seeing how easily you were able to do it gives me hope and courage! Thank you so much, Steph!
I will say, cords have never been a struggle for me. Other things, like paper clutter, crafting supplies, laundry… those are a problem for me, but not cords. 😂 I’m so glad I’ve found something I’m on top of!
when I moved I had put all my various cords in one box. It's been 4 years ... lol. I knew exactly where it was in the garage and relocated it, still taped closed, to the trash. If I hadn't used it in 4 years I didn't need it. That was easy peasy! Thanks so much!
Ditto on the easy day. I made a huge mistake yesterday. At work I agreed to take home 2 very large boxes of clothes donated by a client. I knew better, some how I thought I might find a few spring tops for work . I must be crazy. The little voice in my head was screaming, No you are declutter clothes!!! I am working 60 hours a week and now have to reload these clothes in my car and take them to donate. Thank you for always keeping us on track even if we are derailed for a moment. 🤷♀️
I had no idea the thrift store would take cords! That makes me feel so much better because I didn't know what to do with them and didn't want them to go into the landfill. We used to have a recycle day for electronics near my house but haven't for a few years and the closest one is nearly an hour away. Thanks Steph!
Your series is great! I've been keeping up with it because each day is such a doable task even while busy with little kids. We just gave our old smart phones away to a women's shelter for people who may need a way to contact the police or get help. I admit that it was still a bit hard for me to let them go. Why do we get so attached to phones when we have perfectly functional new ones?
Giving the old phones to a women‘s shelter is a great idea! We don’t have too many of those around here though. And I tend to keep my phones until they are no longer supported by the manufacturer (with software updates).
@@jennyh4025 If you are interested in donating to a shelter, the phones only have to turn on, basically. Even without a service plan, any cell phone that has power and a signal can be used to call 911. Some police stations are a go-between for donating to shelters since the location of the shelter changes and is kept secret. There are also online donation options. Hope that helps! :)
@@maryellenerikson1397 thanks! I’m in Germany, but the emergency numbers work similar here. But like I said, I tend to keep my phones until they are no longer supported (or don’t turn on anymore, because the hardware is dead, I don’t like to waste money and resources on phones/IT, if I don’t have to.
@@jennyh4025 I know the feeling. My husband is still using a flip phone and my phone can no longer support any apps! If only more people had your attitude. :) Best wishes to you in Germany.
Surprisingly we don't have too many cords to go through over here. I'm shocked, but it's not a bad feeling 😜 can't wait to see what's on the agenda tomorrow!
My husband taught me a trick with cords. You wrap them around your hand, leave enough of the smaller end to wrap around the wrapped part a couple times and it holds itself in a neat little circle.
My husband loves keeping cords just in case. He's been slowing coming along on my journey and won't ever let me forget that we got rid of a cable he ended up needing so he had to rebuy it 😃 still worth it to me to have less inventory!! Ha!
We have my husband's uncle's dresser from when he was a child. It's small and only has 4 drawers. I have converted this into our electronics storage in a closet! 👍🏻 Top drawer is misc and most grabbed for. 2nd drawer has microphones and lighting accessories (my husband does TH-cam too). 3rd drawer is all camera related. Bottom drawer is computer/hard drive related. The stuff we use every day is in a pretty metal bin on our kitchen counter.
I also had a large bin full of tangled cords, chargers, etc. I donated 95% of it, that was a few months ago and I've yet to need any of it. Thankfully! ❤
Still haven't done my paper clutter, but cords are everywhere. I will do my best! When I got married my husband had two dressers full of cords. He loves to collect them.
I love being ruthless in this category because it is so easy and cheap to replace tech cords if I happen to make a mistake and get rid of something I shouldn't have. So much better to not have to deal with them in the now.
Tech cords are my nemesis! I swear they replicate on their own and I never remember what they’re for. Weirdly, while they’re not sentimental I have a hard time letting them go. 🤷🏼♀️ Thanks for the encouragement to purge here, our community recycles these, but I think I’ll check with our local charity. It’s easier to discard if I know that I could easily find it again.
I have all my cords in two containers and honestly, I have not used them for two years. The only cord that I can’t find goes to my label maker! I love that you are giving away gift cards for local businesses!
I gathered my cord containers from all over the house today and separated duplicates into bags while decluttering more than 3 along with several TV Cords that I have no use for anymore. All I need to do now is label the bags and one container that the Cords have been condensed down to. Great project for the day!
Idk what's going on but the last 2 days I have not received notifications for your videos even with the bell on. I'm glad I've been actively looking for these videos. There the motivation I need to make my house feel livable
I use to keep cords that halfway worked because they still “worked,” but no more. I keep only what works and what we use. Thanks for reminding me to take a pass at what we do have and make sure they are all working.
Yes, I agree this challenge was fun! There isn't a lot of emotion attached to these items, but it's satisfying- like doing a jigsaw puzzle. When I get new tech item (like a camera) I throw away the box and put everything in a ziplock back (manual, cords, misc) then label it at the top. All the zip lock bags then go in a decorative file box I got from Ikea, that way everything stays in one place and can hide in plain sight on my bookshelf.
My husband is a techie and has boxes of cords and connectors. I have tried to work with him to sort and label, but he says he knows what they are so why label? Ha,ha! I do have a box of electrical cords that has been in a cupboard for 5 years and I have never used or needed any of them. I will donate that box to my thrift store. Thanks Steph!
Today was great, and I definitely agree about labeling the cords with small pieces of tape or something. It sure makes things a whole lot easier when you're looking for one 😍
I delegated today’s decluttering task to my husband. 😂 We have been storing so many unnecessary cords in a tub in the shed, so I’ve sent him out to have a good sort out of those.
Somme time ago, I decluttered a lot of cords. So now I have a small box with some ekstra, when my grown up boys visit me. BefoRe I could’nt find, what they needed. But on my loft, there is a Big box with some extension cords and other unidentified cords. I Will go trough that, when I am back home. By the Way, I live in Denmark About 35 min from Diane in Denmark. It was because of her, I found you, when she talked About your mother visit her, and mentioned your Channel. I find it very inspiring to Follow your proces. Thank you for that. ❤️🥰❤️
Like many others here, once I’ve figured out what goes with what, I use the label maker to identify each part, both cord and plug end or charger. Then I put each set of things in its own zip loc baggie and label that with a sharpie. Being able to grab one baggie with all the pieces helps a lot!
I'm sure we have cords hanging around somewhere, but I would have to start digging through my husband's stuff to find them. So today was easy for me! :D
This one will be a tough one - not for me, but for my husband who has cords and wires from stereo equipment from his high school dj days - he is 58 years old now!!!
I did this the other day! I didn’t get rid of many, because my husband feels the need to keep them all but I organized them and folded all neatly so they now don’t overflow and aren’t all tangled! 😊
My spouse has had huge bins of various cords. He has gone through them & consolidated into one bin labeled electronics. It's amazing how many cards we still have but at least they're organized & we know what they go to.
I labeled the cords that we use with a P-Touch label maker. I put cords with the items that I was keeping. The rest of the cords I put in a bin and offered it to family, friends and then donated the rest.
Great! I've got 4 bins of cords that I'm going to get together and go through now. I'm going to try and be ruthless and get rid of as much as I can. Thanks this is a great idea for today.
I just decluttered our basement last week as my BIG project & I found a tub full of cords, so I went through them then. I would have never thought to go through them with out this. Crazy how many we keep. ~Samantha
I'm still with you, Steph! Cords are my husband's domain, so I leave those to him, as long as they're contained in one small box. But I did go through the box to see if there was anything that's not a cord, and I found an old flip phone, along with its charging cords. Off it went to be recycled!
Thank you Steph for this challenge. It is helping me out so much during this super busy month. There’s no way i would’ve thought to declutter my cords without you and I can’t wait to see the overall impact it’s abt to make on my home!! 🙏🤗💕
Cords done! Fortunately, I didn't have too many. So today was a lighter day for me. Thank you! I love how this challenge has been divided into categories, a nod to Kondo. Makes so much sense!
The best tip I ever got was to mark the cords when you buy new things. I label them with my labelmaker, and now I now what they are for. We still have older cords and cabels that my husband stores in the garage IF they should be useful.... :)
I HAD piles and baskets of misc. cords just like yours but a few years back got them all under control. I kept a few iPod’s and a few random cords that I felt I might need ‘someday’. Lol, todays the day to say OUT YOU GO!! Your nudge today is exactly what I need to release those few items. I have zero attachment to these things either. Thank you.
It just occurred to me that I could use my label maker to make label tags for the cords! This would be especially helpful for my husbands cords that I often forget the purpose of. Thanks so much of the challenge!
I am so impressed you knew what most of your cords went to. I did this job with my hubby a few weeks ago and we struggled a bit knowing what some were for. We sorted them in various boxes and got rid of duplicates. It looks so much better now.
Love this day! Easy. but so important to do this to stay tidy and organized. I love the tip I saw in a comment to label each cord before you forget what its for!
Love this idea. I am going to my storage room and going through my two boxes of cords.so I can at least organize them and the go over it with my husband!
I helped my husband do this and we put toilet paper rolls in the man cave desk drawer and put nicely folded cords inside each roll with the plug ends up so we can see what it is.
Great idea. I’m going to give it a try, thanks.
What a great idea!
Brilliant!!
That sounds like a really good idea!
Definitely give the kids a camera! Especially if they have video mode. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE LOVE LOVE watching old videos my kids made. Seeing the world through their eyes is truly a gift!! My kids are now 22, 20, 17 and 14 but I cherish those old videos of them taping themselves dancing or voice overs of their stuffed animals!
Just a tip! ☀️ One way I label my cords is to write the Brand/ What it’s for on a thin strip of paper
& wrap it snug around the wire with CLEAR tape so I can SEE it AND the label doesn’t get lost. That way label & cord stay together :)
Great tip, thank you!
I do something similar but I use a strip of paper that I write on both sides and then cover with clear tape. I need big letters so I can see it better. ;) I label the ones in use too near the plug so that I don't unplug the wrong thing. Learned that from experience. ;)
amazing tip ty!!!
I cleared my cords sometime last year and haven’t collected anymore so I just went through some more items in my Lanai while listening ♥️
Thank you for the motivational video 😍
@@maryellenerikson1397 OOOO THATS REALLY CLEVER! And it’s true! Big letters would make it MUCH easier to see! (°▽°)/ plus on both sides woulda make it even better!
It’s so smart to have the label placed near the plug too! Thanks for sharing such sound advice ☀️
That's the one thing in my house that is already organized. I put each cord in a zip top bag and label it. I have them all in a basket. Can't wait for your next video!
Great idea! Thanks!
I wish I had done that years ago. I've done it in the last 3 yrs., but everything before that is a mystery.
@@marciastone6071 😅 Yes! Oh well, we live and learn. 😉 🤷🏽♀️
I save them in zip lock bags too! Saves time, and my family knows where to go for an extra cord.
I’ve been using the container concept to limit how many cords I keep on hand, but it does need an annual sorting through. One strategy that has helped me with cords and in other areas, if I don’t know what a cord is for, but don’t feel ready to get rid of it yet, I’ll put it in a clear bag and write with a sharpie “don’t know” and the month, date, and year. The next year when I sort through cords, I feel much easier about letting it go.
I’ve accumulated 74 years of clutter and i’m going to try to keep up with you starting with cords, etc. Thanks for your inspiration. We have 2 local boutiques in our town of 1200 people and it’s been very hard for them these past two years. Thanks
I wish I lived there I could have filled there shop during 2020 when I did my whole house declutter when I got bored during the pandemic
You can do it!
Great work, Steph! In Australia we have ‘mobile muster’ which is an easily assessable recycling program for mobile phones ( that’s what we call cell phones in Aus😃). Many local supermarkets have a big green box at their entrance that takes old mobile phones, cords, accessories, modems, fit bits etc as well as old used batteries! A brilliant easy way to get them out of the house when you do your grocery shopping! Yay!!!
yay from Melbourne Australia. It's a great way to recycle isn't it.
@@deefee701 hi! I’m in regional Victoria! I love watching Steph’s channel - so many great ideas
Post offices too will take Mobile Muster things as well as old ink cartridges for Planet Ark recycling. You can also drop old electronics at Officeworks.
I struggled for year trying to figure out what to do with all our extra cords. I was afraid to get rig of them for fear of one day needing a cord I got rid of; but…. I finally decided there was no need to keep a cord for years that I did not ever use. So glad I found your channel!
I did the same thing...no regrets!
Thanks for an easy day. Yesterday was a hard day. I am going to do some more clothing today that I didn’t get to yesterday. Suggestion…label those cords
Definitely going to lable it all this time.
I did this a year ago. I had years of cords! I got caught up in the freedom of throwing away and threw away the charging cord to my camera. I still haven’t ordered a new one so I guess it’s ok now. Really enjoying this challenge!😊
We have a charging station on our counter and the messy cords were driving me nuts. I ended up putting a couple Command hooks on the wall and hanging the cords on the hook while not in use. It looks so much tidier!
Your excitement, happiness & exasperation is so relatable!! This challenge is great! Time to cut the cord!!
The cameras might work well with your 1000 hours outside! You can have the kids look for certain things and take a picture. Sometimes it helps you see the world in a whole different way :) I need to get my bin out and tackle those cords now!
My teenager hates hiking but loves it if she can video/take photos of it.
What a fun idea!
Yes! I love having my little grandchildren take pictures with my phone, their perspective on life is beautiful! 😍🙌
Of course it's all fun and games until they get a picture behind the couch and show me how bad my dust bunny collection is getting! 🤣🤦🏽♀️😅
Wires! Wires everywhere !! They multiply!!! I toss so many and always have more???
Also….
You inspired my 13 year old yesterday, and she did a huge clothing closet clean out!!! Some children are going to enjoy 4 bags of donations!!! I was really proud of her. It was something we were meaning to do, and just hadn’t made the time. See you tomorrow! ❤️🙏🏻
Best quote of the declutter challenge, "Look at me, taking care of my stuff!" 🤣🏆
Oh the cords! 🤦🏼♀️ My husband has labeled a lot of the odd looking ones. I’m so thankful!
My husband is the keeper of all technology!! He is finally coming around to the fact that we don't use a lot of it yay
Cords, they are everywhere until you need one! Thanks for focusing on the things we often overlook.
Yes! I did this one with my husband because he's the tech guy in our family. We got rid of so much more than I expected with his help.
That’s my husband too! We definitely need to do this together on his next day off! 😬
I have cords in 2 places. The giant outdoor extension cords are in the basement. The small electronics cords are in a small bin under my computer desk. Somewhere (which does not count as a place) are my normal type indoor extension cords... Also I have a very old iPod which is so cute I hate to throw it away, but I totally should. I can at least do that!
My 12 year old’s nightstand has a drawer overflowing with cords, random gadgets and outdated techie stuff. Todays the day I’m going to start teaching him about decluttering and organizing. It’s a good life lesson to start early!!
The last time I decluttered cords I accidentally threw out a "mystery cord" that ended up being the cord for my rechargeable screwdriver 😬 Today I put my "mystery cords" in a separate box labeled with the date. That way if I figure out what they're for, I know where they are, but if they're still in the box in 6 months, they can go!
This is such a great series! It's kind of nice having someone remind you of weird categories like this that you might not think to declutter!
You are coming up with awesome ideas, Steph! Thanks for coming up with the categories to tackle!
Never thought about decluttering the cords. Always in a state of the "what ifs..." Thanks for the heads up.
This video reminds me to not just untangle my cords, it reminds me to untangle the chaos of the last few years. As someone involved in frontline healthcare, my home has started to look like your tangles cord box. Thank you for helping my motivation 😀
"I never need to look at again...." that right there motivated me.
Im so glad you are giving the old camera to your kids... they will have a BLAST with it! Thanks for this great idea to declutter cords. I definitely need to do this!
I have been doing this with you each day, I've loved every minute, I work full time out side of the house but these videos really help x
I am sitting here staring right at the bin where all our cords are hiding. I have been dreading going through it, but seeing how easily you were able to do it gives me hope and courage! Thank you so much, Steph!
I will say, cords have never been a struggle for me. Other things, like paper clutter, crafting supplies, laundry… those are a problem for me, but not cords. 😂 I’m so glad I’ve found something I’m on top of!
when I moved I had put all my various cords in one box. It's been 4 years ... lol. I knew exactly where it was in the garage and relocated it, still taped closed, to the trash. If I hadn't used it in 4 years I didn't need it. That was easy peasy! Thanks so much!
Ditto on the easy day. I made a huge mistake yesterday. At work I agreed to take home 2 very large boxes of clothes donated by a client. I knew better, some how I thought I might find a few spring tops for work . I must be crazy. The little voice in my head was screaming, No you are declutter clothes!!! I am working 60 hours a week and now have to reload these clothes in my car and take them to donate. Thank you for always keeping us on track even if we are derailed for a moment. 🤷♀️
I had no idea the thrift store would take cords! That makes me feel so much better because I didn't know what to do with them and didn't want them to go into the landfill. We used to have a recycle day for electronics near my house but haven't for a few years and the closest one is nearly an hour away. Thanks Steph!
Your series is great! I've been keeping up with it because each day is such a doable task even while busy with little kids. We just gave our old smart phones away to a women's shelter for people who may need a way to contact the police or get help. I admit that it was still a bit hard for me to let them go. Why do we get so attached to phones when we have perfectly functional new ones?
Giving the old phones to a women‘s shelter is a great idea! We don’t have too many of those around here though. And I tend to keep my phones until they are no longer supported by the manufacturer (with software updates).
@@jennyh4025 If you are interested in donating to a shelter, the phones only have to turn on, basically. Even without a service plan, any cell phone that has power and a signal can be used to call 911. Some police stations are a go-between for donating to shelters since the location of the shelter changes and is kept secret. There are also online donation options. Hope that helps! :)
@@maryellenerikson1397 thanks! I’m in Germany, but the emergency numbers work similar here. But like I said, I tend to keep my phones until they are no longer supported (or don’t turn on anymore, because the hardware is dead, I don’t like to waste money and resources on phones/IT, if I don’t have to.
@@jennyh4025 I know the feeling. My husband is still using a flip phone and my phone can no longer support any apps! If only more people had your attitude. :) Best wishes to you in Germany.
@@maryellenerikson1397 thank you! And can you imagine, that I actually work in IT and don’t care about having the newest phone?
Surprisingly we don't have too many cords to go through over here. I'm shocked, but it's not a bad feeling 😜 can't wait to see what's on the agenda tomorrow!
It seems so many are in the same boat, fearful of getting rid of a cord we will need…someday!! Thanks for making it so simple😊
Yes! Thrift stores love cords! I’ve shopped there for cords so definitely appreciate when people donate them ☺️
My husband taught me a trick with cords. You wrap them around your hand, leave enough of the smaller end to wrap around the wrapped part a couple times and it holds itself in a neat little circle.
My husband loves keeping cords just in case. He's been slowing coming along on my journey and won't ever let me forget that we got rid of a cable he ended up needing so he had to rebuy it 😃 still worth it to me to have less inventory!! Ha!
Yay! Cords was surprisingly easy over here! It’s nice to have something to declutter with no sentimental decision.
Just a little bit at a time! Thank you for breaking down our homes into bite sized chunks 😅
I have so many mystery cords and feel that it's wasteful to just toss them, it's good to know that a pawn shop might take them. Thank you.
We have my husband's uncle's dresser from when he was a child. It's small and only has 4 drawers. I have converted this into our electronics storage in a closet! 👍🏻
Top drawer is misc and most grabbed for.
2nd drawer has microphones and lighting accessories (my husband does TH-cam too).
3rd drawer is all camera related.
Bottom drawer is computer/hard drive related.
The stuff we use every day is in a pretty metal bin on our kitchen counter.
I also had a large bin full of tangled cords, chargers, etc. I donated 95% of it, that was a few months ago and I've yet to need any of it. Thankfully! ❤
Cords are my husband’s department, but I can gently encourage him to declutter them. I know where the ones I need are :)
Getting all the cords, phones and chargers in one place will be a great first step! I’m on it!
Spending the long weekend with my parents. So I’ll be watching this as I clean their house this weekend. lol
Still haven't done my paper clutter, but cords are everywhere. I will do my best! When I got married my husband had two dressers full of cords. He loves to collect them.
I love being ruthless in this category because it is so easy and cheap to replace tech cords if I happen to make a mistake and get rid of something I shouldn't have. So much better to not have to deal with them in the now.
I would never even think to organize the cords but I will now!
Cords definitely seem to multiply in this technological age and they get outdated so easily. Love that you found your iPod 😆
Tech cords are my nemesis! I swear they replicate on their own and I never remember what they’re for. Weirdly, while they’re not sentimental I have a hard time letting them go. 🤷🏼♀️ Thanks for the encouragement to purge here, our community recycles these, but I think I’ll check with our local charity. It’s easier to discard if I know that I could easily find it again.
I started printing labels for all the adapters / non-standard cords, so I know which computer / device they're for.
I have all my cords in two containers and honestly, I have not used them for two years. The only cord that I can’t find goes to my label maker! I love that you are giving away gift cards for local businesses!
I gathered my cord containers from all over the house today and separated duplicates into bags while decluttering more than 3 along with several TV Cords that I have no use for anymore. All I need to do now is label the bags and one container that the Cords have been condensed down to. Great project for the day!
No emotional attachment always helps get rid of stuff. Thanks as always. 👏👍💐
Those are some of my what ifs. My husband will be very happy to see me let go of the cords of mystery.
Idk what's going on but the last 2 days I have not received notifications for your videos even with the bell on.
I'm glad I've been actively looking for these videos. There the motivation I need to make my house feel livable
I have a box of random cables that we haven’t even opened since moving a year ago. Perfect time to get rid of them. 😆
I use to keep cords that halfway worked because they still “worked,” but no more. I keep only what works and what we use. Thanks for reminding me to take a pass at what we do have and make sure they are all working.
Yes, I agree this challenge was fun! There isn't a lot of emotion attached to these items, but it's satisfying- like doing a jigsaw puzzle.
When I get new tech item (like a camera) I throw away the box and put everything in a ziplock back (manual, cords, misc) then label it at the top. All the zip lock bags then go in a decorative file box I got from Ikea, that way everything stays in one place and can hide in plain sight on my bookshelf.
My husband is a techie and has boxes of cords and connectors. I have tried to work with him to sort and label, but he says he knows what they are so why label? Ha,ha! I do have a box of electrical cords that has been in a cupboard for 5 years and I have never used or needed any of them. I will donate that box to my thrift store. Thanks Steph!
Today was great, and I definitely agree about labeling the cords with small pieces of tape or something. It sure makes things a whole lot easier when you're looking for one 😍
I delegated today’s decluttering task to my husband. 😂 We have been storing so many unnecessary cords in a tub in the shed, so I’ve sent him out to have a good sort out of those.
Somme time ago, I decluttered a lot of cords. So now I have a small box with some ekstra, when my grown up boys visit me. BefoRe I could’nt find, what they needed.
But on my loft, there is a Big box with some extension cords and other unidentified cords. I Will go trough that, when I am back home.
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I find it very inspiring to Follow your proces. Thank you for that. ❤️🥰❤️
My husband is tech savvy and the cords are RIDICULOUS!!!!
A Canon Elph camera is always a keep! The kids will love using them, and you will love seeing perspective from their eyes
This is my most needed and less liked thing I need to declutter. I will bite the bullet tonight! Thanks for all you do for us Steph!
Like many others here, once I’ve figured out what goes with what, I use the label maker to identify each part, both cord and plug end or charger. Then I put each set of things in its own zip loc baggie and label that with a sharpie. Being able to grab one baggie with all the pieces helps a lot!
I'm sure we have cords hanging around somewhere, but I would have to start digging through my husband's stuff to find them. So today was easy for me! :D
I am a teacher and on spring break. I’ve been enjoying following along and completing these daily challenges. Thank you for the ideas!
This one will be a tough one - not for me, but for my husband who has cords and wires from stereo equipment from his high school dj days - he is 58 years old now!!!
Separating everyday cords from the others is very helpful.
My husband keeps up with the cords and organizes and has special boxes for them. 😊
I am ABSOLUTELY LOVING this series!!! Thank you🌟💥🌟 Blessings 🤍
I did this the other day! I didn’t get rid of many, because my husband feels the need to keep them all but I organized them and folded all neatly so they now don’t overflow and aren’t all tangled! 😊
I have so many cords...something I have not looked at forever. Here we go. Thanks again for the advice.
Your facial expressions every time you picked up a cord had me in stitches! Never was there a better representation of “what is this for?” Lol
My spouse has had huge bins of various cords. He has gone through them & consolidated into one bin labeled electronics. It's amazing how many cards we still have but at least they're organized & we know what they go to.
I labeled the cords that we use with a P-Touch label maker. I put cords with the items that I was keeping. The rest of the cords I put in a bin and offered it to family, friends and then donated the rest.
No extra chords, we've done this recently and we even got rid of tons of old phones, ipads, cameras that were broken or just out of date. Felt great!
Great! I've got 4 bins of cords that I'm going to get together and go through now. I'm going to try and be ruthless and get rid of as much as I can. Thanks this is a great idea for today.
I just decluttered our basement last week as my BIG project & I found a tub full of cords, so I went through them then. I would have never thought to go through them with out this. Crazy how many we keep. ~Samantha
I'm still with you, Steph! Cords are my husband's domain, so I leave those to him, as long as they're contained in one small box. But I did go through the box to see if there was anything that's not a cord, and I found an old flip phone, along with its charging cords. Off it went to be recycled!
Thank you Steph for this challenge. It is helping me out so much during this super busy month. There’s no way i would’ve thought to declutter my cords without you and I can’t wait to see the overall impact it’s abt to make on my home!! 🙏🤗💕
It’s amazing how the cord stash grows! Time to declutter and label.
This will be a lot easier than the shoes, emails and clothes!
Cords done! Fortunately, I didn't have too many. So today was a lighter day for me. Thank you! I love how this challenge has been divided into categories, a nod to Kondo. Makes so much sense!
The best tip I ever got was to mark the cords when you buy new things. I label them with my labelmaker, and now I now what they are for. We still have older cords and cabels that my husband stores in the garage IF they should be useful.... :)
Love your series so much! I already feel that I’ll miss seeing you daily when the month is over!! 😀
Bingo! I actually did my cords on junk drawer day, so I’ll find another drawer to see about organizing.
I HAD piles and baskets of misc. cords just like yours but a few years back got them all under control. I kept a few iPod’s and a few random cords that I felt I might need ‘someday’. Lol, todays the day to say OUT YOU GO!! Your nudge today is exactly what I need to release those few items. I have zero attachment to these things either.
Thank you.
Lightening the load in our home each day. Thanks Steph!
It just occurred to me that I could use my label maker to make label tags for the cords! This would be especially helpful for my husbands cords that I often forget the purpose of. Thanks so much of the challenge!
I declutter cords every couple years and yet the mess keeps growing! Thanks!
I am so impressed you knew what most of your cords went to. I did this job with my hubby a few weeks ago and we struggled a bit knowing what some were for. We sorted them in various boxes and got rid of duplicates. It looks so much better now.
Love this day! Easy. but so important to do this to stay tidy and organized. I love the tip I saw in a comment to label each cord before you forget what its for!
I quit in the middle! 😂 Time to finish it today. Love the TV stand back there.
Love this idea. I am going to my storage room and going through my two boxes of cords.so I can at least organize them and the go over it with my husband!