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Everything in its place

🧹 Don’t wait for spring to tackle clutter.

Keep your spray bottles within reach with a handy Command hanger ($9.49).
Grab a clear rack (17% off) to show off your water bottle collection.
Don’t trip over board game pieces. Grab an organizer ($55) to keep everything tidy.
Backseat cluttered? Strap pockets ($20) to the backs of your car’s seats.
A travel-sized cable case (24% off) keeps your cords from becoming a bird’s nest.
Noise-dampening cabinet bumpers are a steal at $9 for 128. They protect against wear and tear, too.

❤️ Budget V-Day shopping? I’ve got you! Check out deals for under $20 that don’t feel cheap.

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TV myths you need to stop believing

4K always looks better? Leaving your TV on saves it? Pricey HDMI cables improve quality? Let’s bust these common TV myths once and for all.

🌐 Protecting undersea internet cables: I’m not sure if you know that they carry 95% of the world’s internet traffic and are a known target for sabotage. Now, there’s new tech that can “listen” for vibrations in the cable’s light signals — like if a diver touches it or a ship drags an anchor too close.

Don’t get shelf-conscious

🧘 The first step to an organized mind is an organized home.

Stop worrying about closet space and send your summer clothes into exile with vacuum storage bags ($19).
As much as I love having to dig around cabinets on my hands and knees, these storage boxes (32% off) are nifty.
It’s kind of unbelievable how messy cables can make a room look. Send them to ~~prison~~ a cable management box (14% off).
Hanger stackers ($28) are something I’d see in stores and wish I had at home. Now, I do …

OK, this shoe organizer ($30) will double your closet space.

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How to wrangle all your cords and cables

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Can’t tell what cord you have? The best way to tidy up in this 60-second podcast.