When did the world get so many cables, anyway? Everywhere you go, it seems that there’s another nest of those tangled, twisted things that you have to sort out before you can get anything done. Isn’t there a better way? At FASTENation, we assure you that there is! The humble thing called a cable hanger can be a powerful organizational tool for your home or office when employed correctly! In this article, we’ll give you five great ways to get started on getting your cables under control using these neat little devices. First, though, we have a quick—and we do mean quick!—primer on how to use them.

How Does a Cable Hanger Work?

The idea behind the cable hanger is simple but effective. A cable hanger is a strap with two sides and a “pocket” area built into the middle. One side is coated with a pressure-sensitive adhesive—you’ll press that side onto the wall from which you want to hang your cable.

Next, press the cables you want to hang into the pocket and wrap the strap around them, connecting it with the hook-and-loop closure on the other end. If you want to adjust the fit at any time, simply open it again using the hook-and-loop and adjust it to your liking. That’s it! Now, we’ll look at the many ways that this simple technology can make your life easier.

Create a more orderly and efficient server room.

Good cable management can turn a bad server room into a functional one and a functional one into a well-tuned machine. Hanging cables is a great way to ensure that they stay in their proper place and that they’re easy to find when you need them. They’re big enough to hold several cables at once, allowing you to use bundling and other cable management strategies to streamline your set-up. When paired with cable wrap solutions like the VELCRO® Brand ONE-WRAP® Straps and Tape, cable hangers can help create the ultimate high-performance server room that will protect your data and your equipment.

Organize the cables on your desk.

If you’re like most people who work in some kind of office, your desk has been steadily accumulating more cables since the day you started working at it. Corralling all of those cables using cable hangers and ties can make a difference in your workflow, both by making device management easier and by generally making your space more pleasant to work in.

In fact, getting your cables off the floor and into a cable hanger is one of the best ways to quickly improve the appearance and functionality of your workspace! Cables lying on the floor are much more likely to become tangled or cause someone to trip. Hanging your cables also helps when you’re troubleshooting since it’s easier to find the cables you need and follow where they lead.

Tame your home A/V cable situation.

You might have been putting off tackling the mess of cables behind your entertainment center but ignoring it won’t help. Using cable hangers and wraps is a fast and easy way to get your A/V cables laid out in a tight and orderly flow. You’ll be glad you spent the time to organize your cables when you’re hooking up your latest purchase or looking for the source of a signal problem.

Keep cables in your home out of reach of little hands or paws.

If you’ve got toddlers or pets in your home, you know that cables can be both a hazard and a hassle. Electrocution from biting cords is a common and serious injury for household pets, and curious children tugging on a cord can injure themselves by pulling appliances off their shelves. Hanging your cables out of their reach is a great way to keep your family and pets safe and your electronic devices from suffering damage. For an extra layer of protection against cord chewing, consider using cable jackets.

Tidy up the cables for your outdoor electronics.

There’s nothing like an outdoor sound system to set just the right vibe for your party or for a lazy summer afternoon. Or, perhaps you’ve got a great new lighting system to give your yard ambiance and security. Cable hangers make it easy to tuck your outdoor electronics cables into a secure location where they’re both easy to access for you and hard to get to for animals, intruders, or the elements.

If you’ve got cable organization needs, FASTENation offers several great ways to address them. From cable hangers to cable ties and beyond, we offer the cable management products that can turn a jungle of cords into a well-ordered garden. Could your cables use some straightening out? Give us a call at 1 (800) 876-9922 or contact us online to find out more about our range of cable hangers and ties!