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October 23, 2014 By Kendra Remington Leave a Comment

A completed project! Say whaaat?! Now before you get too excited, it only involves my night table, but a completed project is a completed project! The idea was that my night table was overrun with electronic things, their many cables, and other assorted objects. Let’s straighten this up, I said to myself. I often talk to myself, and no, it is not a sign of a serious condition requiring equally serious medication.

Objects That Typically Live on My Night Table

 Night Table Items

It all began with the surge protector. I decided to hang it on the back of the night table to make the cords tidier and more accessible.

What I needed for this project: A night table, a surge protector, a hammer (to make pilot holes), 4 screws (to hang the surge protector), a screw driver, and a tape measure (which is conveniently kept in my night table).

The supplies
Surge Protector

Tools and Supplies

I measured the slots on the back of the surge protector, made corresponding marks on the back of the night table, and attached the screws.

Screws in Place

Next, I hung the surge protector.

Surge Protector in Place

And finally, I reattached the cords.

Cords Plugged In

Now most people would have been happy to stop there, but the owner of these socks…

Compulsively Awesome

took it a step further…

Tidy Cords

My night table is a thing of beauty to behold!

Completed Project

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