Power Cord Life Hack

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Power Cord Life Hack

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Tired of detangling the power cord every time you need to mow the lawn or bust out the string trimmer?

Have an unused garden hose reel sitting around collecting dust?

Here is a quick & easy, down & dirty way to get that power cord sorted out!

Secure Power Cord to Hose Spiggot

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Materials:
Old Garden Hose Reel
Power Cord

Grab your old garden hose reel.

Tie or secure your power cord to the old spiggot attached to the garden hose reel.

( There are various ways to do this. This way is expedient & gets the job done... but you can also attach a permanent bracket or other forms of securing the cord)

Reel Up Your Power Cord & Done in One!

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Once you have attached the power cord ( a simple loose & gentle knot will do in a pinch)
Simply reel in your power cord with the garden hose using your thumb to keep it in line and....

Voila!!!
No more tangled power cords!!

You can even hang your upcycled garden power cord reel on the wall to save space as well!