Easy as pie! in Properly Storing an Extension Cord

By Christine27360
December 4, 2011

When rolling up an extension cord, first stretch out the cord completely. Then, take the plug-in end and walk it back to the other plug in end. So now the cord is in half. Then start at the plug-in end and pull the rest of the cord to you in a circle... When you get to the "loop" at the end, wrap it two times around the middle of the circle and slip the "loop" part through the hole at the top of the circle. You can then hang the extension cord from this loop!

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dave

Dec 3, 2011 6:31 PM CST

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Name: Dave Whitinger
Southlake, Texas (Zone 8a)

Couldn't be simpler.

Seriously, I bet with practice this could become second nature. I'm going to try this technique next time!

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Sheila_FW

Dec 3, 2011 7:11 PM CST

Name: Sheila F
Fort Worth TX (Zone 8a)

Good tip. Guys that worked where I used to would make figure eights with their extension cords. Then tie them like that. They claimed it kept them from tangling up. I have a roller with a handle that I use, getting old now and hate to have it break.

| @Sheila_FW | Post #185179 (2)

flaflwrgrl

Dec 3, 2011 7:35 PM CST

Name: Ann ~Heat zn 9, Sunset
North Fl. (Zone 8b)

I'm lost. I never could learn all those knot things either.

I know this is a great tip & people who can tie those knots will love it!

I am a strong believer in the simple fact is that what matters in this life is how we treat others. I think that's what living is all about. Not what I've done in my life but how I've treated others. ~~ Sharon Brown

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plantladylin

Dec 3, 2011 7:56 PM CST

Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

Great tip Christine! That knot reminds me of a boating knot that I can't remember the name of. My friends husband always hangs his extension cords like that and it's a tip I should use ... instead of having cords tangled up in a pile!

~ I'm an old gal who still loves playing in the dirt!
~ Playing in the dirt is my therapy ... and I'm in therapy a lot!

| @plantladylin | Post #185201 (4)

pod

Dec 3, 2011 8:51 PM CST

Name: Kristi
east Texas pineywoods (Zone 8a)

It works and the only other tip I'd add would be to plug in the male to female in the same cord.

If the cord is left out in the garage or carport here, we have little dirt daubing wasps that will fill every available opening and plugging the ends together will thwart them.

Believe in yourself even when no one else will. ~ Sasquatch

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canadanna

Dec 4, 2011 8:17 AM CST

Name: Anna
North Texas (Zone 8a)

I was also shown the figure 8 which is good for long ones. I think I can do this one...does it work well with really long cords?

| @canadanna | Post #185374 (6)

Christine27360

Dec 28, 2011 11:37 AM CST

Name: Christine
Southeastern MN (Zone 4a)

My hubby showed me how to do this and it works great -- long or short cords.

I like the idea of plugging the ends in when you are done so the bees dont get in there -- I have seen that done too!

"Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously."
2 Corinthians 9:6

| @Christine27360 | Post #195070 (7)

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