Wire baskets can stash cables under a desk, but they don't make it easy to yank out certain wires for laptops or other needs. A chain sinnet might just do the trick.


What is this mysterious and loopy creature? The Closet Entrepreneur blog explains how a sinnet handily tames cables:

The chain sinnet (aka chain braid, daisy chain, or monkey braid) is a cable shortening and storing method that can be used to make stray cables a little more pleasing to the eye.


If you can't craft a working model from the text instructions, this video demonstrates the making of a sinnet chain with an extension cord:

Can't watch YouTube, or need a bit more background? Check out the full article below for more information and a picture guide to creating a chain sinnet. Have your own tricks for managing cable clutter with an allowance for portability? Sound off in the comments below.

Cable Decluttering with a Twist [The Closet Entrepreneur]