From the television cord to the extension lead that's allowing you to power your PC and plug in the vacuum cleaner all at once, cables and cords can look seriously untidy and unattractive – not to mention they can be a real trip hazard! "Power cords can clutter up precious counter space. Keep them under control by adding a stick-on cord keeper," Good Housekeeping recommends. Extension leads can also be installed onto walls or tucked away in a cable tidy box, so that they are not on full display.