Effort: ModerateCost: $10

Have you followed the tip above to clear away paper clutter? Great. Your desk would look perfect now if not for the ugly cables running from every gadget you own to its respective power supply. IKEA sells an inexpensive that's ideal for hiding your cables. Just screw it in, unplug your gear, and put everything back together one cord at a time, tucking each cable into the basket.

Similarly, you can set up a charging station for your cell phone, MP3 player, and other gadgets, either by using your own ingenuity or by purchasing a dedicated product like the .