If you want to stick to your predesignated cable drawer/box, toilet paper and paper towel rolls are a great way to keep cables in their place: Loosely wrap them, stuff them in a roll, and then store them upright in the drawer.
Use cable ties or rubber bands to roll them up neatly. Place your cords into boxes labeled by type. I repurposed old circular plastic takeout containers, as they are the right shape for coiled up cables.
Invest in Quality Storage Solutions
Cable boxes and racks offer organized and compact storage options, while spools are ideal for longer cables to avoid tangling and damage. The choice of storage solution should factor in the environment where you store the cables, considering humidity, temperature, and ease of access.
If you don't have a drawer to spare you can use a hanging shoe pocket on the inside of a closet door to store cords when not in use. Another great idea is a photo case. Finally, mini bead boxes can be used as well.
In general any cable for use indoors should be stored indoors. Any cable suitable for installation outdoors is suit- able for storage outdoors. Cables stored outdoors should have the ends sealed to prevent moisture ingress into the cable. Cables should be stored in a sheltered area.
Store Unused Cables in a Shoe Rack.
When your devices are plugged in but not in use, they consume electricity, known as the phantom effect. As a result, unplugging those devices can save electricity. Do not worry about unplugging every gadget; simply plug what you can into a power strip so you can unplug less.
2. Roll up your cable - loosely. When you're storing your cable, don't bundle it up in a big tangle - knots are bad news - but don't roll it up too tightly either. Instead of winding the cable around your hand, hold one end and create loose circular coils.
In addition to pallet-type shelves, you can also use warehouse racks designed for cable and wire storage, such as coil shelving. Because it is hollow in the middle, the shelves can be supported by arms to secure the cables and wires to the shelves in the warehouse.
If possible, it's best to store electronics in their original boxes and packaging. If that's not possible, first remove all cords and cables from electronic devices, then use cardboard, bubble wrap, foam, and tape to protect screens and glass.
Use cable ties to store cables to avoid tangling and prolong their life.
Get Organized with Colored Cable Ties
Colored cable ties are a great way to organize cables that are cluttered together. Using different-colored zip ties or markers for your cable management can help sort through the tangle of cords many of us encounter.
Use Adhesive Cord Clips
Cords that are littering your floor or hanging awkwardly can be guided using adhesive cord clips. Stick the clips to the wall, underneath furniture, around the corners of a desk or table, or wherever else you need them, and they'll keep your cable in place.
Roll them up and secure them with a tie and label (so you know what cord is what) then use file folders or separators to keep them organized. This is an especially great system for the smaller power cords you still need but don't use as often.
Hide Them Behind the Wall
If you want your wires completely concealed, the best place for them is behind the wall. This placement is especially ideal for television wires if the screen is mounted on the wall. An in-wall media box is a safe and convenient way to conceal wires and devices in one location.
If you wrap XLR cables like grandpa taught you to do with rope/cords, these cables will have bad memories. These bad memories will cause the cables to wrap up improperly, have kinks, and get knots. Also this type of bending will cause the cabling inside to break.