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Go Back to School with CableOrganizer®
By CableOrganizer®Backpacks coming out of hibernation and the smell of freshly sharpened pencils in the air can only mean one thing: it’s back-to-school time. While it’s always a shame to see...
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Cable Management
The DIYer Guide to Organizing Your Gaming Cables
By CableOrganizer®Intense gamers need to be just as serious about gaming cable management. You’ve invested some significant funds in your equipment and it’s important to protect it. Yes, safeguard the system...
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Cable Management
Ordering Continuous Lengths or Segments of Wire Loom, Braided Sleeving, and Heat Shrink
By CableOrganizer®When ordering products like wire loom, braided sleeving and heat shrink tubing, the product’s length is specified per line item. Some general information is below about how to order each...
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Energy Conservation
The History of Energy Star
Green isn't just a color anymore: these days, it's the lifestyle of choice. From cutting down on power, water and gas consumption to recycling and switching over to sustainable natural...
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Energy Conservation
Spend Money to Save Money: Smart Investments That Will Help You Survive the Recession
In times of recession and inflation, we’re all looking for ways to cut costs and save money wherever we can. While clipping coupons and bargain hunting can be a big...
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Energy Conservation
Installing Your ENERGY STAR® Programmable Thermostat
A thermostat is an important and sometimes overlooked energy-saving item in households and businesses. Manufacturers make mercury-free versions of the old-style dial thermostats for those who prefer its simplicity. Programmable...
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Energy Conservation
Guidelines for Using Your Programmable Thermostat
Consistency is key in saving electricity and cash when using any type of thermostat. Programmable thermostats are both an energy and money saver if set correctly. Smart thermostats are also...
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Energy Conservation
Automatic Lighting Controls Save Energy and Money
Property owners should consider making automated lighting devices or programmable timers a standard fixture in homes, offices, hotels and any other place where appliances or lights need to be switched...
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Energy Conservation
5 Bright Ideas for Updating Your Home Lighting
Want to update the look, control or energy efficiency of your home lighting but don't know where to start? Check out our five brightest ideas for home lighting makeovers and...
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Energy Conservation
The Benefits of Using Energy-Saving Products
At CableOrganizer® we know the value of a dollar as well as the importance of conserving electricity to improve the health of our planet. Doing so helps to protect valuable...
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Pet Safety
Protecting Your Pets with Corrugated Wire Loom Tubing
Cats, dogs, rabbits, ferrets and similar pets see household wires as chew toys and playthings. When animals chew wiring it not only causes damage to appliances but also puts them...
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Electrical Safety,
Product Standards & Material Safety,
Specs & Standards
UL Listing
It’s something recognizable to many consumers — the small “UL” logo found on varied electrical products we have around our homes and workplaces. The sight of it may provide a...
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Electrical Safety
Know the Dangers in Your Older Home
Each year, home electrical problems alone account for an estimated 53,600 fires. These home fires can cause more than 500 deaths, injure over 1,400 people and account for in excess...
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Electrical Safety
My Circuit Breakers Keep Tripping: Why is This Happening?
Don't be Too Shocked Over Staying Connected Some may believe electricity enters your home via a lightning bolt thrown by Zeus from Mount Olympus and is routed conveniently to a...
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Electrical Safety
Home Safety Checklist
Protect your family from fire and other electrical hazards by using this short checklist, reprinted with permission from the Electrical Safety Foundation International. These simple and easy steps will help...
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Electrical Safety,
Power Distribution
Extension Cord Safety Tips
If you're like most folks, your extension cord needs — as far as you know — are as follows: it must be big (like, longer than a normal cord) and...
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Electrical Safety,
Energy Conservation
Energy Conservation Made Easy
We all know that conserving electricity makes for a healthier planet, but did you know that it also does quite a bit of good for your wallet? It’s easy to...
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Cable & Hose Protection,
Cable Management,
Electrical Safety
Don't Just Do It ... Conduit
Let's talk about conduit. A conduit is a channel through which something is conveyed. Conduits take many shapes and forms, but in the electrical field, conduit has a more specific...
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