Fast fixes for 5 household eyesores!

Tangled wires? Unsightly thermostats? Clever camouflages to the rescue!

- Lindsay Bosslett

Corral chargers with an upcycled shoebox

Phones, smartwatches, Bluetooth speakers, oh my! To prevent chargers from cluttering your counters, grab a shoebox and Con-Tact paper, advises interior designer Chenise Hinds (Momooze.com). “Cover the box in the paper, then cut a few holes in the front,” she says. “Place a power strip inside, plug in the cords, then string the ends through the holes and close the box. Cords will stay neat, and the box will look like a piece of decor!”

Conceal thermostats with decorative frames