Keep Your Home Office Safe ($200 Best Buy Giveaway)
December 28, 2009 by Kailani
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Ever since I’ve started blogging seriously, I felt like I should have my own little office set-up. Unfortunately, space in my home is limited so I have to make due with the area I have. My only problem is that I feel like I just have too many things laying around and I worry about my kids getting into them. However, thanks to Underwriters Laboratories, I now have a little checklist to make sure my “office” is safe for everyone.
From Underwriters Laboratories:
- Mom’s home office is rarely just mom’s home office. There’s often a bunch of electronics, a computer, probably some kids things, and even a few of dad’s papers and files mixed in. To keep working safely, consider these tips:
- Watch your wattage – Don’t overload extension cords or plugs. Check the wattage on each component you plug in and avoid using adaptors to “make it work.”
- Get unplugged – Unplug electronics when not in use. Not only do they draw unnecessary energy, but they can also pose a hazard if turned on accidentally. Think paper shredders, fax machines, and space heaters or fans.
- De-clutter – A clean office is a safe office. Piles of papers are potential tripping hazards if on the floor and potential fire hazards if near a heat source.
- Steer the heater clear – Keep space heaters at least three feet away from any combustible materials and do not place anything on top of a space heater.
- Childproof it twice – Cords and electronics can be incredibly tempting and incredibly dangerous to small children. Be sure to manage your cords, keep outlets and surge protectors covered, and make sure that no small items such as paper clips and staples are within a child’s reach. Large furniture such as bookcases should also be firmly attached to the wall to prevent tipping.
By following this tips, you’ll help your home and family stay safe from harm.
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- Just stop mention in comments before midnight, Jan 6th how you keep your blogging area/home office safe. That’s it!
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I keep all of our cords and what not hidden and we even zip tie cords together so they don’t hang all over they are combined and hidden away.
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Hey!!! Super Cool giveaway!! To keep my “home office” safe I def use separate power cords and I tell my kiddos to STAY AWAY!!!
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Very recently, I got around to securing the office to be more earthquake safe. I strapped the heavy bookcase to the wall, added sticky-putty to the underside of decorative items I don’t want lost in a quake, ans better hooks behind the heavy framed pictures in the room.
I went through and took all of the tangled, long cords that were dangling and sometimes caused us to trip, and secured them. I cleared off the top shelf of my computer desk that had framed photos that would keeep sliding off onto the keyboard.
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I keep my desk chair pushed in (it’s very heavy!) so that my toddler can’t climb up on it and get into the computer stuff. I also keep cords hidden away from little hands.
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Ugh. Our home office could be a LOT safer. Seriously cords strung all over because my husband is a fix it later kinda guy, and I wander the house with my laptop. The ONE thing we do do is make sure that we’re not over loading an outlet, and have really good power strips with surge protectors.
Other than that? good thing we don’t have toddlers or babies in the house!!
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Sometimes I feel like my home office is anything but mine. Husband on his days off, and of course the kids. When they need the office computers for multi-player games with their friends, Mommy is relegated to the laptop at her bedroom. Sigh.
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I keep all cords in back of desk, and keep needed supplies in the desk drawers so the kids can’t get into them. Thanks for the Great giveaway…Good Luck to all.
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We recently moved so it was a good time to get all of our power cords under control. DH used zip ties to keep them all wound up and out of the way and everything is plugged into a surge protector. We are no longer a fire hazard!
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main entry: Well, my comupter is all set up in my sewing room because I use both all connected to use my computer designs for my seamstress work I do and I have 3 differant kind of sewing machines I use the main one is connected to my computer then theres my postal scales and other electronic supplies like me shredder so theres lots of outlet cords to be concerned about and to keep it safer my husband put the 8 outlet plug box way upon to the wall so it can be seen easier and away from little hands or too trip over and it has a turn on & off button to each plug in place I never saw anything like it before, he is very technical and wanted it to be safe in here for no overloads so even though all 8 cords can be plugged in at once I can turn off each one by button switch as I choose to lessen using electricity when each item is not being used it also has one main turn off switch to it so during a storm etc I turn the whole thing off. Being on the wall its unpleasant looking to the eye to see but its safer so thats what matters. great giveaway thanks, I would love to get more goodies for my office computer corner part of my work room.
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We keep all cords behind where the boys can get them and make sure all outlet plugs have safety plugs in them.
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I keep my office safe by closing the door when I am not in it. I also am a firm believer in unplugging!
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The best way I keep my home office safe is my keeping watch on cord-chewing cats! The cats know that form some inexplicable reason, we go crazy when they start gnawing in an electrical cord, so they act as if they are going to do it, from time to time. It’s a full-time job to monitor the location of all three cats in our home office!
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To make my home office safer I am a big fan of the power strips. Nothing electronic gets plug in unless it goes through a high quality power strip.
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I use power strips and constantly keep my son away from them…but I could use some help ‘proofing’ $200 would sure help
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i have those things on the doorknobs that prevent them from being opened unless you squeeze them and sometimes they make it difficult for even me.
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Definitely keep outlet protectors in all unused outlets, so that little hands don’t get into them.
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Home office? Home office? Oh how I WISH I had a home office…I’m a blogger with 4 kids, a small house with a laptop and a seat on the couch when I get a chance to blog.
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Our kids are not allowed into our home office area, and the doors are kept locked to keep the kids safe.
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I try to keep all of the cords collected and safely out of reach.
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I unplug all electronics except my main computer.
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Since my blogging area right now is my glider rocker, and we haven’t been able to go wireless w/ the laptop, I try to keep all cords safely tucked away when not in use!!
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I take care of papers right away! I try not to let stuff pile up! And I keep a shredder ans wastebasket nearby
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We use power strip covers and cord tubs to keep all the power cords safe from little hands. Additionally we keep scissors and other dangerous objects in drawers with locks or high in closets.
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We keep our home office safe by using surge protectors and keeping it clutter free, too. Thanks for the giveaway.
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I keep all cords out of reach hidden so little ones don’t get tempted and I keeep them on a surge protector.
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We keep our home office safe because we don’t overlaod our plugs.
We also make sure the cords are out of the way and not a trip hazard!
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We keep the cords behind the desk in a coil so that they are even more out of the way. we do not put things directly up against the wal so that there is room for heat from the computer and printers to breath.
Well I don’t have a computer desk anymore….my laptop sits in my kitchen and I just try to keep the area as neat as possible.
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We keep all cords away from the boys! We also try to keep the cords separated and not in a jumbled up mess, although it’s difficult sometimes. We could do a lot better.
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Well…I really don’t have a great way to keep it safe. My laptop travels around and has been knocked off the couch by my four year old and off the table by our dog. I now have a new laptop and I’ve cleaned out the desk in our living room, so I’m hoping to keep it safe under lock and key in the roll top area of the desk – here’s crossing my fingers!!
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i have a filing system i keep buy my computer with a expandable file when i get done with something i file it then, or it will get lost, having it right here at my computer helps alot.
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We try to keep out desk uncluttered, but I’m looking at it right now and it needs a little help! Blame it on the holidays. I’d better get to work!
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I keep my office clutter free – putting everything in its place when I have completed my tasks – and I keep my equipment on a surge protector – and turn it off when leaving my home office. The door to my home office is kept closed to keep the kids out when Im not in it.
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I keep it safe by always keeping everything picked up and out of the way. By making sure the cords are all in great working condition and where they belong.
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I keep it safe by having all the exposed wires behind the desk out of harm’s way, where no on can trip on them. I also use Norton Anti-Virus
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My desk is a no touch zone for the kids – wires tucked away in back – wireless so no internet cords and all sharp objects (liek scissors) are still under lock and key
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I have to admit I’m not as good about this as I should be. We do use good surge protectors though and not just cheapie things for the most part. I’m working on the keeping things tidy part though.
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I use a power surge protector cord strip that all of my cords are plugged in and when not in use I just flip the switch. It also saves me from being hit by the phantom power sucker.
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My space needs some help in the safety department since I blog from my couch! but I do what I can to keep it safe. I keep all my documents in a portable file and get them out after the baby goes to bed and keep the computer pushed back so she can not get the cords.
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when i work on my laptop i make sure i unplug everything at the end of the day and put away in my case.
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I keep things like the shredder on a strip that is default turned off. We also have our cords back behind the desk.
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I also use a surge protector, external hard drive to back up everything and burn it onto a cd, cord ties to keep everything in place, and smoke detectors throughout the home to make sure everything is safe.
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I bought an excellent product called the CableBox by Blue Lounge. It’s exactly that- a box that you tuck your powerstrip into, with all your cords plugged in. I imagine particularly intrepid kiddos could figure out how to open it up and get your stuff unplugged but it’s great for keeping babies from doing it and it also keeps everything looking more streamlined.
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I have to say that for me, whenever we will be gone for a extended period of time we unplug all electronics in our computer room to safeguard them.
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I use a laptop, but I make sure to shut it down everytime I am done so it doesn’t overheat!
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I try to keep my little one away from my desk! It’s the only surefire way to keep her safe!
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I keep my blogging area safe by simply keeping everyone off my computer; using a safe program to store my passwords/usernames and constantly keeping an eye on my cpanel.
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I’m a neat freak so all of the wires, cable, and cords are shoved behind the desk. I keep the top of my desk clean too. BUT mostly, I try and keep my kiddos out of the room.
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Right now I am thinking my home office area is hopeless. Not sure where to begin or what to do. I’m sure 80% of this paperwork needs to be thrown out, but I am never sure of what I need to hold onto. Not enough outlets for it to be safe, and It’s all mixed in with craft items that currently have no place to go. I know I need to organize and keep it cleaned up. Ahhhh.
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I keep pretty much all of my “office” stuff out of the reach of my girls but they also know not to touch anything on my desk. It’s tough though since my desk is in the dining room. I can’t wait to move my “office” space out of the way once we get a bigger house!
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Our paper shredder in our home office has the motion detector type safety feature that will detect if small fingers are near the shredding device!
we keep our computer desk clutter free with a waste basket and paper shredder close by.
We have all of our cleaning supplies and dangerous chemicals in a locked cabinet. My kiddos are waaaaay to curious and I’m afriad they would get into them if it wasn’t locked!
No kids at home but the best think I can think of to keep home office stuff safe when it comes to blogging and business in general is to back everything up OFTEN! I think that counts ha ha
I definitely need to work on the clutter part. My office is a mess!
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Child proof outlets, baskets for papers, and I block the area with a bookcase where we have our computer cords. I also put a small tv and toys in the corner so the kids hang out over there where they are in the office with me!
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My home office is also my sewing room. With 6 kids, there’s almost always at least one in and out of here. To keep them safe (and my equipment as well!) I have my surge protector bolted to the wall out of the little one’s reach and I also turn it off each night. I also make sure that the needles on my sewing machines are always in the down position when I’m not using them, and all cutting utensils are up high.
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We use power strips. I need to go around and tie up cords!
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Computer: My computer is used by my children. So I keep my area in an open space in the house so I can always monitor what they are doing.
Space: I am just beginning to work on de-cluttering my office area and creating a filing system for our important papers. I keep a file cabinet to keep important papers safe from the prying hands of my children. From reading above, our space heater is a little too close to the items around it, so I will be reorganizing to change that around. Anything that I consider dangerous for my girls, scissors, etc. are locked in my desk drawer where they cannot access it.
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I have a laptop, so no wires to worry about. My computer and accessories(which are in my laptop case) are locked away in my room, when not in use.
We also talk to my kids about staying away from the computers etc.
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We keep all the cords bundled and out of the way, drawers are locked or at least child proof locked so the kids don’t dump everything out or pull the drawers out on top of themselves and we have the cabinets secured to the wall in case our youngest decides to climb!
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Even though the computer is plugged into a power strip, any time we have a thunder storm, I unplug it from the outlet. My mother-in-law’s house got hit with lightning, and it fried her computer. She lost everything on it. Thanks for the great tips and giveaway!
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I keep it safe by removing all chords and placing them as far back behind the desk as I can.
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we keep our office space safe by useing bins for all papers stacked away from all electrical out lets @ surge protectors
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One thing I do to keep my office space safe is to never burn candles in that area. It’s easy to light a candle and then forget about it or get distracted with work and have a sticky note or something blow across it and start a fire. We burn candles in our kitchen or bath area only.
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I keep my office area safe by keeping electrical cords hidden behind the desk, and by using good, safe plug strips with surge protectors. We don’t have children around anymore, but I try to keep the clutter minimized for our safety.
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Our cords are ziptied together as well as being hidden behind a big desk to where they are plugged in. We should definitely secure the bookcases to the wall; that’s something we haven’t done.
To keep my office safe I put baby proof plug covers over all open outlets and powerstrips.
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My hubby is an electrical engineer, so knows that overloading is WAY dangerous. All cords are kept behind the desk and everything powered down at night. I have to be more careful UPSTAIRS on the little laptop…seems that it gets VERY hot sometimes!
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I use a few of those wire-organizer-thingies that keep them from getting all tangled (and keep us from getting all tangled up in them!).
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To keep my home office safe I keep the use of power strips (with surge protectors) to a minimum and make sure to use wire clips and velcro straps to keep wires neat and tidy.
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Well, seeing as I really don’t have a blogging office, I guess what I do to keep my space safe for myself and others is to just keep it organized and out of people’s ways so there is no danger of tripping and or falling.
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Since my office is in my kitchen, I don’t have very much room, so I try to file the paperwork right away in the file cabinets right next to my built-in desk so the paper doesn’t pile up and cause a hazard. I also had the builder “go up” and put a cabinet above the desk so I could keep the extra office supplies right at hand. Thank you for the chance to win this amazing giveaway – I LOVE Best Buy!
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We always make sure the cords are securely tucked away and the area is kept free of clutter. I also dust the cords every season – they can get pretty dusty if you dont.
I have a bunch of boxes piled around my desk, so that kind of blocks off most of the dangerous cables, etc. Will have to rethink the strategy when kids come along someday.
Those plastic socket guards are another good way to add safety, at least until the kids get big enough/smart enough to pull them out. Guess they could become a choking hazard at that point…
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I run all my computer cables and power cords through small PVC pipes to several surge-protected power strips.
To keep my home office safe, I have everything organized and in its own spot. We also use zip ties to keep all of our wiring together and then clip all the cords up so our pets can not get into them.
I keep my home office safe by keeping my desk more or less cleared each night.
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We just got the mice out of the ceiling… that’s probably safer.
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I keep my home office safe by keeping it clutter free both inside my computer with backups and outside the computer, paper free organized.
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the desk is kept clean and the only item on the desk is the laptop and a lamp. Electrical cords are tied to a surge suppressor which is connected to a strip. The number of cords are kept to a minimum.
I keep my home office safe by keeping cords next to the wall and tied up and not plugging too many cords into a power strip or outlet.
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I use fused power strips through different outlets to spread out the power demand and also keep the cords away from the humans. Unused outlets are covered over and dust is removed regularly so it does not build up around the plugs.
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To keep my home office safe I use zip ties on the cords and have my chair always pushed in under the desk when not in use.
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I just make sure things aren’t cluttered, like wires ect..
I keep my home office safe by using hard to reach outlets (at least for our 2 year old) for all of the cords.
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Since I barely use my printer I unplug it and store in when its not in use so I’m not using more electric than needed.
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I plugged all my cords (and there are a lot of them!) into a power strip. I can shut everything down with one *click.
I keep all cords tucked neatly together behind my desk, and my dad ran the pugs behind my desk on their own circut just for my computer and printer
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After reading the 6 tips, I can see that I’m not doing enough… the only thing I am doing is NOT OVERLOADING outlets… My laptop is at a desk in the kitchen, so there’s nothing else plugged in.. just laptop.
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I work from home but don’t really have a home office lol I write wherever my laptop and I can go (we have a small apartment). I try to keep things safe by making sure I keep my laptop, the cords when it is charging, and other things I used picked up.
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Everything is plugged into surge protectors, but if a storm is coming, I unplug the surge protectors.
I use the power strips and I also have an air cleaner in my office room.
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I unplug all my electrical items after I use them. I even unplug my tv. Saves money on the electric bill too!
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I don’t leave everything on all of the time for them to heat up. I keep all cords neat so they don’t get tangled, and I keep the room that they are in cool.
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I use seperate cords and a surge protector.
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Cords are run under the carpet, so no trip and no chance of dogs chewing.
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I keep my home office safe by using a little contraption (bought at Best Buy) to keep all of my electrical cords together and out of the way. Thanks!
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I keep my office area safe by hard mounting the power strip under the desk, and all the blank receptacles are blocked off
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I don’t have a computer desk. I blog using my laptop from our dining table. I only go online when the kids are sleeping, specially my 2 years old. When I’m done I make sure I put back my laptop away and out of reach.
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Since my “office” is in an unheated area, I have to have a space heater in here in winter, you know, a “chill-chaser”. But I never never leave it on unattended, and when not in use I unplug it completely.
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I try to keep my home office safe by not overloading the power strips, by turning off anything that doesn’t have to be on and by not putting anything flammable near anything that heats up.
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We are cord-aware, and they get to be tricky this time of year!
I should do a better job than I do, actually. Mostly I make sure that anything sharp or hazardous is out of reach of my kids and that plugs are not overused, but the cords could really use a little work being cleaned up.
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We keep everything on a surge protector and have all of the cords organized & together.
We just redid our computer area and my husband made sure all the cords are out of reach from my little ones.
I keep our home office safe by keeping the cords out of reach. I also make sure not to plug too many things into each outlet. Thanks!
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I’m not sure that my computer area is that safe. I know I need to declutter our desk and probably put some of our electronics on other outlets and this space would be a lot more safe!
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I “try” to keep my office area clutter free! And, I keep the cords out of site from my little one…
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My “home office” is a laptop on an extremely comfortable couch and I keep it safe with… lots of pillows?
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I use three power strips and only plug in two items per strip; I keep the door closed when I’m not in the room; and I keep items off the floor.
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I’m fortunate to have my own desk for my computer. I made sure everything is plugged into a grounded outlet strip and I make sure to file papers as I get them so I don’t create a hazard!
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I went shopping at ikea for organization products. I feel that keeping my office space clean and organized, it is a lot safer. I dont have to worry about stepping on tacks, lol!
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I don’t overload outlets and I always back-up my files. I also store these back-ups off site incase there is a disaster.
I keep my office safe by using surge protecters and keeping it as clutter free as I can.
How do I keep my stuff safe? Well, I have a surge protecter…and I keep my cords stashed behind the computer…and the wall, ya know, kinda stuffed in there.
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All cords are tied up and secure so know one trips on them or gets caught on them. I also make sure that the computer and monitor are turned off when not in use. I had a monitor catch on fire once and no longer trust leaving it on when not in use.
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I keep all the cords hidden away, that way someone wont trip over them
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I’m paranoid about power surges after losing a computer to one, so I’m careful about surge protectors and unplugging everything when not in use!
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I keep my home office safe by shutting the door when I’m not in there and keeping a close eye on the kids when they are in there with me.
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I clean off my workspace at the end of the day right before shutting down my computer.
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I keep it safe by turning off the computer when its not in use, not allowing drinks in computer room and by buying my kids their own computer so I don’t have to worry about this one!
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Uh…wow I don’t think I follow any of those tips!!! Not enough room for most of those. Since there are so many things plugged into our outlets here, everytime we leave town for any trip, overnight or longer, I unplug everything from the outlets in the office. Makes me feel much safer since we have cats who like to wander around all over the place.
Everything is neatly tucked under the desk and corded together – out of sight – out of mind.
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I always log off when not using the computer, so a password is needed to operate the computer.
I keep a clean area around my wood stove, which is in my home office. Paranoid about starting an accidental fire with all the papers I have
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I keep all the wires tied up and out of the way.
I keep my home office area safe by running off a back up home server all my files, and I have all the cords plugged into a wattage regulator (may not be proper term for this) so that if there is any spikes in the electric it will not affect my computer. Also it keeps all the cords away from my children so they don’t get into them and get hurt
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I don’t have an actual office area. Our computer is in the corner of our bedroom on a corner computer work station. It’s kept neat, clean, and organized.
We hide all of our cords so our son can’t reach them.
I have everything plugged into a power strip with surge protector. I can just shut off the power to the computer, printer, etc.,with one switch.
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Cords are stored behind the desk, everything is turned off when not in use, and so far, closing the door can keep the grandson out. That will change though as he gets a little older!
I vacuum regularly to keep all the hair/fuzz/etc away from all the electrical cords I have plugged in. Thanks for the contest!
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We use zip cords on ALL of our cords to keep them untangled and safe! We also clean up ALL papers at the end of the day when we shut down the computer
I keep everything well hidden in drawers and use cord keepers to keep the cords from tripping people (especially me!).
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I keep the area around my computer well dusted. Computers seem to be dust magnets. Dust is highly combustible and can even be explosive.
I have a computer armoire so all the cords are behind and everything inside can be closed off and shut away from the kids (age 2 and 4 and very curious)
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I don’t do the best job, but I do try to keep it clean, The cords are out of the way along the wall behind the desk so at least that is safe.
I just got a battery backup/surge protector to keep my workstation safe from power spikes, etc. Nothing like protecting my data! I also got a new safe shredder with a flip-close lid.
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We check our smoke detectors every month. We have a fire extinguisher at the ready too.
We keep our home office safe by having surge protectors and having virus protection installed on the computer.
We have a power strip that has a box that covers the outlets with the cords in them.
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So far I have 7 grandchildren and it hasn’t been too difficult to keep my area safe. First, I train any grandchildren coming to my house to stay out of my room, which is where my desk is. Second, I keep a close eye on them just in case they can’t resist the no nos. Third, I close the door when the youngest ones start getting around the house until I have them trained.
I have secured all the cords to the one thing, so there is no way you can trip on them now
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when we rebuilt our home-we did extra outlets and wireless systems throughout the house
I have a UPS for my system and I do regular back ups.
Now have a UPS surge protector that all computer stuff is plugged into on the desktop so the kids can’t mess with them as easily.
We have locks on all the draws, to keep the kids out, and actually… a lock on the door! No kids in the office…sorry, they would take something real quick and hide it on us.
We keep the cords out of reach of the kids and teach them not to touch anything near the computer.
We had an electrician come and add more plugins and check the wiring. We live in an early 1900’s house, so knew that the additional wattage required could cause problems. He gave it a going-over and now we feel better about safety.
We use a back-UPS device on all the electronics in our home office to protect against surges. Also, we have tamed our power cords, mostly with twisty-ties and keeping them out of reach. I am obsessed with dusting and vacuuming the office to keep dust down.
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I work really hard to de-clutter my space and keeps cords where kids cant reach them. Thanks.
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I just have a corner in the kitchen and I am sorry to say it is not safe-there is just too much paperwork and clutter. I plan on working on this!
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I use a power strip, and keep my daughter and the cats away from the computer area.
I try to keep my work space as clean as possible with any objects that could be dangerous stowed away out of reach.
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My husband is the techie so he rigged up all the wires/outlets and whatnot to the highest safety standards! Then we opened up our superyard so it’s one giant long fence across the entire set up (two desks and central printer). We have to sacrifice sitting with legs under our desks, but at least we know the little one is safe.
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I could really use some more zip cords and some creative ways to connect all the gadgets in my home office. The area I have is very small and the built in desk area I use is antiquated and doesn’t have any way to connect anything from behind so everything has to wrap around the front.. it does cause some havoc at times.. no very little ones to worry about though just large kids with big feet.. LOL We have lost a couple of headsets to over sized feet and one guitar cord to a teething puppy. This prize would go a long way to help me get creative and more safety conscious..
I do have power surge protectors and keep everything neat and organized to avoid any unneccessary risks. I don’t overload my outlets and keep thiings unplugged when not in use.
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My desk is very organized, and thats how I love it. Thanks for the chance.
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My desk is a mess, totally disorganized.
I keep my home office neat by only using it for the computer. I read all my mail as soon as it comes in the door and recycle all the junk before I ever put it down.
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We are big swiffer fans to keep the dust down and heavy zip tie users to keep cords under control. We also have two funny english bull terriers to keep things funny!
we split stuff up onto several power cords to avoid surges
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I keep my home office safe by making sure all my outlets are child-proofed. I also use safety guards on my doors and cabinets and special surge protecting extension cords. I keep my cords safe from little fingers by bundling them with safety velcro straps and I have special clips installed on the backs of the bookshelves to keep them from tipping over should any child try to climb up on them.
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I have been organizing all the cords and storing away anything not being used. I have cleared the floor under my tables so as not to keep knocking into stuff with my legs and also to know what it is I have and put that all away properly. And finally started a proper filing system for paperwork. That cleans up all the loose paperwork all over the place.
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There’s a power strip on the floor that allows me to shut my computer and printer down safely.
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I’ve got a back up battery hooked up to the computer
I had the shelves in my office bolted to the wall, in case anyone tries climbing up them!
I use a surge protector power strip to plug everything into
I definitely think cord management is hugely important!!
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I have surg protectors and power strips that make it easy to switch off when not in use.
I use garbage bag twist ties to keep the cables together. Also, I keep things off the floor, so you can’t trip over them.
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We use child-proof outlet covers, and keep the cords out of harm’s reach!
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I keep all the cords out of reach, so no one can trip over them, and so my baby niece can’t touch them. I alo use surge protectors, and not overload to many cords going into one outlet. I alos shut of the computer and anything eletrical when I’m not home.
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I keep everything picked up so no one trips over things.
We keep cords tucked out of the way, have a surge protector, a back up in case of a computer crash and keep the little ones out of the computer area.
I keep my office safe by keeping the door closed when not in use so that my nephew (2 year ld) and dog can’t get into things!
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My husband is in charge of the home office….he organizes the cords and is very good at making sure no outlets are overloaded.
I take a couple of hours ever two weeks to do serious cleaning/fileing/declutterng, not only does it make my area less of a disaster zone, it is safer for everyone and I fell more productive.
No one uses my room but me.
We keep our office organized, with the plugs and paperwork organized and keep door shut at all times.
I keep cords tangle free and papers in their proper place.
I try to keep it dust free and I never drink at my desk.
I try to keep the dust down on my desk so it doesn’t clog the filter on the computer and cause a fire.
Our tall bookcases are secured to the wall so they don’t topple over.
I shred all paper documents with identifying info.
I keep it safe by hiding all cords.
I use a laptop, so the main thing is just keeping it where little hands can’t reach when it isn’t in use! Thanks for the chance to win.
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I keep the cords hidden behind the desk and everything out of the kids’ reach!
I make sure all cords are tucked away, especially since I have two little kids
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I keep everything unplugged when I’m not using it and keep the area uncluttered.
I don’t plug too many cords into a single power outlet and I keep my work area neat & clutter free (most of the time).
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I have been going around and making sure that cords are out of the cats way so they don’t pull something down while they are playing
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Unplugging items not in use and keeping them dust free.
My husband has made a wooden barrier betweet my desk and file cabinet and all the cords are behind that barrier. Also I keep nothing in that area that could be harmful to children, eg scissors, etc
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I keep my scissor in my desk drawer and all cords are under and behind my desk. I also use a power strip/ surge protector.
I use a larege cork board to post important notes and numbers so the can be seen at a glance.
I unplug my electronics when I’m not using them in my office.
I use power surge cords and don’t overload the outlets. I turn everything off when it is not being used.
I use surge protectors for all my equipment. Thanks!
I moved my shredder to the closet and bring it out only when I’m going to use it. The downside is that my pile of papers to shred grows into a mountain, but safety first! Thank you for the giveaway!
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I keep a recycling bin near my desk so as soon as I’m done with my mail or papers they go into the bin.
I keep my shredder turned off.
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I keep the cords wrapped and tucked away and the shredder always unplugged until it is used
I am known as the one who always has everything in it’s place in a organizer made just for it. I keep my area clean by making sure everything is kept in the proper container and place before bed each night.
I keep cords wrapped up and secure.
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I always unplug all my electronics at the end of the night, but after reading what Underwriters Laboratory suggests, I found out I could be doing alot more. The biggest change I made was decluttering. Thank you UL. Would love to win the $200.00 Best Buy giveaway.
I mostly blog after they are in bed so I keep my laptop put away until bedtime
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I really should stop leaving my plugged in laptop on the armrest of my couch… my dog might knock it over!
I grounded all my outlets, and added a surge supressor.
I keep my home office safe by throwing things out when I am done with them instead of leaving stacks of paper around. I also unplug the appliances before bed.
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I trip a lot so I try to pick up daily so I don’t fall down
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I do all I can to keep it free of extraneous items. Better for me, and the rest of the family too.
We use power cords and bundle all of the cords together keeping as many off the ground and as close to the desk as possible.
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I plug everything into a surge protector to keep my home/office safe.
We have our home office in a very out-of-the-way location, so our son rarely even is around it.
We use multiple “green” surge protectors in our home office which helps in not overloading any one outlet and automatically turning off devices not in use.
Definitely keeping the cords neat and using power strips with surge protectors and I keep the door closed keeping the pets from getting into the room.
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I don’t have an office space. I use a laptop on my dining room table.
I keep my area safe by locking the door to my “office”
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Technically, we don’t have a home office area, but we have our wireless network secured and surge protectors on the important electronics.
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I really haven’t even thought about what I need to do to keep my office safe. I keep my computer safe by using a surge protector.
We keep ours safe with locked doors, a small loud dog and a big mean-looking mutt!
Everything is on surge detectors
We make sure to back up our computers on a regular basis and shut down all power supplies when not in use.
I keep all drinks and food stuff on a separate table away from my desk. Please accept my entry. Thank you.
I keep everything safe with an alarm system!
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I have a surge protector, an air filter, and my New Year’s resolution is to keep my desk neater so I can find things and dust the desk more often. I run the cords behind the desk and file cabinets so we do not fall over them.
Our whole system is backed up on external hard disks and the process is updated periodically.
We keep our office safe by putting things away and keeping the area as clutter-free as possible. My husband has kept cords to a minimum and we everything is nice and tidy. We also save all our data from our computers nightly. What a relief, as our old computer crashed while he was deployed and we lost everything!!
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I keep my power and other cords neatly out of the way.
I keep mine safe by not telling other people my passwords. I also have surge protectors to keep my computer safe. I won’t let my kids go near my computer with drinks or foods.
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The big thing I do is keep all the cords tucked away and behind the desk. I try and keep them organized and untangled as well.
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I just keep it neat and organized. I also have a flashlight nearby should something happen.
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My husband and I keep our home “office” area safe and kitten-proofed by tucking away all wires and making them secure. We also use surge protectors and make sure to plug in things we can turn off once we are done using them.
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I keep all of my office equipment plugged into surge protectors. I also keep all paper and clutter away from my equipment.
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All of my kids are grown but I keep the grandkids out of the office by closing the door whenever they are visiting.
I make sure to put everything away when I am done with it.
We have had quite a few power outages already thus winter and my wonderful geeky son has been warning me about surges and the need to protect our computer. So for xmas Santa brought a couple of surge protectors and they have been installed in the office area. We now can flip a switch and our computer, printer and other electronics are safe and green. Great giveaway, thanks.
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The power cords are not reachable by little fingers, and I keep the paper clutter down. Thanks!
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Bought a new shredder with a lid that also turns it off when closer. Very cool. Too many horror stories about pets getting caught in a shredder and having to be put to sleep.
In my apartment, I don’t have an extra office, but I do have a little workspace. I need to keep it safe from my new puppy, so I’m sure to keep the cords tucked away and the door closed when I’m not home!
I do not have my own are either, I would love to but really do not have the space. We keep all the wires off the floor by zip tieing them together and tucking them away behind the desk.
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I use the power strips with the reset buttons and any outlets i am not using I plug in outlet safety covers.
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I close the door to that room as much as possible!
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I keep all of the cords tied together behind the desk and have safety plugs in all of the outlets.
I think cord management is important for everyone to remember. It’s so easy to collect everything you might need around the home office area and have overload.
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honestly – not much – just have a surge protector and the cords wrapped up in some insulated sheath thingy. lol. we probably need to do more. thanks!
I keep all my computer wires secure with bread ties or zip ties.
I try to keep my laptop cords out of the way, and I keep a cooler on my laptop.
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We have separate power cords and keep the cords out of childs reach. This is also the one room we do have a lock on for busy hands that may enter. Never can be too safe.
We keep all the cords bundled up and out of the way. I also make sure everything in turned off at night.
I have all of my important items in a locked box. All of the cords have a label tag to identify what it is for. Also, the cords are put up out of reach and off the ground. Thanks.
I don’t let the cat chew on the cords. I know it sounds obvious, but it’s harder than you might think!!
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3. keep cables out of sight and properly organized, for example clipped along the walls, ran under the floors or carpet, or above the ceiling.
I don’t have any special way of keeping my blog area/ home office safe. I just constantly remind my kids not to touch my area!
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I keep the area safe by not keeping clutter around!
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I keep my area safe by trying to get my kitten sleepy – if not she messes with my keyboard.
I had my brother, who is a carpenter, make me a cover for all of my cords. It just keeps my little ones hands away from all of those colorful wires and cords! I also have external coolers on my laptop and my printer. That way they stay nice and cool!
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I could probably be a lot safer with some of these suggestions! I’m not great about the clutter on my desk and shelves.
I am good about keeping the floor clear of the clutter though – and turning off the power strip that has the paper shredder on it.
I’m not good about these things at all.
But I do remember to unplug electronics before we go on vacations.
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A rolltop desk and a powerstrip and power surge protector.
My desk is in a corner, and homemade!
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and storage totes under desk,so even the pets can not get tangled in them.
Powercord is attached to wall under the desk( easier to reach,when needed)
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This mom’s office is doing bookkeeping for 2 construction clients. I need some protection please.
I keep everything organized. Oh, and everything is unplugged when not in use! Saves on the electric bill too
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I use a battery backup surge protector, keep all wires as organized as I can and don’t let things pile up on and around the computer area.
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Tape cords (even temporary ones) on the floor so people don’t trip on them.
To keep my home office safe, I back up all files on an external drive.
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just try to keep it as organized as possible and it sets in a corner all by itself so no one might disturb the area.
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We keep it safe by keeping the cords tied up and the cabinets attached to the wall.
I always make sure that my laptop is on a cooling pad so that it won’t overheat and catch fire!
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we lock the door when i’m not in there because i don’t want my son around the cords, etc
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I’m careful not to overload the outlets in my office
Most of our electronics are plugged into surge protectors. When not in use, not only are the electronics turned off, but where practical, turned off at the surge protector.
I learned a lesson from a Staple’s Mail Mate (a replacement to one that should not have stopped working). It had been off (at the switch) for quite a while and I went to turn it on, the motor area was EXTREMELY hot. Male Mate no more. Kind of scary that a item can still heat up like that while off.
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I try to keep all the cords in behind everything.
To keep things in the office safe I have secured the desk to the wall so that it doesn’t tip over when my son opens the drawers!
I keep it safe by using cord keepers to keep them away from my baseboard heat.
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I keep my floor as clear as possible so I don’t stumble over things. I have good lighting both in the room and at my desk. I’m careful when plugging and unplugging cords.
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I keep everything organized to minimize dust or papers getting stuck.
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I power down and flip off the power strip when not in use.
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Organization can be a challenge for me. We just moved and I have my own office with a closet. The closet only has shelves (no rod) so it is a little easier to keep it neat and clutter free and that way I only have the room itself to keep clear and safe. I try to keep everything off the floor. Thanks for the giveaway.
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I keep my cords tucked away and use photo boxes to help keep the clutter picked up.
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I keep my office safe by using a surge protector, and backing up my work on a separate drive.
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I’m not very neat, but I am careful about keeping liquids clear of electrical sources and flammables away from heat sources.
I completely child and dob proof my space!
My computer wires are all on one surge protector in a child safety cover.
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I keep my home office safe by making sure there are no loose cords that will cause falls.
i keep my area clean and clutter free my desk is emaculate, cant say the same for my husbands desk though
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I keep it safe by keeping a surge protector on the floor. I also unplug any cords when im not using them (ipod dock, camera usb etc)
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I try to keep my home office safe by keeping the kids out of there. Despite tie-downs for the cables, there are still quite a few around.
I keep all of my cords plugged into a power strip and I have them all secured and hidden at the back of my computer desk.
To keep my office safe, I keep it clean and clutter free (or try to!). The less paper and debris around, the less fuel there is for a potential fire.
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i really dont have a system set up to make my office area safe – i do have my computer and laptop password protected and my husband has one of his laptops fingerprint locked but i could use some help making my office area at home safer
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I only buy stuff with the UL logo after a fire destroyed a neighbors office after they bought inferior products at a discount store
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I keep all cords organized and stored behind the desk to avoid tripping! Thank you.
I keep all our cords pluged into surge proectors and always try to use different outlets so they will not over load. I also have everything organised and at my finger tips.
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I keep some items under lock in key in my filing cabinet and I actually just ordered another locking one so that I can put the remainder in there to keep my kid out. I keep other things like pencils, pens etc high up and out of reach. Another thing I found was a huge problem was coins.. he started finding tons of change here and there in my office that had been there for years lol.. so I made a game out of it and we put it in his change jar together. This way it stays out of his mouth and he’s always anxious to tell me when he finds things.
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We unplug our computer, printer, etc when we’re done. Not only is it safer, but it saves money too!
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I did some major de-cluttering and printed out your checklist so I can check every once in a while how I’m doing.
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We have all of our cords zip tied and are behind the computer desk where the kiddos cant get them
I keep all of the power cord wrapped up and I keep it neat and tidy not to trip on anything, thanks!
I dust all the time to prevent any fires.
we use surge protectors…but.we need to spend a few hours and untangle all the cords and make them safer
I try and keep a clear pathway to both doors. I would love to add a fire resistant safe in the room to put away a copy of documents.
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Our current safety plan is to keep the door shut. Now my babies are getting mobile, so I need to be creating a more permanent plan.
I have all of my plugged in items out of harms way behind my desk against the wall. I also keep all pens, pencils, etc. in a locked drawer – mostly for those who like to walk by and help themselves without returning – you know who you are!!!!
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I keep my cords bundled and organized and backup everything!
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I keep it safe by labeling all electrical cords going to various equipment and then bundling them so they are not getting tangled, jerked or otherwise abused in any way that could cause them to wear and malfunction.
I unplug stuff when we leave for more than a day. I use a shredder often, also.
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I keep all wires hidden behind the desk and use a power surge strip for all electronice devices.
We keep all cords behind the desk where you cannot reach them.
Try to keep cords untangled and out of the way so that they aren’t tripped over. Try to keep computer clean and well ventilated to prevent overheating and turn off when I’m away from home to prevent the possibility of fire.
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Keep it safe? I make sure no kids are near my computer.. However, we know that rarely works so… all cords are under the shelf or behind the desk area where lil kids shouldn’t be able to go..
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The only chord I have out is hidden behind and around the couch. The rest are moved out of the room when I am not in it.
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Tie all of the cords up and off the floor behind desk and anchored bookcase.
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I keep everything up high because my dog likes to chew anything within reach!
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I keep my blogging area/home office safe by using outlet covers since my son is crawling around. I also make sure the wires are bundled together so he won’t be tempted to play with them.
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I had a huge cord mess under the desk where the kiddies and dogs like to hide. I cleaned them up and have them neatly labled and put behind a bookshelf now where they can’t touch them.
I dust weekly and keep organized.
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My cords are nicely zip-tied but other than that, it’s not very safe at all
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I declutter by having baskets for supplies to hide things
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All electrical cords are neat and out of the way and I don’t leave anything laying around on the floor. I also make sure that all equipment is off when not in use.
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I got weary with the grandkids getting into everything within their reach.I had my hubby to build shelves that were in my reach range but not the kids.It has made everything neater,cleaner and safer in my home office.
I have a great powerstrip to prevent those power surges. I try to keep my desk de-cluttered, and my computer and all other equipment dust free.
Power strip, zip ties, and constant clutter busting with all of the papers.
All of our electric cords are zipstripped together!
I keep my office safe by making sure i don’t drop sewing needs and such on the floor and by making sure that when i plug in electronics, the electronics are off.
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I keep electrical things (computer, lights, heater, etc.) on separate circuits. Thanks for this offer.
I unplug all of my electronics when they are not in use. And I actually lock the door when I am not in my home office so that they can not go in there.
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We have bookcases with file organizers to keep everything in its place. We also have a hanging file cabinet to store important paperwork and bills, etc. Cutting down on clutter keeps the room safer (nothing to trip on and nothing to catch fire). We unplug the computers and lamps in the room when we will not be using it for an extended period of time.
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My office is totally off-limits to my kids. That’s partially for safety reasons but it’s also because I think it’s important to have a place that is all mine. Thanks for the contest!
we added cord keepers to end tripping on all these cords for the computer.
I keep power cords back behind desk, keep pens and paper clips in their own containers
surge protectors and individual wiring just for computer use has helped me.
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The two-piece contraption that goes on a door handle to keep toddler out is how I keep my home office safe. Without it, little man just will not stay out. I like your tips, especially the one about baby proofing twice.
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I keep my area dust-free with appropriate lighting along with a cup of decaf coffee or tea.
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i keep it safe by unplugging my shredder so my lil guy doesn’t get into any trouble
I must admit mine is currently very cluttered! perhaps If I was to win this I could make it much better! My cords need untangling, the desk neatening up… lots to do
I keep my laptop with me at all times, either in a case or on the desk when I’m working. This keeps little hands like my niece and nephews from playing on it each time they come to visit. As well as my home office door being always locked when I’m not as home.
I try to keep my home office safe by keeping heavier items away from edges.
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Can’t declutter – this is how I keep everyone out of my room – now, as for me and not tripping, that is another story. I truly keep the door closed and let everyone know that they should come to me if they need something out of that room – I would hate for someone from the outside to have to come and see my “DANGER ZONE”!All of my cords are UL approved (thank goodness) so I feel I am deserving of the Keep Your Home Office Safe ($200 Best Buy Giveaway) thanks to Underwriters Laboratories award! Thanks a bunch!
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I have a door to my office area in the basement and the kids can’t get in.
We use surge protectors and keep clutter to a minimum.
My cords and wires are a big hot mess!
We physically unplug all the power cords during any electrical storm even if plugged into power cords.
By keeping the cords as hidden as possible, unplugging and covering what I am not using daily.
i just try to keep everything in place and keep my on eye on everything
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I keep my cords and wires untangled and my papers are filed away or in neat piles in my filing tray!
I make sure that the cords and wired are not able to trip any little feet.
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I alwsy dust around the computer and other electronics.
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We use tons of storage bins and cord organizers.
I make sure to vacuum the dust from around the powerbar and extension cords tucked behind the desk. One stray spark can easily ignite dust, which can then ignite something else.
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I try to keep cords organized so that no one trips!
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I would like to say that I have an invisible ring that keeps all children out of my space (to keep it safe of course)…but – instead…I have some good cord control behind my desk – rather than the nutty cord chaos.
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I keep it safe by keeping cords away from my kitties, don’t need a cat biting through one
I try to unplug the lap top cord or push the dining room table back to the window so she does not go behind and trip
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I live in an gated apartment complex with the outside doors locked and another lock for my apt. I live alone so there is few with access to my office area.
Our office space is basically a table and chair set up in the living room, so the best we can do is keep clutter to a minimum and the power strip is tucked far under next to the wall so it’s not in the way.
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I keep all cords put away and all of of them are plugged into a surge protector.
I try to do everything wireless so that there are no cored to trip on.
I try to keep my home office area safe by keeping paper clutter to a minimum & making sure all my electrical connections for the computer are safe.
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I keep mine safe by using surge protectors and closing the door when I am not in the room.
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I make sure to have all the wires around either bundled up or under strips. All sharps put away in drawers that are locked. Just in general keeping everything tidy.
I make sure that to many things are not plugged into one outlet. Thanks for the contest!
I keep it clutter free as much as possible. I had an electrical fire years ago thanks to a dryer and learned my lesson to be very careful!
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I make sure that my desk and the back of my computer are cleaned consisitently so that the dust build-up won’t damage my computer, or make the motor too hot, and that the desk dust doesn’t clog up my lungs! Ha! Seriously, I have a very good surge protector and try to keep control of all the wires and connections to the computer, modem, etc. under control by using zip ties, and under the modem which can get hot, I use a metal hot plate with raised legs on it!
We use a UPC battery back-up surge protector to keep our home office gear safe. The biggest danger we face right now is the two youngest cats (Kali is just over a year old, Petra is about 7 months). They like to sit under the computer desk or on top of the printer cabinet and chew the cables. Of course we discipline them when we catch them at it, and we close the door when no one is home. Not only could they create a fire hazard, they could kill themselves chewing on electric cords!
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I keep all my cords concealed behind my computer desk and all of the items that need to be kept out of reach in a locked drawer.
We use heavy duty surge protectors for all our electronic equipment
My office is in what was formerly a linen closet – I knocked out 3 shelves and added a comfy stool. Everything plugs into an extension cord and is hidden in a waste basket. I unplug and close and lock the door when I am finished working. I also invested in a good shredder which helps with paper waste. As for the linens: towels are rolled and stacked on a rack and extra bedding is in vacuum bags under the bed.
keep cords under control I bought some of those wall cord runns to run them in and velcro deals to put them together behind the computer. Also a UPS surge protector is a must.
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I keep my home office safe by always using updated virus software and surge protectors.
I have all my cords tied together with my son’s computer and my laptop stays in my room hooked to the wi-fi connection. We may have limited space in our condo, but we have both learned to be cautious with electronics on our home!
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I keep my home office area safe by keeping a small mount of items plugged in and decluttering often.
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To keep my area safe I keep the clutter put away and keep cords out of reach of the dogs
My Office space is shared with my sewing machine and a cat. I have a can for my pens and rulers, and scissors . Also I close up my printer and photo copier due to they are warm while running and the cat loves to sleep on or around. She is larger then the machine!!
No food or drink in the home office–kitties and children allowed and the two add up to trouble.
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I try to keep the dust down on my desk so it doesn’t clog the filter on the computer.
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My computer is in my bedroom which is off limits to everyone but me. It is organized, neat and cords are put behind the computer tower, and under the keyboard tray, all plugged in to a safety surge protector strip. I work crazy hours and having access to my PC from my bed (if I can’t sleep) is great for those ‘aha’ moments when I need to jump up and write them down before I forget them. Thanks for having such a fun contest!
i kep my office safe by making sure i do not have any drinks around to spill
I try to keep all cords untangled and out of the “walking area” so no one trips. When there is a lightning storm–or when I leave my office–I always disconnect my computer and monitor cords.
I use surge protectors to help keep my office area safe.
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My office space is a MESS! I try to keep it cleaned up but it just constantly gets out of control.
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We help keep the area safe by ensuring that when we leave the house all equipment is powered off(via a surge protector).
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I try to keep everything organized and dust free. Thanks for the chance
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I keep my cord hid behind the computer, only when I dust I see how bad it is back there.
I don’t have a home office I just use the couch. lol I make sure everything is plugged in completely and that all wires are out of the way. Thanks for the giveaway!
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We use a high quality surge protector and keeps pets and kids away from power sources. Thank yuo for the giveaway!
Teach your children firearms safety. It’s a lot like swimming; if you teach them early enough, you will never have o worry about them.
We have a laptop and wireless connections so there are really no cords to worry about.
I’ve built barriers but that’s also to protect my equipment.
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I keep the laptop unplugged and out of reach. I also try and keep the door closed when I am not using the office.
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I try to keep my work area clean by placing the wires to the back of the desk and with ties. My son can only use the desktop and that ensures that I can monitor him better.
I keep the wires organized as much as possible by tying them together. I also keep the heater out of this room!
i keep things organized and plug clear of junk.
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I keep my desk area safe by keeping my papers filed in the cubbies of my desk area and I I use a surge protector–an esp needed item when we live in an area where we have lightening and thunderstorms and frequent power outages.
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I don’t have a home office – just a desk area in the family room. I keep it safe by keeping it organized so there’s no tripping hazards (which is usually the issue here).
as with a reader above my hubbys also a procrastanator!So pretty much what happens,i do..I have a surge protector for my cords and when not in use i can easily turn off power or when a storm is coming.One this computer i have to disconnect phone lines also to keep electricity from hitting it in a storm via the phone line.
i keep loose wires as tight as possible.I like a daily spraying of lysol in the air so no genms settle on keyboard,mouse ,etc.
Try to keep dust blowed off equiptment to keep running better and the knob on my computer room is higher up and hard to turn to keep little ones out when im not i there..
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I keep my home office safe by keeping it uncluttered. My husband also put a cord protector to keep us from tripping and pulling on them.
We try to keep all the cords in one area that is not a thoroughfare and try to keep the clutter down.
I have one of those big surge protectors that cost a fortune! But, I feel so much safer with it!
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I keep it safe by always keeping my recycling and garbage out of the way…I sort through them as the day goes by and I don’t let them pile up. It is very useful to keep a small garbage and also a recycling bin near your desk in an easy to reach area so you don’t have to go through things twice!
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I do alot of things mentioned in the article. I have five small grandchildren that are into everything, including my office. I also vacuum daily to get any small items like staples up out of the carpet. You can never be TOO safe.
We always make sure all outlet plugs have safety plugs in them!
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Tie up the cords, dust, and put a lock on the door to keep wee ones out!
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I use a power surge protector cord strip that all of my cords are plugged and when not in use and it’s kept behind the desk.
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First of all, thank you for the cool giveaway!
I am in the middle of trying to make my home office safer, which includes getting rid of the clutter that I swear piles up overnight while I’m sleeping;) And I’ve gotten power strips and am going to completely power down at night, plus bind the cords. Thanx also for all the cool tips.
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Keeping safe by, having a surge with all cords plugged in under the desk up against the wall.
We zip-tie our cords together and tuck them away so no one can get hurt or trip on them. We also use a surge protector.
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i have imprtant papers in files and alot of other stuff in small bins..not very organized actually
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we use a surge protector, have a garbage can and a recicle bin in the office.
I try to declutter once a week that keeps kids and hubby stuff to a minimum.
i make sure my little one stays away from it, lol
I try to back up everything
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i keep it neat and don’t allow kids or pets there
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I actually keep my daughter out of my office. Well if you call it that. I have a little corner in the kitchen, and the baby gate keeps her out of the kitchen except when she’s in her highchair!
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I always turn all of my electronics off when not in use, and I use a surge protector.
I keep my home office area safe by avoiding overloading any outlets, using surge protector power strips, securing cords in holders/hiders, and making sure all electronics have plenty of room for ventilation to prevent overheating. Thanks for the amazing giveaway!
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I keep everything organized so that it is less likely for anyone to trip over cords or anything
I’m careful about all the electronics and use surge protectors.
I try not to drink or eat when Im blogging, I also keep the door shut to keep the animals out. They tend to tangle wires or knock stuff over.
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I keep everything in certain order, and that’s how I keep it safe.
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Thanks for the giveaway…We generally follow the safety suggestions discussed at the top of the page, especially making sure that our power strips are “sized” to the correct voltage load, and making sure our electronics are kept free of dust to ensure peak cooling efficiency.
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My computer area is pretty clean and safe. But we have learned the hard way not to have any drinks in the computer area.
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I keep cords hidden and try to keep things unplugged when they are not in use.
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I have a good surge protector and some cord keepers. I try to stay on top of everything so it doesn’t get out of hand and messy. That’s a must when your office space is out in the open like mine. I take a few minutes at the end of each day to make everything nice and neat and safe. Thanks for the contest!
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Does threatening the kids with a monster who lives under my computer desk count as keeping it safe?
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Have things on power strip which I turn off before bed. Thanks for the contest.
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Cleaning the office area is one of my New Year’s resolutions.
I keep all of our cords tapped to the wall so we avoid tripping and I keep things out of reach of my pets so we don’t end up with crashes from animals.
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My best thing is to clean up old papers, stay organized, and not trapped cord being squeezed by furniture.
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I keep my area well lit, uncluttered and I have a surge protector.
I keep all the cords out of the way, plus I don’t overload the plugs!
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My office area is in a separate room (former bedroom), with a door, which is closed when not in use and everything is plugged into a surge protector. I’m sure I could find other safety equipment at Best Buy, if I won the gift certificate. Thanks for having the contest!
I try to keep my area clean and have all my cords tied up so they don’t get in the way or tangled.
I make sure that I have a surge protector. We have so many things plugged into our office area that we have to.
I use surge protectors and make sure that the area is pet safe.
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i keep the home office safe by turning off the space heater when i’m not in the room.
I make sure that the area is tidy, I run my cords through flexible plastic tubing to keep them safe from the cats and we use surge protectors specifically designed for the items they are being used with. Thanks for the contest!
I have a air filter cleaning the air when i am in my office.
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I like to keep all the desk and computer area clean from dust. I keep all cords in a safe area to keep everything safer.nice giveaway thank you.
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