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If you are looking for creative uses for plastic totes, one which you may stumble across is concealing your power strips. The idea is simple. You get a small plastic storage tote, and you punch a few holes or slots through the side. You can then run your power strip through it, hiding it from view.

Of course, it takes some time and effort to put holes in a small storage container. This may lead you to wonder if it is worth the effort. Actually, there are quite a few benefits to doing this project. Let’s check them out.

1. Power strips are unsightly.

This is the most basic reason for hiding your power strip in a plastic container. Power strips add to the jumbled look of a room which already has too many wires and electronic parts. If you cover up your power strips, you remove unsightly blemishes and restore a look of neatness and order.

2. You can decorate your bins.

Looking up “how to decorate plastic bins,” you will discover that there are numerous ways you can personalize plastic containers and make them look pretty. You can even do that with the bins you use to hide your power strips, bringing some color and beauty to any room of your house.

3. Your plastic bins protect your power strips.

Another reason plastic bins in particular are a great option for covering your power strips is practical, and that is that plastic offers protection. It is even spill-proof, so if you happen to upset a drink while you are crossing the room, there is a chance your bin could prevent your strip from shorting out. This could end up saving you a lot of money and hassles, protecting not just the strip, but all connected cords and devices.

4. You are less likely to trip and fall.

Another reason to think about using a plastic bin with your power strip is that it makes it easier to get your cords in order. Obviously you cannot cover the entire ensemble of cords and wires using a plastic container, but you can look at it as the start of cord organization. From there, you can work on tying your cords and pulling them out of the way, clearing as much of a path as possible. That way your wires present less of a tripping hazard.

5. You won’t accidentally switch off your power strip anymore.

Tired of flipping off your power strip on mistake and wondering what happened when all your devices suddenly switch off? If you cover your strip with a plastic container, this will not happen anymore.

So there you go—it is well worth your time to put some slots or holes in the sides of a plastic container and use it to cover up your power strip. The benefits go beyond cosmetic improvements; there are a few practical advantages as well. Once you have a neater, safer, more attractive cord setup, you will be glad you took the time to complete the project!