Over-under coil your extension cords.

Yes, there’s a trick. Regular looping puts a twist in the cable every time, which leads to kinks and tangles. Over-under coiling cancels that twist, so the cord lies flat and unspools without fighting you.

Here’s the move: make a loop with a twist in your wrist each time. One loop goes over your hand, the next under. The alternating twists neutralize the cable’s natural memory. It takes ten seconds once you get it. You can look up a video, but the gist is: loop over, loop under, repeat.

Don’t just wad them up or wrap them tight around your elbow—that crushes the insulation. If you must use a tie, use Velcro straps, not twist ties or tape. And store cords loosely in a bucket or on a peg, not crammed in a drawer.

The future-you who needs an extension cord in a hurry will be grateful.