It is amazing how many jobs can currently be performed at home and how many individuals are able to work from a home office. There are many benefits to working from home, but there can also be many challenges if you do not have a functional working environment or if there are distractions at hand that keep your space from being organized. Luckily, we have a few electrical tips for you that can positively contribute to a clean, peaceful, and comfortable working space to maximize your productivity at home.
Cord Management
Do you have a plethora of electrical cords strewn around your office? You may have phone charging cords, computer cords, etc. which prohibit not only an aesthetically pleasing space, but also a functional one. There is nothing worse than a mess of tangled cords that can interfere with your current tasks and space. Not only is it a frustrating mess, but it can also keep your office devices from working properly. Tangled cords can cause short circuiting, overheating, or damaged wiring. Luckily, there are several cord management tools online that can help you tidy up your space and keep your area safe from any electrical mishaps.
Amazon has a wide variety of cord management products to help assist you in organizing your office. Here are a few ideas:
This cable management organizer kit includes a wide variety of management solutions so that you can clean up your cords using quality and safe materials.
If you don’t need as many cord organizers, you can check out this bundle of adhesive cable clips that will also allow you to organize your cables by mounting them on the wall or under desks. Each clip also comes with an adhesive backing for easy installation and set-up. Included are 60 clips which is a great deal!
Smart Plugs
Another major hazard in the electrical field is an overloaded outlet. In your office space, you should be certain that you have enough outlets to support your devices to prevent overloading your wiring or a way to turn off devices when not in use.
Smart plugs may be a solid option for you as they can make any device or appliance smarter by allowing you to control them remotely. You are also able to monitor energy consumption through the use of an app, control the device with your voice, and schedule when you would like a device turned on or off.
Smart plugs are great for scheduling your daily routines, such as turning your computer on at a certain time as you head into your office. Having appliances on a schedule saves both energy and can make your life easier when working from home.
You can use the app or voice command to turn appliances on or off without getting up and you can also check on devices from your app to ensure safety. If you do not want something plugged in when you are away from home, you can use the app to make sure it is turned off.
By monitoring the amount of energy consumed by your office outlets, you can ensure you are not overloading the outlet and are being proactive in keeping your home work space safe.
LED Lights
LED lights are also a great option to install in your home office if you work on the computer all day, every day. This type of lighting is better for your eyesight and can aid in reducing eye strain. This can help you remain productive and efficient for longer periods of time. LED lights also last for longer periods of time and use less energy, which can help you save money on your electricity bill.
If you are redesigning your home office or another space in your home for efficiency, safety, or to save electricity, we would love to help you with a custom design build or ideas to make your space the best it can be. Give Anchor Electric a call today! 386-313-6211