5 Things to Know About the Over-Under Extension Cord Method

The over-under method prevents kinks and internal wire damage by alternating the twist direction of each loop.

Hold the plug in one hand, make a loop with the other, then bring that loop over your hand for the first twist.

For the next loop, bring it under your hand to twist the opposite direction, repeating the over-under pattern.

This method keeps the cord lying flat when uncoiled, with no memory or kinks that can break internal wires.

You will mess it up at first, so practice with a phone charger cord until the alternating motion feels natural.