People who require a lot of surge protectors, modems, hard drives and other computer devices can string them to a piece of pegboard cut to the size of your desk. Place the pegboard inside a closet or mount it behind your desk. Use plastic zip ties to keep all the devices secure. Zip ties come in white, grey, black or other colors that match flooring and walls. Make sure the pegboard gets plenty of air, so that your electronics don't overheat. Any cords that run the same length from the outlet to the device can be strapped into one solid cord with zip ties. This will allow you to pick up the cord bundle and clean behind it. Home improvement stores sell corner, wall and floor molds that install over the cords and onto the wall. Paint the mold to match your wall color, so that it looks like part of the wall's molding. Purchase a rubber or plastic protector that matches your flooring. Then, insert the cables into the bottom and stretch it along the wall or between rooms. The protector is designed to reduce tripping hazards. They are available in many colors and lengths. Measure the space that you need to cover between the outlet and the appliance. Cut a piece of durable material in a matching color to the exact length and a six-inch (15.2cm) width. Hem several lengths together for very long cord covers. Place double-sided tape on the edges of the fabric at the ends. Fold them over, and then stitch a seam with one-inch (2.5cm) stitches through the tape. Sew Velcro hook across the entire length of the cord protector on both sides. Make sure you sew on the topside of your protector. Attach double-sided tape to the back of the fabric. It should be applied along the entire length on both sides. Fold the Velcro inward, so that it is on the bottom side of the fabric. Sew a hem through the fabric about one inch (2.5cm) from the edge. Wrap the cover over the cords and press it down onto the looped carpet, where it will adhere until you want to remove it. Make sure it extends from the outlet to a piece of furniture against a wall, so that you can hide the cord completely. In some places, you can cut a hole near the outlet and a hole near the device and loop your cables through the back of the wall. Don't knock holes into the wall until you are sure the structure isn't load-bearing or until you have the appropriate tools.

Summary: Mount your devices on pegboard. Strap your cords together. Install wire molds between the outlet and the device. Run the cables along the floor with an overflow cord protector. Make your own fabric cord covers to go over looped carpet. Cover a floor with an area rug to disguise cords and reduce tripping hazards. Consult with a contractor about cutting holes in the dry wall.

While you may think you have all the evidence you need to believe someone has committed a crime, your understanding of the events may be wrong. Don't make a citizen's arrest if you overhear someone talking about robbing a bank. If you're wrong, you may be at fault. Call the police instead. Always remember, an improper citizen's arrest can result in prosecution for crimes like kidnapping. For example, just because you see a crowd of people chasing a suspect or a victim asking for help, doesn't necessarily mean you have grounds to arrest someone. The crime must have already happened in order for you to legally make an arrest. Don't arrest someone if the crime hasn't yet been committed. Call the police instead. Even the police are not allowed to use excessive force when taking a suspect into custody, so you, as a private citizen, should be especially careful about this. Otherwise, you may be charged with battery, even if the suspect you apprehend is guilty of a crime. The use of deadly force is usually not allowed unless the perpetrator is attacking you or someone else. Don't use a weapon against the perpetrator when you can use your own strength. For example, you can tackle someone to the ground rather than hitting him or her. As a private citizen, it's not your job to make arrests. If it is at all possible, you should always leave policing to those who have a legal authority to do so--the police. Otherwise, your actions might put you, the alleged perpetrator and the general public, at risk. Your actions may also be viewed as vigilantism, which is not legally protected action if you step beyond the authority explicitly granted to citizens by the law. Once you have detained someone, you are responsible for what happens to the person while he or she is under your control. Make sure they are not in the road, where they could be hit by a car, and make sure they are protected from onlookers who might try to attack them.

Summary: Don't make an arrest if you didn't see the crime. Don't arrest someone you believe is about to commit a crime. Don't use excessive force. Don't make a citizen's arrest if you could easily call the police instead. Keep the detained suspect safe.

To better determine the value of your cards, place them into three different categories. The first category is modern cards, or cards that were produced from the 1970s to the present. Then your next category is post-war cards, or cards produced between 1948 and 1969. Your last category of cards, if you have any of these, is call pre-war cards, or cards produced before WW2. If you find that many of your cards are modern cards, you might not get much money for them. Modern cards were produced at the highest volume, so their value is very small. Get soft sleeves for your modern cards. For your higher end cards, use a higher protection like a magnetized case. It is only worth selling cards that have been well cared for. Any flaw in the card's condition can decrease the overall worth of the card. Beckett is a company that tracks down the value of cards for serious card traders. To use their service, write down the baseball card's name, brand and number. This is not the player's number; it's the card's name. You can either use an online edition or find a hard copy to determine a rough estimate. For example, rookie Barry Bonds Topps card ID number is 12. The market has it listed for $12 USD. For many avid card collectors, many of the cards that are most valuable are also the most sentimental. Decide if certain cards are worth parting with before having them evaluated by a card trader or hobbyist shop. Check the condition of your Mickie Mantle card before departing with it. A card in poor condition may not be worth its sentimental value.
Summary: Organize your cards. Take care of your cards. Consult a Beckett price guide. Determine which cards to sell.