Nobody likes the sight of tangled, messy cords and wires, but these long cords are essential for operating electronics. If you want to tuck away unsightly cords to preserve your decor at Retreat at Cross Mountain, these smart steps will show you how.

1. Mark each cord. First, begin by wrapping a piece of matte tape around the cord and leaving a bit of extra at the end. Label each cord with a marker to keep things organized.
2. Clip the cords together. Next, clip the cords together in a smooth strip using a binder clip. For longer cords, you may want to add additional clips.
3. Tuck cords away. Now that the cords are all clipped together, you’ll want to hide them as best as you can behind their corresponding piece of furniture. Try winding the cords into a loop if you have a larger piece of furniture. For desks and other items with slender legs, you may want to line the cords up behind one leg.
4. Secure the cords in place. Once you decide where to place the cords, secure them using sturdy tape or Velcro strips. This will ensure that the cords stay hidden through daily use.

How To Hide Home Wires [Apartment Therapy]
36 Genius Ways To Hide The Eyesores In Your Home [Buzzfeed]
Hiding Cables [Pinterest]

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When you think of art, a toilet is likely the last thing that comes to mind. At Barney Smith’s Toilet Seat Art Museum, however, toilet seats are the focal point of all of the museum’s exhibits! This unique and silly museum is fun for all ages, and it just may make you reconsider how you define art and beauty. A local San Antonio man runs the small museum out of his garage, but its collection of more than 1,000 pieces of art from recycled toilet seats would rival the collections in many of the area’s larger art galleries.

Stop in to see toilet seats decorated with famous space shuttles from throughout history, vintage camera and film canisters, antique silverware, and even real human hair, all of which are sure to excite your senses and give you a good laugh. The best part of the museum is Barney himself, who often guides you through your visit and answers your questions along the way.

Barney Smith’s Toilet Seat Art Museum
239 Abiso Ave
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 824-7791
www.yelp.com/biz/barney-smiths-toilet-seat-art-museum-san-antonio

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If you’re looking for lunch on a budget in northern San Antonio, Gino’s Deli Stop N Buy is just the place to go. This quick and friendly eatery specializes in food served in large portions for low prices, ensuring that you’ll leave feeling full with your budget still in tact.

Gino’s Deli Stop N Buy serves a menu of decadent, hoagie-style sandwiches, including one of the most authentic Philly cheesesteaks in the area. You’ll also find grilled, juicy burgers, barbacoa tacos, and chicken salad sandwiches to satisfy all types of appetites. Gino’s even serves breakfast sandwiches every morning for early risers in the San Antonio area. Pick up cold cuts and cheeses by the pound at the convenient deli counter, and even choose from the great selection of snacks and soft drinks in the convenience store portion of the shop.

You’ll never think of a gas station the same way again after visiting Gino’s Deli Stop N Buy!

Gino’s Deli Stop N Buy
13210 Huebner Road
San Antonio, TX 78230
(210) 764-0602
www.yelp.com/biz/ginos-deli-stop-n-buy-san-antonio

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