The desk reset: 5 fixes that give you your desk back

THE CURATOR The desk reset: 5 fixes that give you your desk back By Melissa Maker The Curator Team Posted September 24, 2026 12:41 am Updated September 24, 2026 12:42 am 2 min read View image in full screen Get organized. Stay productive. LEAVE A COMMENT SHARE THIS ITEM ON FACEBOOK SHARE THIS ITEM ON X SEND THIS PAGE TO SOMEONE VIA EMAIL SEE MORE SHARING OPTIONS DESCREASE ARTICLE FONT SIZE INCREASE ARTICLE FONT SIZE The Curator independently decides what topics and products we feature. When you purchase an item through our links, we may earn a commission. Promotions and products are subject to availability and retailer terms. Let’s start with the most important thing: no one makes their desk messy on purpose. It happens one item at a time, and it’s very easy to overlook. But a messy desk can hurt your productivity and, at the very least, break the golden rule of organizing: everything must have a home. It’s easy to overlook the importance of keeping your workspace organized, and that’s exactly why I’ll walk you through 5 super-quick fixes for the biggest organizing woes your desk is causing. The good news is, a desk is small. This won’t take hours; it just takes a few moments throughout your day to tackle each project.   STORY CONTINUES BELOW ADVERTISEMENT 1. Start With the Cable Nest We all have it: a power bar with six things plugged into it, a knot of cords, and a thick layer of dust. This makes even a completely clear desk feel like total chaos.   D-Line Cable Management Box This is a super simple fix and really adds a touch of class to your desk. Drop the whole mess into a cable management box. The lid clicks off, the power bar goes in, the cords route out through slots in the back, and voila…no more nest! Measure your power bar first so that the box can fit your existing power strip. This whole project takes less than 10 minutes. $42.99 ON AMAZON   2. Give Collectibles a Proper Home Most of us have things on our desks we’ve collected throughout our careers that we actually like and are proud of: books, photos, collectibles. They clutter up the desk even though they are well-intentioned. Rather than leaving them as is and working around them, there’s a simpler way. A desktop shelf lifts up and reveres these collected treasures, and gives you back the working surface. Measure your desk depth and the clearance above it, then pick your shape. STORY CONTINUES BELOW ADVERTISEMENT   Hossejoy Wood Adjustable Desktop Storage Organizer Shelf…