(Image/Summit Racing)

Whether it’s for a holiday or birthday, this Tools Under 30 Dollars Gift Guide Series shows you important, yet somewhat uncommon, tools that any gearhead would want.

Today, let’s talk about the Wonder Winder Extension Cord Reel.

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How many times have you tripped over a loose extension cord laying on the floor? How often have you muttered a quiet profanity when dealing with tangled cord. And how much time have you spent looking for a cord that was accidentally packed away with the holiday lights last year?

Well friend, for all those reasons and more, you’ll probably really, really like the Wonder Winder Extension Cord Reel.

First, you secure it to the wall. Then you feed your existing extension cord into the center port, pulling it down through the basket and plugging it into a nearby outlet.

Then, you crank.

The cord will be taken up into the Winder’s hanging basket, coiling neatly like a well-trained snake—keeping it tidy, out of the way, and where you’ll always find it.

The Wonder Winder gets your extension cord off the ground, where it could get damaged. (Image/Summit Racing)

Then, when it’s time to use the cord, just pull it out. It’ll be released freely and you can get to work quickly. When you’re done, just crank the cord up and it’ll be ready for next time.

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Anyone who’s ever dealt with a knotted-up extension cord will like this thing, which makes it a good gift to give and receive. Better yet, at the time of this feature, it can still be had for under 30 bucks.