Our cats love to play with the cords for the blinds. It’s a bit noisy though and we’re always worried about them damaging the blinds. So I remembered a device my mom got WAY back at a Tupperware party (remember those?) that helped shorten blind cords.
Attached is my version cut out of 1/8" acrylic. It practically disappears against the blinds at a distance. My wife loves them and the cats have one less thing to play with. It’s also a great way to keep cords away from toddlers.
The design is only 2 cm wide so it’s great for using up the scrap edges of an acrylic sheet.
Got to thinking about this project and had to return for a curiosity question.
The cats are not going to give up burning that energy anymore than a child would.
So, let us know what they migrate to now that the blind strings are off the menu (I suppose waking up with them sitting there staring at you may also be an option).
This week’s trick is stealing the dish rag from the sink and dragging it around the house. Not quite as destructive as going after the blinds. Although, I did have to buy a few more dish rags…
