These 30+ Cat Hacks That Will Make Every Cat Owner's Life Easier

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Cats are companions we've kept around since ancient times. That four-legged furball sitting next to you is unique but there are some things that are nearly universal among cats and their owners. That's why you might find these hacks handy when it comes to keeping your home in order and your cats happy.

Look for Makeshift Toys

As you watch your cat around your house, you'll probably notice that not everything that catches their attention is specially bought from the pet store.

Odds are, you've seen your cat fall in love with a paper towel roll or keep busy playing around in a cardboard box from your latest delivery. It can entertain your cat and save you some money to let them enjoy some of these. Of course, make sure everything they play with is safe!

Save Your Furniture Legs

You love your cat but you also don't want to come in to see all your furniture destroyed. What can you do? All it takes is a little twine.

By wrapping twine around the legs of your furniture, you can create scratching posts while protecting your furniture. The only thing you'll have to be careful about is wrapping it tight enough that it stays, and securing it without damaging the furniture.

The Foil Trick

We love our furry friends but there are some places they just can't go. You probably don't want them walking around on your countertops, for instance.

There are a few different ways you can keep your cat off the surfaces that you don't want them to climb all over. One way is probably already in your kitchen cabinet - aluminum foil! Most cats shy away from the sound of crinkling foil and won't be keen to walk on it.

Tape Can Work Too

Like we said, there's more than one way to keep your kitties off the counter. So, if your cat isn't deterred by the sound of foil, don't give up just yet. Another option to try is double-sided tape.

Instead, you can also use standard masking tape but make sure the side with the adhesive is facing up. Just like you probably don't, your cat doesn't want to walk on any sticky surfaces.