How I Outsmarted My Cat (and Saved My Couch)

My cat treats my furniture like her personal nail salon. After losing one too many battles (and throw pillows), I decided to fight back—DIY style. Forget those $100 scratching towers that double as ugly room dividers. Instead, I grabbed an old doormat, a deep picture frame, and a dash of stubbornness. Trim the mat to fit, pop it in the frame, and secure it with glue or staples. Paint the frame if you want bonus style points (just use pet-safe paint, unless you want your cat to glow in the dark). Mount it low on the wall with Command Strips. Voilà: a scratch board that’s actually cute, costs next to nothing, and—best part—already smells like home. Pro tip: Sisal, coco coir, or even cardboard work best. Your cat gets a custom spa, your sofa survives another day, and you get to brag about your eco-friendly genius. Everyone wins. #DIYPets #CatLife #HomeHacks #Pets