What can I put on my bench to keep cat off?

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Art Vandel

I have a kitten that keeps jumping on the kitchen bench and sitting on next to the window. Is there anything I can put up there (near the window) to keep him off? Eg. a type of vegetable that they don't like the scent off or something (but not something that will harm him). Thanks

Answer
there is a lot of things to try, and try them one at a time, until you find the one that works..

sprinkle bench with paprika, or chilli powder (cats will lick there paws and don't like it )

wipe with citronella, or citrus oil.. (citronella worked for us on the dining table... and is cheap to buy, and you use very little as it does smell quite strongly...)

double sided tape on the bench (tacky, cats won't walk on it again)

a carpet protector (plastic runner) cut to size.. and put upside down, so the bumpy side is up..

a plug in air spray , sprays air when cat jumps up..

** if these don't work, google, you will find many more

** since your cat enjoys looking out the window, invest in a tall cat tree (ebay has good ones quite cheap) and put it in front of another window.. cat will love you for it..

suggestions needed to put in simple drop leaf breakfast bar?

cal_blam

I need to install a small drop leaf breakfast bar, I only have basic hand tools and electric drills, sanders etc. I am hoping to find a simple plan I can use (or adapt a plan from a bench/table). Not fussed about fancy routed joints.
I was going to drill a wooden strip into the wall with some nice stainless brackets and then attach the drop leaf to that. Then varnish to match the kitchen benchtop.
Anyone know of anywhere I could find a free plan/DIY guide to doing this?
Also are there some special drop leaf hinges that i can use on the underside that would save making special joints etc? I think I have seen something on a caravan hardware website that may be useful but don't know where to find these retail. I am in Melbourne Australia so local knowledge most appreciated. Cheers, Cal.

Answer
I don't know about a DIY plan, but IKEA sells tabletops that are made for drop leaf designs - and they are really cheap. I mean, $60, all finished cheap. They look really nice too.

http://www.ikea-usa.com

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