Article: There is no need to buy a knot toy that your dog will shred as soon as you get it home. Instead, cut up a towel into strips about 5in (13cm) wide. Tie the ends of the strips together in knot. Wrap the loose ends of the strips together to create braids, then knot the other end to complete the toy. Towels can also be used as toys or bedding for rabbits, ferrets, rats, and other animals. Stick with a natural fiber like cotton instead of a synthetic one like nylon. Towels are safe to chew on, but take them away if you suspect your pet is eating them. Making a toy is simple and your pet probably won't mind that it didn't come from a store. You can adjust the toy's size by cutting larger or smaller strips from the towel. Stack a pair of towels, sew them together, and stuff them to make a simple bed that works well for even large dogs. Another option is to get a pillowcase and fill it with shredded towels before sewing it shut with a whip stitch. If you're looking for something simpler, place the towels in spots where your pets like to sleep so less fur ends up on your furniture. If you're preparing bedding for smaller animals, make sure you use a fleece towel. Other types of towels fray, making them dangerous for rats, mice, guinea pigs, and hamsters. Your pet could chew on the towel or get its nails stuck in the fabric. Newspaper liners get messy, so try using a towel instead. Pets like dogs and cats could use the towels as blankets. An absorbent towel is also great for cleaning up any accidents. You can then wash the towel in your sink to reuse it or throw it away when you no longer need it. Use towels to line bird cages, for example. Bird owners go through plenty of newspapers while keeping cages clean. Towels are also useful for covering a cage to calm a bird and help it sleep. Keep in mind that fraying towels could be harmful to pets when their nails get caught in them. Try trimming off frayed edges and sewing on a hem. Also, don't use towels if your pet might eat them. Owners make use of fluffy towels, but there is no reason pets can't enjoy them too. Fluff your pet up to keep them warm once they hop out of the water. Towels are also useful for giving your pet a safe shelter if they are scared and a cushion for your fingers if they might bite or scratch during the grooming process. For example, rodents like having a towel to hold onto and hide under. Pets like hamsters and birds have powerful bites, so use a towel as a shield. Veterinarians and animal shelters are always in need of towels. Call around to see which places are in need of towels at the moment. Towels go toward lining cages, cleaning up, washing animals, and many other uses. These are also ways to take care of your own pets repurposing towels you otherwise wouldn't have a use for. If animal shelters aren't your cause, ask other nonprofit groups or churches. There are many ways for them to use towels, such as rags for car wash fundraisers.
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Twist towel strips into a toy if you have pets that like to chew. Build animal bedding to give your pet something to rest on. Use towels as a reusable way to line cages. Hold and dry pets with a towel after giving them a bath. Donate towels to animal shelters if you no longer need them.

Sometimes just adding a few inexpensive accents to a room can make it more comfortable and inviting. Even if you don't have a lot of money, trying just one or two of the suggestions below can make your room cozier. This is especially cozy if you have hardwood floors. Shag or deep pile rugs look cozy and will feel great on your feet! You can make your rug even cozier by layering rugs. Put down your larger rug first, then layer a smaller, plusher rug on top. As your bed takes up a large portion of your room, this simple change and addition of color will alter the feeling of your room considerably. If you don't have a lot of extra money to spend redecorating your room, spend what you have on new bedding! If you have a floor lamp, place that next to the reading chair to create a cosy reading nook in your bedroom. You can use it to sit in to watch TV, read or as a luxurious footrest after a long day. You can choose from luxury cable knit throws that look like overly large sweaters or simple and inexpensive fleece throws. Handmade items like quilts and knitted blankets will also add a sense of homey comfort to your bedroom. It ties together elements in your color scheme. Using pillows with various textures, shapes and sizes will add a bit of interest and keep your room from looking overly coordinated. Mirrors reflect the light from the window so it will make your room feel more bright and spacious. However, only put mirrors where they are practical, such as above your dresser or beside your closet. Don't put them where they'll reflect a TV or cause a glare.
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Explore accents. Add a rug next to your bed. Buy a plush, new comforter or duvet cover in warm colors. Place a reading chair with a matching ottoman or stool in the corner of your room. Purchase an inexpensive bean bag in a soft material. Place heavyweight throws on the end of your bed or the back of a chair. Use a variety of throw pillows throughout your room. Get some mirrors.