This is a bit of a strange question, so I apologize if this isn't quite the right place.
This is, in part, related to cats and the trouble the cause.
Requested stats Room dimensions: 10x12, 8.5' ceiling
AC: 6,000 BTU (a bit bigger than I should have, I realize, but we're probably moving next year so I'm not going to buy a new one)
Climate: Metro Area, Minnesota (moderately humid, can be 80-100 degrees)
My question: Will putting a heavy curtain or cloth barrier of some sort in a partially open bedroom door at night keep in enough cool air for the room to be comfortable? This barrier would cover the entire doorway opening, ideally.
The Reason: My wife and I live in an old building where the only option for AC is a window unit. I have UV filtering film on the window, pull the blinds during the day, and pull a blackout curtain over the closed blinds. It's basically a cave.
While we're awake, we can let the creatures in and out of the room at will. However, at night one of them claws the carpet outside the door to be let in.
I don't really care about the carpet - I've lived in this place for 12 years and when we move out the carpet will need to be replaced anyway. What I care about is that this clawing wakes us up at night.
If my last-ditch remedy doesn't work, I'm willing to try the cloth barrier idea so the cats can come and go without waking us up by clawing at the carpet.
Attempted Remedies: We've tried putting a board, fleece, and other stuff in front of the door to prevent her from scratching - even a fleece-wrapped board that's been partially duct-taped to the floor. She moves it and scratches the carpet! Smart little snot.
I'm going to try putting "soft claws", these kinds of nail caps, on her today to see if that will help.
I won't declaw her. When we move to a house I'll try to break the cats of the habit of coming into the bedroom at night, but I need a solution in the meantime.
Thank you!
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