Ggeers222
Stand by..... that will change.
I'd leave the front door open, myself.
Big cat pheramone spray. The spikey 'carpeting idea seems a good one, if enough area is dedicated to the project, and you can live with the look. 'Course, cats have small and nimble feet.... eg., feline proof, above.
... and they can jump up very very well...
Leave 'cat nip' off the shopping list!