One thing I have done, when I can't hide or block 100% of a cord - is too get plastic tubing from the local hardware store. Get a diameter just large enough to go over the plug and slide it over the plug and up the cord. It has worked fine for us. Linda and my son, Norman, & the 10 furry heart stealers: Frisky, Sassy, May, Rascal, Saint Patrick, Mittens, Curious George, Scamp, Whisper and Little Dude from Lawrence, KS with Baby, Handsome, and Bandit watching from the Rainbow Bridge [Posted in FML issue 3780]