Electrical cords in the home

As my bub has become mobile, we are faced with her sudden curiosity for all things around her.

two of our biggest items we needed to fix was to hide necessary cords and close doorways (where there are no doors) without the added expense. We wanted to keep bubs

We found that getting pvc piping (which comes in all sizes and thicknesses) is a great way to hide cords so bub wont chew on them.  At the same time the benefit of hiding all those ugly cords was a blessing.

With the door ways, we scouted around for old cots from second hand stores, garage sales and refuse shops, that are past their used by date. Dismantling them with a few minor adjustments these gates are now a perfect size for the door ways yet, and a great inexpensive option. 

This has advantages when renting properties and being stuck with gates that dont fit another rental property.

Additionally this avoids the expense of spending big monies on baby gates.  I was amazed at the prices and thought my home made gates worked as well if not better and helps to keep bubs safe and in an area where she is still free to roam and explore.

Has anyone any other ideas or projects that worked successfully for them which kept bubs safe, but allowing them to explore their boundaries?