How to Build a House for Your Cats
Cats dream to have their own houses which bestow them hours of exercise as well as safe and warm places to rest. There are many different designsof cat houses you can buy, but it is relatively effortless and possible to build a cat house yourself. By doing your own construction yourself, you have the advantage to transform exactly what you need for your location and your cat or cats.
You will need the following stock, which you can get at your local hardware store: One 4'x8' sheet of 3/8" plywood, three 2"x4"x8" studs, one box of 5/8" wood screws and rug scraps. Saw the plywood and the each stud in half and then take each piece and cutsaw them in half again. You should have eight pieces of plywood that area each 2x2 wide. These sections will be used for the floor, walls and roof of your cat house. Cutting the studs will result in twelve parts that are each 2' in length. These will form the configuration to nailthe plywood to. Use a staple gun or glue to affix the carpet scraps to the plywood. The carpet covering lends a expanse for your cat to to take care of his need to scratch and stretch his claws, sparing your furniture.
Congratulations! Your feline's new habitat is now finished. This construction is not designed to be used as an outdoor cat house since supplies used are not waterproof. You may change the house for use outdoors by the adding a cover in the form of a triangle. This will require extra studs and plywood covered with roof shingles so any rain will run off without affecting the home.
The design to be used outdoors should not have carpet on the walls because water trapped in the fabric will eventually cause the plywood to rot. For outdoor use you may shift the carpet with a water sealant to lengthen the life span of the habitat.
A safe and warm place for your cat to hang out does not have to be excessive nor expensive. Add your own special touch and construct what is appropriate for your pet and yourself.
Aug 20, 2009 | 0 | cat care tips
