All happy cat owners understand that their pets need their own space, in a house where they can hide during the holidays. In addition, special cat furniture is also needed - scratching posts, shelves, beds, etc. All this you can do with your own hands!
Following the detailed instructions below, you will understand how to make a cat house to satisfy your pets and you. The best solution would be to sheathe the walls of the structure with a special coating (you can just use carpet) so that the cat has the opportunity to sharpen its claws. There is a wide variety of equipment and supplies on the market. But not all pet owners can afford to buy a cat house. Because it's quite expensive. So, here are the instructions on how to make a DIY cat house.
Prepare materials
It is necessary to use materials without a strong odor, preferably natural wood - thick plywood. Consider sizes. The cat should be so free inside so that the animal can stretch to its full height. If you decide to make a house with a scratching post and a couch at the top, the height should not be more than 1 meter, otherwise the structure willunstable.
Cats are very careful and will not like this kind of furniture. But everyone knows that they love to watch what is happening around them, climbing somewhere higher. Therefore, the model of a house with a scratching post and a platform at the top is very common. For the pipe, you can use durable plastic with a diameter of at least 10 cm. It must be wrapped very well with a thick rope, but if you find a sisal fiber rope, this will be a more resistant coating. How to make a cat house out of plywood and a piece of pipe? You will need metal corners to attach its parts.
Getting Started
After thinking about the design, we start making the walls of the house.
1. 7 squares of approximately 50x50 cm are cut out. From 6 of them we will assemble a house, and the seventh will be a couch on top of a pipe-rack (aka a scratching post).
2. In one of the squares, you need to cut a hole - this will be the door for the cat.
Think about the size of the entire structure so that the animal can easily pass inside. Round the corners or better just make the hole round.
3. Upholster the inner and outer surfaces of the walls of the house with carpet.
4. Fasten the entire structure with metal corners. It is advisable to coat all the joints between the walls with glue (you can take PVA).
5. Wrap the pipe very tightly and tightly with a rope. Secure the last one securely.
6. Using the corners, we attach the pipe to the roof of the house.
7. To make the bed more comfortable, lay a layer of foam rubber before you sheathe itcarpet.
8. Fasten the bed very securely to the top of the structure.
Well, that's it, call the cat! Happy housewarming! Now, knowing how to make a house for cats, you can make other furniture for your pet: shelves, climbing frames, slides. Add some cat toys as decoration, and your pet will not be bored anymore. Happy cat - happy owner!
