Building Cat Houses is Easy
Cats dream to have their own houses which bestow them hours of entertainment as well as safe and warm places to rest. There are many different designsof cat houses you can buy, but it is relatively uncomplicated and handy to build a cat house yourself. By doing your own project yourself, you have the advantage to adjust exactly what you need for your space and your cat or cats.
You will need the following paraphernalia, which you can purchase 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 pieces. Divide the plywood and the each stud in half and then take each piece and cutsaw them in half again. There should be eight, 2×2 plywood pieces to use. 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 base to nailthe plywood to. Use a staple gun or glue to adhere the carpet pieces to the plywood. The carpet covering provides a covering for your cat to to take care of his need to scratch and stretch his claws, sparing your furniture.
Congratulations! Your cat can now enjoy his or her new home. This project is not slated 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 house.
The house to be used outdoors should not have carpet on the outside because precipitation trapped in the fabric will eventually cause the plywood to rot. For outdoor use you may replace the carpet with a water sealant to increase the life span of the project.
A safe and warm place for your cat to hang out does not have to be opulent nor costly. Add your own secret touch and construct what is right for your pet and yourself.
