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August 18th, 2009 by KittyKitty

Cats dream to have their own houses which provide them hours of activity as well as safe and warm places to rest. There are many different typesof cat houses you can buy, but it is relatively basic and feasible to build a cat house yourself. By doing your own construction yourself, you have the advantage to create exactly what you need for your location and your cat or cats.

You will need the following items, which you can buy 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. 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 2×2 wide. This will be used for the outer walls, floors and the roof of the house. Cutting the studs will result in twelve sections 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 slated to be used as an outdoor cat house since pieces used are not waterproof. You may redesign the house for use outdoors by the adding a roof in the form of a triangle. This will require extra studs and plywood covered with roof shingles so any precipitation will run off without affecting the house.

The project to be used outdoors should not have carpet on the design because rain trapped in the fabric will eventually cause the plywood to rot. For outdoor use you may alter the carpet with a water sealant to increase the life span of the house.

A safe and warm spot for your cat to hang out does not have to be grand nor expensive. Add your own special touch and dream what is best for your pet and yourself.