A Guide to Building Cat Houses

Cats enjoy to have their own houses which bestow them hours of entertainment as well as safe and warm places to rest. There are many different plansof cat houses you can buy, but it is relatively basic and efficient to build a cat house yourself. By doing your own assembly yourself, you have the advantage to create exactly what you need for your home 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 a total of 8 plywood pieces each 2×2 in size. This will be used for the outer walls, floors and the roof of the house. Cutting the studs will result in twelve pieces that are each 2′ in length. These will form the frame to nailthe plywood to. Use a staple gun or glue to fasten the carpet remains to the plywood. The carpet covering provides a place 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 construction is not expected to be used as an outdoor cat house since pieces used are not waterproof. You may alter 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 house to be used outdoors should not have carpet on the outside because moisture trapped in the fabric will eventually cause the plywood to rot. For outdoor use you may alter the carpet with a water sealant to stretch the life span of the house.

A safe and warm habitat for your cat to hang out does not have to be grand nor pricey. Add your own individual touch and construct what is correct for your pet and yourself.