{"id":1788,"date":"2021-05-19T21:45:22","date_gmt":"2021-05-19T21:45:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/s37407.p1377.sites.pressdns.com\/resources\/7-diy-cat-tree-projects\/"},"modified":"2021-05-19T21:45:22","modified_gmt":"2021-05-19T21:45:22","slug":"7-diy-cat-tree-projects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/7-diy-cat-tree-projects\/","title":{"rendered":"7 DIY Cat Tree Projects"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cats love to climb, and they just might turn your living room furniture into their own personal playground. But you can give your kitty a safe climbing space of her own by adding a cat tree to your home. Best of all, you don’t have to go out and spend a fortune to provide your pet with a tree she’ll love!<\/p>

There are tons of different types of cat trees you can make, regardless of your skill set. Whether you’re a total newbie when it comes to crafts or a woodworking pro, there is a DIY cat tree project out there for you!<\/p>

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Here are seven different DIY projects you can try at home, ordered from easiest to hardest:
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  1. Upcycled Wooden Ladder<\/strong>
    A wooden stepladder is already a perfect climbing space for a cat, so it doesn’t take much work to repurpose one for a climbing tree. This Instructables<\/a> post simply adds a few wooden planks and carpet scraps to give cats plenty of space to lounge and scratch.
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  2. Cardboard Cat Tree<\/strong>
    If you have a few empty cardboard boxes and know how to wield a box cutter, you can fashion a pretty cool DIY cat tree that’s basically free of cost. Follow these simple directions on     Haute Nature<\/a> to make a simple two-story climbing structure out of cardboard boxes.
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  3. Floating Shelves<\/strong>
    When arranged in the right way, a series of floating shelves can make a great space for your cat to stretch her limbs.     Tatiana’s Delights<\/a> shows you how to make a stylish set of carpeted floating shelves with some basic measuring, drilling and screwing skills.
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  4. Real Tree Branch<\/strong>
    If you’re going to build a tree indoors, why not make it out of a real tree branch? This     Little Things<\/a> post shows you how to do just that, and the end result is absolutely amazing! But, it’s important to note that this project does require a good amount of skill and access to a chainsaw.
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  5. Traditional Cat Tree<\/strong>
    If you have the skills, you can make a cat tree that looks just like one you might buy in a store — or maybe even better! This incredible DIY cat tree from the     Meow Cat<\/a> blog will wow your cat and your friends.
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  6. Cat Condo<\/strong>
    Do you want to take the cat tree concept a step further? Follow the instructions on     Bake. Create. Love.<\/a> to make your cat her own condo! You can even choose a color scheme that will match your decor.
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  7. Cat Tower<\/strong>
    If you’re a woodworking pro, you can try your hand at creating this architectural gem from an     Instructables<\/a> post. Your cat can eat, sleep and exercise in this beautiful tower, which is fit for a furry king!<\/li><\/ol>

    After all your hard work, your cat is sure to reward you with a happy purr as she climbs and explores her new cat tree. It’s a win-win for both of you!<\/p>

    For more on the joys of cat ownership, check out 6 Ways Cats Make Your Life Better<\/a>.<\/p>

    Shahrzad Warkentin is a life-long pet owner and DIY addict. As a freelance writer, she has had several years of experience covering pet care and health.<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Cats love to climb, and they just might turn your living room furniture into their own personal playground. But you can give your kitty a safe climbing space of her own by adding a cat tree to your home. Best of all, you don’t have to go out and spend a fortune to provide your Read more…<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":947,"featured_media":9812,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"enable_toc":false,"care_reviewed_by":0,"care_post_updated_flag":false,"care_updated_date":"","last_update":"2021-05-19","view_count":9450,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"member-type":[3],"vertical":[7,25],"platform":[2],"class_list":["post-1788","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","member-type-seeker","vertical-pets","vertical-pet-care","platform-resources"],"acf":[],"created":null,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1788","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/947"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1788"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1788\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9812"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1788"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1788"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1788"},{"taxonomy":"member-type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/member-type?post=1788"},{"taxonomy":"vertical","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/vertical?post=1788"},{"taxonomy":"platform","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/platform?post=1788"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}