# Is Your Cat on a Tree-Finding Adventure Every Time You Turn Around: Now Build a DIY Cat Tree for Small Spaces
Imagine you’re set to have that romantic night with your beloved, ready to fall into a deep dialogue over the slow-burning candlelight, and BOOM! There goes Mr. Whiskers again, off on one of his unexpected climbing sprees. Mysteriously, the top of your bookshelf doesn’t seem that tall any longer now that your feline friend is waving to you from the top tier!
Or often you find yourself waking up to the perplexing puzzle of locating your cat. Hardly you manage to make a guess when you find Lilly’s sly eyes peeking from the top of your cupboards. The brawl with cats that have an unchained knack for climbing and small apartment space is a story shared by many cat owners. Happily enough, this shared misery has a fun solution -a DIY Cat tree!
In this post, you’re going to learn how to keep your mountaineering feline content, save your beloved furniture, and make efficient use of a small living space by building a DIY cat tree tailored for small spaces. So if Harry likes the altitude, let’s give him his Everest, shall we?
## Let’s Talk Cat Trees
A cat tree, also known as a cat condo, is an artificial climbing structure for cats. It is designed to stimulate the great outdoors’ ambiance, but in an indoor setting. With a cat tree, your cat gets to enjoy its natural instinct to perch and climb without wreaking havoc on your furniture. In a small apartment, space is of utter importance. By going vertical, a cat tree allows you to make the most of your living space for your cat’s benefit.
## On Building the DIY Cat Tree
Do you know what our feline friends love more than store-bought-cat trees? An unblemished, personally crafted cat tree that is comfy, secure, and high enough to make your cat the self-proclaimed king of the jungle! Here are simple steps to build one:
1. Decide the height of your cat tree, depending on the available space and cat’s liking.
2. Gather your material, including PVC pipes for the frame, plywood for platforms and base, carpet or fabric for covering, and screws.
3. Build a sturdy base which will support the entire tree.
4. Create a vertical framework using PVC pipes. Secure platforms at different heights on the framework to give your cat multiple vantage points.
5. Cover everything with carpet/fabric for a comfortable touch.
6. Don’t forget to secure a condo or a dangling rope for extra entertainment!
Being personally handcrafted, this cat tree will look and feel right for your space, and resonates well with Harry’s aesthetics, too!
## Misconceptions about Cat Trees
Some cat owners feel that a cat tree is not necessary. As entertaining as it is to watch our feline friends take over shelves and cupboards, it is rather necessary to cultivate an environment that is safer, fun, and less destructive to your interiors.
## Case Study: A Real-life Experience
Let’s talk about Tom, a Persian Cat who was troubling his owner by wandering onto risky high-rise areas in his home. For safety and space management, his owner decided to build a DIY cat tree with two layers and a comfy cubicle at the top tier. Tom not only loved his new spot but also stopped hovering around risk-prone areas.
A DIY cat tree for small spaces can indeed be an exciting project that serves multiple purposes. It provides cats an outlet for their climbing urges, protects your home décors and furnitures, offers additional space in small apartments, and provides a cozy spot that your pet owns.
## Conclusion
If there’s any takeaway from this post, remember cats are natural climbers and having a small apartment doesn’t have to limit this instinct. Staying true to this philosophy, a DIY cat tree is an ideal and economical solution that embraces your cat’s nature and is specially tailored to fit your apartment. By investing a little time and effort into this, you can create a stimulating environment for your beloved pet to play, climb, and rest, while also preserving your interiors. So, why wait? Roll your sleeves and start building a fascinating little mountain for your favorite adventurer.
Like this article? Check out our guide to other best DIY projects you can do for your feline friends! From homemade cat beds to cat toys, we have you covered.
