Your cat requires a cat tower doesn't she? She's climbing the curtains and you out of boredom
. You have seen those fancy cat towers at the pet stores and seen how high-priced they are too. You are wondering if you could build your own cat tree rather than buying one aren't you? With some fundamental woodworking abilities and lumber and carpet scraps you may well already have lying around the workshop you are able to build your own cat tree without breaking the bank.
Take a take a look at the cat towers in the pet store and some of the ones on the internet to get some inspiration. Get some ideas from them as to what you'd like for your very own cat tower. While you are in the planning stage its ok to imagine a cat climbing tower that takes up the whole wall and has lots of platforms and other neat stuff. Let your imagination run wild.
Now that you've gotten that out of your system lets take a examine reality. Take a look at where you would like to put your cat tree. Measure the space you've got readily available. How large a cat tree will fit there? One post floor to ceiling? Small platform close to the floor? Would you like to fill up the complete wall? Basics that you need to consider. How many cats are in in your household? Do they share space?
A cat climbing tower demands to have a stable base and at least a single platform to perch on. Everything after that is added excitement. As you plan to build your own cat tree also take decide what materials you have on hand. What do you need to buy for this project?