Cat Scratching Post

Prime feline real estate features textured surfaces for scratching and indoor/outdoor nooks for napping. But the cat condos with the most curb appeal can be pricey. Head to the hardware store to DIY one that truly has it all.
Updated January 29, 2020
KIRSTEN FRANCES

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What you need

Materials
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How to do it

Step 1

Our brilliant base is a sturdy but lightweight cardboard cylinder; this kind is typically used in construction projects to mold concrete. It stands 48 inches tall, so halve it with a handsaw (use the remainder to make a second home, save it for another project, or recycle it).

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Step 2

Sketch on a front door and cut it out.

Step 3

Hot-glue on a durable sisal exterior, and appoint the penthouse with a shearling-lined tray for lounging with a view.

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Step 4

Optional: Remove the shearling to reveal the brass tray underneath—and convert your cat's abode into a slim side table, just right for setting down drinks.

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