DIY Cat Enclosure - TIPS for Success! - Start here 😻

We'll show you how to make your Catio Home a smashing success in which the cats will enjoy year-round, including our most important secrets for a successful catio.
Chapters:
0:25 Flooring
1:02 Roofing
1:38 Hiding
2:31 Exercise
3:16 Safety
For the climbing pole, we have used Twisted Manila Rope - Natural 3 Strand Fiber Hemp Rope for Indoor and Outdoor.
Our overall goal is to create a safe and fun outdoor feline habitat for our sweet shelter cats.
If you are considering making a Catio or outdoor space; we recommend including elements that promote exercise, climbing, places to hide and places to sleep. Included in this catio are native, non-toxic plants too. We also have several videos that cover Catio Design and other elements that you may want to include to give your feline the best experience possible. Just use your imagination and think like a feline.
* Full disclosure: we are do-it-yourselfers and not certified as catio builders.
Our channel has several DIY cat projects, catio videos and special celebration parties to review. 🙀🔨 . We appreciate you watching and hope to see you again.
May your Catio dreams come true,
Nala - the Catio Keeper
#diycatio #catio design #catio advice #DIYCatioEnclosure
Music Credit:
EpicSound.com
KZbin Library - Dan Lebowitz - Tiptoe Out the Back

[@MegaLivingIt]

Thank you guys so much! I had the same idea for roofing, etc. I am like 80 but think I should do this. Except no ladder climbing for me, so will build mine about 5 feet high!😀 I am keeping your video for when I use my power drill again!😺

[@OurCatioHome]

Awe MegaLiving, you are adorable. I want to be like you when I am 80 too. Let us know how your catio turns out. You may also want to see "Ultimate catio how it was made 10 mims in 5 days too.

[@AlicePearlJam]

Fantastic space for your lovely kitties. I’m still dreaming of having a dedicated area for our cats. Thank you for sharing and inspiring. 😺

[@OurCatioHome]

We have our fingers crossed for your Alice & Pearl Jam having their own Catio someday, soon.

[@GoodThingsEtc]

thank you! I have to think out of the box as i live in an apartment with a small sq patio which i will create something!

[@Alvicatchannel]

If I was a cat, I would love to live in that catio!

[@OurCatioHome]

Hehe, we appreciate your kind words and visit.

[@user-wu7wj2el5e]

❤

[@larsonfamilyhouse]

This is easily the best one I’ve ever seen! Exactly what I had in mind for my yard. PS next time you do the roof,the screws with the done on top actually go on the top convex part rather than the bottom concave part. It seems weird since you have to use longer screws but thay way water doesn’t collect and go through the hole and rust the screw or leak through. Not too much of a problem with this design since you have grass and whatnot, especially if it doesn’t rain much there. Anyway, this is absolutely wonderful!!

[@OurCatioHome]

We thank you for the visit sooo much Larson Family! Also appreciate the advise about the wood screws 😻 Please let us know how your catio turns out.

[@tinyteddykittens]

Отличная прогулка для красивых котиков, супер !)

[@AmBr0313]

I love yalls commentary, and the attention you pay to your kitties and their preferences! My husband and I are moving in to our first home from a studio apartment and the main thing I’m excited about is all we can do for our cat! Thanks for the advice😊

[@OurCatioHome]

That is awesome! We hope that you will keep in touch too.

[@met8924]

We can tell you really love and appreciate cats 🙂

[@OurCatioHome]

Yes, guilty as charged. 🤗

[@LivingwithRagdolls]

I love the idea of having different surfaces for your cats to walk on so that they get that sensory feedback. The perches are great too for that high-up element that cats love. Like 41 :)

[@OurCatioHome]

Thank you so much!

[@Cuddlingcats]

Very interesting!! You have wonderful tips to share. I enjoyed the music also. Thank you!

[@OurCatioHome]

We are glad this was helpful and liked the music choices too. Cheers friends!

[@baddnurse5443]

This is beautiful, artistic with many natural elements, it blends beautifully with the landscape, reminds me of a Secret Garden ❤ 🐈

[@OurCatioHome]

Awe, I see you are a student of detail too.! Thank you so much 😀

[@NataCats]

Hallo, mir hat dein Video sehr gefallen 👍Your Kitties und wovon sprichst du wirklich 😊 Es ist sehr interessant.

[@OurCatioHome]

Thank you for the kind words today Nata & Cats

[@JefPersonalVideos]

Beautiful and wide catio and those lovely cats thanks for sharing

[@OurCatioHome]

Thank you so much for the visit Jef!

[@FabiolaMacabre]

Wow this is the coolest catnip I’ve ever seen! These kitties are living their best lives 😎. I hope to be able to give my kitties something like this (or close) one day.

[@OurCatioHome]

We will keep our fingers and paws crossed for you in the meantime.

[@californianorma876]

This has got to be the best cat video!! I really appreciate your explanations of the different features. How you did it is not so important as why. That's so helpful! I love your designs, and clearly the cats do too. 😻😻😻

[@OurCatioHome]

Wow, thank you soooo very much!

[@lisadieter-burns]

Great tips! All equally important! I love finding ways to get the kitties to play and exercise. My favorite. 🐈

[@OurCatioHome]

Hey Lisa, thank you for the visit, and glad that you enjoyed the exercise part too.

[@civilpse5458]

For additional safety from outside dogs and cats, other animals, I would suggest an additional barricade around the existing. The weld mesh should be having smaller aperture.

[@OurCatioHome]

We appreciate your comment and visit today.

[@RockerRoxy]

You have really thought of everything 😀😀😀😀😀 your babies are the luckiest kitties ever 😻😻😻😻😻 that kitty palace is to die for ❤❤❤❤❤

[@OurCatioHome]

Awww, you have made us so happy! Your Roxy is very lucky too.

[@RockerRoxy]

@@OurCatioHome 🤗😘🤗😘🤗

[@4kCats]

I was pleased to see these amazing ideas and execution. I think that many of them will be an inspiration for me and other cat lovers. Thank you. 🥰😻💕

[@OurCatioHome]

Awww, we are very happy to read your comments today!!!

[@shawnaford5540]

Such a great description of ideal catio design, and the cats are looking so content. Saved this for reference.

[@OurCatioHome]

Thank you, Shawna, for the comments today!

[@songsbytara9692]

Awesome info! Love it! Meow

[@OurCatioHome]

Thank you so much 😊

[@samotriescatstuff]

Well done!👍😻 this outdoor cat patio looks so stylish, clean and nice! I love the matching stones, pathway with the grass it gives a really good feel🍀🍀🍀🍀

[@OurCatioHome]

We thank you ever so much! The stones were stenciled, and I made a video on this too.

[@rumpelstielzchen963]

The best catio I found at youtube❣❣❣ For cats, not for human needs❣🥰👏

[@OurCatioHome]

Awww, your words have made us so happy.

[@kotovivi-channel]

Great work🎉🎉🎉 Cute cats😊❤ Thank you for sharing meow friend😸💕🇯🇵🔔

[@OurCatioHome]

Thank you very much!

[@philliph.6246]

Useful content.

[@windydc]

I love to watch these videos. I don't even have a cat. 😅

[@OurCatioHome]

Thank you Wendy, you made me chuckle out loud...

[@aceofdobs27]

I wish I were a cat, this is awesome

[@OurCatioHome]

Awww, you are welcome to visit anytime, cat or not.

[@liuqin]

Like 155 👍💕 💕 Have a nice day. 🐾 🐾

[@OurCatioHome]

Thank you! You too!

[@arpgdad]

Such a relaxing and informative video. Thanks!

[@OurCatioHome]

We are so glad for your visit and kind words too.

[@judestewart3955]

Great video and very helpful, thank you for sharing these great tips.

[@OurCatioHome]

Thanks for watching!

[@rumpelstielzchen963]

My cats love *sand!*

[@OurCatioHome]

We appreciate you sharing. Good to know.

[@JenniferMoralesFelineFilms]

these are wonderful tips for making a perfect catio. you have thought of everything! the exercise options are awesome 💗💗💗💗

[@OurCatioHome]

We appreciate your kind words and visit.

[@GoodThingsEtc]

Wish I had a big catio for my baby!

[@OurCatioHome]

Hello Good Things Etc; we wish a Catio for your cat also!

[@shirleyandrews1152]

I love your artsie decor😻

[@OurCatioHome]

You have made our day Shirley!

[@comaradelee]

watching in the Philippines

[@OurCatioHome]

Big welcome to our friends in the Philippines!

[@rarajj655]

I look forward to your videos and seeing your beautiful fur babies. I just rescued 2 from Costa Rica. And now really need to enlarge my catio. Could you share how you enclosed a tree for your catios? I have a tree in mind for mine, but I am not sure how to accomplish this task. Also, did you do any barrier proofing digging down? We have snakes here (FL), so I want to create a safe extension. Thank you so much for sharing! I think it's absolutely wonderful what you and your husband do for the kitties!!

[@OurCatioHome]

We thank you for caring and taking in the rescues. Check our video regarding roofing, there we take about wired tree. We did not dig down but have secured the wire to the ground with 6" landscape staples. Also, we added metal gutter guards for extra protection. Check out on other channels how to avoid snakes in your habitat. We hope that this helps you.

[@rarajj655]

@@OurCatioHome thank you so much! 🙏 I will check out the video! You have done so much incredible work to your catios, I'm honestly shocked it's not a KZbin sensation!

[@OurCatioHome]

Ooooo, blushing.

[@Denise-ro8jx]

Awesome job

[@OurCatioHome]

Thank you! Denise, Cheers!

[@LauraRodriguez-Peace]

Thank you! 🐱

[@OurCatioHome]

Our pleasure!

[@judymckinney7984]

I love this Catio. It is amazing. I have 4 indoor only that I would love to get outside. Do you get snow.

[@OurCatioHome]

Hi Judy, we will keep our fingers crossed for your 4 sweeties in the meantime. Yes we can get snow too.

[@FlerkenCats]

I dream of making something like this for my cats! Good thing is that I have your amazing videos to use for instructions and ideas! 😊👍❤❤

[@OurCatioHome]

I know that your catio will be amazing too!

[@elizabethtrihub8047]

Awesome ❤

[@OurCatioHome]

Thanks 🤗

[@yolandasolis684]

This is by far, my favorite Catio. This is exactly what I would like for my cats. They so desperately want to go outside, but there are too many dangers out there. What do you recommend for protecting them from possible wasps, spiders, mosquitos, etc.? Do they use a litter box outside or do they come inside home to use litter box? Any info would be useful. I love your videos. Thanks!

[@OurCatioHome]

Hello Yolanda, we hope that your cats will someday have a catio too. Yes, there is a litter box in the covered catio. The only point I would make is to monitor for wasps, and take action, avoid standing water puddles in pots, etc. as to not make it easy for them to lay egg.

[@yolandasolis684]

@@OurCatioHome Thank you.

[@rumpelstielzchen963]

wonderful❣🎉

[@OurCatioHome]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@user-yt8mz8wc4x]

Great videos. I notice Grayson eating on a plant in the Catio. Would you share what that is? As we complete our first Catio I would like the add some safe foliage. I am always concerned when we see one of babies eating on a plant. Thanks for all the hard work with the videos.

[@OurCatioHome]

We appreciate the question. We have several native plants for the cat plus Cat nip. Just be sure to read the label before planting. Coming soon we will make a vid with catio tips and include plants to avoid. Going to look on your home page for your catio.

[@akfishguy]

what was that piping stuff, you had cut in half and then had a piece hanging? thanks for all the ideas, love the videos

[@OurCatioHome]

Yes, large diameter pipe works well outdoors. We will have a vid coming out using that product very soon. Thanks for the visit and question.

[@michelehell1362]

Where do they potty? I may have missed that part doing other stuff while watching…

[@OurCatioHome]

Hey multitasker. In the covered catio, the is a litter box. We elaborate more in part 2. Hope you can see it 😊

[@annefrazier5369]

We are planning to build a catio and would like the cats to enter it from a bedroom window, but haven't figured out how they should go through the window into the catio. Any ideas? Do I need a cat door installed into the window? Also, do you sell your catio plans? You all did an amazing job on your catios. The best I've seen. Thank you!

[@OurCatioHome]

Hi Anne, we are happy to share our ideas for free. Look at our Ultimate Catio video for more ideas kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4mXaKWXgp1lZ6M . Yes, cat door with window access. Please let us know how your catio turns out, ok?

[@annefrazier5369]

Thank you for your quick reply! Do you know of a good company for the cat doors? Thank you!

[@OurCatioHome]

I really don't know, but maybe any carpenter can do it.

[@user-yt8mz8wc4x]

Hi Guys....what sort of air staple are you using to install the fencing with? About to start a Catio project using welded wire and want to be sure it is Coyote proof. Thanks for some great videos.

[@OurCatioHome]

Excited for your project... We use a pneumatic stapler, it's a Freeman PSS50 Pneumatic 16-Gauge .

[@aleaboon]

This is pretty ideal for what I'd like to build for my cat. I live on a highway and my cat Tango was hit by a car on Saturday and we had to bury her. It was devastating. I have one cat left, he's a kitten and I want to build a nice big enclosure for him so he can be outside and safely get exercise and enjoy nature.

[@OurCatioHome]

We are truly sorry to hear about your loss. We also lost the cat in that manner. We have lots of videos to help you along your catio build. An update would be nice.

[@aleaboon]

@@OurCatioHome Aww! Thank you for the reply! Sorry for your loss as well. I have been thinking about how we could build it and we are definitely on a budget but we've been looking at ideas. So far, you have the nicest one I've seen! I'll keep you updated for sure.

[@OurCatioHome]

Keep in mind that you could always start small and expand later. 😻

[@jaydonfaucett982]

Where do these cats use the John?

[@OurCatioHome]

Hello Jaydon, they can go in a litter box inside the covered catio or on the ground in the woodsy one.

[@jaydonfaucett982]

@@OurCatioHome thank you!

[@sarahcarrelli2496]

What type of rope do you suggest?

[@OurCatioHome]

Hello Sarah, We have used for the climbing pole Twisted Manila Rope - Natural 3 Strand Fiber Hemp Rope for Indoor and Outdoor.

[@sarahcarrelli2496]

Thank you❤

[@benmatthews3732]

Your furries are SO lucky. Hope they appreciate you (ha ha, of course not!)

[@OurCatioHome]

Haha, from time to time...