DIY Cat Tree Castle (Catstel!)

[@Nerdforge]

Sometimes the final result just turns out a little bit different from the sketch! Anyways, this was super fun, it's always so much fun creating stuff for pets. Probably more fun for us than for them.... Hope you enjoyed!

[@sushimshah2896]

You both create awesome stuff!! Keep it up Love from India.

[@josephmead8325]

Love the build! I think the stone could use a bit of painted moss or vines to add some detail, but the cats will love it :)

[@Klaranella]

Loved the project! btw... that might sound weird just now but what is the song that plays from 2:21 to 2:36? I swear I hear it everywhere and I just wanna know it's name so I can listen to it on KZbin T-T

[@StigDesign]

i did see it in them especially the orange one that he loved the new house :D i think that orange is a he, and gray is she? :D

[@darkmoonthedirewolf9231]

It's amazing

[@JeanetteQuist]

The things we do because our cats own us and we love them

[@lindaschultz7253]

I know ours are spoiled rotten. We've got 5 cats and a kingsize bed. The contorted positions we sleep in just so we don't disturb them. Thank goodness for Chiropractors.

[@oldkingspook]

Isn't this the truth? My cats definitely run my household. XD

[@caddy3367]

And Clyde is just like: "Yeah, talk as much as you want, I just take a nap here."

[@clyde_7029]

Um

[@clyde_7029]

Lol

[@blumenzebraw8642]

I feel like my husband kinda hates you for all the ideas and motivation u give me. Our home is way tooo small for all the stuff I've built with all the inspiration by you guys. And now, even the cat might get involved... ( even if I know that she won't use such a tower, cause she's not into hiding at all XD )

[@rainetopia7130]

What if you made the tower with multiple balconies? So that is more open and won't really feel like hiding.

[@louisvictor3473]

Ruined castle with one or two of the walls missing

[@minty737]

You could make more of a cat tree instead. Make it look realistic, but add wider perches.

[@DanteYewToob]

If you have limited space, you could do what my friend did. She made a cat house into the corner of the room and made the exterior into shelves. Basically it's a tall triangular castle that goes about ⅔ of the way up the walls, has book shelves going up, with a few landings and a balcony for the kitties at the top. It's a great way to use up some dead space and multi purpose builds are always worth doing! She's kinda crazy tho, and her house is a cat jungle. The cat house attaches to a highway behind the TV, she has a skywalk for them above her head in her craft room (to keep them from walking on her stuff) and two attached window boxes outside. They can climb out a window in one room, walk along a deck outside and into the window in another room. When the weather is nice she just leaves them open and the kitties are just all over the place! It was a ton of work but her home is very small and these things keep the cats from getting into her important stuff, crafts and work areas.. I'd never recommend doing all of that, but the tower/bookshelf is a great idea for saving space. Corners are awkward and usually go unused. One day, I wish I could have a kitty home like that... I'm jealous. Haha

[@norainnoflowers1551]

I’ve been so inspired by NerdForge. But my cat was so bad about using his tree that I ended up claiming it to house my plant pots. He never climbed the damn thing after he reached about 2 months old. He never even used the top platforms. but now we struck a compromise. The top platforms and box doubles as a bookcase and plant stand for me, and he gets the bottom two levels to hide away from my siblings to nap awhile without being seen lol.

[@fluffykitty6349]

My friends are Renaissance reenactors they did this for their cat but they had to hand paint eat brick and it was crucial lol they had six people working on it at the same time I'm happy you placed the tiles. Keep up the amazing work hun xo

[@fluffykitty6349]

@@mogwai247 no it's a viking group in Virginia that did the cat castle But my husband used to be in the SCA in Williamsburg VA.

[@fluffykitty6349]

@@mogwai247 once he learned everything and made sure that he was safe and he knew what he was doing he ended up becoming independent with his craft

[@DanteYewToob]

@@mogwai247 What is SCA? Like a reenact group or something?

[@IndEmo3]

this channel honestly deserves at least a million subs, hopefully we'll get there soon! just love watching Martina making things, her attitude is the best and her accent is pretty cute!

[@Nerdforge]

Wow, thank you!

[@DovahHouse]

Oh yeah for sure! The craftsmanship on all projects that I have seen so far is just amazing! The dragon painting is just... wow...love it! but I love dragons 🐉 this cat tower is so cool my cats would love it!

[@kairilyn]

@@Nerdforge can I ask what language that is?

[@KittyUnicorn56XD]

@@kairilyn she is from Norway, so it would be Norwegian.

[@cordoesart]

this comment aged well✨

[@madisonwilliams9885]

I think it's so funny because when I go "pspspspspsps" to my cats, they just look at me like "what" 😂😂😂😂😂

[@aarooo3862]

istg literally they’re so confused like “am I supposed to do smth”

[@filopat67]

Perhaps they are Finnish speaking cats and you need to go "ksksksksksksks".

[@jadezki]

@@filopat67 Mine are and the only thing they respond to is "nam nam" 😂😂

[@TatAlbring]

All cats speak Norwegian.

[@Mel-qr5ob]

My cats hate the "pspsps" cause it sounds a bit like hissing we raised them on a squeaky noise for a call, sorry there's no text equivalent, but it's like how you do a squeaky bird call and make kind of a kissy face to do it. It's pretty unique lol. It is good for preventing strangers from stealing our cats tho(huge prob here) since I assume they'll all go "here kitty, pspsps" and end up scaring them away instead of stealing them. At least I assume that's what's happening when I'm not looking, seeing as almost every house in the neighborhood has had a cat stolen except us.

[@rosscoeism]

Martina: just going to guess at the sizes Martina:Proceeds to make a perfectly proportioned tower that fits the cats perfectly Looks amazing once again the shot that made the castle look like it had wings was amazing but i love this and wish i could find tiles like this for 80% off

[@indiedee]

11:23 looks like clyde has the dragon wings lol they look like they love it!

[@KittyUnicorn56XD]

Oh my goodness you’re right 🤣

[@barbarabaron6575]

I agree with you💯

[@shimi_stain]

was looking for comments cause i was about to say the exact same thing xD

[@lyladepaula3291]

Love that "pspspspsp" transcends all language

[@laurahill9643]

My cat was sleeping, but when she heard the "pspspspspps" she looked up at me, then looked at my monitor.

[@ZeroEpoch_0]

This is the proof that cats are gods and we should start building epic castles and monuments only for them

[@jvde96art67]

😼

[@AlienToppedPancakes]

11:23 yup that's how I imagine all dragons looking like

[@jeffreylan2814]

O my god I just realized the wings behind Clyde

[@olliedayze]

MAJESTIC. BEAUTIFUL.

[@brotheralaric7177]

Fear, the mighty lord of the tower.

[@miriampalsson3552]

@@jeffreylan2814 Haha same xD He is so majestic

[@voompyvo]

@@olliedayze Much grace!

[@suzanneanderson4631]

In US, when we want to create a cat house, we use cardboard ...probably recycled cardboard!! But when Nerdforge create a cat house/castle. you go straight to the good stuff; wood to make it sturdy, carpet to make it cozy, & tiles to create a masterpiece!! Very well done!!🏅

[@kafouille4870]

I have 5 cats, so it's more of a medieval city than a castle that I have to make ... your castle is beautiful (like everything you do). I am French and my English is not enough to understand everything you say, however I do not miss any of your videos (Google traduction)

[@Misstykata]

Salut x) Française aussi, mais être bilingue c'est pratique S'il y a pas déjà des sous-titres je pourrais essayer de m'en charger quand j'aurai un pc ^^

[@thatriverperson3080]

Mais ton anglais n'est pas trop bête! (meilleur que mon français XD ce n'est pas mon langue maternelle) Mais si c'est quelque chose tu ne comprends pas, je peux essayer traduir (c'est le mot pour "translate"?)

[@Misstykata]

@@thatriverperson3080 oui c'est le bon mot ^^

[@thatriverperson3080]

@@Misstykata Merci :D

[@marialiyubman]

Yes to medieval city. 👏👏👏👏

[@hugol.4785]

When you recognize the music from Scar's "super fast build mode"! 🙃

[@willroberts4536]

I heard the music and immediately my brain involuntarily rewound like 5 seconds just to play a memory of scar saying "and now it is time for... superfastbuildmode!"

[@NickGreyden]

haha came down here to make this comment. LMAO when she entered superfastbuildmode.

[@larschristensson9301]

We all do

[@papagianmarco14]

i was looking for another hermit fan :)

[@ChaoticCrescentNyxie]

I was like "wait.. I recognise that music.." Then after a few minutes I knew it was from Scar :P

[@MarvelousNut]

Enjoying going through old videos and watching ones I missed.

[@GlueGunGurus]

That's like the coolest cat tower I have ever seen! You are AMAZINGLY GIFTED!!! Now I wish I had cat. And with your mural in background it really looks in place. Thank you for another awesome inspiring video.

[@henriettakoffi8392]

And I say again your mural is everything, and a perfect backdrop for the castle.

[@eveoneo5530]

Yay the kitties have a tall and majestic tower to sleep and chill :D You are so creative on making things, keep up the good work! 😁😁😁

[@Nerdforge]

Thank you! 😊

[@eveoneo5530]

Np just never give up on your amazing dream uwu

[@johnbennett2001]

I love cats. I hope your cats enjoy their castle. I always think it shows more love for the pet if the owners make the item themselves than just go get a mass produced item.

[@ThatRobHuman]

Clyde gettin' the goods he clearly deserves :3

[@deadend5233]

Rob my dude

[@KeyJester]

This turned out absolutely incredible! Wish I'd have the capacity to make something like this for my own little (monster)princess. I think she'd love it. Also, lol: "Cat?" No response. "Cat want food?" Immediate cat appearance. Yup, sounds about right, that. XD

[@cayehowe1940]

Exactly. Though I actually never seen one of my cats ever eat...

[@vagabond87]

I think a big part of the reason why this is my favourite diy/art channel is, while others present their results in a really muted way, Martina is like "Look! :D :D :D" and I love it!! :D

[@mandymclachlan8821]

At 11: 23 it looks like Clyde has wings from your AWESOME dragon painting.

[@stf2222]

I just love this and such lovely cats. Need to make this if i ever get cats. Looks very nice

[@lindaschultz7253]

I love your kitties! I need to make something like this for my boys and girls. I think Nosey Rosey Parker, Jazmine, Shelly (aka the Ginger Menace), Snoopy and Scooby would love this.

[@nevermindthebull0cks]

I'm not letting our cats watch this, they have a cardoard box to play in...

[@thatHARVguy]

Use a marker to draw some bricks here and there. Minimum effort castle build, done.

[@marika4836]

The end is my favorite part of any cat related crafting video 😂 the desperate attempt to get them to use it and then the immense satisfaction when they finally do!

[@CheapTrash.]

Who knows the flute song they played during the glue process from Hermitcraft😋

[@andrewhood6415]

Good Times With Scar - Super Fast Build Mode. lol

[@carlareginatto_]

Superfast build mode

[@surge2216]

Yesssss

[@notmyrealname1880]

Yeah, and I've been trying to find out what his song is called. I can't find any videos of it other than his videos.

[@dothebunnyhop4026]

@Nathan Brown Lupus Nocte, Howling :3

[@OurCatioHome]

Wow, WOW!!!! Where is the Love it button? Your cat castle is totally amazing. Thank you for sharing this with the world. 🏰

[@brianahawkins8124]

That's so sweet of you to make GIANT Wizard Tower for your Cats, they really love it. I wonder what's your next project, keep up the great work. :)

[@hollyhope7227]

My life consists of a three K rule - in German: Katze-Kaffee-Kind. In English: Cats - Coffee - Child. (many cats - ONE kid!!!). A wonderful inspiration for the new home of a new cat. My first and oldest one (23 years!) just died and I am still in a mourning phase. So I will take the time in between to build a real big castle!! Thank you so much! I love your arts and creations. A big hug from Berlin!

[@MangaCrazy101]

I love how Clyde looks like he has wings when he’s at the top of the tower. 😂

[@Zulonok]

so cute! I love how Clyde is already nappin on it during the video.

[@slavicraptor9106]

2:57 goodtimeswithscar timelapse music :D

[@bigbird4481]

that's all I could think about when I heard that

[@SheHuntsZombies]

I love editing touches like when the nail gun syncs to the music. Chefs kiss you two!

[@oharakatie14]

Im a simple person, I see a Nerdforge video, I click.

[@msspringchicken]

This Cat Castle, is gorgeous !!! You should really ad a draw bridge to the front door of the Castle with some skirting to hide the legs and this would really complete this lovely Castle !!! ❤️ 🏰

[@blueday22]

Once again an amazing project. I love your channel its always awesome. And always helps me get through bad times. Both of Your ideas are always epic. Keep up the great work nerdforge

[@IriIrichanel]

Quite impressed the cat climbed through the inside 😁

[@isamidnight]

Cat: "Yeah, that's cool. You got a cardboard box I could sit in?"

[@jennylawson1980]

Talk about a cat paradise! Lovely job for your fur babies! I am sure both will use it a lot! What a great side place to have in your work space so they can always be near you and comfortable. The design you came up with is wonderful too.♥️

[@jamess1787]

You live in a cold place, you should have added some type of electric mat heater for the cats to make them really love it!

[@johnrogers6291]

In every episode your musical 🎶 background makes such a huge difference!😊

[@TheSteelGuy]

I think this had kitty-approval before it was even finished. At least from one of them. That was an awesome build!

[@taylorr.s8082]

What I love about cats is that you can do all this work for them and build them something cool and they either enjoy it or don't give a crap. That is the coolest cat tree that I have ever seen.

[@wandarichardson4213]

This is so freaking awesome! It looks like a dragon is attacking the cat's wizard tower! Thank you for sharing✌💛☺

[@markduggan3451]

It looks amazing especially with the painting in the background.

[@mirxsee]

2:58 when I heard the music, my brain just instantly jumped to Hermitcraft :'D

[@alexandrelarcheveque1184]

Me two!

[@oldskull98]

You: Lupus Nocte - Howling Me, an intellectual: superfast build mode song

[@kyrionbookshield2205]

11:20 Look at this beautiful dragon cat. He really seems to like it. :D

[@joaobarbosa131]

I LOVED IT. You guys are amazing, I can’t even explain myself. Btw guys, can you make your videos longer? I love to see all the work you guys put on. Love u ❤️

[@marionw2059]

Es ist unbeschreiblich schön geworden. Ich liebe das Schloss und eure Katzen wollen nicht mehr woanders wohnen. Wunderbar ❣️❣️❣️❣️

[@angelflot]

Amazing!!! One of a kind! Du og Hansi er så flink! I wish I could buy that from you. So many things that I would love to buy from you because I don’t have the courage to do it. I love the infinity library! And Daigon Alley. Also, I was amazed with the door/wall to hide the wine in the basement! My husband loved that! I will just keep watching you two and learn. I am inspired, however I have the “Analysis causes paralysis” syndrome. In the meantime... I shall enjoy your brilliant mind!

[@kerebharrison459]

Wow I've never seen anyone do super fast build mode in real life!!

[@GoobertownHobbies]

...Ok yeah I need this. Awesome work! :-)

[@chelsy1478]

Martina is always so kind and sweet I also love how artistic she is

[@ouo9517]

the cat: *sleeps* me: 👁👄👁 “awwwe he already like it”

[@sindre.]

As a person who is an abstract thinker of ideas and creative solutions, but horrendous at actually materializing those ideas due to laziness and self doubt, this channel is amazingly satisfying to watch :)

[@NerdyRaindrops]

😭🥰 sooooooo cuuuuute 🥰😭

[@halo218813]

The kitties are ADORABLE!!!! 😻 😻 😻 😻 😻 😻 😻

[@nyangata7278]

0:55 The cat be like: I see no god up here, OTHER THAN ME!

[@stefankachaunov396]

Oh my God, you totally should do a follow up video where you weather the walls, it's gonna look sooooo cool!

[@bryonymason3104]

When you're not even done and the cat's already using it, it's a success 😂

[@LittleDergon]

I really liked how you cleaned up the edges of the windows with the clay, I totally would not have thought of that but it worked super well!

[@crystalvalentin5191]

*Contemplates building my cat a tower* **stares intently at the 3 cat beds I’ve bought** **looks at cat who is sleeping in corner of closet** 😔

[@scottricci5063]

Kool Katsle! I made something similar in the 90s in the shape of saguaro cacti which ran floor to ceiling with 3 arms complete with perches and covered in green carpet. I called them "Catti" or "Cat Cacti" ! Built and installed to certain customers as a side job.

[@peggysims9469]

Missed opportunity to call it a CATS-tle...

[@jhfdhgvnbjm75]

you deserve a medal!

[@sfx387]

I love your videos, re-watching them now and just love the vibes you give off! So fun and chill!!

[@theambitiousduck]

Ok this is really cool. Looking at the castle with the cats in it and the dragon background makes them look like they have dragon wings 😂I would try to make a tree library for my cats but I dont really have anywhere to put it. What breed are the cats? The grey one looks like a Russian Blue.

[@bonnieharris4538]

Clyde went in, then shot back out, on to the 'upper balcony' like, wait, WHERE am I?

[@artsy.kokorovod]

3:10 GoodTimesWithScar superfast build/grindmode music.

[@laila-bethparker5019]

11:23 it's perfect with how the wings look like they're coming out of the castle

[@moripaperstudio]

Super cool! I might have to challenge my partner to make something for our cat 😄

[@KitziaNahomi]

I love how at 11:23 the kitty turns into the dragon of the castle aka the king 😌 this is absolutely amazing btw!!!!

[@danaondrackova3431]

The only thing that stopped me from clicking on this video sooner was a clip of a baby mouse yawning. Also did you always had braces?! They look great on you! Braces people unite!:-)

[@notmyrealname1880]

We must have similar KZbin feed

[@danaondrackova3431]

@@notmyrealname1880 you also watched both amazing Nerdforge AND yawning mouse?!:D

[@notmyrealname1880]

@@danaondrackova3431 Yeah I did, haha! :D

[@meek4109]

was to mouse as cute as I imagine it to be? :3 Or... cuter. :O

[@danaondrackova3431]

@@meek4109 way cuter than you imagine.

[@Cyb3rM1nd]

K I T T I E S ! 😍 Dey sho kyoot! 🥰 Love it when the adorable liddle floofs are shown. And now they have an amazing castle. 😁

[@aarooo3862]

Lmao I just realized that Goodtimeswithscar also uses the same time lapse music

[@yingyangfoxgirl1]

Beautiful tower and I love the kitties. But I found myself wanting the coffee mug and hoodies you guys have. I hope that's new merch coming and I haven't missed it XD

[@nawaraali5471]

The best part? Martina didnt have to make a billion bricks 🤣👏🏼💯

[@richardwright345]

that is awesome with that wall painting behind it . Great job , your cats are lucky.

[@michaelniedzialek8954]

Good times with scare time lapse music 😂

[@aeonblade64]

Is good times with scare related to grain by any chance?

[@michaelniedzialek8954]

feline The lord Cthulhu I don’t think so

[@mysticalmania]

You are so very blessed to be gifted with so much talent and intelligence! Very impressive! Amazing work. Many blessings.

[@rajenglishschool1521]

This tower is called Tower of Wizard Cat 😁💗

[@searipple91]

Either that or a CATstel... so I'll see myself out.😃

[@SH-qs7ee]

As owner to a couple of feline fur-babies and a fantasy geek myself, I can't describe how excited i was to watch this, And you don't disappoint. Only think I would've done differently would be not to tile the side entrance; mostly so I could build an add-on to it later if I wanted. Would love to build something like this for my cats, problem is not having the space for it.

[@asmillingchihuahua9858]

What is the music at 3:01? I've heard it almost everywhere but I don't know it, could someone tell me plz?

[@zoes32flavaz]

Of ALL crafting channels, you’re the most inspiring!!! Love the videos!

[@Thisismehdii]

Me while watching her videos. When my Hogwarts invitation letter will arrive?

[@EnygmaINC]

I love the fact they speak to their cats in Norwegian. So cute.

[@saskiakramer850]

Is your cat called "piece of crap" or did i hear it wrong like 6 times in a row 🤣🤣🤣??

[@panzertorte]

Clyde and Astrid, I think - the bit you misheard must have been "skal pusekatt ha mat?", meaning "does kitty want food?" ;)

[@saskiakramer850]

@@panzertorte hahaha I'm relieved and disappointed at the same time. Thank you for your explanation.

[@Admiral_Lynx89]

My stepmom's been wanting to get a cat tree for our fur babies recently, and I've told her a few times that we could just build it since it wouldn't be that hard. Now that you've posted a recorded demonstration of how simple it is, I can show her, and maybe she'll be inspired enough to agree this time. XD After all, there's no need to spend hundreds of dollars on something you can make yourself for significantly less, since the materials by themselves are not all that pricey. One thing I'd make for my own tree if I were making it myself, is one of those nice "floating" half-cylinder perches that cats like to snuggle in. They always strike me as being a very comfy napping spot whenever I see them. ^_^

[@pattyj716]

That's so awesome. Wish I could make one for my cats. My boy Odin would love it.

[@ashtoncullinan5586]

The song that was playing while you were in the garage is Howling by Lupus Nocte and I am HERE FOR IT!

[@racetrack5614]

I really like this "house. I think i will make the pieces to fit together using "clips. This way it can be taken apart to make cleaning easily. Thanks for the ideas.

[@asunayuki5615]

At 11:22 it looks like your cat has dragon wings because of the background. A dragon-winged cat on a castle/wizard tower with a fantasy landscape behind her. Very epic 👌🏻

[@alexgay4812]

You are both bonkers. In the best possible way, I love your Cat Castle!

[@Cn_Tower]

Star: I think it’s great how you made a cat wizard-tower with plywood and different textures! Star: You must’ve of chose great materials to make your cats sleep on them. Stair: I think for your cats size, maybe the resting place on the top could’ve been taking more space around the tower so the cat has choices to sleep in more options: (For instance, rolling from one side to the other, laying down with legs tucked under their bum and arms reaching forward, and laying on the side stretching to create a long body-what I call the banana posture)

[@katrina-kylie436]

Это так круто! То что вы делаете - это нечто невероятное!!! даже для кота самое необычное жилище придумали!!! Супер!!!!!!!!!!!!)))

[@arnisdaddy7905]

You could also use Vinyl Brick wallpaper on the outside so as not to spend too much money. In my area it is $20 to cover 56 square feet and looks like real brick with variety of styles.

[@CosmicGlitterGoddess]

The mural adds a bit of sauce to the castle! That is so flipping cool! My cats use my entire house as their castle. So, I kind of doubt they’d use something like that if I made it. It turned out beautiful! 😻 🏰

[@stormvexed]

FINALLY A PROJECT YOU GUYS DID THAT HAS PRACTICAL application in my life