DIY Cat Scratching Post using PVC Pipe

Join Vicki & Steph from DIY for Homeowners by Mother Daughter Projects as they make a fast scratching post for a kitten!

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FYI: We are not professionals, and we don’t claim to be. This is what we found worked for our project. Yours may need a little different approach. Safety first!

[bdefacto]

Ladies, shortly after you made the video, about a year ago. I followed your directions and made the post like yours. My cats love it. Everyday, several times a day they use it. Lot of times when they get up, they actually wait in line to use it. Sometimes they'll use it at the same time, one on one side one on another side. Very practical, will give years of use. I now plan on making one for my lady friend for Christmas and one for my daughter for Christmas. They both have rescue cats, friend has 3, daughter has 4 A few years ago, my daughter saw a kitten struggling out in the middle of this pond, a good size pond, here in Florida, my daughter knew this pond had gators and her boyfriend insisted she not go in. SOME SUB--HUMAN THREW THAT CAT IN. Pond was over her head my daughter went in with her clothes on and saved this kitten. I am very proud of my daughter. She is the manager of the grooming salon of PETCO, in The Villages. The kitten is solid white and she is stunning. Way to go Crystal!

[em_tion]

I love that you instantly shared areas of improvements for your next time/project and included them in the video. 👍

[tallybarn]

I don't have a cat but I love and appreciate all the effort, realness and quality you guys put into your videos. So I watch anyways :) Keep up the awesome work guys. I hope you two get your own TV show someday!

[cpyimitatin]

FYI they actually make a PVC base that allows you to screw the pipe down. That would completely negate the need to cut out the wooden insert.

[isabelrodriguez]

Thanks this was really helpful! Because I'm getting a new pet cat next friday

[wonskrad]

im gonna try on this on my actual drain PVC pipes protruding out of our kitchen. thanks for this! subbed

[Hanya]

Wonderful work! So neat & durable & beautiful too😃👍
Big thanks from Egypt 🇪🇬 🌷💐

[Cherishthemoment]

Great video. I love the fact you talked about how you would do it differently……

[haciendadad]

Wow, your work area is soooo neat and organized. I feel like a slob now. :-). Great ideas, Thank you!!

[Michael-hncj]

Nice efficient shop, very impressive. Nice tools!

Glue and rope is a nice idea. I am very worried about my cats encountering staples or screws with their claws or teeth and hurting themselves.

[reddlief]

I like the pvc idea...I"m looking for cat condo...you also on a rebuild apply much more glue all the way up...cats can tear that rope or carpet apart!

[lovelychaitanya]

I don’t have a cat but very good quality videos. Keep it up. One day I hope to see you giving a close view of all the tools that you have on the wall behind you. That will give me an idea of what are all tools i I need to have to be an efficient diy guy.. thanks

[mikhailtagallie]

Your channel Deserves more views and subs. Itsa great channel and more girls need to get into crafting beyond jewelry.

[theodoreharvey]

Home Depot and Lowes will cut pipe and wood for free with purchase.

[khaledal-awadhi]

Hi ladies
I did similar project in 4x4, but it did not work. So, I will try your way I hope my evil cat will like it and stop destroying my sofa.
I love your projects ❤️👍.

[pebelleeb]

love the idea, a taller cat post is best.

[Marty]

Great DIY cat post, definitely want to try this out. Quick question though, what's the thickness of the wood used to insert into the tubes? Thanks :)

[AD]

Though 7 months old still a great video helping people out. If you can do tou remember how tall your pipe was and how much Sisal rope you used. I'm hoping to make my bengal an 8ft scratch/climbing post and dont want to over or under buy the amount of rope
Thanks

[thelazyjay]

Hi, as an owner of two baby elephants, oops sorry two tom kittens that have grown, I think you will need a heavier base plate to help prevent it toppling over. I have 2 shop bought scratch posts, which when jumped on always topple over till I fixed a larger base to it.

[sandraarmstrong]

what glue would be safe to put fabric or rope on my kitten ladder thanks