Men who do this for their wives are loved and appreciated! My husband built one for me at some expense and I am so grateful to him. Love love love for him my best friend!!!!
I am so happy to see someone make a catio without going overboard on the materials. Some notes of others are looking into these: - It is worth the wait to stain the wood before assembly. - Instead of U nails to fix the fencing to the wood you can use a staple gun, the longer the staples it can drive, the better. - Design to the lumber size. Here they used 8 ft wide panels and 4 ft rolled steel wire so few cuts. Can leave side panels 8 ft tall to decrease cutting more but will need more fencing. - Look for multi use, so if you want a screened in outdoor sitting area, use pet and insect screening instead. - More complicated things like doors you can buy pre-made if you aren't very handy. - They didn't use steel wire panels but a roll which saved a LOT of money. You can probably go up to 2" by 4" wire mesh. - If you're not as concerned with the final look, can save money using chicken wire. - Corners here might not stand up over time, or you might not be as handy with assembly. Can cut triangles from thin plywood to put at each corner of the panels to stiffen them. - You might want to cover part of it later, so put the top at a slight angle. Then if you want to cover part of it, you can use thin plywood or just a tarp. - Ground swell might be an issue in some areas so put might set it over a gravel trench. - Allow some access doors in long walkways for access - I recommend every 4 ft so you can reach easily. - Scrounge, notice they had 1 fixture some steps and a barrel, another a large cutting from a tree. If you had a wind spinner, you could connect this to a string and toy to keep the cats busy when the wind blows. - Definitely need a cat door to keep insects out. - If the entire path is covered and close, can move the catbox outside. - Bird feeders and bird baths near the catio keeps them occupied. - If it will also serve as a dog run or you are concerned with other animals digging in and then accessing the house, dig a trench, extend the fence into the ground at least 6 inches (prefer up to 1 ft), and fill with gravel around it to discourage digging. Also if it will be for a dog as well then put the fencing on the inside of the braces rathr than the outside (harder for larger animal to push through). If you are going with a really large area, consider using steel piping instead of larger size lumber, placing the bottom in holes with poured quickrete. - The price will be comparable or cheaper with pipe. - If really large runs aren't sturdy enough, can place a slightly smaller pipe in a larger one to double the wall thickness - I used this to make a weight bench bar. - It has less maintenance. - You can space out the supports further so you don't need as many inside supports. - You can buy clips, or just weave a wire around the fence mesh, or cut the outside wire and loop, to make two section of wire into 1 (two 4 ft sections into 1 8 ft wide fence section). - You can buy threaded fittings for the joints. - Threading the pipe is easy and there are lots of UA-cam videos to show you how. - You can even use the fittings and short sections of pipe to make elevated platforms, etc. and U-bolt wood for the walkways. - Consider a miter box to make it easier to cut piping square.
@@ianrhine4049 They say in their description they are using all 2x2 inch wood, from the video it looks like they are using rough cut lumber (not planed/sanded to a smooth finish). They aren't using corner posts, and aren't securing to the ground, just screwing the 2x2 panels together. Getting corners 90 degrees is important, so you want a square or similar. Many would be reluctant to use 2x2s for strength, but when I was younger I built an 8x8x4 ft tall dog run, covered with chicken wire on all sides (dog liked to dig), unsecured to the ground (so it could be moved to mow under), and it was fine for strength - we could easily move it to a new spot, and it didn't fall apart as it aged. Notice they screwed the corners so the ends overlapped the side, so the outside of the top is 2 meters from the house. If they had placed the end overlapping the sides, the panels would have been 2 inches too short between the home and the outside of the wall to rest on top of the wall. 1:24 It looks like they saved some money buying 7 ft. long 2x2s and cutting to 2 meters (about 6.5 ft). I think they did this because that was the width of their wire mesh 2:52 Could have saved most cutting by leaving 7 ft tall and just cutting the width to match the mesh. The extra height would have been nice, particularly if you are going to slope so you can add a cover later. I would suggest securing to the ground for wind, especially if you might put a cover on the top for shade, but you don't have to use posts. They make ground "auger anchor" that you screw into the ground. On Amazon you can buy a pack of 4 anchors for $20. Install these a few inches from the corner. Look for ones with that will accept a bolt at the top, or has a threaded top, so you can drill a hole through the bottom of your frame and bolt to the anchor (some just have a loop at the top for tying down with rope). Will want to be in the ground at least 1 ft. deep. You might go deeper if you are concerned with frost heave, but if this happens I would suggest just "screwing" the anchor in deeper. They show these being installed with a drill, but I doubt a drill is powerful enough - will need to switch to a wrench or ratchet. Stretching the wire mesh so it is tight and flat is more difficult than it looks. An easy hint is: 1. Put 2 panels end to end, with the outside elevated about 10 inches with blocks, to form a "V". 2. Secure the mesh at the end (away from the wire mesh roll). 3. Pull the mesh across both panels reasonably tight - it will not be lying flat on the panels, but forming a triangle across the top of the "V". 4. Secure the mesh at the other end (roll end). 3. Cut the mesh off from the rest of the roll. 3. Remove the block and push the panels flat, stretching the wire mesh tight (about 3/4 inch if each panel is 8 ft. long). 4. Tack down the mesh in the middle and the sides. 5. Cut the middle separating the panels to complete. If you want it tighter or not as tight, can increase the elevation to be more or less than 10 inches. If you slope the top to add a cover for shade, it doesn't have to be a large slope, just enough to keep the water from collecting in the middle if it droops, just a few inches from top to bottom should be enough. Easiest to make the ends flat, then fill in the space made by the slope with mesh or solid, or can leave open if small enough the cat can't fit through. Just make sure the top overlaps the side panel by at least 1 inch to secure. Last note - I think they used 1x8 inch boards for the bottom of the small walk from the home. Cats like having an elevated walk and sitting area around the catio so you might have use for more. Cheaper to use thin plywood or just paneling (it isn't holding a lot of weight), with a couple coats of paint or protectant, as long as it isn't particle board, OSB, or something else that doesn't like water.
@ ClassyGeek Commenting and blocking is easy to get around, and shows you realize that *like the rest of your existence, you have nothing of value to add or say* earning you a block this day. *You low reading comprehension on display* - I didn't insult his work, I praised it, understood by most, but FAR beyond your capacities.
This is one of the nest catio build videos I've seen. Most just say "how to build" as clickbait, then show you their finished catio. This is very clear, shows how you solved issues and makes it seem very doable. Thank you!
You have that entire gorgeous yard and you put them where there is no view, nothing to watch or entertain them ... they enjoy nature also , they would love that yard too .. other wise awesome building ..
The things we do for those we love.... 😊 You guys did a GREAT job... Thanks for something to save for reference... The measuring of the kitties was cute, lol. Measure twice cut once.... Thanks guys!
Thanks for sharing! I’ve been thinking about fostering cats/kittens and having an outdoor space would be awesome! I’ll be watching the next one on how it’s decorated ❤️
Awesome job!! 👋👋👋 I have a suggestion for the wall next to the ladder, put some floating shelves and/or a hammock for them or both, Amazon has them for $35 set of 5, indoor ones, but you can build your own I'm sure. Great work y'all
Aww!!! The look on your kitties face when they finally came out. You guys did a great job. That's exactly what I want for my cats. They can't go outside safely because of dogs that chase them. I feel so bad that they are cooped up inside our home. They are always looking out the window. How is the cat enclosure holding up? Have any problems arisen?
Thanks!! 😊 Hope your cats also get their own catio at some point! Spring has arrived here in Finland and catio seems to be ok after the winter. No problems have come yet, but let’s see as long as the rest of the snow has melted 👍
Kia ora from Aotearoa (New Zealand). Wow I really love the new Catio 🥰 that you both for sharing your beautiful work, I'm am inspired to draw up a plan for when I'm ready for cat to add to my faminals 🥰
Great job! Nice design 😸 I can see the cats enjoying your creation! The spot I would build a catio is next to my heat pump as well. How do your cats mind it? Thank You 🙏🏾
Air conditioning? In Finland? You're getting a like for having a disc golf tee in your garden alone, and I haven't even mentioned the catio. Great job.
Fantastic I would love to be able to do something like that cuz I got two and they love to go outside but one pushed the screen out and next thing you know I hear a cat fight it was my neighbor's cat and oh my God it broke my heart but my kitty's okay!!
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Men who do this for their wives are loved and appreciated! My husband built one for me at some expense and I am so grateful to him. Love love love for him my best friend!!!!
You’re very fortunate. What a great show of love to you.
They, actually, worked together..which is much better, imo...
He didn't do it for her, just saying.
You're a great wife blessings for both of you
Seriously! Way to go hubby!
You’d think so…
I am so happy to see someone make a catio without going overboard on the materials. Some notes of others are looking into these:
- It is worth the wait to stain the wood before assembly.
- Instead of U nails to fix the fencing to the wood you can use a staple gun, the longer the staples it can drive, the better.
- Design to the lumber size. Here they used 8 ft wide panels and 4 ft rolled steel wire so few cuts. Can leave side panels 8 ft tall to decrease cutting more but will need more fencing.
- Look for multi use, so if you want a screened in outdoor sitting area, use pet and insect screening instead.
- More complicated things like doors you can buy pre-made if you aren't very handy.
- They didn't use steel wire panels but a roll which saved a LOT of money. You can probably go up to 2" by 4" wire mesh.
- If you're not as concerned with the final look, can save money using chicken wire.
- Corners here might not stand up over time, or you might not be as handy with assembly. Can cut triangles from thin plywood to put at each corner of the panels to stiffen them.
- You might want to cover part of it later, so put the top at a slight angle. Then if you want to cover part of it, you can use thin plywood or just a tarp.
- Ground swell might be an issue in some areas so put might set it over a gravel trench.
- Allow some access doors in long walkways for access - I recommend every 4 ft so you can reach easily.
- Scrounge, notice they had 1 fixture some steps and a barrel, another a large cutting from a tree. If you had a wind spinner, you could connect this to a string and toy to keep the cats busy when the wind blows.
- Definitely need a cat door to keep insects out.
- If the entire path is covered and close, can move the catbox outside.
- Bird feeders and bird baths near the catio keeps them occupied.
- If it will also serve as a dog run or you are concerned with other animals digging in and then accessing the house, dig a trench, extend the fence into the ground at least 6 inches (prefer up to 1 ft), and fill with gravel around it to discourage digging. Also if it will be for a dog as well then put the fencing on the inside of the braces rathr than the outside (harder for larger animal to push through).
If you are going with a really large area, consider using steel piping instead of larger size lumber, placing the bottom in holes with poured quickrete.
- The price will be comparable or cheaper with pipe.
- If really large runs aren't sturdy enough, can place a slightly smaller pipe in a larger one to double the wall thickness - I used this to make a weight bench bar.
- It has less maintenance.
- You can space out the supports further so you don't need as many inside supports.
- You can buy clips, or just weave a wire around the fence mesh, or cut the outside wire and loop, to make two section of wire into 1 (two 4 ft sections into 1 8 ft wide fence section).
- You can buy threaded fittings for the joints.
- Threading the pipe is easy and there are lots of UA-cam videos to show you how.
- You can even use the fittings and short sections of pipe to make elevated platforms, etc. and U-bolt wood for the walkways.
- Consider a miter box to make it easier to cut piping square.
Hi, love the video and these bonus tips. Can you tell if the posts are 2x2, 4x4, or something in between?
@@ianrhine4049 They say in their description they are using all 2x2 inch wood, from the video it looks like they are using rough cut lumber (not planed/sanded to a smooth finish). They aren't using corner posts, and aren't securing to the ground, just screwing the 2x2 panels together. Getting corners 90 degrees is important, so you want a square or similar.
Many would be reluctant to use 2x2s for strength, but when I was younger I built an 8x8x4 ft tall dog run, covered with chicken wire on all sides (dog liked to dig), unsecured to the ground (so it could be moved to mow under), and it was fine for strength - we could easily move it to a new spot, and it didn't fall apart as it aged.
Notice they screwed the corners so the ends overlapped the side, so the outside of the top is 2 meters from the house. If they had placed the end overlapping the sides, the panels would have been 2 inches too short between the home and the outside of the wall to rest on top of the wall.
1:24 It looks like they saved some money buying 7 ft. long 2x2s and cutting to 2 meters (about 6.5 ft). I think they did this because that was the width of their wire mesh 2:52 Could have saved most cutting by leaving 7 ft tall and just cutting the width to match the mesh. The extra height would have been nice, particularly if you are going to slope so you can add a cover later.
I would suggest securing to the ground for wind, especially if you might put a cover on the top for shade, but you don't have to use posts. They make ground "auger anchor" that you screw into the ground. On Amazon you can buy a pack of 4 anchors for $20. Install these a few inches from the corner. Look for ones with that will accept a bolt at the top, or has a threaded top, so you can drill a hole through the bottom of your frame and bolt to the anchor (some just have a loop at the top for tying down with rope). Will want to be in the ground at least 1 ft. deep. You might go deeper if you are concerned with frost heave, but if this happens I would suggest just "screwing" the anchor in deeper. They show these being installed with a drill, but I doubt a drill is powerful enough - will need to switch to a wrench or ratchet.
Stretching the wire mesh so it is tight and flat is more difficult than it looks. An easy hint is:
1. Put 2 panels end to end, with the outside elevated about 10 inches with blocks, to form a "V".
2. Secure the mesh at the end (away from the wire mesh roll).
3. Pull the mesh across both panels reasonably tight - it will not be lying flat on the panels, but forming a triangle across the top of the "V".
4. Secure the mesh at the other end (roll end).
3. Cut the mesh off from the rest of the roll.
3. Remove the block and push the panels flat, stretching the wire mesh tight (about 3/4 inch if each panel is 8 ft. long).
4. Tack down the mesh in the middle and the sides.
5. Cut the middle separating the panels to complete.
If you want it tighter or not as tight, can increase the elevation to be more or less than 10 inches.
If you slope the top to add a cover for shade, it doesn't have to be a large slope, just enough to keep the water from collecting in the middle if it droops, just a few inches from top to bottom should be enough. Easiest to make the ends flat, then fill in the space made by the slope with mesh or solid, or can leave open if small enough the cat can't fit through. Just make sure the top overlaps the side panel by at least 1 inch to secure.
Last note - I think they used 1x8 inch boards for the bottom of the small walk from the home. Cats like having an elevated walk and sitting area around the catio so you might have use for more. Cheaper to use thin plywood or just paneling (it isn't holding a lot of weight), with a couple coats of paint or protectant, as long as it isn't particle board, OSB, or something else that doesn't like water.
Perhaps YOU should make a video to show us how it's done? Nothing like a UA-cam armchair quarterback!
@@ClassyGeek *You low reading comprehension on display* - I didn't insult his work, I praised it, understood by most, but FAR beyond your capacities.
@ ClassyGeek Commenting and blocking is easy to get around, and shows you realize that *like the rest of your existence, you have nothing of value to add or say* earning you a block this day. *You low reading comprehension on display* - I didn't insult his work, I praised it, understood by most, but FAR beyond your capacities.
Very nice outdoor space for your kitties. The black one looks majestic.
❤❤❤
This is one of the nest catio build videos I've seen. Most just say "how to build" as clickbait, then show you their finished catio. This is very clear, shows how you solved issues and makes it seem very doable. Thank you!
Fantastic build. Quick and simple. Love the cats' first reactions on entering their new domain.
So well built! And on grass! You see so many of these built on concrete.
Beautiful black kitty
Very nice. Glad you let them be on the ground (not wood decking). Plant a little shrub in there. Cats love lounging under shrubs.
Poor doggy at the end was like I want to come in too lol. Great build thanks for sharing
So cute, the whole family is working on it, even the doggie 😀👏
You have that entire gorgeous yard and you put them where there is no view, nothing to watch or entertain them ... they enjoy nature also , they would love that yard too .. other wise awesome building ..
They also needed some shade!
I agree, wondered that too...
I like it that they get to see the sky and get all that direct sunlight.
The only concern would be if you have bears around. They would easily break that apart.
The things we do for those we love.... 😊
You guys did a GREAT job... Thanks for something to save for reference...
The measuring of the kitties was cute, lol. Measure twice cut once.... Thanks guys!
So lovely to see you both working so hard to give your cats an outdoor space. Really, really nice.
Obrigada 🙏🏻 Estava querendo Exatamente Assim e agora já sei como deve ser feito. Só a AGRADECER 🙏🏻👍😻
Rainbows 🌈 in the video on your sweet catio build! 🐈😸 🐈⬛ 🌈👑😻 What a Dream, so Wonderful!!!🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉
AY CHICOS, QUE TRABAJO TAN MAS HERMOSO! AMAN A SUS GATITOS COMO YO A LOS MIOS! GRACIAS POR COMPRARTIRNOS TAN BELLOS TRABAJO, UNA GRAN IDEA.
Thanks for sharing! I’ve been thinking about fostering cats/kittens and having an outdoor space would be awesome! I’ll be watching the next one on how it’s decorated ❤️
your black cat is so beautiful. reminding me of mine when he was still here.
What a fine job the two of you have done.
You have shown us what love can do. ❤❤
Your cats are very lucky to have you, your wfe and your son as their humans.
What great carpentry! Well thought out Functional space for the cats. Lots of good help from family too. The wood you used was really nice!
That black kitty is majestic😍
I plan on moving from an apt to a house in just a few months primarily to do something very similar for my cats, nice job
By far, my favorite catio design🥰
But the pup wants in on the fun!!
That is a great looking catio, great job! Family teamwork!!
Awesome job!! 👋👋👋
I have a suggestion for the wall next to the ladder, put some floating shelves and/or a hammock for them or both, Amazon has them for $35 set of 5, indoor ones, but you can build your own I'm sure. Great work y'all
Love this catio . Great job. Have fun kitty's. Enjoy❤
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you love them very much, I really laughed when you measured the cats!
Super Cool
The Black Cat had the Look of
Ok You tricked me I'm outside but I'm not free Darn
But it's totally ok Cause I'm outside
Beautiful back yard. Great job on the catio!!!!
I love that you too the time to build this for your cats!
Love this catio. Great job to you both. ❤
Excellent job ❤
And your black cat look just like mine so beautiful 🤩
Love and respect from Jerusalem the capital of Palestine 🇵🇸
Love the rainbow 🌈
Beautiful, lucky cats. Doggie wants in too.
This is one that would not be too hard to build. Goodplan!
Good job 👍
Awesome job
the black cat was so curious and intrigued, cute. Also, awesome work!
Aww!!! The look on your kitties face when they finally came out. You guys did a great job. That's exactly what I want for my cats. They can't go outside safely because of dogs that chase them. I feel so bad that they are cooped up inside our home. They are always looking out the window. How is the cat enclosure holding up? Have any problems arisen?
Thanks!! 😊
Hope your cats also get their own catio at some point!
Spring has arrived here in Finland and catio seems to be ok after the winter. No problems have come yet, but let’s see as long as the rest of the snow has melted 👍
HOW LUCKY YOUR CATS.. I AM EXCITED ALSO TO SEE THEIR FIRST OUTING
great build and i like the beat playing in the background too lol
That is awesome! You know what you're doing...checking square and level frequently! Turned out so nice!
Measuring the kitty's...... Love it..... Giggles.
wonderful husband and great pet parents!!
Kia ora from Aotearoa (New Zealand). Wow I really love the new Catio 🥰 that you both for sharing your beautiful work, I'm am inspired to draw up a plan for when I'm ready for cat to add to my faminals 🥰
This is amazing
Love the simple, clean look to your design, and s functional!
Best Husband Ever!!!!
perfect cat lovers , good job !
Great video. Gonna catio my deck this spring. Love that you a have a disc golf basket
A perfect family.
Dog very wonderful and very nice colour and very happy 🐕💖👌👌👌🐕🐩
Thank you you give me idea for my cats
You are wellcome 👍
Cat heaven!!
Molto bello!!!! Bravo!!!
I cant wait! So excited
Now your cats can become peeping Toms as they peer into the neighbors windows! 🤣😻👏👏👏
Thats cool sir !
This is bad ass. Greatttt job i love it
Just beautiful! Congratulations!
What a fun video. I've been wanting to make a catio for my cats. Very inspirational. Thanks.
Love your video. Want to make one for my next house but i want to put non breakable glass in it and have an access to the house.
Great job! Nice design 😸 I can see the cats enjoying your creation! The spot I would build a catio is next to my heat pump as well. How do your cats mind it? Thank You 🙏🏾
I think you did a great job I am going to start building one tomorrow Are those
2 x 2 that you are using ?
Thank you! 😊 Hope you have as great a cat patio and happy cats as we do! Yes, built of 2 x 2 wood.
Cats: All of this, just for us?!
Also cats: about time...
This is really nice and it's obvious even a modestly sized catio will add quality of life improvement for the confined posh subjects.
darn cool! I need a husband like this :-)
That looks amazing!! Thank you for sharing this!!
You are wellcome! 😊
Great job! Thank you for sharing how you made your cat's dreams come true. :) Lucky cats!
Really excellent idea and video...Thanks for sharing. I'm going to build one
wow! love your catio! ur beautiful furbabies reactions are priceless!! thank you for this video, will try to make one for mine!
Thanks! The faces of the cats were absolutely awesome when they got there for the first time.
I recommend building! Happy cats and happy wife! 😊
i can see that the dog is the supervisor for this job
Just amazing great job
Amazing job I wish I was handy like this
It's amazing what you can do in 15 minutes!
Wow! Or should I say Meeeewow! Nice video and info in the comments. Your hard work is mewnificantly puureciated
Thank you!! 😊
Well done!!
Nice catio..... and i enjoy wacthing your vlog ..... good teamwork.
What a good guy.
Nice job!
Happy cats, happy wife, that’s why I’m building a catio. My husband is SO LUCKY I’m doing this! 🙃
So awesome!
Thanks! 👍
I like it .
OMG, AWESOME JOB!
Awesome job! 👍🏻👏🏻👊🏻 Lucky beautiful cats! 😻😻😻
Purrrfect!!!!
I LOVE IT !! I,M GOING TO BUILT A SAME PLACE FOR MY CATS WIND AND DRACU, SORRY FOR MY ENGLISH..I´M FROM SPAIN
The yard is sick !!! Build a pond man 🔥🙌🏽
Air conditioning? In Finland?
You're getting a like for having a disc golf tee in your garden alone, and I haven't even mentioned the catio. Great job.
Thanks! 😊
The air conditioner also works as a heater in winter.
I love the Home Depot brand Ryobi tools. Cheap and durable, too.
I'm guessing that is 20volt?
I myself have a few Ryobi devices in use that have an 18 volt system
Yes they are!
Adorei seu gatil , parabéns !! Muito bem feito.
Nawww you can tell the cats really love it XD
Lovely job! Happy cats!!!
Awesome! Love it!
Well made! Same at my house. Need to stick it on the side but unfortunately nothing exciting for them to look at on the side.
Nice job.
So cool - love it
Fantastic I would love to be able to do something like that cuz I got two and they love to go outside but one pushed the screen out and next thing you know I hear a cat fight it was my neighbor's cat and oh my God it broke my heart but my kitty's okay!!