This video shows a guy building a fantastic cat tree which I really love. I’m calling it a “do it yourself” project because he did, in fact, make it himself. It’s original, sturdy, and nothing of that cheapo factory look about it.
However … if you decide to tackle a project like this, you need to have some know-how and equipment. (Watch the video to see what I mean. This fellow is no amateur; he handles those power tools like he could do it in his sleep!)
The end result is a piece of equipment that is going to last a long, long time. It’s solid, so the cats will trust and enjoy it. It has a rustic attractiveness that would go well with certain types of decor. Probably the greatest benefit of all with a piece of furniture like this is a sense of pride in creating something so functional and nice looking.
If you have the ability to make a cat tree like this, go for it! It would be a wonderful use of your time. (If you don’t … maybe you can hang around Home Depot and befriend a guy wearing a well-worn toolbelt.)