Cat Tree for a Little Scratch

There is a lot of new home construction in our area.

My husband and I rummaged through the construction trash bins in our area one day and gathered all the good discarded plywood, drywall, lumber, and carpet pieces we could find to build our own cat tree for our two cats. The retail price for medium sized cat trees is around $100 to $200. In our case, we were able to make our tree as big as we wanted for free. The only thing we paid for was rope to wrap around some of the legs of the tree, and a few nails. All of the other materials else came from the trash bins. If you don't want to purchase rope, simply turn the carpet pieces inside out and staple it to the legs. We found that our cats love to scratch the back side of the carpet more than the carpet itself. Take a few precautions when digging for deals, like being extra careful of nails sticking out from boards and only taking things from bins or trash piles and not new construction material that may be stacked nearby. We also avoid rummaging during working hours or on the weekends. It's a very inexpensive way to provide a play area for your pet.