How to build a Catio (outside cat enclosure) DIY

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  • Опубликовано: 28 июл 2024
  • Step by step DIY video on how to build a catio for your cats using PVC pipe, vinyl coated metal fencing and a vinyl roof. It has 2 upper levels, a ramp, a tree, and is big enough for a person to go inside as well.
    Note: You may want to use heavy duty UV resistant Zip Ties. I've been told they last longer than the standard ones I used. So far, mine are holding up fine, but time will tell. I didn't learn about them until I finished my catio.
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  • @necrobinicalastercourte3483
    @necrobinicalastercourte3483 5 месяцев назад +129

    I'm homeless right now but I'm in a program that will help me back on my feet, and imagining making this is a great motivator for me! This is both something I can do, and pretty cheap all things considered! Hoping to one day come back to this video when I have a home and kitties of my own. Thank you, sir!

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  5 месяцев назад +30

      You are very welcome. I pray the Lord will provide a home soon and some kitties to keep you company.

    • @suki5210
      @suki5210 4 месяца назад +6

      So happy to hear you are ready to get a brand new life! May god bless you!!

    • @gaylewhauwhau3972
      @gaylewhauwhau3972 3 месяца назад +5

      Goodluck my friend may Jehovah God bless you in your journey ❤ 💜🙏😊

    • @npeace312
      @npeace312 3 месяца назад +3

      I hope you are doing well in your program and are looking forward to meeting your goals. God bless you

    • @7XjakelX7
      @7XjakelX7 2 месяца назад +3

      I’m very sorry your government failed you, they spent 9 trillion dollars not including interest, chasing some guys with flip flops.
      I’m very sorry, they could have built you a house , got you a job and helped with everything, but they insisted your not worth it

  • @emilycomaduran4871
    @emilycomaduran4871 8 месяцев назад +143

    I love seeing "how to" projects that the average Joe and Josie with little to no experience can accomplish. Too many are done by experts with skills way beyond what the average person can accomplish. I plan to build a Catio similar to this. Thanks so much.😻

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  7 месяцев назад +6

      You are very welcome. Let me know how yours turns out!

    • @kimchi8022
      @kimchi8022 7 месяцев назад +12

      Yes! Or they have insanely expensive tools that they think someone like myself with no DIY experience has! No I don’t have a wood cutter with a saw blade!

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  7 месяцев назад +3

      Let me know how yours turns out by joining my Facebook group, DIY Project Station: facebook.com/groups/882510523338538

    • @dtraveler3080
      @dtraveler3080 6 месяцев назад +2

      If you do decide to build one, it should be used for temporary purposes. I noticed our catio can get hot on the back porch. So we check on the pet often.Our pets only like it on cooler days.

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  6 месяцев назад +3

      Good point. I removed the lockable feature on the cat door because I read how the door can get stuck closed. I want my cats to be able to go in and out freely, depending on the weather. They don't seem to mind the heat, but they are not going out there very often now that it is cold.

  • @DiddlyD-xx2ih
    @DiddlyD-xx2ih 7 месяцев назад +69

    I don't even have a cat, but I watched every second of this video.

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  7 месяцев назад +4

      Thanks, LOL!

    • @Gayle7362
      @Gayle7362 5 месяцев назад +1

      Same here! Great content!

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  5 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks!

  • @concerned4160
    @concerned4160 4 месяца назад +14

    I don't even have a cat, but I was mesmerized by the whole build. Thanks for sharing. Lucky cats.

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  4 месяца назад +1

      Thanks for watching!

  • @2005noni
    @2005noni 3 месяца назад +7

    ❤ I’m building one on my own. Unexpectedly inherited two orange females late 2022.
    They were so soothing to my late husband in his last months. I want to give back to them the love they deserve.
    And since I rescued two orange males. So this definitely will be a Must have for my growing family!

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  3 месяца назад

      Yep, you definitely need a catio!
      Let me know how yours turns out by joining my Facebook group, DIY Project Station: facebook.com/groups/882510523338538

  • @LIMIEDOT
    @LIMIEDOT 11 месяцев назад +75

    This is fabulous! thanks for sharing this with the rest of us cat appreciators!

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  11 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you. Glad to do it!

  • @elbamaya6857
    @elbamaya6857 7 месяцев назад +24

    Wonderful job! I kept repeating the following phrase as I watched you work so patiently, diligently, and lovingly: “The things we do for our cats.” I love my cats, and it is clear that you and your beautiful wife love yours. God bless you all! Thank you for sharing this project with us.

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  7 месяцев назад +2

      Thank you! Yes, we love our cats and they love the catio! You are very welcome. God bless you as well!

  • @thenetspawn
    @thenetspawn 5 месяцев назад +7

    I plan to adopt two kittens this spring. I planned to harness train them so they might enjoy the outdoors, but only when I take them out. I could actually build this myself so they would have safe access to the out doors, all day long. Thanks for this.

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  5 месяцев назад

      You are welcome! Let me know how yours turns out by joining my Facebook group, DIY Project Station: facebook.com/groups/882510523338538

  • @OurCatioHome
    @OurCatioHome 11 месяцев назад +35

    Good job RoBeaird! Using PVC was a great idea. You also did a great job explaining the entire project. Cheers.

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  11 месяцев назад +3

      Thanks! I just now subscribed to your channel. Your catio is amazing and your many videos are very interesting.

    • @OurCatioHome
      @OurCatioHome 11 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you most kindly and welcome!@@RoBeaird

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  11 месяцев назад +2

      Thank you. May the Lord continue to inspire you to make beautiful creations for his awesome creatures!

  • @p.b.1219
    @p.b.1219 5 месяцев назад +8

    I had a female orange tabby with a pompom tail! I'm crying. Never saw another one before. My Gioia lived to be 18 1\2. She's been gone 11 years. I'm saving this video to build a catio.

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  5 месяцев назад +1

      Yes, those combinations are very rare for a cat. She is very affectionate, unlike most cats. It's a good thing she's little, because she is also a lap cat.
      Let me know how your catio turns out by posting pictures and/or videos by joining my Facebook group, DIY Project Station: facebook.com/groups/882510523338538

  • @debraanderson8893
    @debraanderson8893 8 месяцев назад +10

    You are a great and truly caring cat Dad. That is a wonderful structure and I'm sure the kitties are enjoying it, especially when the weather turns cooler. Now all they need is a water fountain on the deck to stay hydrated.

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  7 месяцев назад +3

      Thanks! They can go inside the house for food and drink and the litter box.

    • @jameslewis2635
      @jameslewis2635 5 месяцев назад

      One thing that could be done quite easily is to simply drill a hole in the roof and place a bowl under it. It would be re-filled naturally every time it rained so that would make it nice and easy.

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  5 месяцев назад

      Great idea!

  • @r8chlletters
    @r8chlletters 9 месяцев назад +49

    It’s important to make sure the immediate space outside your catio attracts birds…so having a feeder or just some shrubs or perches makes a big difference. Also, think about the vantage and whether they can get sunshine to bathe in, protection from cold etc.

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  9 месяцев назад +23

      Birds still come around; In fact, some have found their way into the catio, since the fencing has 1 and 1/2 size square holes. The catio faces the sun, but their platforms are in the shade because of the roof.

    • @lizhall2961
      @lizhall2961 7 месяцев назад +6

      ​@@RoBeairdI love birds! Your catio is awesome except the screen needs to protect the birds. But the catio is impressive.

  • @j.g.7054
    @j.g.7054 8 месяцев назад +18

    You and your wife are amazing! Great work! We have never seen anything like this! Thank you both so very much for your hard work and generosity!!!!

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  8 месяцев назад +3

      Thanks for the kind words! Your encouragement blessed me!

    • @j.g.7054
      @j.g.7054 7 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you so much for your comment! You were blessed way before us - but thank you so very much for letting us know that we encouraged you! Your hard work was a big blessing for us! :) Thank you so much for being the best part of this community! Okay - I know that was alot of thank you's but we mean each one from the bottom of our hearts! We wish that more of the community was like you guys!

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  7 месяцев назад

      Thanks again. I wish more of the comments were like yours! Please feel free to join my new Facebook group, DIY Project Station: facebook.com/groups/882510523338538

    • @wandacollins9437
      @wandacollins9437 3 месяца назад

      Will cats slip through screen with only zip ties?

  • @UmaLokanath
    @UmaLokanath 11 месяцев назад +22

    Thank you so much. I am going to build one for my cats. I have 4. Your catio looks so neat. 😍

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  11 месяцев назад +3

      You are very welcome. Thanks for watching. You and your cats will enjoy your new catio. We sure do!

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  7 месяцев назад

      Let me know how yours turns out by joining my Facebook group, DIY Project Station: facebook.com/groups/882510523338538

  • @sherrybradley6285
    @sherrybradley6285 17 часов назад

    loved your idea for the cat. my cat sat and watched your video with me as if he was planing on helping me build one. I will take your ideas and may add a few of mine. My young man is a monster so I may have to you the 1 inch.

  • @TampaCatGirl
    @TampaCatGirl 9 месяцев назад +7

    I love your design! And I equally adore your sweet, good natured Tennessee soul! We lived in Murfreesboro for about 6 years. Tennessee is beautiful and the people there are the best I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. Thank you for posting this video. God bless you and your lovely wife!

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  9 месяцев назад +2

      Thanks, Beverly! May the Lord bless you richly as you continue to be a blessing to others, even if it's to be a missionary for Him in another state, LOL!

    • @TampaCatGirl
      @TampaCatGirl 8 месяцев назад

      @@RoBeaird thank you!

  • @TandemTuba
    @TandemTuba 7 месяцев назад +6

    What a reasonably priced, well put together project idea. 10/10 you're doing cat lovers (and their cats) everywhere a service!

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  7 месяцев назад

      Thank you, happy to share the idea!

  • @judestewart3955
    @judestewart3955 9 месяцев назад +5

    Brilliant idea using the plastic pipes. Thanks for sharing.

  • @Antzdownunder
    @Antzdownunder 20 дней назад +1

    Hello from Australia, that is a very nice and simple catio, thanks for sharing, bless you and your wife.

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  19 дней назад +1

      Greetings from Tennessee! Thanks for watching. God bless you as well!

  • @Sooz1234
    @Sooz1234 6 месяцев назад +2

    We used the largest size dog crate outside our cat window, but had to add smaller mesh because the Carolina wrens, on the lookout for protected nesting locations, kept coming in through the grid and then being "escorted" into the house by the cats. None were killed, but getting them out again was no picnic. Your cats are lucky to have such excellent DIY "staff."

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  6 месяцев назад

      Oh, wow! I would love to see your catio. You can show it to us by joining my Facebook group, DIY Project Station: facebook.com/groups/882510523338538

  • @lindamyers9139
    @lindamyers9139 11 месяцев назад +24

    This is awesome!! Thank you for the video and all of the explanations. We are screening in a friend's apartment patio this weekend for her cats to be able to go outside. We are also using PVC for the framing. It is lighter weight than wood and "should be" easier to put together. :) I like the climbing ideas too as that will be our next step of the Catio in a month or so.

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  11 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for watching. Let me know how your catio turns out. You'll love it and so will your cats!

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  7 месяцев назад

      Let me know how yours turns out by joining my Facebook group, DIY Project Station: facebook.com/groups/882510523338538

  • @1LORENAMONGE
    @1LORENAMONGE 11 месяцев назад +9

    Fantastic idea. Lots of work but seems like a fun project. Thanks for sharing your experience.

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  11 месяцев назад

      Thank you. It was quite a project but we enjoy watching our cats enjoy it.

  • @mlt6322
    @mlt6322 4 месяца назад +1

    I had one when i was living in Farmville, Va 25 yrs ago. I got up to go to work and there was a big black snake standing 4 ft high balanced on the rear of it's body looking over my porch railing at my cats.

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  4 месяца назад +1

      Yikes! I bet you were glad you had a catio to protect your cats (or to protect the snake, LOL!)

  • @shayinla1942
    @shayinla1942 6 месяцев назад +2

    I don’t own a cat, but I watched the whole thing and want to build one. You did an excellent job!

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  6 месяцев назад

      Wow, thanks, LOL!

  • @Alicia-ij6gt
    @Alicia-ij6gt 6 месяцев назад +3

    Marvellous, simple, durable, minimal tools required, and easily scalable.

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  6 месяцев назад

      Thank you! Are you planning on building one?

    • @Alicia-ij6gt
      @Alicia-ij6gt 6 месяцев назад

      .@@RoBeaird Seriously, seriously considering. Your video is a great teaching tool. What’s particularly great is the dimensions aren’t fixed, and the place I am considering is taller and shallower, but it doesn’t matter. I have even less work to do than you, because my project won’t need a roof (it’s under my broad eaves). I particularly liked that you fitted a door in your project, since that was something I expected would be too big a challenge for me.

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  6 месяцев назад

      Cool! Let me know how yours turns out by joining my Facebook group, DIY Project Station: facebook.com/groups/882510523338538

  • @akamiss99
    @akamiss99 9 месяцев назад +3

    What a great project, thanks for sharing. Well done!

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  9 месяцев назад

      Thank you!

  • @commonsense246
    @commonsense246 Месяц назад

    There's no end to what PVC pipe can construct! Researching Catios...love the simplicity of yours. Thx

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  Месяц назад

      You are very welcome. Thanks for watching!

  • @AnnWright-jb2dw
    @AnnWright-jb2dw Месяц назад

    I couldn't stop smiling through this! It is just what I need. Thank you !👏🏻

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  Месяц назад

      You are very welcome. Thanks for watching!

  • @saraveradequinn
    @saraveradequinn 9 месяцев назад +5

    beautiful I wish you could build one for my cats! your cats are lucky!

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  9 месяцев назад

      Thanks. They certainly enjoy it!

  • @patriciatinkey2677
    @patriciatinkey2677 8 месяцев назад +8

    This was such an unexpected JOY!!! I have had a metal frame, 5'x3', for several years, but didn't know how to convert it to a catio. My poor cats- 3 of them- have been waiting. You just solved all my "but how do I" problems. My thanks, & also from Pixie, Foxy, & Oliver! (Sub'd, too!)

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  8 месяцев назад +2

      You are very welcome, Patricia. Let me know how yours turns out. Tell Pixie, Foxy & Oliver I said Hello!

    • @patriciatinkey2677
      @patriciatinkey2677 8 месяцев назад

      @@RoBeaird We live in South Florida, USA. Subtropical climate eats unpainted wood, so I had been wracking my brain to figure out ramps & climbing spots that weren't wood. This is a perfect solution for our climate, & I remeasured that metal shipping frame & it's a bit bigger than I thought, 4' deep instead of 3'. That's a lot better volume! 5' wide, 6'6" tall on the house window side, slanting down to 4'6" on the outer side. I've purchased a 50' roll of 1" hole chicken wire, & 200 strong zip ties to start. A pvc shoe rack I already have will be repurposed to have more climbing& resting spots, will be drilling some holes to screw it's joints more firmly together & zip tied to the frame. That, plus a roof, screen & ramp (Your method, of course!) SHOULD finish it out. I've already picked out a nice, stout branch for claw sharpening. 🐈 They observe from the window, not yet knowing how lucky they'll be!

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  8 месяцев назад

      Great ideas! Yep, our cats were very interested in mine while I was building it, LOL!

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  7 месяцев назад

      Let me know how yours turns out by joining my Facebook group, DIY Project Station: facebook.com/groups/882510523338538

  • @ritahorvath8207
    @ritahorvath8207 Месяц назад +1

    I grew up in the 70s and 80s in
    a village in Germany. We used
    to have cats and we would let
    them in and out all the time.
    We had no catio. I think it was
    the perfect way to live together.

  • @hera6341
    @hera6341 3 месяца назад +1

    I don't have a cat but I want to build this for my sister in law. I absolutely love this design and materials.

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  2 месяца назад +1

      Thanks! Go for it!

  • @berlyvbosque
    @berlyvbosque 8 месяцев назад +3

    Really nice for the kitties.

  • @7777penda
    @7777penda 10 месяцев назад +4

    Thank you for this and for your happy attitude. It made me feel encouraged that I perhaps could build something for our cats so they can also enjoy the outdoors safely. What a treasure you are! Thank you!!
    PS…I was thinking the opposite of one commenter on the number of zip ties. Lol! I was thinking…I’ll have to place those every 3” for Loki, our escape artist kitty haha.

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  10 месяцев назад

      Thank you! You can do it. You and your cats will enjoy it. Let me know how yours turns out.

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  7 месяцев назад

      Let me know how yours turns out by joining my Facebook group, DIY Project Station: facebook.com/groups/882510523338538

  • @jojobe8446
    @jojobe8446 Месяц назад

    Always dream of building a cat outdoor patio for cats. This is one neatest and simple DYI way to construct, and it is very tasteful. Thank you for sharing

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  Месяц назад

      Thank you! You are very welcome.

  • @theglowcloud2215
    @theglowcloud2215 2 месяца назад +1

    You, sir, are a friend to cats everywhere.

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  2 месяца назад

      Thank you. I hope my video inspires more cat lovers to build a catio.

  • @user-be1hy8dv3c
    @user-be1hy8dv3c 11 месяцев назад +5

    I love this idea. What considerations would I need to make if I needed to double or triple the size of the enclosure? My two cats are used to free-roaming in Brooklyn back yards (one is feral, so she really needs the freedom), but we are planning to move to a rural area soon. I'm too worried about wild animals to let them roam, but I don't want them to feel shorted on space. This would serve as a temporary enclosure while I build a 30x30 garden that I'll enclose, so the pvc is perfect, but I'm just not sure what I'll need to take into account structural to make it larger. Thanks for the video!

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  11 месяцев назад

      Will the catio be free standing or attached to the house like mine? If free standing, I would upgrade to 1 inch pvc for stability.

    • @user-be1hy8dv3c
      @user-be1hy8dv3c 11 месяцев назад

      Yes it would be freestanding. Thanks!! @@RoBeaird

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  11 месяцев назад

      OK, let me know how it turns out!

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  7 месяцев назад

      Let me know how yours turns out by joining my Facebook group, DIY Project Station: facebook.com/groups/882510523338538

  • @sweetsour772
    @sweetsour772 8 месяцев назад +3

    I love that y’all took the time to care for your fur family! Thank you
    GOD for ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL!

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  8 месяцев назад

      Amen to that!

  • @keboonplumeria5266
    @keboonplumeria5266 7 месяцев назад +1

    It looks exquisite and I love the simplistic yet practical. Easy to clean, as well

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  7 месяцев назад

      Thanks! I actually never thought about the ease of cleaning aspect, LOL.

  • @alwaysbgoodTV
    @alwaysbgoodTV 8 месяцев назад +1

    Amazing work! Thank you for sharing your project with us. The kitties look so happy and relaxed outside. And your yard is absolutely stunning!

  • @ms.pirate
    @ms.pirate 6 месяцев назад +20

    This! This is how you protect your cats from wild animals and roads, and save endangered bird species from cats! Cats are NOT wild animals, they should Not be running loose like wild animals. Theres no such thing as a "feral" cat, because cats are NOT feral!

    • @chavaspada
      @chavaspada 6 месяцев назад +3

      Wrong

    • @Kit1128
      @Kit1128 6 месяцев назад +5

      They should not have to be living outdoors, but millions upon millions ARE with no homes due to people's irresponsibility.

    • @jeffisaliar
      @jeffisaliar 6 месяцев назад +7

      You people are insane. All animals started out as wild animals and they were domesticated by humans and then humans started crossbreeding them. Cats are originally wild animals and they are more than capable of surviving outside on their own for years. There are millions of cats roaming around because they reproduce quickly.

    • @chavaspada
      @chavaspada 6 месяцев назад

      @@Kit1128 why not? Cats are way more competent than any other pet. If anything they are a threat for the local wildlife since they are very competent predators.

    • @Kit1128
      @Kit1128 6 месяцев назад +4

      @@chavaspada I spend a lot of my days working with the feral outdoor cats feeding and TNR. Horrendous things happen to them, not to mention getting hit, which is extremely common.. I've adopted several & in generally they have no interest in going back outside. They are domesticated animals and it's only because people are too lazy or cheap to have their pets fixed. Would you like to be out there 24/7 living with fleas, worms, and undiagnosed medical conditions? Most people wouldn't last a month

  • @donnamerrill6373
    @donnamerrill6373 6 месяцев назад +1

    Loved the design. If you can’t build it with zip ties and PVC, you don’t need it!☺️

  • @treecooklive
    @treecooklive 6 месяцев назад +1

    God bless you for loving your cats this much! ❤😊

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  6 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you! May the Lord bless you, as well!

  • @TanyaBuck-yo2zz
    @TanyaBuck-yo2zz 2 месяца назад

    All the way from Sydney, Australia, I loved this. The way you explain every step and its all put together with zip-ties!? Amazing!

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  2 месяца назад

      Thanks, and greetings from Tennessee!

  • @SD-nh5yr
    @SD-nh5yr 9 месяцев назад +2

    This is awesome!!! My 3 babies would love this, thanks for caring for our 4 legged kids!❤❤

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  9 месяцев назад

      Thanks, glad to do it!

  • @nda7154
    @nda7154 7 месяцев назад

    I love people who build catios for their cats! This is a great one! 😸👏❤️

  • @princevarughese6419
    @princevarughese6419 4 месяца назад

    What a beautiful video! Im going to do this! God bless you and your cats!

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  4 месяца назад

      Thank you! Let me know how yours turns out by joining my Facebook group, DIY Project Station: facebook.com/groups/882510523338538

  • @takeurpowerback2995
    @takeurpowerback2995 Месяц назад

    I am so grateful spirit lead me to this video. I have wanted to do this for my cats and wasn’t sure about the process but you definitely gave me huge inspiration that I can do this. Thank you so much.❤❤

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  Месяц назад

      You are very welcome!
      The Lord helped me build my catio and He will help you build yours as well.
      Let me know how yours turns out by joining my Facebook group, DIY Project Station: facebook.com/groups/882510523338538

  • @lb1460
    @lb1460 5 месяцев назад

    That's so great. Love that you can sit out there with kitties in their catio.

  • @PC-zz9cy
    @PC-zz9cy 7 месяцев назад +1

    Kitties enjoying it before you even finished.😊 Great Job! Thank goodness for zipties...the DIYer must haves!

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  7 месяцев назад

      Yes, to both of your comments! Thanks!

  • @FloridaGirl-
    @FloridaGirl- 8 месяцев назад +1

    We have lanai’s here in FL. But you did a fantastic job on this! A great idea! So well planned out, you even listed the list of materials! You get an A+ on the project. Very well done ! Am sure your cats are HAPPY!

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  8 месяцев назад

      Thank you! A lanai is perfect for cats!

  • @MissOnaBudget
    @MissOnaBudget 4 месяца назад

    Thank you for the PVC idea. Lighter and much cheaper than wood. Our cats would love this! Husband is watching now!

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  4 месяца назад

      You are welcome! Let me know how yours turns out by joining my Facebook group, DIY Project Station: facebook.com/groups/882510523338538

  • @angiecoers6255
    @angiecoers6255 5 месяцев назад

    This is the sweetest thing I ever seen. I want to be one of your cats. Love the design

  • @carolprobert3948
    @carolprobert3948 5 месяцев назад

    This is adorable! God bless you and your wife!❤❤❤

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  5 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you! May the Lord richly bless you as well!

  • @carriebell7829
    @carriebell7829 9 месяцев назад +2

    DYI is always GREAT...I know your fur babies is greatful...🥰

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  9 месяцев назад

      Thanks! Yes, they love it.

  • @livvboit
    @livvboit 3 месяца назад

    this video made me very happy!! i loved watching you execute this project with the plastic piping! i wouldn’t have thought of that ! i also liked that your wife worked on some parts as well!

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  3 месяца назад

      Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

  • @okaysigebahalaka
    @okaysigebahalaka 7 месяцев назад +1

    I rarely comment on videos but I just needed you to know that this was very helpful! I altered the dimensions a bit because I made a sort of shelter for the outside cats I feed. This was significantly easier to make than other catio DIY tutorials I attempted with wood. Thank you so much!

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  7 месяцев назад

      You are very welcome!

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  7 месяцев назад

      Show us your catio by joining my Facebook group, DIY Project Station: facebook.com/groups/882510523338538

  • @sherrismith4311
    @sherrismith4311 8 месяцев назад

    Wow. I like how u showed step by step. It wasn't crazy expensive. The cats ❤ it. Thank u 4 sharing.

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  8 месяцев назад

      You're very welcome!

  • @maegardnermills4292
    @maegardnermills4292 5 месяцев назад

    Nice job. Our daughter and her husband have about 5 indoor cats. She talked about a cattery when she was a child. Thanks for the lessons.
    We are Tennessee folks, too.

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  5 месяцев назад

      Thank you, neighbor!

  • @robinbroadwater2147
    @robinbroadwater2147 7 месяцев назад

    Whoa, WOW!!!
    I happened across your video, by chance, and couldn't STOP watching!
    Kudos to you AND your wife, for taking such good care of your feline family members' needs.

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  7 месяцев назад

      Thanks, Robin!

  • @ooblem
    @ooblem 6 месяцев назад

    Thank you for sharing! This is a wonderful video, that shows step by step instruction. I never thought of PVP piping. Our cats current catio is treated wood and has rotted in three years.

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  6 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks! If you build a new one, let me know how it turns out by joining my Facebook group, DIY Project Station: facebook.com/groups/882510523338538

  • @BloominMoonGlass
    @BloominMoonGlass 6 месяцев назад

    Great idea! We've been stumped on how to modify our current catio setup and this might be the answer! Definitely more affordable than what we were thinking of, and easier to design and build.

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  6 месяцев назад

      Thanks! Let me know how yours turns out by joining my Facebook group, DIY Project Station: facebook.com/groups/882510523338538

  • @iartistdotme
    @iartistdotme 9 месяцев назад

    Your way to attach the roof is awesome! Our cats would love this. Thanks for sharing.

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  9 месяцев назад

      Thanks! Let me know how yours turns out. You can do it. I'm not a professional builder and this was the first time I built something with PVC. Yes, your cats would love it. Ours sure do. 🙂

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  7 месяцев назад

      Let me know how yours turns out by joining my Facebook group, DIY Project Station: facebook.com/groups/882510523338538

  • @alaindion3403
    @alaindion3403 4 месяца назад

    What a great instructional video. Thank you for sharing your project and the lessons learned.

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  4 месяца назад

      Thanks! You are very welcome. Thanks for watching and for your comment.

  • @alexandraines3796
    @alexandraines3796 9 месяцев назад +2

    youtube just let me know about this video! tahnk you so much for sharing! this is perfect! and really simple! i usually see stunning catios but whithout tools it's impossible to put them in place! thank you a lot! honestly! congratulations!

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  9 месяцев назад

      Thanks! Glad you found it helpful.

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  7 месяцев назад

      Let me know how yours turns out by joining my Facebook group, DIY Project Station: facebook.com/groups/882510523338538

  • @niccolealdrich4890
    @niccolealdrich4890 Месяц назад

    I love the fact that this build is "apartment/rental friendly." You can build it and take it with you. I'm going to make one (maybe 2) for my cats.
    I can take them apart when we move to our new home 🏡.
    I don't have a deck, so I will be using sturdy tent hook stakes.

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  Месяц назад

      Great idea!
      Let me know how yours turns out by joining my Facebook group, DIY Project Station: facebook.com/groups/882510523338538

    • @niccolealdrich4890
      @niccolealdrich4890 Месяц назад

      @RoBeaird I will post pictures after I get it done.
      I'm in the planning stages right now so I can determine how much I need in supplies.

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  Месяц назад

      Have fun!

  • @user-ug2yz6vb7p
    @user-ug2yz6vb7p 2 месяца назад

    Very good, sir. I am so happy seeing humans doing for their creatures like this...in the end, who enjoys it more? All of you! So nice.

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  2 месяца назад

      Thanks! We do enjoy it, and so do our cats.

  • @rachelcarney6631
    @rachelcarney6631 3 месяца назад

    Thank you for your clear instructions and kind heart! I’m inspired!

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  3 месяца назад

      You are very welcome. God bless you!

  • @melissaberentsen4029
    @melissaberentsen4029 22 дня назад

    And I thought I was a Genius!?
    Lol , I was Mistaken,
    You are by fare a Human that loves Cats , Your Cateo is AWESOME !
    THAT YOU FOR POSTING AND ITS GREAT HOW YOUR SO DETAILED 😁😎👍

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  21 день назад

      Thanks! Yes, I do love my cats. 🙂

  • @denysephenix2349
    @denysephenix2349 4 месяца назад

    wonderful , really nice.. these cats must be in cat heaven here.. so nice of you to make this for them

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  4 месяца назад

      Thank you. Yep, they are enjoying it, especially the little one. 🙂

  • @hpalmer8836
    @hpalmer8836 8 месяцев назад

    Beautiful! You are talented and kind to your fur babies!

  • @verizon5348
    @verizon5348 6 месяцев назад

    What a great project! My fur babies would love this.

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  6 месяцев назад

      Thanks! If you decide to build one, let me know how it turns out by joining my Facebook group, DIY Project Station: facebook.com/groups/882510523338538

  • @slc4226
    @slc4226 9 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you! Love your ingenuity and love for your cats!

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  9 месяцев назад

      You are welcome. Yes, cats rule! They have amazing abilities and are easier to take care of than dogs. Been there, done that. Our smallest cat is very affectionate and loves to be held like a baby. She demands attention!

  • @angelicanicholecorpuz8240
    @angelicanicholecorpuz8240 Месяц назад

    I love it! I was looking for a DIY catio project for my 8 cats and this by far is the best DIY video that inspired me to make one for the furballs! Thank you so much for sharing this brilliant idea 🫰🏻

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  Месяц назад

      You are very welcome!
      Let me know how yours turns out by joining my Facebook group, DIY Project Station: facebook.com/groups/882510523338538

  • @annikaranestal7084
    @annikaranestal7084 8 месяцев назад

    You and your wife are such good caretakers for your cats.😻

  • @Yenny-1014
    @Yenny-1014 8 месяцев назад

    I dont even have a cat, but I found your video very thorough and informative. You take your time and show a very easy to follow process, with peaceful music. This was a very relaxing video as I'm drinking my theraflu while in bed, recovering from a mild flu. Thanks!

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  8 месяцев назад

      Thanks for watching. May the Lord grant you a speedy recovery!

  • @trishstickers3774
    @trishstickers3774 3 месяца назад

    Love it. First one I have seen made out of PVC piping. Thanks. I am building a catio in the next month or so.

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  3 месяца назад

      You are very welcome!
      Let me know how yours turns out by joining my Facebook group, DIY Project Station: facebook.com/groups/882510523338538

  • @robertkabatoff817
    @robertkabatoff817 7 месяцев назад

    Great idea....I will have to do this. Your cats are lucky to have parents like you and your wife to look after them....

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  7 месяцев назад

      Thanks, Robert!

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  7 месяцев назад +1

      Let me know how yours turns out by joining my Facebook group, DIY Project Station: facebook.com/groups/882510523338538

  • @TradwifeyDawn
    @TradwifeyDawn Месяц назад

    Thanks for this video! My cats deserve the best! I'm sure with this video and my handy-enough husbear we can get something like this built. Yay!🤗

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  Месяц назад

      You are very welcome. I'm sure you can do it!
      Let me know how yours turns out by joining my Facebook group, DIY Project Station: facebook.com/groups/882510523338538

  • @ruth3931
    @ruth3931 5 месяцев назад

    Love this. Low cost and little skills needed. Perfect!

  • @alexisl4158
    @alexisl4158 5 месяцев назад

    Wonderful idea. My cats have a kennel catio I want to expand. This is perfect! I might also build a jungle gym in their cat room. Thank you so much for sharing!

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  5 месяцев назад +1

      you are very welcome. Let me know how yours turns out by joining my Facebook group, DIY Project Station: facebook.com/groups/882510523338538

  • @michellejohnson875
    @michellejohnson875 5 месяцев назад

    This was a great idea, thank you for sharing 👍🥰 and God Bless you and your wife too 🕊️🌈💜

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  5 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you! May God bless you as well.

  • @user-xl4zr1xw1o
    @user-xl4zr1xw1o 5 месяцев назад

    This couple is adorable! Thank you for sharing! SUBSCRIBED!

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  5 месяцев назад

      Thank you and thanks for Subscribing!

  • @ledafrost
    @ledafrost 4 месяца назад

    This looks so doable and customizable!

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  4 месяца назад

      Yep, the possibilities are endless to make your own version!

  • @EtherealZaftig
    @EtherealZaftig 6 месяцев назад

    This is great. I've been wanting to make one for some time now. I didn't think about PVC. Thank you for the inspiration.

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  6 месяцев назад

      Thanks! Let me know how yours turns out by joining my Facebook group, DIY Project Station: facebook.com/groups/882510523338538

  • @CompTechMike
    @CompTechMike 7 месяцев назад

    This is really great! Had been looking at so many different ideas but this is the first I've seen to use PVC pipe. This certainly seems easier to work with and faster. Thanks for posting!

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  7 месяцев назад

      You are very welcome! Let me know how yours turns out by joining the Facebook group, DIY Project Station: facebook.com/groups/882510523338538

  • @sherriberkley188
    @sherriberkley188 7 месяцев назад

    What amazing technique and love you have for the cats 🐱

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  7 месяцев назад

      Thanks, Sherri!

  • @oneminuteenglishlesson7891
    @oneminuteenglishlesson7891 4 месяца назад

    From your Georgia neighbor, kudos! This is an awesome idea! I do not have cats for the moment (I have some strays that I feed from time to time), but in the event I decide to own some in the future, a catio is on the list of must haves! Great video!

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  4 месяца назад +1

      Hello, neighbor! Thanks for watching. Georgia is beautiful, especially around Brasstown Bald Mountain. We stayed in a cabin with a private dock on Lake Chatuge last September. Had a wonderful time there.

  • @Wul-Lop
    @Wul-Lop 8 месяцев назад

    Excellent cat playground... May Cats & their parents be happy, healthy & (should be) wealthy... respect from Thailand...

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  8 месяцев назад

      Thank you! Respect from Tennessee...

  • @RideTheHighs
    @RideTheHighs 6 месяцев назад

    Thanks so much from the land down under, Australia...so appreciate your clear and concise instructions, you inspired my husband to start our catio project now with gusto lol. Our kitties will be forever grateful, God bless.

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  6 месяцев назад

      You are very welcome! Let me know how yours turns out by joining my Facebook group, DIY Project Station: facebook.com/groups/882510523338538. You can share pictures and videos of your DIY Projects. Ask questions, leave tips, get ideas and make friends!

    • @RideTheHighs
      @RideTheHighs 6 месяцев назад

      @@RoBeaird Absolutely, will do, thanks again for your uploads, they are very insightful.

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  6 месяцев назад

      Glad to help!

  • @kristinebailey6554
    @kristinebailey6554 5 месяцев назад

    Awww you seem like such kind people. I actually think I could make one of these for our 3 cats. We bought them a catio for our covered porch but they can't move around enough in it and no room for us to put in a chair to sit with them.

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  5 месяцев назад

      Thanks! Let me know how yours turns out by posting pictures and/or videos after joining my Facebook group, DIY Project Station: facebook.com/groups/882510523338538

  • @mohammadchayirli1574
    @mohammadchayirli1574 9 месяцев назад +2

    Well done, I enjoyed watching you making your catio. I’m gonna start mine following the same steps.
    Cheers

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  9 месяцев назад

      Thanks, I'm glad you found it helpful. Let me know how yours turn out!

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  7 месяцев назад

      Let me know how yours turns out by joining my Facebook group, DIY Project Station: facebook.com/groups/882510523338538

  • @SylvieLaflamme
    @SylvieLaflamme 4 месяца назад

    Thank you very much for this video. It will be usefull for our own catio this summer.

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  4 месяца назад +1

      You are very welcome! Let me know how yours turns out by joining my Facebook group, DIY Project Station: facebook.com/groups/882510523338538

  • @user-mq6bu5zb5q
    @user-mq6bu5zb5q 5 месяцев назад

    Wow!!! so glad I checked this recommendation from RUclips. What a great idea, my furry babies would love this. Thank you for sharing!😁

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  5 месяцев назад

      Thanks! Let me know how yours turns out by joining my Facebook group, DIY Project Station: facebook.com/groups/882510523338538

  • @viper2148
    @viper2148 7 месяцев назад

    This is a brilliant improvised solution. I’d still be a bit considered the little rascals might try to squirm their way out, but I’m sure you’ve thought of that and ‘zip-tied’ every avenue of escape.

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  7 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks! So far, they haven't escaped.

  • @sarasa00
    @sarasa00 8 месяцев назад

    Very exciting to see how much love you have for your cats, greetings from Argentina

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  8 месяцев назад

      Thanks for watching all the way to Tennessee!

  • @leeleealea
    @leeleealea 2 месяца назад

    I never thought about pvc! Great idea!

  • @jessli369
    @jessli369 6 месяцев назад

    Omg I love this! I just so happen to have a ton of PVC leftover from a failed garden project. This would go to a much better use for my kitty's 🥰

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  6 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks! Let me know how yours turns out by joining my Facebook group, DIY Project Station: facebook.com/groups/882510523338538

  • @civilpse5458
    @civilpse5458 4 месяца назад

    Thank you. You have been thorough in the details.❤

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  4 месяца назад

      You are very welcome!

  • @barbsterboo3100
    @barbsterboo3100 5 месяцев назад

    That was so fun
    Great job
    Blessings to you dear brother in Christ thank you for sharing your faith as well!

    • @RoBeaird
      @RoBeaird  5 месяцев назад

      Thank you! May the Lord Jesus richly bless you this year!