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DIY Cabinet To Hide Cat Litter Box In A Small Space | Pet Tips
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- Опубликовано: 15 авг 2024
- #Ad Hey guys! I'm Alexandra Gater and I show you how to do rental-friendly upgrades and DIY projects on a budget. New videos every Saturday and vlogs on Wednesdays! Thank you to Pet Valu for sponsoring today’s video! So many of you have asked for tips on how to hide a litter box in a small space so I show you how to make a super easy DIY hidden litter box using an Ikea cabinet. Be sure to visit a Pet Valu location near you to talk with one of their pet experts: petvalu.com/st...
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Now THIS is the content I needed. I live in a one bed flat with two cats and the litter has been the h a r d e s t thing in the world. I'm not even kidding, I am buying a cabinet next pay day lol
Me too! Haha
I did this when we got our cat and not only does it hide the litter box but it actually masks the smell as well! No one has any idea when they come in the apartment that it’s a litter box!
I did a similar DIY where I found an old white toy box with a lid that stays up when you lift it up, it also doubled as an end table or bench to put shoes on!
I found a cabinet on FB Market Place for $20 and used it to put my my cats litterbox in it.
I just got a cat too and I love her so much but man the litter is driving me crazy.
DONE! Watched this vid, ran out & made 3 stops to Ikea, Pet Valu & Home Depot ... and a few hours later ... I had a lovely hidden Cat Litter Box :)
Was it easy to install the cat door? What tools did you use?
Hi! May I ask how is this working out for you? Was this a good idea? I LOVED it, but I'd like to be sure it WORKS before I spend tons of money on a piece of furniture like that (we're having a rough economic time rn in my country #southamerica)
How about putting a small doormat INSIDE the cabinet to keep more litter inside??
Yes! There are actually special doormats to trap the litter (with mesh nets or smth like that)
or an inexpensive or dollar store rug or scrap would work too!
I'd put vinyl contact paper inside, urine is corrosive and will damage the metal.
sctvgirl Im sure the cat is gonna pee in the litterbox 😉
BuddhaFull Life I have never had that happen 😉
@BuddhaFull Life Maybe the litter box you're using is too small
@BuddhaFull Life mine sometimes manages to poo half in and half out the box. im like dude, there is so much room and you crap there grrr
I had to get a litter box with super tall sides so that my cat wouldn't be able to miss the cat box even with their feet in the box 🙄😂
And the unit has vents. Brilliant! Looks great
That magnet is small enough to be swallowed by your cat. NOT a good thing. Use a piece of magnet strip tape as a safer alternative!
Oh my goodness, thank you for this!! I've been wanting to make a cat cabinet for years but was so intimidated to even try!! Thank you for pointing out how the doorway cut doesnt have to be perfect...that alone relieves some anxiety for me. I can't wait to do this!
I haven’t had a kitty-cat for over 15 years so seeing kitty stuff makes me happy!
I love how far your channel has grown in four years. I would love to see an updated pet video with some creative builds from gram
I love the idea of a cute cabinet for the litter! But girl, ya gotta get shorter screws for those knobs, I see an accident just waiting to happen to your cats!
Ikr, I was waiting for her to saw it off, like wtf!
Exactly
Watched the whole thing and I don’t have cats 😂
Who knows when someone you know might be in need of a solution like this though? :)
Universe is preparing you for something 🥰
Same lol
Lol! I was told to watch this by my cat! 😉😂
@@Hall_Meli Same LOL. But now I know how to hide the litter box when I get one.
I loved it when latte was playing with the screws showed her support for Alexandera 😁
Lottie ^.^
I love this idea! With the metal cabinet, it's easier to clean & disinfect!
There are actually litter trapping mats and putting one inside the cabinet would help so much! And also THANK YOU for using a metal cabinet. Most of the hacks I see use a particle board cabinet and if the cat makes a mess it’s nearly impossible to get the cabinet clean, with a metal cabinet that’s not an issue
That's a really neat cabinent choice. I like that it has vents, so the scent won't get trapped. I'd probably mimic that by drilling holes in the back of a treated wooden cabinent. Cool ideas!
I have a cat mat in front of my litter boxes and they work pretty good, love that this cabinet has vents, I almost bought an enclosed cat litter box for my kitties but read somewhere that vets don't recommend enclosed containers without vents 💙
Wow ! That cabinet looks sooo stylish & beautiful ! Can't even tell that it holds the cat litter box in it !!
That magnet idea was very interesting
That magnet is small enough for a cat to swallow and that would be bad. I suggest using a piece of magnetic strip tape instead.
@@kathyjohnson2043 That was the first thing I thought when I saw that tiny magnet.
Hi Alexandra, it's early morning here in Australia and Mr G (16 year old rescue) has just woken me for the millionth time so I can admire him playing with his toilet roll. Thanks for the upload 🤟
Mr G was the code name my sister gave her now ex husband when she posted on social media because he was the SWAT police Sargent and needed anonymity. I find this adorable and coincidental! Lol! I'll have to tell him he has a cat named after him. ;-)
@@gothempress haha that's too funny...Mr G is quite sneaky and he has an adorable crooked moustache. I wouldn't put it past him that he thinks he's on a secret mission every night 😂
We were able to sacrifice a small hall closet for my kitty’s litter box and pet door. We put a motion light inside too! You did a great job on that cabinet!
So clever!!! I love when you carry Lottie in your bibs, so sweet.
I lost my kitty after 17 years but this is super helpful info. I’m also loving the kitty cameos so much 😻 The litter box is perfect 👌
This cat lookes so happy, but also happy with the Kitty furniture. Just a great idea that I will have to make for my baby. Thank you.
I love that cabinet, and think metal is for sure the way to go. One thing I found in my litter box cabinet (hacked Ikea Stuva) is that if you have a boy cat with bad aim there will be urine on the walls. I ended up getting a litter box with super high walls and put a protective mat at the box's entry. Love your kitties, Alexandra!!
I would love to see you do some sort of thrift store diy/decor episode🥰
The Furminator changed my life!! After trying so many brushes, this one is super effective and my cats like it. Super cute cat bed! Wow, the metal cutting was scary ah!
Hi, great idea, thank you!! I'm definitely going for it! Also, wanted to mention that I've been using pellet instead of litter and it has saved me big style (no mess, less odour, way cheaper, all natural -and I have 12 indoor cats btw :))
Wow!!
Please put that candle under a hurricane glass. My cat set her tail fur on fire on an open candle flame. I never kept one out of a hurricane again after that time. Shes fine dy the way. I was right there.
Even under glass, the cat could still knock over the glass and start a fire.
This happened to my cat as well. Swished his tail over a votive that was on a table next to my chair, while hopping up onto my lap. I was able to put it out quickly, so only singed fur resulted, but never burned candles around cats again!
I do like this concept, but would agree that a protective mat in the bottom would serve as both a barrier to urine corroding the metal and an aid to reducing litter tracking. Use scented oil in an arrangement for scent, not an open flame. Too dangerous!
1. I love the idea of the treat capsules (1st product)- my two cats will roll their treat ball around until it's entirely empty. This spreads it out a bit more over a period of time.
2. Love the concept of Pet Valu - and now I'm mad because I just realized there was a Pet Valu less than 3 miles away from where I used to live. How did I miss this?!
3. LOVE THIS IDEA! I've struggled with hiding litter boxes in all of my apartments and stayed away from cabinets like this just due to lack of space, but now I'm thinking up scenarios where their mini cat tree could be attached to the top as well...
I would love to see you do more pet things for your kitties! I realize there's probably not much more space you can work with/furniture you could add, but I love seeing little Lottie help you with things :)
I would have to keep the lock on because my cats open cabinets for fun and leave them open. They love banging the cabinet especially when I’m sleeping!
You could also place one of those rubber mats with the higher rubber nubs or even a microfiber bath mat to catch extra litter and it will be a soft place for Lottie to land
Wow this is so brilliant and decorative. Gotta make one🥰
Pure genuis and I loved how Lotti helped with the cabinet. 🤗🐾🐈
This is brilliant! My current situation is that I use these large plastic totes for my cat’s litter and there is nothing wrong with that but I feel like this can definitely integrate with my home’s decor!
This is BRILLIANT.
Great idea, I have my litter box in a small bathroom that only has a toilet and sink, and I have a cabinet that the litter box fits underneath and a shower curtain that hides everything, I am always looking for ideas to hide the litter box. This is a great idea and I like that it is big enough to hide all the other essentials and it has vents for circulation and it's metal and looks pretty easy to clean. Thanks for this video Alexandra, it's a very useful one.
I have seen so many of these and you have done it best! Love that metal cabinet! And it was so easy! Next apartment I get will probably have one of these
OMG! Cannot wait to do this as well!!!!!! I had seen many of these but with wooden cupboards and wasn't convinced, NOW this is perfect and there is so much room for the cat to go in! THANKS
Curious how you found that litter worked, I tried it but found it held onto urine scent even after it was cleaned, not sure if it was just an issue with my cats urine. Ended up switching back to oko litter (wood based). I made one out of a cabinet in my laundry room, I put litter catching mats inside with a litter locker. I found without the mats the litter just fell onto the floor infront of the cabinet.
Why was I literally thinking about this yesterday and you upload this today?! Are you in my brain 🤨
OMG... I love this DIY hack!!!
Could you provide a tutorial using wooden cabinetry??
Kathleen Phillips youtu.be/
C5b2uFYiJBw
This is absolutely brilliant. I too live in a small bungalow (no basement) and the litter box is certainly a challenge. Great video!
Hi! Love the idea! I have one like that for my cats, but I noticed you didn’t cut the extra screw of the knob, perhaps it’s better because they could scratch themselves in the screws :( just a tip, I love how it turned out btw :)
Yes, or poke an eye out! It's probably dark in there and cats can turn round & round before going. I'd be nervous. Maybe creating an opening for a non-heating low-level LED lightbulb in there could be nice too?
I was thinking same thing
Jo Jo cats are naturally nocturnal animals and their eyes are made to see in the darkness in sure a lightbulb is a thoughtful but highly unnecessary gesture 😉
@@baboevis4859 Even darkness has moonlight. May be different than an enclosed cabinet. Perhaps the cat door allows for some illumination.
The bosley’s/petvalue family is just the best!
I've always wanted something like this but they are so expensive. I never realized how easy it is to make one ourselves. Thank you 🙂
Good idea. I would get a litter mat under the box. Also Harriet may not be able to climb up into that cabinet as she get older. I had that problem with my oldest fur baby.
IDK if anyone wrote it already, but there's a double-layered matt specially designed for litter, prices on Amazon range from 1$ and up. Just put it under and in front of the box and all the residues fall from the cats' paws into it. Also, you can add small patches of non-woven filter fabric, the kind from stovetop aspirators, to the slots on the cabinet. I also use zeolite powder and it's great for absorbing smells.
The idea is brilliant ! Though I would not trust my cats with this because they would instantly make a mess inside the cabinet by playing with the tools/bag of litter 😂😂 I'd put something between the two doors to keep everything apart for safety 😂😂
You can also add one of those rubber litter catching mats between the box and the door! Most dollar stores sell them so they’re very affordable.
Looooooove all of your videos but especially your fur baby videos 👌
How does Harriet manage the jump up INTO the catbox cabinet?
She is a cat. They are pretty good at jumping.
Cats are pretty good at jumping.
Yes, but she asked, because Harriet is a Senior cat and has pain issues.
I am torn on the laser pointer thing. Cats hunt but there is no reward if you use a laser light.
I used to throw in a cat toy with a tail in at the end, so my cat could feel like he got to finish the hunt, so to speak
@@sashac7002 That's such an nice idea! Our Cats love the Laser pointer and we rewarded them with treats at the end, so they dont get frustrated.
But your Idea is such more effectiv! Thank you
Hi Alexandra! I love your videos and style and Lottie is too cute! I also love cats. My cat a few months ago had an accident with a sharp screw and had to have surgery. Now she is fine fortunately but I just wanted to warn you just in case. Wish you the best and love your content!!
Just made a multipurpose variation of this out of an old medium sized bathroom vanity. Gave it a new plywood top, then put a set of steps/perches shall we say on it, then fixed them at varying heights so the cats can lay on them and even climb and play on, (a cat tower sort of idea) and a place under those steps for a couple of food bowls and even added casters. (Locking ones for the front wheels) Left the back off the vanity so I can pull it out to clean the boxes even easier, since the front doors weren't very wide, hence the wheels for easier moving. Since we were doing a bathroom reno and replacing the old vanity anyway, and knowing this was a trial and error project, we figured it's okay if we made mistakes on this one before making anything more costly and nicer for other parts of the house, since this one is in a bedroom area.
Nice. I hope your cat is happy.
One of the rubber mats that help get the litter off their feet would be the only thing to make this 100% love this idea 😊
Love this! More cat vids please!!! Always looking for DIYs for my fur babies 🥰
You are amazing! Do more stuff with cats. All cat parents love it!
How fricken crazy. I just bought the PS unit a few wks ago bc it was on sale to convert into a litter box solution and you made a video so I can basically figure out what my issue was: How the hell do I cut metal and change the door knob. You're the best!!
Once I do this, everyone will know it's a cat litter box, I will be so proud of it.
NICE JOB, Alexandra!!! I’m pretty sure I’m your biggest fan!
Wow thank you for this diy! I have a cabinet for my litter box but it is so big, chunky and doesn't really look nice. Definitely going to try this.
Also can you let us know the height of just the cabinet part (minus legs - to be sure our kitties will fit) and which litter box you used that fits inside?
The magnet idea was genius!
The new Crystal litter is great!!!! No smells no joke no smells!
I don't even have a cat but found myself watching this to the end! :-) Great job!! Will definitely pass it on to friends and family!
I Love when you talk technical hacks.
So nice to see Harriet!
Your cat did such a good job modeling that litter cabinet!
You can use a jigsaw with a metal blade to cut out the door, too. :)
I loved this video! So excited to go find a PetValu to talk to them about how to enrich the lives of my cats and pet rat.
Make more cat or pet diy videos 😍
I don't own a pet but this is just an excellent idea and I am going to recommend it to everyone that does.
If I lived in an apartment I would definitely do this! Will show my friends, though. Thanks!
This would be great for an older person who cant walk their dog small dog as often as they would like. And not as far of a bend to clean up! Excellent hack
Awesome DIY! I will gladly watch a video of Lottie playing with her new toys/that laser. :P Something to consider hahaha.
I HAVE TO DO THIS!!!! gonna try to buy online n be productive while on quarantine
Anyone who has tried this, how long did it take for the kitty to start using it. We are currently bribing them to get in the cabinet with yummy treats. They still won’t go in the car door. They will go in the large door then exit the cat door.
I did this with a wood thing I have. Best thing EVER! But i didn't think of using a door. I just have a hole. Do these doors work on something more thick like wood and not just a thinner metal? It looks more finished. I love it!
How did you teach your cats to use the pet door?
Yes, and what about if both cats have to use the box at the same time? The frame on the door is fine, but I would remove the flap.
Oh my god, I swear by the automatic cat laser. I come home, I say hi to kitty and put it on when I try to cook or eat so she'll leave me alone xD Didn't realise I could stuff my kitty kong like my dog ones either... I'll have to try that
Just checking - is that plant cat-safe? Some are toxic to cats.
Laurie Huttunen, I am pretty sure that plant IS toxic. It is a bummer...I had to give away my plants. I can't even have fake because I have one that eats those too! And the rest knock this off cabinets lol!
So beautiful!!!
Thank you so much for this hack! I am hoping to get a kitty soon and this is such a great litter box solution!
a shorter screw through the new knob, could also work....add mat inside next to litter box to help contain litter :)
I had a cabinet made like this a few years ago but it’s getting old and dingy. I already own this cabinet from IKEA so I might repurpose it as an upgrade. Awesome idea.
I suggest adding a cordless vacuum in the cabinet. There seems to be a hole on the floor on the left side of the cabinet to allow the charge cord to plug into a wall outlet behind the cabinet.
I have 3 critter cats that are all adorable in their own way.
Hi Alexandra! I just loved this idea 😍 although I wonder: what is the height on the inside of the cabinet? Does the cat fit comfortably? 🤔 Thanks!
Don't worry about litter getting out and all over. Use pine pellets. The floor and cabinet area are always clean. Works like a charm. Love your hack though.
Hey Alexandra, I don't have a kitty (unfortunately 😅), but after seeing your video, I really want to change the knobs on my Ikea cabinet (I have the exact same one). Could you (or anybody else who is seeing this comment) please tell me which knobs you used? I am afraid of buying the wrong size 🤔 Thank you so much!!
Dani diy’d a cupboard a while back...on your “Buy or DIY” Channel...
MORE Cat content please!! :)
I just love love love all your new videos!
I did this years ago with a wooden chest. After a few months the wood had absorbed the urine smell and reeked. I would recommend a plastic liner.
How about cutting down those handle bolts couple inches??? Very dangerous to cat when protruding inside cabinet!!
Love Pet Valu! Been shopping there for the past five years for our bunny, Wally! You’re inspiring me to think of ways to hide his litter box / products as well in our condo... right now it’s not so cute 🤣
I like that it's metal. Most litter box furniture is wooden, and it just seems like odors would eventually seep into wood.
I love this diy, however, I have a 22 lb cat..... I need a way bigger cabinet!
Try the besta cabinets. They have more height. I had that before with no issues. Plus since its wood it's easier to cut the hole out.
@@janedoe932 Would think it wouldbe harder to cut without the right tools. Need a hands saw and to drill multiple holes down each line to fit it, or a jigsaw.
I saw cabinets online that was for the kitties litterbox for $200+, so I found a wooden one on FB Market Place for $20 and I turned it into my cats litterbox which turned out purrrfect! 😂🐈
This is perfect! It could fit two litter boxes!