Make a Modern Cat Tent

Debbie Wolfe

Gather your supplies (Image 1).

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Measure 7 inches down from the end of one piece of plywood, and mark the center point of the board’s width. Mark a line from the center point to one edge of the board. Measure 3/8 inch below the first line and mark a second line parallel to it (Image 2).

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Use a 3/8 inch drill bit to drill a hole at the center point end, between the 2 lines, being careful to keep the outer edge of the bit in line with the center point (Image 3).

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Use a jigsaw to square the center point end, then saw along the marked lines to cut out a 3/8 inch slot to the center point. Sand the rough edges smooth with 80 grit sandpaper. Repeat the process to cut out a 3/8 inch slot in the second piece of plywood and sand it smooth. Slide the two slots into one another to form the tent (Image 4).

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Cut the carpet remnant to fit one side of the tent. Add a generous layer of hot glue to the underside of the carpet remnant. Glue the carpet to one side of the tent (Image 1).

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Next, snake the rope to the other side of the tent. Secure it with glue (Image 2).

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Attach a dangling toy and let your cat test it out (Image 3).