You’re very fortunate. What a great show of love to you.

They, actually, worked together..which is much better, imo... He didn't do it for her, just saying.

You're a great wife blessings for both of you

Seriously! Way to go hubby!

You’d think so…

Hi, love the video and these bonus tips. Can you tell if the posts are 2x2, 4x4, or something in between?

@@ianrhine4049 They say in their description they are using all 2x2 inch wood, from the video it looks like they are using rough cut lumber (not planed/sanded to a smooth finish). They aren't using corner posts, and aren't securing to the ground, just screwing the 2x2 panels together. Getting corners 90 degrees is important, so you want a square or similar. Many would be reluctant to use 2x2s for strength, but when I was younger I built an 8x8x4 ft tall dog run, covered with chicken wire on all sides (dog liked to dig), unsecured to the ground (so it could be moved to mow under), and it was fine for strength - we could easily move it to a new spot, and it didn't fall apart as it aged. Notice they screwed the corners so the ends overlapped the side, so the outside of the top is 2 meters from the house. If they had placed the end overlapping the sides, the panels would have been 2 inches too short between the home and the outside of the wall to rest on top of the wall. 1:24 It looks like they saved some money buying 7 ft. long 2x2s and cutting to 2 meters (about 6.5 ft). I think they did this because that was the width of their wire mesh 2:52 Could have saved most cutting by leaving 7 ft tall and just cutting the width to match the mesh. The extra height would have been nice, particularly if you are going to slope so you can add a cover later. I would suggest securing to the ground for wind, especially if you might put a cover on the top for shade, but you don't have to use posts. They make ground "auger anchor" that you screw into the ground. On Amazon you can buy a pack of 4 anchors for $20. Install these a few inches from the corner. Look for ones with that will accept a bolt at the top, or has a threaded top, so you can drill a hole through the bottom of your frame and bolt to the anchor (some just have a loop at the top for tying down with rope). Will want to be in the ground at least 1 ft. deep. You might go deeper if you are concerned with frost heave, but if this happens I would suggest just "screwing" the anchor in deeper. They show these being installed with a drill, but I doubt a drill is powerful enough - will need to switch to a wrench or ratchet. Stretching the wire mesh so it is tight and flat is more difficult than it looks. An easy hint is: 1. Put 2 panels end to end, with the outside elevated about 10 inches with blocks, to form a "V". 2. Secure the mesh at the end (away from the wire mesh roll). 3. Pull the mesh across both panels reasonably tight - it will not be lying flat on the panels, but forming a triangle across the top of the "V". 4. Secure the mesh at the other end (roll end). 3. Cut the mesh off from the rest of the roll. 3. Remove the block and push the panels flat, stretching the wire mesh tight (about 3/4 inch if each panel is 8 ft. long). 4. Tack down the mesh in the middle and the sides. 5. Cut the middle separating the panels to complete. If you want it tighter or not as tight, can increase the elevation to be more or less than 10 inches. If you slope the top to add a cover for shade, it doesn't have to be a large slope, just enough to keep the water from collecting in the middle if it droops, just a few inches from top to bottom should be enough. Easiest to make the ends flat, then fill in the space made by the slope with mesh or solid, or can leave open if small enough the cat can't fit through. Just make sure the top overlaps the side panel by at least 1 inch to secure. Last note - I think they used 1x8 inch boards for the bottom of the small walk from the home. Cats like having an elevated walk and sitting area around the catio so you might have use for more. Cheaper to use thin plywood or just paneling (it isn't holding a lot of weight), with a couple coats of paint or protectant, as long as it isn't particle board, OSB, or something else that doesn't like water.

Perhaps YOU should make a video to show us how it's done? Nothing like a KZfaq armchair quarterback!

​@@ClassyGeek *You low reading comprehension on display* - I didn't insult his work, I praised it, understood by most, but FAR beyond your capacities.

@ ​ClassyGeek Commenting and blocking is easy to get around, and shows you realize that *like the rest of your existence, you have nothing of value to add or say* earning you a block this day. *You low reading comprehension on display* - I didn't insult his work, I praised it, understood by most, but FAR beyond your capacities.

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They also needed some shade!

Thanks!! 😊 Hope your cats also get their own catio at some point! Spring has arrived here in Finland and catio seems to be ok after the winter. No problems have come yet, but let’s see as long as the rest of the snow has melted 👍

You are wellcome! 😊

You are wellcome 👍

Thanks! 👍

Thanks! The faces of the cats were absolutely awesome when they got there for the first time. I recommend building! Happy cats and happy wife! 😊

I'm guessing that is 20volt?

I myself have a few Ryobi devices in use that have an 18 volt system

Yes they are!

Good info, Thanks! 😊

hi any updates on how it worked ? im specifically looking for netting for lizard and bug control!

@@joselynnmartinez5068 I wrote a big reply n it went missing. Home Depot sells the netting I used it is called pet screening 4x7 ft n it is really strong n durable. It is black but you can see fine thru it. Bugs can’t get in n I had two cats use it for years n it was very sturdy never sagged n looked good. It is what sold my house. She had two cats.

Thank you! 😊 Hope you have as great a cat patio and happy cats as we do! Yes, built of 2 x 2 wood.