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HOW TO BUILD A CAT TREE | DIY cat tree for free (completely upcycled cat tree)
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Күн бұрынHello, everyone! If you're new here, I post new content every Sunday/Wednesday EST at 2pm. Subscribe to stay tuned and let me know down below what you'd like to see!
In this video, I show you how to build a cat tree for free! We upcycled some cans and turned trash into an upcycled cat tree. This DIY was about 90% repurposed and only 10% new. We borrowed power tools and turned trash into a zero-waste cat tree.
UPDATE (July 2020): I fixed the cat tree, talk about how it's holding up, and talk about the importance of repairing. Click here to watch: • FIXING MY DIY CAT TREE...
This was such a fun, low waste, cheap alternative to buying a cat tree. I am all about sustainability and practicality and this turned out so great!
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@dawnamorgan7364 Жыл бұрын
Hot glue on the can rims, then use Duct Tape around the joint area of the cans. If you can fill each of the lower cans with either sand or plaster of Paris before gluing the next can onto it, it will add some weight to the bottom of the Cat Tower. Old pillows that are no longer used (you can take the covers off the pillows and maybe unroll some of the fiber fill to make new cushions out of the old pillows) or use old blankets or towels folded into a cushion.
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist Жыл бұрын
it's much too late haha that thing is long gone and two homes ago but hopefully this can help someone else
@dawnamorgan7364 Жыл бұрын
@@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist It is just ideas that I came up with, I currently have made a cat tower out of an old T.V. stand corner unit (not the best thing but it works). I am also going to make it so that a cat can use the top shelf to get on the shelf that is attached to the wall walkway. Check out some of Jackson Galaxy's videos. I enjoy your videos, Thank you!
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist Жыл бұрын
@@dawnamorgan7364 oh that's awesome! thanks for sharing :)
@kimberleyspraggins5909 7 ай бұрын
Yep & wrap the levels first. I'm repairing an old one & will wrap the columns 2 or 3 times.
@quixoticcoyoticcannibalystic 2 жыл бұрын
I just found your channel and let me say: THANK YOU!!! 🥰 yours is the first channel ive found with upcycling actually being the goal for enviromental reasons.
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 2 жыл бұрын
yayyyyy!
@KarinaVentures 4 жыл бұрын
Wow! That's some dedicated DIY! Now I'm inspired 😏
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 4 жыл бұрын
aww thanks! We love a good DIY around here :)
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 4 жыл бұрын
By the way, not sure if you caught it yet, but I posted a cat tree update video here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fbV-p6Wj0NPYgJc.html
@sassylrhg 3 жыл бұрын
Measure 3 times...cut once. The best way to LEARN is how you did it!! Awesome that you were honest and shared that. I personally cant do the cans and will hunt for the tubes. A GREAT video, regardless!
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 3 жыл бұрын
thank you so much! It was so fun to build and I did learn SO much!
@PsychoPixy222 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist and another comment on the cans.. starting to see a trend
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 3 жыл бұрын
@@PsychoPixy222 hey, they're not for everyone. The point was to keep trash from landfill :)
@PsychoPixy222 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist oh ok I must have missed that message somewhere in your video...?
@PsychoPixy222 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist Can't seem to find that message in video... only points I found was a upcycle diy for quarantine. I must have totally missed that.. :/ got a time stamp?
@kimberleyspraggins5909 7 ай бұрын
Nothing beats a failure but a try!! Awesome job y'all really gave it a go! Way better than buying a new one with no personality.❤
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 7 ай бұрын
i wouldn't call it a failure or ugly!
@Tomanita 4 жыл бұрын
It looks great😃 And it's amazing that you found a purpose for those cans!
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 4 жыл бұрын
Aww thank you! Me too! I love finding new ways to upcycle :)
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 4 жыл бұрын
By the way, not sure if you caught it yet, but I posted a cat tree update video here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fbV-p6Wj0NPYgJc.html
@mjowsey 9 ай бұрын
Very nice idea to build the columns with old cans! Love how it looks in the end.
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 9 ай бұрын
omg thanks!
@yurakovalec7292 3 жыл бұрын
I did it myself with the Woodglut plans. I think this is the best way to find out how to build it.
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 3 жыл бұрын
I'm not quite sure what that is....is that a website?
@yurakovalec7292 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist YES! 👍 You should try it. You can try It and get your money back if you don't like it
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 3 жыл бұрын
@@yurakovalec7292 interesting! Maybe I will!
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 3 жыл бұрын
@@yurakovalec7292 But what is it?
@yurakovalec7292 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist The best woodworking plans, they're really worth paying attention to. I've been using them for a couple of months now and haven't been disappointed with them yet
@GeeklingNo1 4 жыл бұрын
hmmm/// im a broke college student with a new (unexpected) kitten and he LOVES climbing but there isn't really anything to climb on at home (taking the semester off). got some ideas now :)
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 4 жыл бұрын
Love to hear it! It can actually be so easy and super cheap to have a kitten since they are easy to entertain haha. Let me know if you have any questions! I also have lots of tips on my channel for free low waste living :)
@pyroromancer 3 жыл бұрын
i too did a DIY cat tree when it was done and put in it's corner after about 20 hours of toiling. My cats were more interested in the box full of packing peanuts right next to it, initially.
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 3 жыл бұрын
My cat too was not interested at first lol. She definitely loved boxes and small spaces but after a few months, I think she prefers the tree more! Check out the update video to see how much wear and tear she got out of it! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fbV-p6Wj0NPYgJc.html
@lucidevotee6652 3 жыл бұрын
Turning a deluxe critter nation ferret cage thats taller than me into a cat condo, this definitely gave me some ideas!
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 3 жыл бұрын
so cool! have fun :)
@BigMoe77 3 жыл бұрын
This is a really great build, I want to build something for my cat too. I think if you guys used something to fill the lower level can, like sand, dirt or water, you could have created some weight in the base to make it a little sturdier if you wanted.
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 3 жыл бұрын
That is a great idea and others suggested that too! It is still standing and we only had one incident that we had to fix. Check out the repair video here :) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fbV-p6Wj0NPYgJc.html Thanks for your support!
@ZeCabreira 4 ай бұрын
Watching from the Philippines!
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 4 ай бұрын
hey!!
@vanessadanese7237 4 жыл бұрын
Amazing! I just found your Channel and the video is such high-quality! I will definitely be subscribing and will be here for more of your content!
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 4 жыл бұрын
Wow, that means so much to me! I just LOVE videography and editing so thank you for the complement, I work really hard :)
@SRHMorbid 3 жыл бұрын
so deff making my cats a tower. but im going to use pvc instead of cans. i just found a for $2.51 a 1inch by 10 foot pvc at lowes. my cats are tiny to but my kitten is crazy, but super happy i found this. thank you i love it and stay safe out there.
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 3 жыл бұрын
I think PVC is great but my goal was to make this cat tower completely zero waste!! I encourage you to try to make yours as waste-free as possible too and try to source your materials second hand if possible, if not, just make your cats happy :) happy building! I am glad this inspired you! Don't forget to check out the update video here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fbV-p6Wj0NPYgJc.html
@PsychoPixy222 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist oh look almost my exact same comment about PVC. Not too sure you think PVC is great though
@alexandraoliveira1226 2 жыл бұрын
i loved thee asmr kind of diy tutorials
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 2 жыл бұрын
aww thanks!
@HomewithNadineFlorida Жыл бұрын
Yay! Glad i you our cat liked it. Great job!
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist Жыл бұрын
thank you!
@darodes 2 жыл бұрын
This is INCREDIBLE on so many levels… great job!!!
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 2 жыл бұрын
aww thank yoU!
@throughcolouredglasses9300 4 жыл бұрын
I am so worried about it giving out and the cats getting hurt. Great project in theory but maybe using big cardboard tubes might have been safer?
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 4 жыл бұрын
For sure! Thankfully my girl is rather tiny and it has been safe so far! I am actually doing an update video in two weeks so stay tuned!
@throughcolouredglasses9300 4 жыл бұрын
@@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist Awesome! :)
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 4 жыл бұрын
By the way, not sure if you caught it yet, but I posted a cat tree update video here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fbV-p6Wj0NPYgJc.html
@throughcolouredglasses9300 4 жыл бұрын
@@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist thank you :)
@Misshighness444 4 жыл бұрын
Through Coloured Glasses go away Karen the cats will be ok
@revmd621 8 ай бұрын
You’re cute. A project! I’ll give it a try. Thanks for sharing!❤
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 8 ай бұрын
thanks!
@laurettakhundmiri2144 3 жыл бұрын
Maybe if you would have wrapped the cans with cardboard first to give them stability then wrapped the twine around it. I think it turned out amazing
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 3 жыл бұрын
That might have been a better idea! check out the update video, though, to see how well it's held up! It's still strong! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fbV-p6Wj0NPYgJc.html
@PsychoPixy222 3 жыл бұрын
Oh I'm starting to see others had my same view point.. huh.. interesting..
@FS-qk5uq 4 жыл бұрын
Put some concrete in those cans at the bottom and try silicone to hold the cans together. I would have also painted the cans before wrapping so they don't show threw the rope.
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 4 жыл бұрын
Those are great ideas, thank you! Can you tell this was my first construction project haha. The cans are surprisingly doing quite well and an update video comes out on Monday :)
@PsychoPixy222 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist and another can comment
@dawnscreativecraftycorner2589 8 ай бұрын
i have to agree very nice idea to build the pillers with old cans what I would of done to make them a we bit sturdier fill them with something heavy then glue them. LOVE IT VERY NICE JOB
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 8 ай бұрын
nice, thanks!
@GalicheGal 4 жыл бұрын
We loved this.... Well done. My daughter and I are gonna give it a go. Hi from Ireland 👋🇨🇮
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 4 жыл бұрын
So glad this inspired you! Good luck!!
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 4 жыл бұрын
don't forget to check out the update video here! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fbV-p6Wj0NPYgJc.html
@kimberlyyoung8906 4 жыл бұрын
Love it! But like me not everyone has wood lying around..
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I understand...we usually don't either. We did a project about two years ago and just never had another purpose. BUT we have a woodshop near us that gives out free scraps so maybe check for something like that or even ask on Facebook!
@kimberlyyoung8906 4 жыл бұрын
Didn't think about that.. maybe Lowe's or home Depot might give away or sell the scraps they cut for customers?
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 4 жыл бұрын
@@kimberlyyoung8906 That might work!
@graceli_08 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah same
@sassylrhg 3 жыл бұрын
@@kimberlyyoung8906 ALL Lowes & Home Depots sell scrap wood in their lumber sections. They will even cut it for you if you need it cut. Im one of their best customers for it.
@mackenziecohen7131 2 жыл бұрын
Never thought I'd find someone with another cat named mochi lol
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 2 жыл бұрын
omg me neither!
@Sood123456 3 жыл бұрын
This is beautiful. :) the video is also very sweet. I smiled the entire time. Haha . And the idea is awesome as well. I will surely try it.
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 3 жыл бұрын
Aww thank you!! I love rewatching this video :)
@GiantEagle610 4 жыл бұрын
Try using a clothes peg or a pliers to hold the nail in place when hammering. Less finger mishaps
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 4 жыл бұрын
that's a great idea! Thanks for the tip :)
@GiantEagle610 4 жыл бұрын
@@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist No problem! I also learned the hard way after a few sore fingers
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 4 жыл бұрын
@@GiantEagle610 oh no! I'm surprised it hasn't happened to me yet lol
@angiesteele4637 2 жыл бұрын
Wow the process of watching the cat tree build was so cool.. I don't think I'd have your patience though, Emma
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 2 жыл бұрын
doesn't really require patience haha and patience is something we can all learn
@nightstringers 2 жыл бұрын
Try liquid nails that is a great adhesive and will never come apart. its Non toxic after it drys .
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 2 жыл бұрын
maybe next time :)
@shaunaburton7136 3 жыл бұрын
I'm sure your cat is appreciative!
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 3 жыл бұрын
She adores it! You'll get to see her use it in next Thursday's video :)
@withit062714 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! I also appreciate your glue gun tip...seriously effective! Please don't stop creating, repurposing, and recycling!
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 2 жыл бұрын
awww thanks for the kind words :)
@CarolinaGirlCreationZ 3 жыл бұрын
Such a CUTE video! You two are adorable and I love the final result! I'm all about ♻ upcycling! Plus, I'm looking for an idea to make my first ever cat (that rescued me after he was abandoned with a KITTEN collar cutting into his skin, after Hurricane Florence) tower/tree house! Super nice job! Subbing just because of this video! Can't wait to see your channel grow!
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 2 жыл бұрын
aww thanks! upcycling is my JAM!
@marleeholzbacher8031 4 жыл бұрын
Love this!! Yall are so creative!! Can you do a video on things to make for pups that are also upcyled!!
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 4 жыл бұрын
Aww thanks! I have been wanting to do that for a while now so I will certainly do it at some point, hopefully soon!
@sielthesnail5628 2 жыл бұрын
So I'm not the only one who uses random makeshift saw horses 😂
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 2 жыл бұрын
hahahahahah definitely not
@TheKrispyfort 2 жыл бұрын
use roof flashing tape, or any decent tape, to go around the glued joins between the cans. i've been collecting cat food cans for a few months now for a project such as this. though i have been trying to factor how to dismantle it. i'm thinking water pipe joints/corners as i played with Quadro(TM) a lot as a kid as it was my favourite thing to build random bespoke furniture with
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 2 жыл бұрын
oh cool!
@Yourmomgotbent 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks you guys
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!!
@anna-sg4oj 3 жыл бұрын
Me and my dad are making one for our 2 kitties!
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 3 жыл бұрын
HOW FUN!! Hope it goes well :)
@The_cursed_cat2 4 жыл бұрын
Such a great idea I will probably try ductaping the cans together for a better hold ty !
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 4 жыл бұрын
Now that's a solid idea! Definitely should have done that. I had a few mishaps you can learn more about in the update video :)
@PsychoPixy222 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist and another..
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 3 жыл бұрын
@@PsychoPixy222 thanks for the comment :)
@PsychoPixy222 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist yea anytime! You see all the similarities in nearly every comment people posted? Thought I'd help you out, always happy to help! :)
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 3 жыл бұрын
@@PsychoPixy222 not much help as it went according to plan for ME but everyone is different so build it how you want :)
@misachan9615 2 жыл бұрын
Such an honest video. Loved it.
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 2 жыл бұрын
aww thank you!
@raysi6931 3 жыл бұрын
Should have fileed cans with rocks . That would have solved the wobbly problem
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, great idea! A lot of others suggested similar things, wish I had thought about that sooner. But, check out this video here to see how it has held up: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fbV-p6Wj0NPYgJc.html The tower is STILL standing nearly a year later and still sturdy!
@PsychoPixy222 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist another can comment...
@M0EM0E1 2 жыл бұрын
Am I gonna die?🤣🤣thats totally me with tile saws and electric hand saws
@M0EM0E1 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this I would of never thought to use cans. Also Lesson learned wrap the cans in the rope before placing and staple fabric before placing 💕
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 2 жыл бұрын
i was very scared from a wood working incident before this haha
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 2 жыл бұрын
@@M0EM0E1 :)))
@lauraaqui219 3 жыл бұрын
This would of worked if you had known, about using a glue called, Liquid nails it glues metal really strongly and is much quicker, bless you for attempting this you made me think, about the possibilities, you were on the right track, you just didn't have the right glue, for this job, but dont give up keep trying out your theories. I would like to see what else you can think up. Laura in uk
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 3 жыл бұрын
Hey! It actually worked really well and is STILL standing a year later :)
@PsychoPixy222 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist and another can comment...
@MyAgrael 2 жыл бұрын
I will replace them cans with cardboard leftovers from any diy shop . Also instead of using t-shirts to wrap the tree , i will go to a carpet shop and buy left over pieces. With less than 10£ you will get loads .
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 2 жыл бұрын
oh cool!
@cathylavorante6871 4 жыл бұрын
That was just so cool! You did a great job!! I’m trying to get ideas to make my own. We have a fat old male( sherman) and a small 1 yr old female( Luna). It has to be sturdy but fun. I think watching so many videos gives me great ideas but makes it more confusing too lol!!! I think yours is great!!
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, this tree probably isn't the best for chunky kitties, unfortunately. Though, someone suggested before that PVC would be a great and sturdy option! Others suggested adding some cement to the cans and/or PVC to make it not-so top heavy! Good luck!
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 4 жыл бұрын
By the way, not sure if you caught it yet, but I posted a cat tree update video here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fbV-p6Wj0NPYgJc.html
@cathylavorante6871 4 жыл бұрын
The Simple Environmentalist thank you!! I haven’t seen it yet so I look forward to seeing how it went! I really enjoyed that video. It really made me start looking at things I have. Hopefully this weekend I can start seeing what I can put together. Your video did however inspire me to make them a toy out of a cardboard box, old blanket, tape and cart toys lol. Sadly to say it’s still in one piece but it doesn’t look as good haha!!
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 4 жыл бұрын
@@cathylavorante6871 Thank you!!! That makes me so happy that this had even a small impact on you :) Have fun and happy crafting!
@Berrith 3 жыл бұрын
Wonder if you could use old broom sticks or dowels dowels and crush milk jugs around those, then wrap that with the rope/twine. Or use plastic grocery bags to bulk it up before wrapping with twine.
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 3 жыл бұрын
it's possible! probably not a design i'd like to use but i'm sure it would work!
@Berrith 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist yeah! Well yours is awesome, great video! I loved watching the process. I found you because I’m looking to make one with supplies I or my neighbors have on hand. I’ve seen people make ropes and rugs out of plastic bags. Those usually end up in landfills, so any other functional use sounds good to me. Also I’m checking out your channel and it’s right down my ally - subbing now!!
@cilstr 2 жыл бұрын
i think.. mayeb you have made the cans more sturdy, by threading an old broom stick through the centre? Like make a small hole in each can to push the stick through.... would help join them together too
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 2 жыл бұрын
a good idea!
@Hari-yh8mt 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely Love the idea
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@freewaybaby 4 жыл бұрын
I use PVC for lots of stuff....maybe you can replace the pillars with PVC, for more durability!
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 4 жыл бұрын
if I found some used I would! The goal was to make this almost entirely upcycled :)
@freewaybaby 4 жыл бұрын
The Simple Environmentalist I hear ya’. Whereas you had some unused wood lying around, I have PVC from unrealized garden projects. And, in our area, we have regular trash pickup, but the next day is BIG stuff that the claw truck picks up. It’s amazing the building stuff you can find out by the street; even wooden fence that only needs the bottom 6 inches removed and it sometimes sands up like new,depending on the original quality.
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 4 жыл бұрын
@@freewaybaby Whatever works for each person!! I even made my compost out of bulk trash! Ps, I posted the cat tree update today if you're interested :)
@PsychoPixy222 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist wow another pvc/can comment... what was the harm in responding like this to me?
@audreyschmitt200 3 жыл бұрын
Duct tape could probably hold those cans together better. Love the old tshirts for cushion idea and use of yarn. That was a lot of twine!
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 3 жыл бұрын
wow....i cannot believe i didn't think of that!
@debraarizona4809 3 жыл бұрын
I think it would have been easyer for you if you would have done all your stapling,that way you would be trying to staple in hard positions...anyway nice looking house.😊
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 3 жыл бұрын
For sure! Wish I had thought of that before hand hahahah but thanks for the advice for my next project :)
@debraarizona4809 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist Lol😃 can't waite to see the next one.. I take care of strays in the hood. Hello! I'm your New subscriber Greedings from Phoenix Az.🤗
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 3 жыл бұрын
@@debraarizona4809 welcome! I do a few DIYs here on my channel but focus mainly on easy ways that we can all live more eco-friendly :) thanks for joining the team!!
@doctorSI 3 жыл бұрын
Great. All you needed to do with the cans was to put stones in them before gluing so that they had enough weight to hold
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 3 жыл бұрын
Great tip! Probably should have done that haha! Don't forget to check out the update video to see how it has held up over the months :) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fbV-p6Wj0NPYgJc.html
@lillianad9879 Жыл бұрын
Wow nice
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist Жыл бұрын
thanks!
@soniyajhan9875 3 жыл бұрын
The things we do for our cats, do they even appreciate it though. I'm getting my first pet kitten soon I'm so excited.
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 3 жыл бұрын
Haha right?? She didn't like it at first but she has really warmed up to it!! Check out the cat tree update video here to see how much she loves it now: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fbV-p6Wj0NPYgJc.html
@SS-hj4ls 3 жыл бұрын
Love this thank you!
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad it can be helpful!
@joannecook8538 Жыл бұрын
Looks great!❤
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist Жыл бұрын
thanks!
@ambarquintero771 3 жыл бұрын
This must be the video because my cats name is mochi too ❤️❤️
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 3 жыл бұрын
No way!!! Amazing! I think that is such a cute name for a cat :) If you're interested in more Mochi footage, I made an update video here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fbV-p6Wj0NPYgJc.html
@cristinadavis6011 Жыл бұрын
Cool
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist Жыл бұрын
thank you!
@pierrewoodhurst 3 жыл бұрын
Follow the instructions on the package and the glue will stick next time :-) just a helpful tip
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! I am known for not reading directions haha. I will try that next time :)
@allsensesfiring 11 ай бұрын
E for effort....I just rescued one from the trash and it's gonna need a bit of work. I've put a new one together before, so I'm aware how their constructed.
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 11 ай бұрын
nice!
@jesseoliver5630 4 ай бұрын
I would have drilled a hole in the bottom or the cans and used nuts and bolts to hold the cans together
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 4 ай бұрын
alright
@skully7763 2 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure that hot glue is going to hold together on the posts. You need to put something physically through the cans to stop them coming apart.
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 2 жыл бұрын
no it worked
@denisewilson6807 4 жыл бұрын
This was very entertaining. Good Job tho! LOL
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 3 жыл бұрын
Thank yoU!
@mads1864 2 жыл бұрын
I mean cans could be useful, next time I would suggest putting weight in the cans somehow before gluing them together? like rocks? idk
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 2 жыл бұрын
perhaps! the idea, like i said in the video, was for this to be as low waste as possible so i did just that :)
@mads1864 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist i think it was a wonderful idea, absolutely not knocking ya :) i was just brainstorming 🥰
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 2 жыл бұрын
@@mads1864 oh yeah for sure! Just letting you know why I did it this way :) I got my new one second hand!
@noeliafernanda1061 9 ай бұрын
👍👍
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 9 ай бұрын
thanks!
@luqicharmz 4 жыл бұрын
I need to do this for Sir KiKi.
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 4 жыл бұрын
It was so fun to make and it's so cool knowing she likes something I MADE!
@luqicharmz 4 жыл бұрын
The Simple Environmentalist I’m going to use the can idea and make a scratching post since he already has a box.
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 4 жыл бұрын
@@luqicharmz love that idea!
@Home_made_ch 3 жыл бұрын
My idea was to use rivet gun instead of glue to connect cans together
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 3 жыл бұрын
You know, that sounds like a really good idea! I wish I had thought of that!
@stopminormutilation 2 жыл бұрын
Do you think pringles cans would do instead of real cans? 🥺😭
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 2 жыл бұрын
maybe? might be a lot of weight to bear for that cardboard
@Home_made_ch 3 жыл бұрын
How many meters of rope you used per leg?
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 3 жыл бұрын
That is a good question...I don't know precisely, but I would guesstimate about 100m? I could be totally off though. Sorry i forgot to take that measurement!!
@shemia 2 жыл бұрын
How much wasbthe total cost of the build?
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 2 жыл бұрын
It's been a while since we did this but we only had to buy hot glue and twine, so maybe $20? I mean, in theory we technically bought the cans and old wood though
@wurmoftheunderworld 6 ай бұрын
Can I ask how long it's lasted?
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 6 ай бұрын
I think it was about 2 years? we moved overseas so we couldn't ship it but we had it the whole time we were at this house and it was still in good shape!
@FrikileSs 3 жыл бұрын
I loved your idea♥ , what type of glue to use to glue the cans?
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 3 жыл бұрын
Just regular hot glue!
@vickiechandler3112 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist Try E6000 glue when gluing metal and ceramics. It works great and has a better grip on slippery surfaces. Hot glue will eventually shrink and peel off of smooth things causing the surfaces you are gluing to separate.
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 2 жыл бұрын
@@vickiechandler3112 i'll keep that in mind for next time, thanks!
@lfroio1 2 жыл бұрын
Time to change that blade on that saw….
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 2 жыл бұрын
guess so, we borrowed it from a friend!
@cindyleeheyman7299 3 жыл бұрын
Pringles chip tubes might have been better to use. And contact cement or epoxy
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 2 жыл бұрын
except i don't eat pringles. this was a zero waste video anyway :)
@denisenicklowicz6946 3 жыл бұрын
great i would of used duct tape to hold the cans together but over all its great
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah that probably would have helped reinforce for sure!
@PsychoPixy222 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist and another can comment...
@alyssaratatouille7024 4 жыл бұрын
Then the cat only scratches on just the yard part
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 4 жыл бұрын
yup, that ended up happening haha
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 4 жыл бұрын
don't forget to check out the update video :) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fbV-p6Wj0NPYgJc.html
@dinathecat1476 3 жыл бұрын
Meow Meow
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 3 жыл бұрын
she's so cute!
@HazelHammond1505 3 жыл бұрын
should of padded before you glued them down
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 3 жыл бұрын
Padded the cans? I did pad the wood!
@111FU Жыл бұрын
Could have used cardboard also
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist Жыл бұрын
not that sturdy though
@laurahiggins5151 Жыл бұрын
For “environmental reasons” maybe don’t use spray paint? 🤔
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist Жыл бұрын
maybe i'll do what i want. consider the fact that this video is nearly 3 years old and people can change
@joshuaandliisamerck2314 2 жыл бұрын
make a plane
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 2 жыл бұрын
what
@delanajosey4867 3 жыл бұрын
Cans won't hold up for fat catz like mine. Great idea though for kittens
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 3 жыл бұрын
They actually do hold up for her even though she is full grown now! Check out the update here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fbV-p6Wj0NPYgJc.html
@RP-fy4jx 2 жыл бұрын
It doesn’t look very safe tbh, I am worried about your cats!
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 2 жыл бұрын
I only have one and she was a 5 lb kitten at the time. No need to worry, you don't know what it's actually like
@lfroio1 2 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@annahthegeminitalks7736 3 жыл бұрын
So not for free
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 3 жыл бұрын
it mean i guess technically you buy the cans full of food but they would otherwise be wasted so I saved them from the landfill. I bought hot glue, sure, but someone might already have that at home :)
@dougfreedom5200 3 жыл бұрын
I would not call this up-cycled lol. And this is not even sturdy and a waste of materials. Good attempt horrible execution.
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 3 жыл бұрын
This was 90% upcycled, I don't see what you mean: cans that would have otherwise been trash, t-shirts and fabric that could not be donated (aka trash), wood that had no other purpose. The only thing that was brand new was the twine! It might not look sturdy but nearly a year later it is still standing. I know, it's not the best, but I am not an engineer or architect so it's alright for having no experience. It could have been worse lol
@PsychoPixy222 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist and another... see there's no point to try & defend just accept that pretty much all your viewers have a similar opinion that differs from your opinion. It's ok to have a different opinion or ways of doing things. :) As long as you give (factual) accurate information, so you don't mislead viewers then your good 🖒
@PsychoPixy222 3 жыл бұрын
Should just use pvc pipe, its sturdy and beats having to put together a bunch of pieces (cans) that will likely fall apart anyway. Can find it at your local home improvement store for $10-13 for a 10-20 foot (depending on what size you get) and they can cuz the sizes you need right there at the store (in lumber). Also pvc pipe has other fittings so if you wanted to do a totally different design or project you can glue (with pvc glue/primer in one also about $10). Also while your there you can check to see if they have left over lumber (typically sitting on it's own cart in lumber full of warped pieces or unused cut pieces), and then head over to flooring and check with carpet people to see if they have any remnants (unused cut pieces).
@PsychoPixy222 3 жыл бұрын
Just as a heads up hot glue will not stick/adhear to pvc, though if your just adding the rope and you sand the pvc (to give a rougher outside for glue to stick to) and wrap the rope tighter together than she did then there shouldn't be a problem. The way she wrapped her rope the cats will likely pull it right off the can with only a few tries.
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 3 жыл бұрын
The point was to build this from trash, though, and not new items and pvc can be toxic :(
@PsychoPixy222 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist Based on what I could find the only time PVC can be toxic is when your trying to melt it. Also every building and home (unless it's really old & out dated) use PVC for plumbing. That's water you drink, bathe, cook..etc with being carried by PVC. So unless your gonna try and melt it (which if u do good luck it's pretty thick) then it's perfectly safe. Crafters use it so much infact I just found out they make certain pieces (such as flat end cap) that won't work for plumbing but are specifically made for people who craft. I do love the concept of your idea though of reusing typical things you may have or throw away. The cans made me feel nervous though as they weren't structurally sound (easily break), and unless you spray them with some rust-resistant spray I'd be worried about rust being a problem as well. I know my two cats when they start chasing each other and jumping on things that they'd need something sturdier. I loved that you were thinking out of the box of new ideas though. :)
@PsychoPixy222 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist Hey! Random thought.. you know what would be a cool video along the lines of making it out of garbage items would be dumpster diving at bigger stores or wherever and finding random things to make it out of. Or random items from yard sales or places like Goodwill (oooh or dollar store items, love me those creative up-cycle dollar store videos). See like I said I like your concept behind your idea, & this idea one might have to go out of their home to get BUT it's still either free or cheap. And at the very least it would be entertaining to watch what items u find & use (like cloth dinner mats instead of carpet).
@PsychoPixy222 3 жыл бұрын
Might need e6000 glue
@moboombada9774 6 ай бұрын
lost me at paint
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 5 ай бұрын
hahahaha okay ehn thanks for the comment anyway
@chasewinters7050 2 жыл бұрын
You can put lipstick on a pig….
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 2 жыл бұрын
whatever you think, to each their own, this worked super well for my tiny cat :)
@LifeLess1999 Жыл бұрын
SCARY WATCHING THIS GUY USE POWER TOOLS.........THIS IS A SURE WAY TO LOSE A FINGER OR TWO
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist Жыл бұрын
nope we all have 10 fingers still ahahahah he is literally a professional
@MyAgrael 2 жыл бұрын
I will replace them cans with cardboard leftovers from any diy shop . Also instead of using t-shirts to wrap the tree , i will go to a carpet shop and buy left over pieces. With less than 10£ you will get loads .
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 2 жыл бұрын
okay cool
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