Make an Insulated Cat House

Does your poor kitty look cold while exiled outside in winter? This article will help you construct a simple insulated box to help your furry cat stay warm in the bitter cold.

Steps

 * 1) Gather your materials listed in the Things you need section below.[[Image:Make an Insulated Cat House Step 1.jpg|center]]
 * 2) Take the Styrofoam box, take off the lid and place it on the bench beside you.[[Image:Make an Insulated Cat House Step 2.jpg|center]]
 * 3) Place an emergency blanket inside and glue it down[[Image:Make an Insulated Cat House Step 3.jpg|center]]
 * 4) Use a utility knife to cut a circle for the door - making sure it is big enough for a cat to pass through.[[Image:Make an Insulated Cat House Step 4.jpg|center]]
 * 5) Paint the outside in latex paint you have chosen.[[Image:Make an Insulated Cat House Step 5.jpg|center]]
 * 6) Once it is dry, put hay or old clothes inside your cat's house.                 Tip: Make sure that you have put toys and food in the house, too.[[Image:Make an Insulated Cat House Step 6.jpg|center]]

Tips

 * Use straw for bedding. The straw keeps the cat warm whereas hay holds water and moisture. The clothes or blankets will stick to the cat and he may freeze in the winter months.
 * Clothes are more comfortable than hay, but other insulating objects can be used such as old blankets..
 * Old blankets or towels shouldn't be used because if they become damp they will freeze, whereas straw doesn't hold moisture but it does hold heat. Hay shouldn't be used. Keep the house off the ground a few inches to help with heating.

Warnings

 * Don't force your cat in the house or your cat may scratch you.
 * Don't put your cat in without a door because it will suffocate
 * Kids, seek adult guidance before constructing this project

Things You'll Need

 * Styrofoam box
 * Emergency blanket
 * Utility knife
 * Glue
 * Latex paint
 * Hay or old clothes

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