How to Make a Window Cat Perch

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Do you have indoor kitties that love to look out windows, but your ledges are too small? Well me too, and that is why I built this simple DIY cat perch.

Grab some scrap wood, paint, various tools, and other materials to complete this build.

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Decide size, and then cut main seat and base supports.

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Drill pocket holes and attach the base supports.

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Add a lip around the main base of the window perch.

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Paint or stain the perch as desired.

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