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#Ad Hey guys! I'm Alexandra Gater and I show you how to do rental-friendly upgrades and DIY projects on a budget. New videos every Saturday and vlogs on Wednesdays! Thank you to Pet Valu for sponsoring today’s video! So many of you have asked for tips on how to hide a litter box in a small space so I show you how to make a super easy DIY hidden litter box using an Ikea cabinet. Be sure to visit a Pet Valu location near you to talk with one of their pet experts: petvalu.com/store-locator/?ut...
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@sydneybundred8330 4 года назад

Now THIS is the content I needed. I live in a one bed flat with two cats and the litter has been the h a r d e s t thing in the world. I'm not even kidding, I am buying a cabinet next pay day lol

@sofiahhizami5372 4 года назад

Me too! Haha

@kaleighkiwixoxo 4 года назад

I did this when we got our cat and not only does it hide the litter box but it actually masks the smell as well! No one has any idea when they come in the apartment that it’s a litter box!

@lexiejordie 4 года назад

I did a similar DIY where I found an old white toy box with a lid that stays up when you lift it up, it also doubled as an end table or bench to put shoes on!

@barbkeen1221 4 года назад

I found a cabinet on FB Market Place for $20 and used it to put my my cats litterbox in it.

@ronilda2231 6 месяцев назад

I just got a cat too and I love her so much but man the litter is driving me crazy.

@cv8940 4 года назад

DONE! Watched this vid, ran out & made 3 stops to Ikea, Pet Valu & Home Depot ... and a few hours later ... I had a lovely hidden Cat Litter Box :)

@tyrroo 4 года назад

Was it easy to install the cat door? What tools did you use?

@lulasiamparelli197 4 года назад

Hi! May I ask how is this working out for you? Was this a good idea? I LOVED it, but I'd like to be sure it WORKS before I spend tons of money on a piece of furniture like that (we're having a rough economic time rn in my country #southamerica)

@sctvgirl 4 года назад

I'd put vinyl contact paper inside, urine is corrosive and will damage the metal.

@DanishThe1 4 года назад

sctvgirl Im sure the cat is gonna pee in the litterbox 😉

@DanishThe1 4 года назад

BuddhaFull Life I have never had that happen 😉

@emmeemme5088 4 года назад

@BuddhaFull Life Maybe the litter box you're using is too small

@jo6159 4 года назад

@BuddhaFull Life mine sometimes manages to poo half in and half out the box. im like dude, there is so much room and you crap there grrr

@mglouise97 4 года назад

I had to get a litter box with super tall sides so that my cat wouldn't be able to miss the cat box even with their feet in the box 🙄😂

@tammy4him42 4 года назад

How about putting a small doormat INSIDE the cabinet to keep more litter inside??

@zhevtone 4 года назад

Yes! There are actually special doormats to trap the litter (with mesh nets or smth like that)

@jhutch1681 2 года назад

or an inexpensive or dollar store rug or scrap would work too!

@jackienewman5934 4 года назад

And the unit has vents. Brilliant! Looks great

@kathyjohnson2043 4 года назад

That magnet is small enough to be swallowed by your cat. NOT a good thing. Use a piece of magnet strip tape as a safer alternative!

@anconnally 4 года назад

Oh my goodness, thank you for this!! I've been wanting to make a cat cabinet for years but was so intimidated to even try!! Thank you for pointing out how the doorway cut doesnt have to be perfect...that alone relieves some anxiety for me. I can't wait to do this!

@charliesharp6450 4 месяца назад

I love how far your channel has grown in four years. I would love to see an updated pet video with some creative builds from gram

@karenjohnson4433 4 года назад

I haven’t had a kitty-cat for over 15 years so seeing kitty stuff makes me happy!

@jeannawalton8107 4 года назад

I love the idea of a cute cabinet for the litter! But girl, ya gotta get shorter screws for those knobs, I see an accident just waiting to happen to your cats!

@tyrroo 4 года назад

Ikr, I was waiting for her to saw it off, like wtf!

@borountree4539 2 года назад

Exactly

@c__graz 4 года назад

Watched the whole thing and I don’t have cats 😂

@Hall_Meli 4 года назад

Who knows when someone you know might be in need of a solution like this though? :)

@carolinaguzman6950 4 года назад

Universe is preparing you for something 🥰

@caitlinhopkins9729 4 года назад

Same lol

@barbkeen1221 4 года назад

Lol! I was told to watch this by my cat! 😉😂

@toniascott2362 3 года назад

@@Hall_Meli Same LOL. But now I know how to hide the litter box when I get one.

@Jakilyn 3 года назад

I love this idea! With the metal cabinet, it's easier to clean & disinfect!

@sparkysheep 4 года назад

There are actually litter trapping mats and putting one inside the cabinet would help so much! And also THANK YOU for using a metal cabinet. Most of the hacks I see use a particle board cabinet and if the cat makes a mess it’s nearly impossible to get the cabinet clean, with a metal cabinet that’s not an issue

@artgallery2620 4 года назад

I loved it when latte was playing with the screws showed her support for Alexandera 😁

@marianacaffaro 4 года назад

Lottie ^.^

@yestulip8876 4 года назад

That magnet idea was very interesting

@kathyjohnson2043 4 года назад

That magnet is small enough for a cat to swallow and that would be bad. I suggest using a piece of magnetic strip tape instead.

@GodessSiri 4 года назад

@@kathyjohnson2043 That was the first thing I thought when I saw that tiny magnet.

@bluefox99887 4 года назад

That's a really neat cabinent choice. I like that it has vents, so the scent won't get trapped. I'd probably mimic that by drilling holes in the back of a treated wooden cabinent. Cool ideas!

@dianeb1963 4 года назад

We were able to sacrifice a small hall closet for my kitty’s litter box and pet door. We put a motion light inside too! You did a great job on that cabinet!

@carlyh6913 4 года назад

I have a cat mat in front of my litter boxes and they work pretty good, love that this cabinet has vents, I almost bought an enclosed cat litter box for my kitties but read somewhere that vets don't recommend enclosed containers without vents 💙

@mommygarcia9137 4 года назад

Wow ! That cabinet looks sooo stylish & beautiful ! Can't even tell that it holds the cat litter box in it !!

@CoriNagy 4 года назад

So clever!!! I love when you carry Lottie in your bibs, so sweet.

@jacquiwmch 4 года назад

Hi Alexandra, it's early morning here in Australia and Mr G (16 year old rescue) has just woken me for the millionth time so I can admire him playing with his toilet roll. Thanks for the upload 🤟

@gothempress 4 года назад

Mr G was the code name my sister gave her now ex husband when she posted on social media because he was the SWAT police Sargent and needed anonymity. I find this adorable and coincidental! Lol! I'll have to tell him he has a cat named after him. ;-)

@jacquiwmch 4 года назад

@@gothempress haha that's too funny...Mr G is quite sneaky and he has an adorable crooked moustache. I wouldn't put it past him that he thinks he's on a secret mission every night 😂

@jadec8960 4 года назад

I lost my kitty after 17 years but this is super helpful info. I’m also loving the kitty cameos so much 😻 The litter box is perfect 👌

@dariavuistiner1103 4 года назад

OMG! Cannot wait to do this as well!!!!!! I had seen many of these but with wooden cupboards and wasn't convinced, NOW this is perfect and there is so much room for the cat to go in! THANKS

@ButyoucancallmeKat 4 года назад

I have seen so many of these and you have done it best! Love that metal cabinet! And it was so easy! Next apartment I get will probably have one of these

@Aflo96536 3 года назад

This is brilliant! My current situation is that I use these large plastic totes for my cat’s litter and there is nothing wrong with that but I feel like this can definitely integrate with my home’s decor!

@mariannerady1137 4 года назад

The Furminator changed my life!! After trying so many brushes, this one is super effective and my cats like it. Super cute cat bed! Wow, the metal cutting was scary ah!

@isobelodonnell5509 4 года назад

I would love to see you do some sort of thrift store diy/decor episode🥰

@eyesofthegoddess2967 4 года назад

This cat lookes so happy, but also happy with the Kitty furniture. Just a great idea that I will have to make for my baby. Thank you.

@hel3319 4 года назад

Pure genuis and I loved how Lotti helped with the cabinet. 🤗🐾🐈

@tweetterbug 4 года назад

This is absolutely brilliant. I too live in a small bungalow (no basement) and the litter box is certainly a challenge. Great video!

@valonnia 4 года назад

I love that cabinet, and think metal is for sure the way to go. One thing I found in my litter box cabinet (hacked Ikea Stuva) is that if you have a boy cat with bad aim there will be urine on the walls. I ended up getting a litter box with super high walls and put a protective mat at the box's entry. Love your kitties, Alexandra!!

@hollyhasegawa6095 4 года назад

Great idea, I have my litter box in a small bathroom that only has a toilet and sink, and I have a cabinet that the litter box fits underneath and a shower curtain that hides everything, I am always looking for ideas to hide the litter box. This is a great idea and I like that it is big enough to hide all the other essentials and it has vents for circulation and it's metal and looks pretty easy to clean. Thanks for this video Alexandra, it's a very useful one.

@susanstevens5088 4 года назад

Thank you so much for this hack! I am hoping to get a kitty soon and this is such a great litter box solution!

@bluejayjojo 4 года назад

Wow thank you for this diy! I have a cabinet for my litter box but it is so big, chunky and doesn't really look nice. Definitely going to try this.

@mja7282 4 года назад

Wow this is so brilliant and decorative. Gotta make one🥰

@leslapins7617 4 года назад

Wonderful! Thanks for this video, it’s true, we needed this since ever!

@me4getz 4 года назад

You could also place one of those rubber mats with the higher rubber nubs or even a microfiber bath mat to catch extra litter and it will be a soft place for Lottie to land

@roselarouge9107 4 года назад

I would have to keep the lock on because my cats open cabinets for fun and leave them open. They love banging the cabinet especially when I’m sleeping!

@falteringwriter 3 года назад

I've always wanted something like this but they are so expensive. I never realized how easy it is to make one ourselves. Thank you 🙂

@Hall_Meli 4 года назад

1. I love the idea of the treat capsules (1st product)- my two cats will roll their treat ball around until it's entirely empty. This spreads it out a bit more over a period of time. 2. Love the concept of Pet Valu - and now I'm mad because I just realized there was a Pet Valu less than 3 miles away from where I used to live. How did I miss this?! 3. LOVE THIS IDEA! I've struggled with hiding litter boxes in all of my apartments and stayed away from cabinets like this just due to lack of space, but now I'm thinking up scenarios where their mini cat tree could be attached to the top as well... I would love to see you do more pet things for your kitties! I realize there's probably not much more space you can work with/furniture you could add, but I love seeing little Lottie help you with things :)

@jennifergross3506 4 года назад

Please put that candle under a hurricane glass. My cat set her tail fur on fire on an open candle flame. I never kept one out of a hurricane again after that time. Shes fine dy the way. I was right there.

@litestreamer 4 года назад

Even under glass, the cat could still knock over the glass and start a fire.

@kimberleyhosmer5997 3 года назад

This happened to my cat as well. Swished his tail over a votive that was on a table next to my chair, while hopping up onto my lap. I was able to put it out quickly, so only singed fur resulted, but never burned candles around cats again!

@kimberleyhosmer5997 3 года назад

I do like this concept, but would agree that a protective mat in the bottom would serve as both a barrier to urine corroding the metal and an aid to reducing litter tracking. Use scented oil in an arrangement for scent, not an open flame. Too dangerous!

@anniecash1933 4 года назад

Love!! Thank you for the quality content!

@harleeyork7698 4 года назад

Love this! More cat vids please!!! Always looking for DIYs for my fur babies 🥰

@anabellazambrano7782 4 года назад

Amazing! Trying this out for my bunny n his litter box!

@chippychick6261 4 года назад

I Love when you talk technical hacks.

@kathleenphillips2933 4 года назад

OMG... I love this DIY hack!!! Could you provide a tutorial using wooden cabinetry??

@ameliaahnert6854 4 года назад

Kathleen Phillips youtu.be/ C5b2uFYiJBw

@kiyacarruthers98 4 года назад

You can also add one of those rubber litter catching mats between the box and the door! Most dollar stores sell them so they’re very affordable.

@This.is.Bonnie 4 года назад

I'd LOVE to try this!! I don't have any tools at home but whatever, I'll find a way!

@Marijolas 4 года назад

If I lived in an apartment I would definitely do this! Will show my friends, though. Thanks!

@maunarose 4 года назад

You’re an inspiration! 🌟🧡💖 My kitties and I thank you.

@JesicaHurstMusic 4 года назад

Love Pet Valu! Been shopping there for the past five years for our bunny, Wally! You’re inspiring me to think of ways to hide his litter box / products as well in our condo... right now it’s not so cute 🤣

@skye-theconspiracyrealist8584 4 года назад

Life changing hack!!! Great job🙌🏽

@emilliemendez18 4 года назад

This video is great! I would’ve never thought to do this

@anabellazambrano7782 4 года назад

I HAVE TO DO THIS!!!! gonna try to buy online n be productive while on quarantine

@MariMB08 4 года назад

I just love love love all your new videos!

@megtibbles6263 4 года назад

Why was I literally thinking about this yesterday and you upload this today?! Are you in my brain 🤨

@itscarolinemary 4 года назад

Awesome DIY! I will gladly watch a video of Lottie playing with her new toys/that laser. :P Something to consider hahaha.

@bhersc 4 года назад

Brilliant!! Love this!! ❤️

@xxprettylittlethings 4 года назад

I loved this video! So excited to go find a PetValu to talk to them about how to enrich the lives of my cats and pet rat.

@27Spiritgirl 4 года назад

I don't even have a cat but found myself watching this to the end! :-) Great job!! Will definitely pass it on to friends and family!

@soniaoconnor6745 4 года назад

This is BRILLIANT.

@breezejerry8810 4 года назад

Looooooove all of your videos but especially your fur baby videos 👌

@adelamp7740 4 года назад

What an informative video! So fun!

@rmo4590 4 года назад

Also a good idea for a DIY crate for ur pets! Great video

@arandomwoman2310 4 года назад

NICE JOB, Alexandra!!! I’m pretty sure I’m your biggest fan!

@karincollado 4 года назад

So beautiful!!!

@sarahbelmonte8888 4 года назад

Awesome Alexandra!

@defineart4076 3 года назад

Hi, great idea, thank you!! I'm definitely going for it! Also, wanted to mention that I've been using pellet instead of litter and it has saved me big style (no mess, less odour, way cheaper, all natural -and I have 12 indoor cats btw :))

@jhutch1681 2 года назад

Wow!!

@djjones7039 9 месяцев назад

Lucky

@MrsChrisRedfield 4 года назад

This is genius! The pet store was really lovely xx

@charlainelemay6177 4 года назад

The bosley’s/petvalue family is just the best!

@werbinich 4 года назад

So nice to see Harriet!

@jenny152075 4 года назад

You are amazing! Do more stuff with cats. All cat parents love it!

@catifyco7816 4 года назад

Super cute!

@Yourdadwhowenttobringmilk 4 года назад

Awesome ideas!! I was wondering if you would do a video on small vanity makeovers in the washroom on a budget 😭💗

@publictoilet1970 Год назад

Cute idea!!

@MeganSummer 2 года назад

LOVE this!!

@joyogude 3 года назад

Wow, such a great idea!!!

@Neumania 4 года назад

I had a cabinet made like this a few years ago but it’s getting old and dingy. I already own this cabinet from IKEA so I might repurpose it as an upgrade. Awesome idea.

@clsaloha1100 4 года назад

Again, ridiculously good idea and video. 👏🏼

@melinamyllyaho4309 3 года назад

This is amazing! Thanx for a good tip! :D

@claratorralba4219 4 года назад

Hi Alexandra! I love your videos and style and Lottie is too cute! I also love cats. My cat a few months ago had an accident with a sharp screw and had to have surgery. Now she is fine fortunately but I just wanted to warn you just in case. Wish you the best and love your content!!

@shanaproctor100 4 года назад

The magnet idea was genius!

@janedoe932 4 года назад

How fricken crazy. I just bought the PS unit a few wks ago bc it was on sale to convert into a litter box solution and you made a video so I can basically figure out what my issue was: How the hell do I cut metal and change the door knob. You're the best!!

@ritacunha8411 4 года назад

Hi! Love the idea! I have one like that for my cats, but I noticed you didn’t cut the extra screw of the knob, perhaps it’s better because they could scratch themselves in the screws :( just a tip, I love how it turned out btw :)

@StillWatersRunDeep101 4 года назад

Yes, or poke an eye out! It's probably dark in there and cats can turn round & round before going. I'd be nervous. Maybe creating an opening for a non-heating low-level LED lightbulb in there could be nice too?

@TheCleverMommy 4 года назад

I was thinking same thing

@baboevis4859 4 года назад

Jo Jo cats are naturally nocturnal animals and their eyes are made to see in the darkness in sure a lightbulb is a thoughtful but highly unnecessary gesture 😉

@StillWatersRunDeep101 4 года назад

@@baboevis4859 Even darkness has moonlight. May be different than an enclosed cabinet. Perhaps the cat door allows for some illumination.

@oceannadowner 2 года назад

Once I do this, everyone will know it's a cat litter box, I will be so proud of it.

@emi1y 3 года назад

Your cat did such a good job modeling that litter cabinet!

@kkvanpelt6768 4 года назад

wow so impressed with DIY we have 2 cats this is genius thank you

@karenwaldrop1426 4 года назад

Awesome idea !

@Tayra696 2 года назад

This is sooo great

@debbielancaster8913 9 месяцев назад

Cool idea

@runningoninsulin9053 4 года назад

Curious how you found that litter worked, I tried it but found it held onto urine scent even after it was cleaned, not sure if it was just an issue with my cats urine. Ended up switching back to oko litter (wood based). I made one out of a cabinet in my laundry room, I put litter catching mats inside with a litter locker. I found without the mats the litter just fell onto the floor infront of the cabinet.

@leahwilson56 4 года назад

One of the rubber mats that help get the litter off their feet would be the only thing to make this 100% love this idea 😊

@FLORIDAPHOTOGAL 4 года назад

Love this!!

@sacdigitaldesignweb 4 года назад

Nice. I hope your cat is happy.

@victoriapresser3569 4 года назад

Incredibly clever 😀

@raenawhitney920 4 года назад

This is perfect! It could fit two litter boxes!

@Geo_Che 3 года назад

Just did this today, with the help of my dad and I love it 😃

@luanacesartavares 2 года назад

Hey, I wanna try it. Are you cats using it?

@Geo_Che 2 года назад

@@luanacesartavares yeah they use it, I made two of them. The only problem was I got the wrong door, it was one for small dogs and those were too magnetic for them to push thru. So I removed the door and left the frame in 👍🏼

@sunshine2lace 4 года назад

Good idea. I would get a litter mat under the box. Also Harriet may not be able to climb up into that cabinet as she get older. I had that problem with my oldest fur baby.