For decades, I've been a fan of Martha Stewart for her creative and inspiring approach to home decorating, gardening, and her love of animals. When I first became a homeowner, I scoured through her books and magazines and implemented many DIY projects, from home...
Cynthia Chomos
CATIO FAQS: Everything You Need to Know
If you're a cat parent considering a catio to keep your cat safe while enjoying the enrichment of the great outdoors, check out these frequently asked questions below. From why have a catio to types of locations, costs, building materials, and how to get one, we've...
Catios: The Cure for Spring Fever
Spring is here, and cat parents don’t need a calendar to know it. Is your curious cat constantly twitching their nose once you open that first window? Are you getting an early morning wake-up pounce when the birds start singing before sunrise? Some cats like to lurk...
Build a Catio Oasis: A DIY Success Story
Have you ever considered creating a backyard oasis for you and your cats? There’s nothing better than sharing space and seeing your cats enjoy fresh air and the sights, sounds and stimulation of nature, while safe from the many dangers of the outdoors. At Catio Spaces...
Winterize Your Catio for Cold Weather
When a hint of a winter chill arrives in the evening air, cat parents ponder how to keep their cats enjoying their catio all year round. Feline fascination with the wonders of winter will draw almost every cat outside to watch the season unfold. Whether winter rolls...
Catios Protect Birds and Wildlife
There’s nothing like the great outdoors. For cats and humans alike, it provides the enrichment of fresh air and the sights, sounds, and stimulation of the natural world. However, for cats, there are many outdoor dangers. Amy, a devoted cat mom living in the Pacific...
How to Build a Catio For Your Cat
Whether you have an indoor or outdoor cat, you can provide many benefits for your feline friend, including safety, enrichment, fresh air and the stimulation of nature, by building a catio. Catios are cat enclosures or "cat patios" that provide peace of mind knowing...
12 DIY Catio Plan Creations for Happy Cats
What do Finn, Danica, Twinkle, Yoda, Obi-Wan, and 30 other cats have in common? Their humans decided that a catio was the purrfect way to keep them safe and happy outdoors, and they built a DIY Catio Plan by Catio Spaces to bring their dream to life! While every day...
Summer Catio Do’s and Dont’s
Now that sunshine and warmth are greeting you each daybreak (well, maybe a few summer showers or muggy mornings, too), it's time to tweak your outdoor catio into a warm-weather paradise for both you and your cat. While a catio gives your cat the freedom to safely...
Is It Cheaper To Buy or Build a Catio?
More and more cat parents are exploring the concept of a catio to provide their cat with the enrichment of fresh air, sunshine, and the fascinating activity of nature without the risks of a free-roaming outdoor life. Putting time and money into a catio is a worthwhile...