BUY OR DIY | TWO HIDDEN LITTER BOX CAT HUB OPTIONS😻 MEOW!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.ย. 2024
- New mom Melissa wants to give some extra love to her cat Mac. Danie Berger and Alexandra Gater compete to find Mac a stylish multi-functional cat hub that will hide the litter box and become a statement piece in her home! Will she Buy or DIY?
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Using frames to finish out the openings was a genius idea !
I know right? Much nicer then those cat door flaps. I'm gonna try that on my next litter furniture.
Yes!
The DIY was hands down the best. Spending 312$ on a litter box? Uh, no.
bought a used one for 5$ and accessories, I dont get to understand how someone could possibly imagine spending more money on poop control.
I agree. just taking off the legs would have made it shorter
@@cerachaos definitely, and as I used to be a nanny, I know and understand how busy babies/toddlers and cats are - there is no way that baby would not crawl right into the bought litter box. her hands and arms could fit right in and grab the litter. What a nightmare!!
@@kathrinelcurtis6480 I agree, any child can easily get into that. The DIY was far better!
I want the DIy one! It's Perfect AND the litter box is too far for a baby to reach!!!! Can I purchase it?
i cant believe she went with the buy! i want the DIY and i dont even have a cat
TEAM DIY FOR SURE!
The DIY for sure... I like the outer room so that cat can clean its paws and it makes it harder for a toddler to get into it. Plus you could easily add a child-proof lock to the cabinet too.
As someone with 3 cats, I liked the diy MUCH better. (In fact, my litterbox is a diy hidden litterbox too! Different concept though)
I totally agree! (Also my name is Jessica Mae too! ;P)
Mine was a besta upcycle
What concept is yours?
Every single time, I love the opposite from what they chose😂
מגניב לראות שאני לא היחידה שצופה בהם מהארץ 😄
That momma has no idea what she's in for when baby is getting into stuff. She's gunna wish she went with the diy, which will be harder for baby to get in to! But both were cute. :)
Yessssss
Yes! The diy was wayyyy more child proof
That's what I was thinking!! But honestly, neither were super childproof
I agree, it looks like the child will be able to reach right in and play with the litter in the buy one once she gets to be a little bigger.
Actually, you can flip the furniture behind so the entrance is close to the wall. I think that's a good idea. The DIY just makes it hard to clean cause the TV Console is blocking
I'm team diy. Both were great, but there was so much functionality in the DIY. The buy seemed a bit expensive for what it was.
For that amount of money, they could have just purchased an ENCLOSED robot litter box.
Agreed. So much functionality in the diy. And I can't stand the idea of the cat jumping straight out of the litter box onto the floor. I love the litter catching feature of the diy.
DIY! I think she will regret not going with the DIY. As a cat owna and a parent the DIY is a better option. The child will find it more of a challenge to get to the litterbox and the extra litter will be corralled in the first area.
Love the DIY ❤ I work with kids and cats and I don't get how a small child "won't get to the cat litter" in the Buy? It's the perfect high to get into. And I would never have a litterbox as a sidetable, imagine the smell and all the sand outside the opening?? The DIY is the perfect solution for all of those problems, love it 😊
You work with cats and have a problem with stinky litterboxes? That just means you're doing it wrong. Use quality litter, clean regularly and most importantly feed your cats quality food.
I have been volunteering for the biggest rescue organisation in my country for over 10 years, DOOA in Oslo, Norway. What we use is what the veterinarian tell us too use, the same goes for the food and we clean everything. But if you don't know that shit stinks, I can't help you 😊
Also would latch it closed so no baby hiding spot! And flap for door
@@KattMus2010 Obviously it will smell a minute or so right after it's been deposited, but that doesn't make the litterbox stinky. The fact that you don't know that just proves that you're in the wrong field of work. That's just pathetic. Og så i Norge - haha. Hold dig til at arbejde med olie, det er jo det eneste I kan finde ud af.
@@saafiiiraa Det var det jeg mente 😅
I would always choose the DIY as it is a custom piece and then go buy the buy myself if I like it.
Wow I was really surprised she picked the buy. To me, the DIY was best without question! It was way more functional, and actually fitted the brief much better, since it would be much harder for the toddler to get their hands into the litter since it's in the farther "room". The buy litter box a kid could super easily get their hands in there and pull out litter.
My cats aren't lazy, and I would be all over that DIY.
Wow. For Dani not being a cat person, she built a cat owner the dream cat spot. Also, spot on impression of a cat 😂
I have two cats and I would do the DIY version. I would use the space on the left to store excess litter and bags of food etc. and put the litter box on the right. It is both functional and stylish! I did like the cactus bed, but the idea of having the litter box right by my sofa turns me off. Thanks for a fun episode!
I enjoyed it but neither one of them would work in my house cuz imma Critter nut and have usually around 20 to come in and out year-round. I don't use air conditioning because of my fibromyalgia and a little bit of money I had to deal with yeah okay if cat feed does help does take a lot when you get this many but I don't rescue animals they rescue me and been doing that for a long time also don't have a problem with blood pressure. My cat's pretty much have free reign to the whole house and I live in a place where is normal for a cat to be outside fact some of these referrals to decided they liked it inside course I have no kids either now here they grown and gone.
Have a cat and I would LOVELOVELOVE the DIY for him!!
DIY all the waaaaaaay!!!
I love that the cat's laziness was the deciding factor. Also, Danie impersonating cats was AMAZING!
Loved the cactus bed but I would prefer to DIY it is a clean private space for my cat & with a DIY stair just perfect, but if needed.. TEAM DIY!
I'm usually on the buy side, but the diy was really good this time
I liked the DIY better. My cat does like to jump high so he would love that cat box.
Loved both and DIY was super creative but I would never put food/treats so close to the litter. Cats don't like that (I also wouldn't eat in the bathroom haha). Great work besides that.
I would use the other part for new litter and a little dust pan and cleaning supplies instead.
I was also wondering if they would venture that far into an enclosed space for their litter box.
And I also always wonder if other people's cats never pee over the edge... mine do sometimes because they don't squat enough so good bye interior of the enclosure if it's not plastic.
@@cggalan3914 Depends on the cat, honestly. Some will, some won't.
Paula ß I was thinking the same thing 😅
You can tell who's the master and who's the pet when the human chooses the furniture according to his Overlord's preferences. lol :)
For this project the DIY would have definitely been my pick!!!♡♡♡
Oh the DIY was the true winner here. The litter on the floor when the cat comes out is going to be a huge problem when that baby starts crawling. The functionality is great and it looks great too.
I have two little princesses and would definitely choose the DIY every single time, especially with babies running around. A latch can easily be attached to prevent older toddlers and kids from getting into the hutch and the idea of the carpet to catch stray litter is so smart! I want it! Lol
Also, my girls are on the fluffier side (around 14 pounds each) and they climb into the top of my closet to nap, so they could definitely manage a short ~3 feet jump
Team DIY for me lol love the extra space and I love blue 💙
You had me at CAT !!
Cat lovers unite🐱🐱🐱
That DIY is AMAZING and definitely more baby proof. That baby is going to stick her hands into the side table one immediately. The litter in the DIY being in the second area makes it so much safer. I wish I had that DIY (I know I know.)
Definitely DIY. 1) it’s a completely customizable design 2) it’s cheaper 3) it will be easier to clean 4) it will catch litter better because of the ante chamber. Opening doors outward is just easier than clearing the top and then opening the lid. Plus I know with the buy option that cat litter is coming out of that thing. There will be bits of litter all around it. Plus the DIY option had space for storing cleaning supplies.
Both options needed flaps to help contain the smell. No matter how vigilant you are about scooping your litter, right after a cat goes there’s a bit of smell that you don’t want traveling around your lounge space. Also a flap will make it harder for the baby to get into the litter.
I’ve known a few toddlers that ate cat 💩. Super gross. But the wee ones are ingenious when they want to sample 💩. The DIY option was also easier to baby proof both the cabinet doors and the flaps. The lazy cat factor should have been noted in the brief and could have been addressed with a small step, which Dani could have made no problem.
Truthfully I also thought the buy option was ugly as sin, but I loathe Mid Century Modern. Dani’s pillow was more attractive than either buy option and again completely customizable.
I’ve been looking after an abandoned kitty who may just end up staying with me...if she stays with me, that upcycled cat hotel is AMAZING!! I will totally adapt it for the bus when the time comes to set up🥰
Never hit the notification button but the cats with tiny hats got me...
the DIY was so cute and i love that it was upcycled. i would never spend that much to buy a litter box for my cats
Loved both ideas, even the buy one is sort of DIYable, so that's cool.
Looks wise I would probably go with the buy option, BUT, as a mother to 2 cats and a 2yo human, I know the DIY option is more functional and kids proof for the long run, cause we do have a closed litter box and my son still manage to get there, so I love the fact that if you put some kind of lock on the doors of the DIY option your baby can't really get to the litter and your cat can have privacy.
So for me the winner is definitely the DIY option!!
**Sorry about my English 😅
Both were super great! I would have done DIY and put litter box in first cabinet and then litter locker + litter in the second cubby (and asked for the cactus bed
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OMG, I want Dani’s DIY! I would totally buy that from you. My older cat would love it, and it’s absolutely beautiful. Nice job! Love this show thank you both!
The DIY is exactly what I want and need for my cats
Cool ideas, loved the cactus bed and the diy hotel. You girls need a netflix show.
Thanks for watching:)
Love Dani's build - Wow Wow Wow!
Going to build my own DIY litter cabinet now!!!
DIY in a heart beat , Danie your idea is awesome, now i want one 😻
The DIY was the easy winner. No competition.
I much prefer the DIY, since it also gives the cat a little "chill out" area out of reach of a toddler. I would have made it a bit differently though, like opening it from the top to fit the narrow space better and maybe adding a "vent" at the back so the cat isn't super hot in there.
The frame idea for the doors was genius!
100% team DIY. If Mac does like to jump that high, put a small side table or stool next to it. Problem solved.
Can I have that DIY! Seriously I would love that for my kitties ❤️❤️
Definitely liked the diy better!! It was not only more stylish and personal but saved so much more money! I loved it!!
6:39 said like someone who has never had the love of a clingy siamese kitty hahaha
The legs on the DIY were SO AMAZING!!!!!! Dani kills it every time... I think Alexandra had this one in the bag because she just knew cats and how they operate better.
I'm honestly stunned with the ladies choice I thought for sure she would pick the DIY. I guarantee that the baby is going to get into that litter box. Whether its reaching her hand in or trying to get all the way in... I think she will regret not getting the DIY which was a bit big for the space but so much nicer for both the cat, the smell, and the baby. I also liked the aesthetic better. It's not Alexandra's fault but I feel like there are some things that you cant customize like this DIY through buying
DANYYY !! I WILL GET A CAT THAT CAN JUMP HIGH (VERY IMPORTANT) JUST TO GET YOUR DIY. LOVE IT ❤ I MEAN I LOVE ALEXANDERA'S TOO, BUT TEAM DIY THIS TIME
I would 100% go with the DIY, I’d make a few changes though, I would leave one side without the door (since I don’t have children) and add a small cabinet (for trash bags, a brush, etc) and maybe even build a cat tree on top of it lmao
DIY was definitely the best
This is a great show!! Can you keep it up?? I know you two have separate channels but this is awesome!!
So much fun! Please come back soon soon soon with Season 3 and a long Season 3 too!!! 2 weeks is waaaay too long to wait for a new episode!!!
DIY was better/more functional/less expensive...but the cactus bed was so stinkin' cute!
The DIY was purrrrfect!
I think the diy was so much more creative and extremely gorgeous and harder for the baby to get in the litter
Loved the DIY. My litter box is by the front door, my house is pretty small so that's the best option. The DIY would be perfect. We'd have a spot to sit and put shoes on and my cats would love having privacy.
The DIY was my choice and safest for a child because an opening will NOT stop a child from putting their hand in there so the DIY had that great idea of introducing the opening part for food and not cat litter...great thinking!! Something similar to buy is very expensive. Love the cushion she made too!!
Wow I was sure she would go for the DIY! That was AWESOME! The buy was pretty too & would have been a good choice for a very small space but I feel like she had plenty of room for the bigger one & that one did a lot more. If the cat won't jump that high just put it next to something lower so it can go jump up on that & then onto the top of the box. I wish I had something like the DIY when I had an indoor cat, no matter what I did the litter box was an eyesore & smelled up the space it was in.
DIY ALL THE WAY BABY just no snacks in that front room lol 🤣
Team DIY on this! My cats would prefer it too
I just knew she was going to pick the diy. You both did a great job.
the diy is the perfect height for the cat as the child grows the cat will need to get away from her but watch her at the same time
Difficult to choose!! DIY was so creative anb buy so elegant!!
Thanks for watching!
Definitely DIY ❤️
Team DIY for sure this time
I would have chosen the diy! Actually I want it for my cats. 😜
Omg can y’all make me two of these. I really need them. ! Love the DIY!
I thought she didn't want the baby getting access to the litter box?? Duh? The DIY would have been the way better option. I have 4 cats and even I preferred the DIY!!!
Who in the right mind would pay so much for a box just for their cat to poop in.. Dani could have made the exact same thing for $40 or less. Definitely team DIY.
I actually like both the DIY and the BUY
Loved the DIY litter box!
Team DIY! Maybe a ladder will help Mac get up!
You two are precious!
I love the DIY!! Such a great idea!
I'm so team DIY! I don't understand why so many people pick the buy over the DIY. I almost always love the DIY so much more 🙈🤗
and also.... it's a little unfair and even a bit of a waste, that Melissa would not mention such an important details (I mean the hight) bc it's so easy to customize that with a DIY. And I feel like that's the case in a few other videos as well. I don't know if that's to make it "more interesting" for the story but to me it just seems a little wasteful and also sad that the DIY loses bc the contestants don't give out ALL the necessary information. What is a DIY for if not to exactly tailor it to the needs of s.o.? 😢
The diy was amazing!
DIY is so much better I would buy it instead of that other option.
Team DIY was the best and the cost was reasonable too. You basically got two rooms and cats love climbing even the lazy ones. That girl just doesn't know it could have been Mac special place away from the baby.
I don't have cats but I would've gone with the DIY!
You could close off the 2 sections of the DIY..to keep food and water separated from the 'toilet' area, inside the box...or buy the cat feeder ($40) that is only accessible with the tiny device on the cats collar..and have it in the kitchen..and I wouldn't put the tassels on because my cats would play with them and shred them...Or just make the DIY as one 'room'... and maybe a clear flap to close off the smell..with an activated bamboo charcoal bag that you can make a hole in the top under the cushion with a little 'grill' for the bag of charcoal to lay on..Also, I would figure out how to attach and detach either carpet..or a cushion on top for either washing or replacing🤔😁
Team diy for sure!! Don't really like the cat beds, kids like to mess with them way too much and the diy was way nicer. 😊
Definitely going with the diy
As soon as that baby can crawl and pull itself up, it can reach into the litter box and grab kitty litter and poop. The DIY would have avoided that, with the addition of a little latch on the doors.
Team DIY hands down. The buy option I can just see a toddler throwing toys in the litter and reaching in after them the diy option has litter hidden
I really like the DIY. Incredible
Team DIY definitely! Loved it ❤
Love this I just seen this! I am so glad I found your channel.
That’s the same expression my cat has every Xmas when I put a Santa hat on his head for pics 😾
!TEAM DIY!
Cats AND babies? This episode should have just been titled "CATS & BABY: Buy Or DIY ultimate cuteness edition!"
Good one 😚
DIY ALL THE WAY!!!!
Wish there were new episodes every week!
I really love the DIY. I am not a huge fan of that color of blue however I feel like with the two compartments it would really help to hide the odor of the happenings in the litter box especially if you put flaps over the two openings. Also I love the fact that the compartment next to the litter box has the material on the floor to help catch the litter off of her paws before she leaves. Also with the vie I feel like it was that big opening on the front that the baby will just be able to be getting in the litter box anyway also I feel like the cat will be throwing litter out onto the carpet.
I'm just saying that when that toddler learns to stand with support she WILL be on the inside of that litterbox
What happens to the DIY option if it doesn't get chosen?
Funny how the 'thrifted' cabinet Dani is using has no signs of wear and tear and still has the ikea sticker on it 🤔😂