But we still love them because our hearts and houses would be empty without them.

Got a cat or know someone who has one?

Try building any of these 9 DIY projects perfect for any cat lover.

Cute cat on a sofa

As a result, even domesticated cats are always hiding.

Surprisingly, their hideouts arent complicated because they always hide in plain sight.

CheetahBeam: DIY Automatic Cat Laser Toy

Cats and laser pointers are a match made in heaven.

Automatic string toy

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Know a cat lover dealing with such a scenario?

Build them a cat door with pet recognition.

ThisHackster.io projecthas just the ideal one.

Cat in a monitor

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It employs computer vision and motion detection to open whenever it detects a cats face automatically.

Self-Service Cat Feeder

Not always at home, but want to ensure your felines tummy is always full?

A cat feeder is just what you need.

Plus, its pretty satisfying to see your feline benefit from something you built yourself.

Here are some moreautomatic pet feeders that you’re able to build.

As with most cat products, there are plenty of commercial options, but building one yourself is sentimental.

Check out thisHackster.io projectfor supplies and step-by-step instructions for an easy-to-build DIY smart cat collar.

You may also be interested in theseDIY wearables that can fit both cats and dogs.

Build the Sourino as shown in thisInstructables project.

It automatically detects and avoids obstacles.

It would be best if you built another hands-free toy to keep their game time interesting.

No idea what to build?

Give the motorized cat string toy in thisInstructables guidea shot, and thank us later.

For instance, a cat will run off if it spots a spray bottle.

So, if youre having trouble regulating a certain cats behavior, try the latter.

And to make the process even easier, consider building the automatic cat sprayer shared in thisHackaday.io project.

Make a Cat Bed From a Computer Monitor

Recently got a cat and have no cat bed?

Are you tired of sharing your bed with your felines?

Make a cat bed from an old computer monitor.

And the good news is that you dont need extensive technical experiencejust thisInstructables guideand the supplies listed within.