https://www.fixitforgetit.com As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Here's how I made some Insulated feral cat shelters with reflective mylar insulation, a mylar door flap, and attached awnings. Please remember to add plenty of fresh, clean, dry straw as bedding for your shelters. Cloth or rags will get wet and freeze and should not be used. Here's a very short clip showing one of our huge possums enjoying the shelters.    • Our huge possum "Tank" enjoying our c...  

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If you want to buy a welldesigned, readytouse, feral cat shelter this one is affordable. You will need to put it together. It is fairly well built and you could make it even better by adding some Styrofoam sheeting insulation. Even without added insulation, it is much better than sleeping out in the cold weather. https://bit.ly/3QxYhTg

The costs I paid for the materials are listed at the end of the description.
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GALAX PRO Oscillating Tool, 20V Lithium Ion Cordless.
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21V Cordless Drill Driver Set.
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Wiss 81/2" EZ Utility Snip.
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12 Pack 3.5 inch Plastic Clips.
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USB Rechargeable Led Head Lamp. NOTE You will need a cellphone charger with a micro USB cable to charge this light.
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8" x 12"inch Framing Square.
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16" X 24" POWERTEC 80008V Steel Framing Square.
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Stanley 12'X 1/2" tape measure.
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3M General Purpose Sandpaper Sheets, 32/3in by 9in, 60100150 Assorted Grits, 6Sheets.
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NOTE: I am not affiliated with the Sterilite Tote Box seller in any way.

Sterilite Plastic 18 Gallon Tote Box Titanium
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Sterilite Plastic 30 Gallon Tote Box Titanium
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Duck Tape Brand 761288 Duct Tape
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Reflectix St16025 Foil Insulation 16 in. x 25 ft (If making 3 shelters)
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Reflectix BP24010 Foil Insulation, 24 in. x 10 ft (If making 1 shelter)
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Performance Tool 1123 Stretch Cord (18" 24" 36" 3 Piece) (Buy 3 sets for 3 shelters and 1 set for one shelter)
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Galeton CrissCross Tacky Grip Coated String Knit Gloves Orange 12 Pack, Large
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API Automatic Waterer Deicer, 500 Watt
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Van Ness Pets Crock Style Heavyweight Jumbo Bowl, 106 OZ
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Straw (Pick some up from a local farmer or supplier)

COSTS BELOW ==========

(Prices at the time of video production, these prices will change over time)
One cat shelter:
Duck Tape $3.91
Sterilite 18 Gallon Tote Box $6.48
Sterilite 30 Gallon Tote Box $12.98
Performance Tool Stretch Cord (18" 24" 36" 3 Piece) $3.99
Reflectix Foil Insulation, 24 in. x 10 ft $11.46
1 Bail of straw $6.00

Total cost = $44.82 each, plus local tax.

(Prices at the time of video production, these prices will change over time)
Three cat shelters:
Duck Tape $3.91
Sterilite 18 Gallon Tote Box $6.48 X 3 = $19.44
Sterilite 30 Gallon Tote Box $12.98 X 3 = $38.94
Performance Tool Stretch Cord (18" 24" 36" 3 Piece) $3.99 X 3 = $11.97
Reflectix Foil Insulation 16 in. x 25 ft $24.88
1 Bail of straw $6.00

Total cost $105.14 divided by 3 = $35.05 each, plus local tax.