Give Your Cats the Run of the House

Protect your precious felines with this ingenious, do-it-yourself pet run, devised by two Beverly Hills residents. They started small and have since expanded the pet run several times. Now, the creative contraption winds around their house and offers viewing platforms, ground-level playpens and a network of tunnels.

   

To build your own, invest in a staple gun, wire fencing and a hardwood of your choice—the Gottliebs opted for redwood planks. And for carpeting that prevents skids, splinters and other mishaps, line the wood planks with a material such as rubberized matting.