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Notes on living well with pets in a well-designed home: what to look for, what to measure, and what lasts.
Latest guide · November 10, 2026
Sturdy Cat Trees: Why They Wobble, and the Two Numbers That Stop It
Why a cat tree wobbles, the two numbers on the base that stop it, and how to read a listing before the box arrives.
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November 3, 2026
Cat Trees for Large Cats: Weight Ratings, Bed Width, Base Mass
What a cat tree has to hold for a 16 to 25-pound cat: the platform rating, the bed width and the base...
October 28, 2026
Stone Pet Bowls: Travertine, Marble, and What to Know Before You Buy
Why a stone bowl stays put, the difference between travertine and marble, what a food-safe seal means, and how to size one...
October 28, 2026
Cat Trees That Look Like Furniture
Why most cat trees look the way they do, what makes one read as furniture, how to match one to the home...
September 20, 2026
How to Choose a Cat Tree
The measurements to ask for, the materials that last, and the two or three things that decide whether a cat uses it...