How to support column for the cat climbing tree

Question

Looking for a way to give support for the falling ceiling in the cat climbing tree. Currently there is a fast fix with what I had around, but that won't last for long.

I Would prefer some sort of jack instead of chopping a piece of wood until it fits correctly.

thanks.

Answer 1

Repair in 3 simple steps

• Remove the plastic support
• Replace with a length of wooden dowel, probably don't need to screw it down if you get the length right
• Place kitty on a diet

Answer 2

screw a block into the side panel so it supports the top. You can also screw the top into that.

Answer 3

For something small like that, where bracing can be on the inside and doesn't have to be pretty, 1/2" or 1" angle brackets should do the trick quite nicely.

Something like this:

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Put one in each corner on the inside. If kitty is getting pudgy, go with a larger bracket.