



Well, 3 years later, we've finally gone and done it!





Before (just the top part)





We found a cheap hutch at Value Village and cleaned it out, sanded it down and then painted it.

making it shiny!

glueing in the back splash

mix A and B, apply and then wait forever for it to dry

the shelves started their life as a shoe rack

rat cage!

Barley enjoys her new digs

Hops in her new home

We varnished the whole thing and added a stainless steel back splash to part of the inside.The bottom of the inside was sealed with countertop coating to make it rat proof and easy to clean.We installed wire mesh on the doors and front where the glass panels used to be.Finally we added shelves and ladders and food dishes, and all the other rat necessities.The new occupants think it's great!And since we finally had the space, we took the opportunity to introduce two new rats to our mischief: Hops & Fuggles from La Ratterie des Trois-Rives Fuggles is a little camera shy, so you'll just have to trust me that she's also incredibly adorable.