Keiko Tan

Evaluates cat trees, shelves, and fasteners with load, tip, and wear tests. Advocates low-VOC finishes and reliable anchoring across drywall, plaster, and masonry.

Stability and non-toxicity are the foundations of true comfort.

A toppled store-bought tower once left tiny splinters in my palm. I started load-testing platforms with sandbags, checking anchors in multiple wall types, and rejecting finishes that smell strong after 24 hours. The result: a quiet, sturdy build my cat naps on even during vacuum drills.