The right house will keep your pet comfy and cozy when the temperatures drop. This one has a steeply pitched roof to shed rain, and the walls are built of spruce and cedar that’s naturally rot resistant. To add to the warmth, the floor is raised a couple of inches off the ground. And if you want to protect the wood, you can seal it with exterior paint or stain.
Before you begin building, buy a good supply of wood. You’ll need 2x4s for the frame and plywood (your choice of gauge) for the siding. If you plan to use treated lumber, make sure it’s new and hasn’t been exposed to the elements.
Once the base is nailed down, build the walls of the doghouse. Make sure you have enough plywood to cover all three sides and the roof. Remember, your dog will need to get in and out through the door, so make sure there’s a doggy door.
After the walls are framed out, nail them to the 2x4s at each end of the frame and to each other. You’ll need to add a few screws at each corner and along the edges. Use pre-drill countersunk pilot holes to prevent splitting the wood.
This cute cottage for a pooch is Tudor to a T—and not just because of its quaint windows. The builders also nailed decorative half-timbering to the sides and topped it off with a shingled roof.
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