| A simple dog house can be a great way to keep | | | | weather. However, they are a good deal more |
| your dog comfortable outside. Not only that, but you | | | | expensive than pine. |
| can save a good deal of money by building the house | | | | In choosing which plans to use, make sure you get |
| yourself. It doesn't have to be difficult. All you need | | | | plans that are clearly written. It's best to find ones |
| are some simple dog house plans, materials, and a | | | | that are written by those with English as a first |
| few hours, and your dog can be outside without fear | | | | language. Also, it's helpful if the plans have both |
| of getting wet or overly cold. | | | | written instructions and clear pictures. Having just one |
| Making a simple dog house involves creating four | | | | or the other tends to get confusing. |
| walls and a roof. The best type of roof to make is a | | | | If you're new to woodworking, it also can be helpful |
| sloped roof with shingles; however, if you're trying to | | | | to find plans that don't use overly complicated |
| save some money, you can make a flat roof out of | | | | woodworking lingo. A good set of plans will explain |
| a piece of plywood or even a tarp. However, this | | | | exactly what to do in words you can understand. |
| isn't a lasting solution as it tends to leak. Shingles help | | | | The best types of plans are sets. If you can find a |
| to keep out the water and keep your dog dry. | | | | set of plans, then you don't have to worry about |
| To make the house, you'll need to choose what sort | | | | changing your mind on what features to add to your |
| of wood to use. Treated pine lumber is the least | | | | doghouse. You can usually find these for only slightly |
| expensive, but it tends to not hold up well outdoors. | | | | more than an individual blueprint. Also, if you can find |
| And if your dog chews a lot, it may succumb even | | | | a book of plans with more than one type of project, |
| faster. Two of the best types of wood to use | | | | you may find yourself with a second source of |
| outdoors are redwood and cedar. These both have | | | | income, especially as your woodworking skills grow. |
| natural oils that enable them to stand up to outdoor | | | | |