Do-it-yourself: get dog house plans online
Did you know
you can find dog house plans on the Web these days. Just conduct a
search at your favorite search engine and you'll be amazed at the number
of links. The Internet has
become a terrific asset for do-it-yourself types, hasn't it? Of course,
building supplies stores often offer dog house plans, too, as well as
the materials you'll need when it comes time to put hammer to nail. But
for sheer informational variety, the Net beats a building supplies
outlet every time!
Checklist for your dog house plans
 The
roof in your dog house plans should be slanted (peaked). It's important
to keep the rain and snow from collecting, or you'll be replacing it
often. A hinged roof is also a good idea, as it makes cleaning and
spraying for fleas and ticks a lot easier. Some building supplies
companies sell these pre-made.
Take
your pet's size into account when sketching out your dog house plans.
He needs enough room to turn completely and lay without touching the
sides. Break out the tape measure! Your local building supplies store
can cut lumber to fit your dimensions if you don't have the power tools
needed. Just don't make it too large, because his own body heat is what
warms it.
Your
dog house plans need to include provisions for keeping it raised off the
ground. You can get simple concrete blocks or something similar at the
local building supplies warehouse. This is important, especially if you
live in a rainy area.
Finally,
don't forget bedding materials in your dog house plans. Options include
straw, which keeps animals warmer in winter and cooler in summer
naturally, or a washable, commercially available pet bed. If your building
supplies store doesn't carry them, try a local pet store. But don't
neglect this! A removable piece of heavy carpet or burlap to cover the
entrance during winter is also important.
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