| So you want to build your doggie a dog house? | | | | Durable and steady. |
| There are various types of doggie houses available. | | | | Needs to be easy to clean. |
| Wooden doggie houses. They can be very attractive | | | | Safe - sturdy and resistant to pest infestation. Cedar |
| and comfortable for your doggie. Wooden doggie | | | | and other aromatic wood help control pests. |
| houses made from cedar or wood are the best. | | | | You can build your own doggie house by using doggie |
| Plastic doggie houses. These are comfortable and | | | | house plans or doggie house kits. |
| economical. They are good if your doggie spends | | | | If you can follow directions and know how to use |
| most of his time indoors. | | | | basic tools, you should be able to build your own |
| Rustic doggie houses. These houses are meant to | | | | doggie house. |
| look like a log cabin or barn. Wood is usually used but | | | | Look for doggie house plans on the internet, which will |
| you can use synthetic material that has the | | | | provide detailed instructions. |
| appearance of wood. | | | | Of course, if you have building experience you can |
| You also can find double doghouses, duplex houses | | | | build a doggie house without plans or a kit |
| and portable ones. | | | | The easiest way to build a doggie house is from a kit - |
| Features to consider when building a doggie house : | | | | it has everything you need. Most of them have: |
| Wood makes an excellent choice for maintaining a | | | | Panels that are sized and pre-drilled. You just screw |
| consistent temperature for your doggie house. Wood | | | | them into place. Roofing Frames to the structure and |
| stays cool in the summer and warm in the winter. | | | | panels are screwed onto the frame as well as the |
| Size - a doggie house should be large enough for your | | | | roof. Instructions Paint is needed but most are already |
| doggie to stand and turn around easily but still small | | | | painted. |
| enough so it is warm in cold weather and seems cozy. | | | | |