How To Build A Extra Large Dog House Plans

Building an extra large dog house is a great way to provide your furry friend with a comfortable and safe place to rest and relax. It's also a fun and rewarding project that can be completed in a few weekends. ### Materials * 4 sheets of 3/4-inch plywood * 2 2x4s * 1 2x6 * 1 bag of concrete mix * 1 tube of construction adhesive * 1 box of 3-inch nails * 1 box of 1-1/2-inch nails * A saw * A drill * A hammer * A level * A tape measure * A pencil ### Instructions 1.

Cut the plywood.

* Cut two pieces of plywood that are 4 feet by 8 feet. These will be the front and back walls of the dog house. * Cut two pieces of plywood that are 3 feet by 8 feet. These will be the side walls of the dog house. * Cut one piece of plywood that is 4 feet by 3 feet. This will be the roof of the dog house. 2.

Build the frame.

* Cut the 2x4s into four pieces that are 8 feet long. These will be the vertical supports for the frame. * Cut the 2x6 into two pieces that are 4 feet long. These will be the horizontal supports for the frame. * Assemble the frame by attaching the vertical supports to the horizontal supports with 3-inch nails. 3.

Attach the plywood to the frame.

* Attach the front and back walls of the dog house to the frame with 1-1/2-inch nails. * Attach the side walls of the dog house to the frame with 1-1/2-inch nails. * Attach the roof of the dog house to the frame with 1-1/2-inch nails. 4.

Install the floor.

* Cut a piece of plywood that is 4 feet by 3 feet. This will be the floor of the dog house. * Attach the floor to the frame with 1-1/2-inch nails. 5.

Add a door.

* Cut a hole in the front wall of the dog house that is 2 feet wide by 3 feet tall. * Attach a door to the hole with hinges. 6.

Paint or stain the dog house.

* Paint or stain the dog house to your liking. 7.

Add a bed.

* Place a bed in the dog house for your furry friend to sleep on. ### Tips * If you are building the dog house in a cold climate, you can insulate it by adding a layer of foam insulation between the plywood and the frame. * You can also add a weatherproof sealant to the roof of the dog house to help keep it dry. * If you want to make the dog house more portable, you can add wheels to the bottom. With a little planning and effort, you can build an extra large dog house that your furry friend will love.