Do You Know How To Build A Dog House?

A dog is one the most popular, adored and treasured pets. They say its a mans best friend and of yes they are most times cared for per se. Dogs make great pets as they offer defense, companionship and above all they are faithful. Dogs are also very intelligent so they are fun to have as domestic animals. It has been discovered that persons who have dogs live longer and healthier. Dogs are similar to kids they need to be appropriately nourished, cared for, protected and loved. One method of doing just that is by creating a safe, comfortable house for your dog. Some individuals opt to purchase a dog house; others employ somebody to create one on their property. There are also some people who opt to make it by themselves. This is a good way to do something extraordinary for your dog. Below are the directons on how to make a doghouse.
Materials Necessary:
Tape measure
2 x 4 boards
3 Nails
Ply board
Tools Necessary:
Handsaw
Hammer
Pencil
Jigsaw
Sharp knife
Instructions
1.Use tape measure to measure your dog to determine the size of the house.
2.Use handsaw to cut the 2 x 4 boards according to the measurements, i.e. 2 pieces for the length and 2 pieces for the width of the house. Use hammer and nails to attack the pieces together to create a base.
3. Cut a piece of ply board using hand saw. This should be adequate to cover the base. Nail it over the edges of the bottom to make the floor.
4.To construct the frame around the house cut 2 x 4 boards of equal lengths for the corners and in the middle of each wall. Nail them around the four corners and the middle pieces as well. Do not include a middle piece for the front to make way for a door.
5.Measure the ply board and signify the size walls with a pencil then cut.
6.For the front piece, signify a door large enough for the dog to pass through and use the saw to cut it out.
7.Affix the walls around the outline using your hammer and nails.
8.Take roof measurements with your tape measure then cut the corresponding sizes of 2 x 4 boards.
9.Center the front and rear struts on the edge of the front and back walls and nail them in position.
10.Cut a piece of 2 x 4 to the length of the doghouse with a little extra to hang over. Nail it in place on the roof.
11.Cut three rafters for each side of the roof. To do this, take a piece of 2 x 4 board and lay it alongside the top from the corner of the dog house. Make notch marks using a jig saw then cut with the handsaw where you made the notches. Nail them in place.
12.Cut two 2 x 4 board to fit horizontally, from the roof centre to the side wall, 2 on each side. Nail them in position.
13.Measure and cut ply board to cover the roof then nail into position.
14.Affix shingles on the roof using a sharp knife to trim edges where required. Once the roof is complete your doghouse is done.
Tips:
Consider the breed of dog you are constructing for as this will estalish the size of the house and other features like insulation.
The house must be big to hold the dog and still have sufficient room. If your dog is a puppy, build the house big enough to accommodate him when he is grown.
Paint the doghouse to make it more attractive.