step-by-step

What I am doing

I built a doghouse that took considerable amounts of time and effort. The process once all completed with paint singles siding and a frame took over 20 hours and I spent a little over $100 that is not that bad considering to buy a dog house would be about the same and you miss out on all the fun of constructing your on. Here is a list of materials and tools that I used in order to construct my own doghouse and a list of links that I used to help research and develop my own plans to construct a doghouse. These web sites seemed to be quit beneficial as they gave me a starting point on what it was I needed to do.
Other then that I just messed around a lot with a bunch of different plans until I came up with something that fit. Also there are easier ways on constructing a doghouse then the approach I took it just depends on how much time money and skill level you are willing to put into your project. But all in all it is a very worthwhile experience.

Www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn? action=howTo&p=Build/DogHuse.html - 84k -

Wayneofthewoods.com/doghouse.html - 27k

Www.buildeazy.com/fp_doghouse.html - 34k

The first web site seemed to help a lot.

Materials and Tools I used

Tools
Hammer
Square
Circular saw
Table saw
Paintbrush
Dust mask
Goggles
Hearing Protection
Materials
4'x8' sheet of 5/8" exterior siding
1— 8' 2x4 (to be cut into 2x2's)
1— 10' 2x4, rated for outdoor use
Nails—16d for base, 8d for house, and short roofing nails if using shingles
Shingles (optional)