DIY Doggy Project: How to Build a Slanted Dog House

by Denisse Aguilar on in Useful Tips 34
pug in a slanted dog house

Follow these simple steps to build the perfect dog house. It's easier than you think!

Building a doghouse for your canine companion can be easier than you might imagine.

Building the Slanted Roof Doghouse

  1. Determine the size of your doghouse. The finished doghouse needs to be large enough to provide your pet with a comfortable space but also should be small enough to feel cozy.
  2. Build a raised floor for the doghouse. To prevent rain and mud from getting into the doghouse and to provide your dog some protection from the cold, the floor of the doghouse should be raised off the ground.
  3. Cut the 8-foot lumber piece into 2-by-2-inch pieces then cut those down into four pieces measuring 12 1/2 inches in length each. These pieces should be nailed vertically into the corners of the platform's sides. Fit these pieces into the frame and nail everything together securely.
  4. Cut two roof panels from the plywood, each 21 7/8-by-31-inches. Attach pieces of the 2-by-2-inch wood left over from step 3 onto the tops of the front and back panels.

Items You Will Need
Measuring tape
Table saw
Hammer
10 feet of 2-by-4-inch lumber
8 feet of 2-by-4-inch lumber
Nails
Circular saw
1/2 inch sheet of plywood

That seems pretty easy, right? Pretty soon your pooch will be enjoying his very own personalized dog house!

For more tips on building a slanted dog house, best sure to visit The Daily Puppy.



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