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An Easy DIY Dog House

Make this simple homemade dog house with just a few materials. Your furry friend will flip. 
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Photo: Photo by Sam Henderson

Doggy Digs

Make this simple dog house from one sheet of plywood. Use it as a great base for your doggy designs. 

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Gathering the materials

You will need: 4’-8’ sheet of 5/8” exterior siding/ marker/ measuring tape/ square/ circular saw/ jigsaw/ drill with bit large enough for jigsaw blade/ (1) 10’ 2x4/ (2) 8’ 2x2/ 3" nails, 2" nails, short roofing nails/ hammer/ shingles/ paint or stain/ paint brush 

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Marking the plywood

Begin by laying your plywood out and drawing the pieces according to the diagram. Use a square for accuracy. Use a marker for drawing the design so the lines are thicker than a pencil line. 

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DIY dog house

Use this layout to get all the pieces you need from one 4'x8' sheet of plywood.

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