Saturday, January 10, 2009

Free Dog House Plans – Build Big Fancy Dog House or Simple Dog Houses?

Building your own dog house can be actually easy and cheaper than buying a pre built doghouse if you plan in advance since most pet building supplies are relatively cheap.

If you have no idea on how to build a dog house, there are many free dog house plans online that you can use as a reference. Also, any kind of building experience such as building a shed can give you ideas and basic knowledge of dog house construction.

They use the same material and the foundations of building a dog house or your shed and house is the same just on a smaller scale.

If you don´t have the budget to get a contractor to design a dog house plan, then there are many free dog house plans online that you can use.

Lowes is a website dedicated to home improvement and they have a section on building a dog house. The whole plan is planned out in detail and you can simply print it out and follow the instructions.

If this is the first time you are building your own dog house, it would be best to start off with something simple. A simple dog house plan doesn´t mean it should be shoddy. Rather, it provides the basic needs of sheltering your dog from the elements.

A smaller dog house design is also better than building big, fancy doghouses since you can use the dog´s own body heat to warm the doghouse. Higher ceilings and large spaces reduce that capability.

It is also cheaper since you need less building supplies and you can construct a simple dog house in a smaller amount of time.

If you plan on adding heating and cooling systems to your newly built dog house, it may be best to consult an electrician or contractor for help. Alternatively, there are now various DIY home installation heating and cooling dog house systems available on the market that comes in a package completed with installation steps.

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