How do I make an unique dog house?

Question

I'm looking to make an extraordinary dog house that fits in a low budget. I'm hoping for something that I can easily take inside and outside. It needs to also have a fun aspect for the dog (mini pool, slide, etc.) Good luck!

M. M.. · Answer

What are your skills? What size dog is this for? Do you want wood? Could you convert old cabinets, crates. pallets? If it's to have multiple features, it might be best to construct in modular style then just transport the basic house part inside. Have you thought about starting with a travel kennel?If you make each feature one at a time, a 'work in progress' it might help your budget. hope this helps!

Ken · Answer

Easily take inside and outside? Not something you can build. You need a dog crate factory made of lightweight materials. Anything you can build with lumber and plywood will certainly weigh more than 100 pounds, even for a small dog and a simple box. For 'unique' and 'extraordinary' add at least 50% to the weight and add appreciably to the cost. I'm smiling now thinking of someone trying to 'easily' move a dog house with a slide and pool into the house.

Ordinarily I would refer you to Pinterest, but since they have photos of projects, obviously it would not be unique if you built one too.

Rethink your must-haves and come on back. Or just look on Pinterest to see if you can find some ideas and decide what you could make within your budget, skills, tools, and expectations.