How to Build a Dog House for a Lab

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Find a nice 4-foot square area on your lawn where you will place the dog house.

   Dig four 1-foot-deep post holes at each corner of the square.
   
   Plant the wooden posts tightly and securely into the holes.
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   Step 2: Cut two 4-foot square slabs of plywood for the left and right sides of the house.

   Stick the sides of the house to the posts with wood glue and nails. , They must be shaped and sized identically to the 4-foot squares, except with another equilateral triangle on top to shelter the slanted roof. , Then, stick the front and back walls to the posts with wood glue and nails. , Stick the roofing with wood glue and nails. ,
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   Step 3: Cut two pentagonal plywood slabs for the front and back of the house.

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   Step 4: Cut a U-shaped hole that is at least 2 feet (0.6 m) tall into the front wall of the house.

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   Step 5: Measure out and cut two slabs of roofing that will extend over the sides of the house at least 2 inches (5.1 cm) to carry off rainwater.

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   Step 6: Paint and finish the entire house to weatherproof it.

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