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9 DIY Pallet Dog House Plans You Can Build Today (With Pictures)
Pallets make great building blocks for all sorts of DIY projects. You can often find pallets for free, making them a budget-friendly option as well. Why not put them to good use to build your own doghouse? The size and structure of pallets enable you to put together a sturdy yet eye-appealing doghouse. If you are looking to use pallets to build your dog a better shelter from the outside elements, read on!
We’ve compiled a list of nine free pallet doghouse plans, taking care to only select the best plans that are easy to DIY. The tools and supplies are listed so you can see everything you’ll need to get the job done. Hopefully, you’ll find a pallet doghouse project that your dog can enjoy and find homey.
The 9 DIY Pallet Dog House Plans
1. Pallet Dog House Plan From DIY Craftsy
With step-by-step instructions and helpful accompanying photos, DIY Craftsy walks you through this easy-to-DIY plan for a doghouse. A full, intact wooden pallet works as the base. Slats from deconstructed pallets provide the framing of the housing, as well as the walls and the roof.
2. DIY Tutorial: How to Build a Pallet Doghouse From Easy Pallet Ideas
While these plans don’t go into great detail, they will give you plenty of ideas for how to build a multi-room doghouse. Built with a full pallet base and deconstructed pallets for the structure and the roof, this doghouse comes with a place to store your dog’s food dish and a smaller living space if you happen to have more than one dog residing in the house.
3. How to Build a Doghouse Out of Pallets — Step-by-Step Tutorial From The Saw Guy
By using full pallets and pallet slats, The Saw Guy offers step-by-step plans for an easy-to-DIY doghouse. The finished product is a sturdy shelter for your dog. To help you better understand the plans, a link to a video tutorial is included.
4. How to Build a Doghouse out of Pallets by Saws Hub
These step-by-step instructions go into detail and provide useful tips for working with pallets. The finished doghouse has a classic pitched roof with an overhang above the door. You can either stain or paint your doghouse once it’s constructed.
5. How to Build a Doghouse With Recycled Pallets by Silverline Tools
If you prefer to follow a video for building plans, this video tutorial from Silverline Tools provides you with easy DIY directions and pointers for making your own doghouse out of recycled pallets. The finished doghouse has a classic, attractive design and is the ideal size for small to medium dogs.
6. Rustic Pallet Dog House by Easy Pallet Ideas
For a pallet doghouse with a metal roof and an eye-catching rustic design, Easy Pallet Ideas gives you step-by-step instructions. Although their steps are not detailed, their included photos help explain how this doghouse is constructed.
7. Pallet Dog House With Veranda — DIY by Easy Pallet Ideas
Easy Pallet Ideas offers plans for a doghouse made out of pallets with a veranda. This doghouse has both a metal roof and metal siding. Pictures accompany the basic steps for constructing this sturdy doghouse with a cute front porch. These plans explain how to incorporate dowels for a sturdier build.
8. Recycled Pallet Dog House by Easy Pallet Ideas
This design from Easy Pallet Ideas features a doghouse with solid walls, which offers your dog added security. It uses a unique idea of using a hinged roof for easy access inside the doghouse. While this website lacks detailed instructions, it offers pictures to help you better understand the project.
9. Pallet Wood Dog Kennel by 1o1 Pallets
Made of dismantled pallet slats, this doghouse from 1o1 Pallets has a classic doghouse shape with a wide front door opening. The roof has an attractive shingled look. These plans do not go into great detail. However, the included photos offer building inspiration.
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