How to Build a [Contemporary Style] Outdoor Pet House

In this video, I'm sharing this easy to build DIY outdoor pet house you can make with just a few basic tools!

Build Plans and Dimensions here:
https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/diy-o...

Affiliate links follow.

I partnered with my amazing friends at DAP to make this project possible and used a few of their products to help seal and protect this dog/cat house from the weather. #DIYwithDAP

DAP Platinum Patch Exterior Filler: https://amzn.to/3neEjwg
DAP Extreme Stretch Caulk: https://amzn.to/3gATm2m

Some notes about the build:

You can use treated/exterior grade lumber for this project if you'd like. I used untreated lumber and was careful to cover all surfaces with an exterior finish to protect it. That should help it to last several years.

The deck on this project is optional and you can easily adjust sizes as needed. This house should fit a small-medium sized dog and most cats.

Before you get started, you may find this plywood cutting guide helpful in making some of your cuts: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/cut-d...

Tools and Materials Used in this Project:

MATERIALS:

(1) sheet 3/4" plywood: http://homedepot.sjv.io/74qjO
(3) 2x4x8 boards: https://homedepot.sjv.io/kr42M
(4) 1x6x8 boards: https://homedepot.sjv.io/XxYP95
1 1/4" exterior wood screws
2 1/2" exterior wood screws
Exterior Wood Glue
1x2 for door trim (optional)
DAP Platinum Patch Exterior Filler: https://amzn.to/3neEjwg
DAP Extreme Stretch Caulk: https://amzn.to/3gATm2m
Exterior Grade Paint/Stain

TOOLS:

Circular Saw: https://homedepot.sjv.io/AooaYx &
Straight edge/cutting guide (optional)
Jig Saw: https://homedepot.sjv.io/Gjj912
Miter Saw (optional--can use circ saw for all cuts if needed): https://homedepot.sjv.io/yd96v
Drill/Driver: https://homedepot.sjv.io/2G6Za
Nail Gun (optional): https://homedepot.sjv.io/a9ygQ
Measuring Tape
Speed Square