Doghouse -- 30 minute build

The total build time was 30-35 minutes. Could have been less without the camera.

Materials:
1 sheet 3/8" plywood (4 x 8) = $20
10 square 1x1s (they're actually 1.5 x 1.5) = $1 each for a total of $10
4ft of scrap 2 x 4
Around 25 1.5" wood screws = $5 for a box of 50 ( I only used 20)
Hinges = $6

Total cost = $41

The top is 37 x 24 inches. It's 2 inches longer than the bottom so that it will overhang a bit.
The bottom and both sides are 35 x 24 inches.
The back and front walls are 24 x 24 inches.

If you use longer screws, make sure they do not poke into the dog house so they will not hurt your pup.

If you are going to put the doghouse in your yard, you may want to consider building it from 1/2 or 3/4 inch plywood. And maybe waterproofing it with something like Thompson's water seal. If you use a chemical to waterproof it, the make sure it is COMPLETELY DRY before letting you dog in it because the fumes are not good to breathe in.

I put old blankets in my doghouse for Jaxy to lay on. If you want to insulate yours, you may want to drape an old blanket around it and use small staples to hold it on. But don't cover it with something that will get wet and hold water because you don't want to keep the wood wet.

If you put it in your yard, then consider putting something underneath it to keep it off the ground.