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Things We Recommend
Books – Knowledge is power, my friends. Stay informed and read on. Let’s have a revolution of knowledge, shall we?
Dog Houses – You’re dog deserves a dog house, looks great as a part of your yard landscaping and it’s one of the main subjects of this website.
Okay, so I recommend that you build your own dog house. It’s a better experience and you can customize it just the way you want. But that being said, maybe you either don’t have time or the desire to build one yourself. Nothing wrong with that at all, so we’ve checked out some dog houses for you and done the research so you don’t have to.
I will add some dog houses once I find one for sale that isn’t crap. For the most part, at this time, I recommend building your own. The mass-produced ones are not yet passing my review process.
Top Gift Picks For The Dog (Or Pet) Lover In Your Life
Great Dog House Vent Materials
Vents Covers
Vent Grills
Ventilation Fans – 12 volt
Best Dog House Insulation
My absolute favorite choice for insulating a dog house. This stuff works great. I use this Reflectix foil along with another layer of foam sheet and it really keeps the heat in. Worth it? You bet!
I recommend an all-weather heating pad like this one. This heating pad from Amazon is our # 1 pick for a dog house heater choice. It offers the best efficiency, the best protection and you don’t have to worry about burning the place down.
If you buy or build a dog house with a large enough floor plan, you can easily follow our method of dog house heating as laid out in the diagram on our dog house types article. Check it out here.
These are the quality of doors you would install on your home. These are not necessarily intended for, nor will all of these work for a dog house. But, if you’re looking for a professional grade pet door to install into your home, these are the ones you want.
Wood Plank Dog House Build Recommendations – Tools
Dewalt Impact and Hammer Drill Kit – I almost never pick up a screwdriver, I just use my impact. I’ve used a Dewalt impact for over 15 years both professionally as a service technician and in my personal life. I love their tools. Good warranty, good service. I can’t say enough about their products. I’m sold, that’s all I can say.
Dewalt Miter Saw – I totally love this saw. You see me using it in the Dog House Times ‘Wood Plank Dog House Build’ video. I bought one of these 2 years ago. I’ve used it to build my gazebo, dog house and renovate my house. It’s still on the original blade. Amazing tool. I swear by it. Good stuff Dewalt.
Wood Plank Dog House Build Recommendations – Materials
Panel To Go Under Dog House – Keeping a dog house up off the ground is important to keep it from rotting and to keep it warm. These look nice too. They snap together so it is really easy to use.
Hinges – Using a set of decent hinges will help with a nice motion for your dog house. The ones I like are stainless steel. The reason for this is that it won’t make rust streaks after a few weeks outside.
These lights are perfect. They don't generate much heat so fire isn't a worry and they run off 12 volt, so you can use them with a 12 volt battery electric circuit. Beauty if you're adding these to a solar project.
Spot Lights And More For The Yard
These look great when you want to illuminate an area of your yard. Why not use them around the dog house?
Extension Cords For Your Yard
If you're using any of the landscape spot lights, you'll need a cord. Here's a few decent ones.
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