DIY Insulated Dog House Build

[@AprilWilkerson]

Find Plans for this project here! bit.ly/3ksAYbD

[@kansaspeach7727]

So needed. ❤️ I'm not a handyman. Would hire this out.

[@MadameMakbet]

Is this isolation will be good for the summer as well? We live on really hot island, I am looking for something witch help me keep cold inside kennel 🤗

[@cesarandresramirez5862]

How do I get the private video??

[@ron827]

Love your voiceovers rather than excessive narration like I see by some other makers. Very professional, April.

[@AprilWilkerson]

: ) Thanks for the feedback, I'm glad you like my style.

[@rusted_ursa]

Agreed. On board mics are the worst.

[@Matt-il3su]

You sound like me giving feedback on my online discussions for college.

[@1998-h1r]

🔝Nice Dog House🔥

[@jerrystott7780]

A recommendation, add latches on the front in case of wind so the roof won't raise and slam down scaring the dogs. I had some dog houses with hinged tops to make cleaning them easier years ago and that happened. Nice design.

[@AprilWilkerson]

That's a good idea. : ) Thank you

[@chatteyj]

Nice dog house wish I had a dog so I could build this. If I did I might be tempted to add some sort of flap to the entrance to reduce wind and draughts inside.

[@eggofish]

Well there under a porch

[@samuraitom3273]

@@AprilWilkerson I'm late, but magnets will work just fine plus im lazy so it's easier than just adding more hinges or something

[@marianellaramirez3786]

@Jerry Stott This is glorious, I have been researching "how to build a easy dog house" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you heard people talk about - Ganyan Canicholas Formula - (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now ) ? Ive heard some awesome things about it and my brother in law got amazing results with it.

[@krylissnorwind7528]

​ April Wilkerson I've really enjoyed watching your videos. You make a lot of really cool projects and you have come quite a long way since those first days. One thing that I've noticed though is that you always have a bunch of special tools for all your projects. There's probably not a lot of us watching your videos that have over $100K+ worth of tools and a workshop bigger than most people's house. I wouldn't mind seeing some videos where you use just the basics. As an example. If I were to build this dog house with what I have I would have used, a standard circular saw (without a guide track), A standard 18V drill (no fancy pocket hole jig), a blade to cut the insulation, a speed square, a metal straight edge ruler (48 inch), a tape measure, a paint brush and roller, a couple of saw horses (no fancy, wood clamping, mighty jaw contraption). The entire cost of my tools for this project probably costs about as much as the two Infinity blades you listed in the summary (I'm not a carpenter nor is it a hobby of mine, I just like watching people build things). Just the tools alone that you listed in the summary costs well over $2,000. Maybe you could start a new set of "Back to the basics" videos where you make some nice projects with tools that the rest of us have. Once again, thanks for all your videos and keep them coming.

Should have put a plexiglass windows in the front, dogs always like to watch things,and stay warm.

[@agarcia8800]

I would have just added 4'x4' double insulated windows to help with temperature management.

[@chatteyj]

I would be more concerned with a gust of wind lifting that roof and the wind blowing through that entrance hole.

[@iluvhoney710]

@@chatteyj She can easily modify that with latches that she can access, but the wind cannot

[@Purebredbrute]

Colby Mason horrible idea. Dogs tend to prefer darker and den like shelter when it storms which would lead to anxiety. The dog house she made is best how it is.

[@Ramdingle007]

Purebredbrute when it storms you can always just put a solid screen in front of the window

[@leebarnhart9725]

Take it from someone that's been in the dog house most of his life....THAT'S A GOOD ONE !!!

[@AprilWilkerson]

haha, glad you approve. : )

[@Alexanderbuilds2001]

I’m in the same boat man

[@queensryke1]

Lee Barnhart 😂😂

[@pyro323]

You stole my joke...damn it.

[@TV-hr3mg]

@@AprilWilkerson Cool dogs and a nice house for dogs!!!

[@thinkingimpaired5663]

Such cute doggies! By the way a smaller house shall decrease interior air space that is warmed by the dogs body heat. Which should give a warmer overall interior space. Adding a elongated entry will decrease cold wind entering the front access into the house. If you're dogs are in extreme cold adding a doggie door should help to

[@ismaeldelafuente]

Two years ago I made a very similar one for my dogs, but the walls were laminate floor and a pneumatic system in the roof. Great Job!

[@augustreil]

Excellent build ! I built an almost identical one, except for one dog. I had to cover the insulation board and mine had a center ridge with a piano hinge. The hinge was simply covered with a flap of thin flat rubber, bonded on both sides. It also has 8'' overhangs on the sides and 16'' over the opening. I'm 53 now and that dog house was built when I was 20 ! It is still in use but for a well pump house at a friends cottage by the river. Man, is it heavy !!

[@bea._.8652]

April.... you have done nice and grateful things for your dogs and now they are living a wonderful life because of you. Thank You!

[@danhubert4074]

I have 8 racoons that I feed each night, and then the dear little things return to the woods, and probably into a damp den under a tree. I suspect they too huddle together, similar to your dogs. There is not a lot of nutrition in the woods this time of year in eastern Canada. The temperature can go well below zero, so it must be a very harsh existence. Your idea of making a warm insulated home for your dogs rings clear. I was stumbling in my design on how to select an appropriate height for the 'racoon house'. I like that you insulated the floor, walls, and roof. Love your projects. Who would have known they would apply to the racoons of the Bay of Fundy.

[@lyld7966]

I appreciate an animal lover! But is it not considered bad to feed raccoons in Canada? Here where I live they're just pests...

[@mccann456198]

Dan Hubert removing food at night will reduce critter activity. But those ones that learned of your spot by sense of smell will know the spot til they pass on

[@happykt]

Dogs, raccoons and bears are all related to each other.

[@crystalchen5680]

Its really a nice thing that your neighbor don't complain about that. Here in TORONTO. I fed few raccoons living in my area, a fairly newly built neighbourhood. One of them looked very weak and small. I left some food on top of the fence since he/she was too scared to get close. Many of my neighbors have given me "nice" advice that if raccoon starts to live in my house and cause damages to others I will get sued....... Fine, but, honestly, we are the ones moving into their home, not the other way around.

[@queenkittylitter78]

@Dan Please do not feed wildlife. It is a form of selfish love. You are teaching them not to forge for themselves and that is really a disservice to them. I know it comes from a kind place but not everyone loves them as much as you which can ultimately get them killed. When they see humans they expect food and if the do not get food they can become aggressive. Animals are way smarter then us and its in their nature to find food even when you think there isn’t any. Sure, make an enclosure if you feel the need. But please love them from a distance and let them be wild. Us humans get in the way a little too much.

[@StuidoXXIII]

You are awesome! I am building my first cat house out of plywood. I am a beginner and still need to learn how to cut wood to precision, but not bad for a first timer. Learn from you all I can so I'm so glad I found you. Yes I can watch others but I love how clearly your instructions are. Thanks April!

[@johntotten4872]

Challenge accepted. Going to improve upon my cats current dog house. Thanks for the video April, you are an inspiration.

[@AprilWilkerson]

: ) Glad to hear it! Enjoy yourself.

[@silversebastianloh616]

Idk why that made me laugh

[@eliblast8071]

@@silversebastianloh616 lol me too

[@winebox]

Use a roller with a longer nap to get in the grooves and use a primer. Also, if I ever get another dog, I'm def going to make this. Thanks.

[@Northern_Farmer]

I liked the siding and paint you choose. Looks great. I have a heating pad in my dogs house because it gets 50 times colder here.

[@AprilWilkerson]

: ) Ha yeah, a Texas winter is pretty easy. I bet yours loves that pad!

[@Northern_Farmer]

@@AprilWilkerson oh yea ;)

[@This1LifeWeLive]

Lol. How did you get over here?!

[@Northern_Farmer]

@@This1LifeWeLive I have been subbed to April for a 2 years

[@Conqueef-tadoor]

Doesn't get below freezing very often here, but I added a light and a 100watt bulb as a "heater" to make it warmer in the insulated dog house I built for my dogs a few years ago. It worked surprisingly well too. It was below freezing outside and the inside of the doghouse was about 75.

[@ericcorse]

That self adjusting pocket jig is the trick. I use mine so infrequently I have to reread the instructions every time I use it. The puppies ought to love that house.

[@jasielcalixto]

Finally I'll build a decent home to my six dogs. Great idea with the roof

[@1998-h1r]

🔝Nice Dog House🔥

[@arthurgrayson650]

instablaster.

[@dennisfahlstrom7422]

April, I built a very similar dog house for my three labs about 12 years ago. They did start eating the insulation until I covered it with more plywood. I didn’t paint it, but because it sits under a covered patio it goes unnoticed by visitors and the dogs haven’t complained. I don’t put blankets inside as they would soon be shredded, but do put in fresh cedar shavings from shop projects once a year. It keeps them warm and comfortable and repels bugs.

[@454kingss]

Dang the dogs have a nicer house than mine!

[@rutgerhoutdijk3547]

Your house has a nicer house than her dogs?

[@joonasfi]

Her dogs have a nicer house than your dogs do?

[@georgebl6501]

lol, thanks for the good laugh...

[@blucodilla5036]

😂🤣

[@naturedetectiveminecraft6362]

Lol

[@_RT.Tony_]

I just built a dog house for my two younger sisters German Sheppard's. I used R-19 insulation in the floor, walls, and ceiling. I used full 2"x 4"s, 16" on center construction, OSB sheathing, wrapped with felt paper, traditional roof shingles, drip edge, and even fascia. the interior is dry walled, inside corner trim/crown moulding, 4" base board, and sealed with expanding foam (under the trim). Now I'm just trying to figure out if I should build a door with the style of insulation you're using with a double swing hinge feature or just a regular old plastic curtain type. The total cost will be around $500.00 when it's finished. I still need to add Hardie plank siding and prime/paint it (maybe even tape and float). Kudos to you for your build! Edit: I might add a window unit for the summer heat, and a window so they can see what going on outside. :)

[@holmesgirlclassics6664]

Thank you April for all that you do! Thank you for being a creator and an innovator. Inspiring us to try new things and showing us how to build. I have always had a passion for building things and you've motivated me to do much more. Also, thank you for the Skillshare connection. I hadn't heard of it until you shared it! God bless you and yours! Please keep up the great work! From Velvet.

[@ronh9384]

Great video April. It turned out great. The dogs look very happy. A laptop would not make it in my shop.... to much dust, wood chips etc. The only time I’ve ever had kick back on the tablesaw was while cutting 2x4’s in half. I had my guard on, the splitter was in place, everything was done correctly... It threw the 2x4 60 feet down my drive. I must of been concerned because I had moved my truck. Had I not moved the truck it would have gone through my radiator. I think that what happened was the board closed up on the outfeed side and pinched the splitter and blade and kicked it backwards. Luckily I sensed it moving and was off to the side and moved further away as it moved and didn’t get injured. The splitter was built into the guard..... my current tablesaw has a separate guard and splitter and I don’t think it could happen so easily. Since that day I use a bandsaw whenever possible to cut 2x material..... Just a word of caution... Ron

[@logdoggybrown]

April Wilkerson! Your videos are always so well done and down to earth! Thank you for always being authentic on camera! She has inspired me to start my own channel encouraging anyone to be a handyman, any support from you guys would be of great help!

[@mikewieggers6337]

The last dog house we built at my parents place, we used a car floor mat as a doggie door to keep any excess wind/snow/cold out of the dog house. But we live in Canada and the harsh winters made it a necessity.

[@Llamadosalvaje]

Nice! ... The insulation on a dog house Is important too, I make a nice one for my dog ;) congrats April!

[@elliottsmith3632]

I made an almost identical doghouse for my two dogs. Mine were a lot bigger so it had to be accommodating. I used 1/2 plywood and the house was about 3 foot X 6 foot. I heated the house for them using a ceramic reptile heating element in a protective cage. It kept the house really comfortable even on the coldest days.

[@jevana33]

Luke snapped to attention once he saw the ball in your hand like: " Ooh a ball!" How cute!😍

[@zteknon]

I bought a Kreg Foreman a few months ago and its just ridiculous how much faster my woodworking is now. Highly recommend getting one.

[@neiljborja]

That pocket hole jig is slick as hell.

[@AprilWilkerson]

I agree, it's pretty impressive.

[@WealthisoftheMind]

I want to make two of these! One to replace the kennel with maybe a little window or two. Then one outside! Adorable. Our fur babies deserve it!

[@ensen89]

Wood Glue doesn't stick well to painted surfaces, but polyurethane construction adhesive or epoxy do. ;) If this was going somewhere, where it gets rained on, I would prefer something else for the feet. Maybe pressure treated lumber or something with more resistance like oak or lyptus. More than 10 years ago I build something similar to this to protect a waterpump from weather and light frost. I guess I would do a much nicer job on it today, but it is still ok. On that project I used srews made for roof steel to attach the insulatian. The big washers on those screws can get some hold on that stuff.

[@TheJttv]

A epoxy will stick well to glue, but it will have no strength if it is not penetrating into the wood.

[@ensen89]

That is true, but in every case it will be at least a bit stronger than just nails. ;)

[@This1LifeWeLive]

I like the roof on hinges! We had one just like this but I had to crawl through the dog door to fill their water! Also had a very expensive insulated dog door, stayed nice and toasty! Now they are spoiled with a 12x12 heated shed!

[@dgtlionbarger]

I love how they immediately went inside! My dog refused to go into any type of enclosure

[@jedidiah5131]

I built one 8 yrs ago....8' long/4'high/4'deep, 11/2 " insulation floor/walls/ roof....all 2x4 framing. . inner walls and floor was all 1/4" plywood, outside walls floor and roof were 1/2" plywood. I have two entrances on the front/and an inner room with dog doors. My dogs love having their own entrance to lay there and watch outside and when they get cold they go into the inner room lined with straw and cuddle...The roof also opens/one piece.

[@AlejandroMartinez-qi5id]

Idk why I’m even watching this, I don’t even own a dog. 😂

[@XSCAPE-eg2dl]

Alejandro Martinez... that's funny 😂 , I don't even know what her channel is about and I subed 😁 ... she and her pets seem awesome !!!

[@newbienomadtv4688]

I know right!!!

[@Sjrick]

im watching it because she is gorgeous

[@joshuajeter6755]

Same

[@naelsoc]

Alejandro Martinez may be you liked the way of engineering works

[@efvangilder2642]

In all your videos you do and excellent job of giving instructions for construction of your projects. I am very envious of your shop.

[@alexmart3931]

Very nice. Inspiring and motivating. Thanks.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks!

[@heidim6468]

Yes I think Golby Mason is right windows would be great dogs like to look out and having more of a roof hang over so they don't get wet would be nice.Your shop looks like it would be easy to do these things.I am glad they even have a house.

[@anthonyreed3682]

I love this design. I'm considering making one for my mom's dogs. However living in Florida I need to install an AC unit. :)

[@buynsell365]

I REALLY LOVE this design. I am sooooo going to build this for my pups. It looks like this is 6' long x 36" high with two 3' wide doors for the top. I am going to add a window in front along with a doggy door flap to keep out unwanted things. Great job !!!

[@Mikidy303]

This is also a place for Cody to sleep if he ever gives you crap again for climbing up on the fireplace mantle. Nice video!

[@beanzie99]

turned out great. as for gluing painted surfaces use weldbond. and when you have bead board like that use a higher nap roller and you wont need the brush.

[@Laylia_]

I’m so glad I stumbled upon your video! This is fantastic!!!! You got a new subscriber!

[@andielliott2306]

This is great! The proper way to build a dog house. Rectangular with an opening on the long end. Good job!

[@PaulChandler1951]

I added similar insulation when I built our dog’s house but, as per your ending comments, he tore it all out! Oh well, he still enjoyed it 🙂

[@AprilWilkerson]

Did yours have foil backing? I don't think mine would tear into it just being foam, but especailly with the foil backing, they aren't messing with it.

[@PaulChandler1951]

It did have foil backing but it was facing out towards the exterior sheeting. He loved the house but took exception to my attempt to make it cosier in the cold winter

[@friedam.ospich1268]

Paul Chandler Your building something for an animal on top of that something exposed to the elements, what made you think it would last unfinished like that?

[@PaulChandler1951]

Frieda M. O'Spich I think you misunderstood me. The insulation layer was on the inside of the dog house with the foil backing against the side and roof sheeting. It was not exposed to the elements

[@friedam.ospich1268]

Paul Chandler A dog house is outside with no real door & very little material framing it. Plus the animals drag in whatever is out there, rain, mud, snow, debris... bugs come in. That is why I consider it exposed & certain to get soiled & prematurely worn if not finished properly both inside & outside. Even raw wood would need some sort of sealer imo to ensure its longevity, inside & out especially the floor. No one would think it’s safe or satisfactory to leave a human house with any type of insulation exposed so why would it be okay for animals who don’t know any better & might eat it?

[@ketchupy3824]

I love this project. The design is great, and the finished product looks awesome. I work with a local rescue, and I think this type of design could be easily modified to create warm shelter for community cat colonies. Well done, April! Oh, and your doggies are adorable!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Aw I love that. All my animals are rescues so thanks for what you do.

[@699hazard]

Hi April, great video. You should have cut out more paws and hung one up for each dog and written thier names on them.

[@TheJttv]

Nah. one is tasteful

[@AprilWilkerson]

I like the idea but I also like the simplicity of the single one.

[@craigmonteforte1478]

Nicely done April, i liked the overall design and final product as well as the new pocket hole jig i thought i was going for the Harbor Freight metal pocket hole jig but now i have a new one to chec out as i liked the fast adaptability the one you featured over most of the others and most likely i will share my next shop with my son so we both will use different methods and designs so having tools that can accomodate that is more of my priority

[@sergiofilosofo3355]

Don‘t show this video to other dogs, otherwise they also want to have such a nice home. Very nice.

[@AprilWilkerson]

: ) Haha, thank you

[@michellekoski6491]

you o nice to peaple thanks

[@josef.torrealba6992]

Winner of a video, I been tryin to find out about "3 x 4 dog house" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Ganyan Canicholas Formula - (just google it ) ? Ive heard some great things about it and my neighbour got great success with it.

[@michaelstoliker971]

My Dad built something along those lines years ago and he added Canvas flaps on the inside and outside of the door to provide an air barrier. We lived in Michigan at the time and it got really cold out. He also put shingles on the roof to make the thing more waterproof. We didn't have a covered porch to put it on.

[@jcsama1]

loved the vid April hope u have a merry Christmas

[@AprilWilkerson]

: ) Thank you, Merry Christmas to you as well.

[@cornflake73]

Young lady you are an inspiration to everyone. I am sure that the dogs are appreciative also! I don't like to criticize others work because they have spent a lot of time on that project and just want to share their journey. But, the thought occurred to me about ventilation...even in winter humidity builds in confined spaces. It wouldn't take much to help change the air occasionally.

[@RumblestripDotNet]

With an Irish Wolfhound, the dogs insulated dog house is the same as the owners. :D

[@igorspitz]

Easier to build something for the owner, isn't it? :D

[@JoshMo1993]

Your videos are great. You have a great balance between information, technique and appeal. You have found a great niche and I'm know your channel will withstand the test of time. Good for you. You have inspired me to undertake certain projects and have given me excellent incite were I need it most. Thank you. Please don't let fame change you and your values. Love your family.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks for the feedback. I'm glad you enjoy them. Cheers!

[@debbiegoodyear5963]

I'd love a giant sized dog house like this for my St Bernard lol...

[@tdkrei]

Nice job April and those are adorable little friends you have.

[@spikes1529]

That dog house is nicer than some people's

[@bassbymichele]

and they surely deserve it

[@blitzmakesunevenmm4323]

Awesome build. Thanks for a new perspective of dog house with a flip up roof. If I made one like that, I would add weather striping on the roof/lids to create a seal.

[@FerFer84]

well that dog house is great! but it need a plexiglass window imo. Cheers from Argentina.

[@AprilWilkerson]

A window would be simple to add if you built one. : )

[@rljatl]

@@AprilWilkerson Also, some plexiglass panels screwed to the deck railing in a few strategic locations would block the wind, yet allow the dogs to see what's going on.

[@mikeseymour4608]

I am a fan and enjoy your video so please don't think mum a hater but you have such an amazing shop, tools audience etc so give it a clean. I think I'm commenting as I'd love to see your shop organised. Either way your thanks 4 your videos

[@TheSeancassady]

Later you can put a window in for them so they can have some light in their house.

[@AudioMaverickcom]

I did a similar insulated one, about 16 years ago, with a skylight. I did not hinge the top; just lifted it off when needed. Worked great, but a sinister 10 year old put a 12 pound mallet through the skylight on its second year... argh! Amazingly, it was tuned to about 50 Hz, and made a great tiphony drum... when the dogs weren't in it (:>) They slept in the house, at night, but liked to nap in there during the day.

[@brianx8550]

Great project ! good job . . . thanks !

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you!

[@hamzamessai3777]

You are an active and skilled woman too, I wish you all the success and success in your life

[@billbaggins]

Warm Wilker woofers😁 👍 no double glazed window ?

[@AprilWilkerson]

: ) Ha, Wilker Dogs as my neighbor says.

[@billbaggins]

😊 as long as they're happy .. at least its only the 3 of em. your mate Anne and all her animals would take ages to house 😂

[@davidgagnon2849]

Wilker Woofers! LOL are the packages they leave in the yard Wilker-do dos?

[@billbaggins]

hahaha🤣

[@willwyatt7023]

@@davidgagnon2849 You win the internet for the day.

[@ynot6473]

i would add a piece of board to the entrance to form a short "tunnel". it will help keep the wind out. we did this on a kennel for our labrador many years ago, quite cozy even in winter. it was also fully double skinnned, but had rockwool insulation so needed it.

[@chaelisaenthusiast1219]

Love your videos so much 😘

[@jcsama1]

sameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[@AprilWilkerson]

Glad to hear it!

[@samanthap9807]

Thank you for not only the tutorial on making the dog house but also the skillshare :) I have fur babies that are like my children and I want their comfort to be my top priority.

[@TheJttv]

The wind might throw that top door open. Should add a latch and maybe a window.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Yep great point.

[@puppygadget3189]

I used 1-1/2" foam board insulation with Mylar on one side. I also installed the Mylar on the inside walls instead outside so the Mylar would reflect heat back at our cats. I built their houses 2x3 ft the same size as the foam insulation. I also built them heaters that are just 60x-75w regular light bulbs I placed inside new 1 gallon paint cans.I also put on the floor the Farm Innovators heating pad that heats up to 1002 where they lay. The pads stay around 80 degrees to save power where their not lay,but the pad I'm sure does help with heating the condos. Ended up on the heaters using Ceramic light fixtures because the plastic ones get hot and puts off a toxic smell that you would not want your dog or cats to breathe. With just a small approx: 10"x12" door cut out these condos will stay a warm 75 degree's in below freezing weather. You can adjust the heat by the wattage bulbs and also put two heaters in the condo. I mounted the heaters mid way in against a wall with metal to protect the foam from getting to hot. Cats are always plenty far away from the heaters not to get to hot so all is safe. I leave them running 24/7.

[@Hexbyte965]

Nice doggies.

[@joonasfi]

Whosagoodboi, WHOSAGOODBOI

[@AprilWilkerson]

They are wonderful.

[@markmiller5233]

great job, FYI let the paint do the work on the roller. When you dry roll, or try to use more elbow grease, the nap of the roller gets hammered and it ends up holding less and less paint. Keep it wet and it will retain its original thickness.

[@brickdaddiy]

I wonder if I built something like this it could help convince the boss to actually get a dog...

[@sandra6061]

@@SimonWoodburyForget Where can I get a dog that lives for a century? My dog will live for 2 decades at most.

[@jaclynelise2966]

Dogs are definitely NOT worse than kids lol. Dogs>kids

[@thatmagicalstar1521]

@@SimonWoodburyForget dogs have a funny effect on people. sometimes even when you don't want them they barge into your heart. My mom didn't like dogs when we got Daisy. Now she's a crazy dog lady.

[@pastoraris1001]

Once Upon A workbenche do it!! "If you build it, they will come" That's not just a movie quote, is a fact of life. Make room for what you want an what you want will want you!! Good luck

[@minarooda]

If "the boss" doesn't like it, I'd say you were better off with a dog anyway. Live your best life.

[@georgebl6501]

hello April, like allways great job on the project, the only thing that came to mind is the wind factor, i thought that if you install a thick ruber curtain on the door may protect the doggies a little more, hope you find my input usefull, like i found yours in many ocations in the past, love your videos, and keep upi the exellent work...

[@jge9985]

I don’t even have a dog, I don’t know why I’m watching this lol

[@maravictoria-lb2xj]

YOU HAVE A GREAT TALENT! WHY ISN'T THIS ON THE MARKET YET???! I HAVEN'T FOUND ANYTHING LIKE IT! READY TO BUY A TOOL SHED AND CUT A HOLE THOUGH IT IF I CAN'T HAVE ONE! THANK YOU FOR THE GREAT IDEA. I'LL MAKE SURE TO INSULATE IT.

[@PtrOBrn]

well... now I need to break the Kreg jig so that I can buy this one.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Haha, sell it on Craigslist then use the money to go towards your new one. ; )

[@reedrancho]

@@AprilWilkerson A Kreg on Craig-slist how very poetical 😋😁

[@MrSkureklut]

Cutting the foam insulation on the tablesaw produces the best and cleanest cuts 👍 on that note, it seems as you should consider either change or sharpen your blade 😁

[@shanehatcher9394]

I breed Rotts and they’d rather eat their dog house then sleep in it. So after many eaten dog houses I finally decided to build a 5 run kennel they couldn’t eat lol

[@deltaromeo8207]

April I would like to say that I am truly amazed of how creative you are with all your builds. I just started following you and you are awesome. I love how you show everything step by step so others can also build things. Keep up the great work and can't wait to see what you do next.

[@bob76451]

Hi April, I don’t know what the wind is like there, but it wouldn’t take much to pop open those roof panels. A latch may come in handy.

[@dexplaysgolf]

I have never seen such an easy and awesome dog house. Cheers to all the makers out there. And to you madam Amy. I have subscribed and I will be watching.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you. My name is April. :)

[@billhickman4826]

Very nice dog house. I have one suggestion. Wire up a heat lamp to a thermostat so that it will come on for those cold nights and go off when it warms up. My dog loves it!!

[@stephenwilson7641]

Hi, April, from down the road in San Antonio. I like your dog house and really like that you are not all uptight about working smarter - not harder. I will pass on one suggestion, only because when I was younger an old guy yelled at me. Never use a steel blade against an (expensive) aluminum rule as a straightedge. If you get a little cock-eyed that blade will peel the aluminum like an orange. Instead you can pick up some steel bar stock or angle iron that is relatively straight for rough stuff, or get one of your sponsors to send you a nice stainless steel straightedge. Y'all keep up the good work!

[@shawlove11]

I love the simplicity and clean sleek look

[@ToMu29]

This is so cool!!! I been looking around for a good design but nothing catches my eyes like this one does.

[@georgeb9651]

Thank you, looked up the self adjusting pocket hole jig. Enjoy you videos even though may not build Always good to learn new things.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Awesome! I'm glad you enjoy my channel. Many Viewers enjoy watching although they are not Builders, but for the entertainment factor. All are welcomed and appreciated. Thanks for watching.

[@wendywinn270]

Those doggies are precious, & the house couldn't be any better.. Great job.!

[@bobcole3852]

Very nice! Cute furkids too. You can get foam in 2" thick, R10

[@mucholocodawg]

Add a dog door flap and make more paws prints to disguise some ventilation portholes with a rotating foam plug in the interior a cheap ip-cam in the inside can let you check on your pooches.

[@Thereesescout]

Very cool, if i were making one I would add a spray in plastic type liner so that it can easily be cleaned. I know how messy my dogs can be and how much dirt they can bring with them!

[@ChiefMoonChunks]

10:50 They took right to it! Cool design, the insulation should keep it nice and comfortable in there for the puppers

[@deanmidlick5868]

Beautiful job, have you thought about putting a small playhouse window on the furthest side of the door to let some radiant heat in during winter but a nice cross breeze for the summer? Texas summers, as you know I'm sure, are brutal! Lol. Great job as always April!!!

[@Hemidakota]

With any building, whether it is a dog house or chicken coop, I always insulate the building and I live in Southern California. It helps with the heat and cold. Just worth the money.

[@marktaylor2298]

Who actually dislikes this video? I see like 700 dislikes, this project is simple and very informative.

[@CPUDOCTHE1]

I started building dog houses when I was 4 of 5. I learned a lot over the years. Your dog house looks a lot better than my first one. I am not sure that they had bead board 50 years ago.

[@christofix]

Hahaha i love the look on your face when you said you did not planned that about the build in stop on the back. I Love the pockethole jig and i'm going to look if i can buy these here in belgium. Your dogs are lucky with a dog house like this. Again great video!

[@mariogalaxy6159]

This is the best tutorial ever... I would like to work with you one day

[@user-qg5bl2kt7u]

You nailed it! Loved your ideas. Imma build a lil house for my dog as well, and I hadn't yet thought about lifting the floor to avoid coldness in winter (I live in a tropical coutry), that's a good idea. I also appreciate how you designed it, with a really sophisticated and functional layout, but yet full of joy. Thank you very much for sharing!

[@austriadiorama-craft9215]

Hey April Great a dog to jump one to get the ball and one to cuddle :) you have actually winter I mean really with snow and cold xD with us in Austria lies snow and is cold cold :) the dog house is really great there will be your dogs feel comfortable and enjoyable before Christmas and love greetings from vienna chris