I Spent $3,000 Building a Doghouse with a POOL

This time I show how to build an epic DIY doghouse with a dog pool and LED neon sign feature wall. Check out ARIAT CREW here: bit.ly/3qwD7Hb
I went all out for this one! I built this modern lean-to style doghouse like a human home...it is full insulated, with insulation in the walls and insulation in the roof and floor. I used laminate plank flooring, and made my own plexiglass window. I used Trex deck boards for the pool deck, and a stock tank for the dog pool. The stock tank pool will serve double duty, since I can fill it with ice, and use it as an ice trough for beverages when I have parties up on my rooftop. I also built a green wall with a custom LED neon sign, which was the biggest splurge of the project ($400!). I also added solar wall fans and silver exhaust fans to help with ventilation and keeping the dog house warm in the winter and cool in the summer. All in, I spent about $3000 building my dog Tex a dream doghouse with dog pool. What do you think - was it worth it?
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[@Boshnivolo]

This doghouse would be 700K on Zillow 😂

[@modustrial]

😂😂

[@Detailfreaks23]

😂😂😂😂

[@adriannabcustomfurniture]

😂😂

[@sebastienharens]

😂😂

[@ryanpeach2]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jimmesch]

8:30 if you want it too stay cool in the summer you should've painted the outside white. The interior color doesn't really matter, since there wont be much light there to reflect or absorb anyway

[@pushywhisk]

Dave: outside white inside brown like Michael Jack.

[@teccq4552]

@@pushywhiskexactly what I was thinking of while watching him paint 😂

[@tomjakobs7468]

Ya was gonna ask the same thing. Still an amazing dog house regardless!

[@ken9720]

Suggestion: If you can put up a couple of tall plants to increase the shade of the area that dog house is placed it will help keep it cooler. That brick wall + Dark colors on the dog house are going to absorb/reflect heat all day and for most of the night. A temporary solution would be a deck umbrella.

[@modustrial]

Good idea!

[@AutoMotivate]

I like the idea of the Net shade that is suspended on metal poles.

[@helenmira7218]

I agree. The pool needs shade. It's a shallow tub, so sunlight will keep it warm. No fun for Tex.

[@overshotmuffin3538]

dont care

[@VARY78]

@@overshotmuffin3538 The comment wasn't for you, sunshine

[@midnightrainbow6299]

I saw that video from Drew's channel and loved it, and thought it was super sweet that you still gave him credit for insperation for your own dog house.

[@Cohencoopergavin]

you mean drew builds

[@mauragriffin5083]

i agree ❤

[@IJm3]

Tex living better than most of us!

[@modustrial]

💯

[@davidalan6701]

As well he should.

[@myahnombre]

He sure is!

[@DIAMONDBACKLS]

Not nealy

[@elinelavasea5531]

@@DIAMONDBACKLSyes he is!

[@GCubedProductions]

It can be tough to get a dog to sit in the perfect spot for a good photo. Let alone get them to look at the camera. I’m impressed with Tex’ modeling skills

[@montymont3327]

How you going to feed the shit out

[@annastashiamonnot7322]

My aunt has a so called “perfect dog” I didn’t know dogs could be spoiled brats until now she has about 10 pictures of him per day he does agility, he goes to the hospital for therapy sessions, everybody but me loves him, and he doesn’t like me because he’s jealous of me because she loves me more. Like wow. That dog poses for any picture if he sees a camera he poses

[@leisurely_diva]

Tex is the best boy. I love that you made this for him. ❤

[@MonicalovesTAEMIN]

Wow 😮, I just watched Drew Builds Stuff building his dog’s house and then your video popped. It’s really nice to see how caring pet owners are. The pool was a great addition to help your dog cool down. Drew mainly focused on keeping his dog warm. I don’t have a dog, but when I do and depending where I live, I’ll follow your building plan or Drew Builds Stuff’s.

[@tonerbro1222]

Suggestion: you could make gutters and the rain water would go to the pool it would be tough but awesome btw love the vide

[@modustrial]

Good idea!

[@ModernBuilds]

This is amazing!!!

[@anamegoeshere]

no it aint, it is dumb

[@modustrial]

Thanks brother!!

[@ccg613]

@@WardenCraftOfficalhi

[@Grizz..]

Wait, you have over a million subs, but you aren’t verified?

[@kahlilherde9334]

It is 😂😂😂

[@tejida815]

Tex is going to be so happy this summer. 🐶🐾

[@modustrial]

I hope so, he deserves it!

[@dmtbreakthrough]

so much criticism repeated, undoubtedly waaayy better than any dog home bought at a store, or any mediocre attempt of a build by anyone. this is phenomenal, the consideration and care for Rex is adorable, so much dedication! respect

[@maurygeerts]

Whoever designed the ariat logo needs a raise

[@mikecontreras5190]

As soon as I saw your design I thought of Drew's build. Both look great and love the pool add on and the fans are a nice feature!

[@modustrial]

Thanks! Love the @drewbuildsstuff design

[@hermionegranger8885]

Same! I saw Drew’s vid a few weeks ago!

[@shoutotodoroki3336]

Same

[@markkjacobson]

Amazing work. Won't the black paint absorb more heat?

[@tinystar3010]

It definitely will. It'll cook the interior hotter than the actual air temp outside.

[@thelilmilkman]

That’s what I was thinking, it should be white if he wants Tex to cool down in it.

[@karmaloveinyou]

Great!!! He needs a cover over the pool . Tex is living his best life!!!❤

[@TylerTucker-ng1mv]

The clicking is so satisfying on the led light cases

[@julianoqd]

Love your build! I would add some sort of protection maybe a plastic cover to those electrical bits inside the dog house just to be on the safe side in case your dog gets bored and decides to chew on that.

[@BLBlackDragon]

While this was more of a "for fun" project, you have all the basic techniques used in building sheds pretty well nailed down. About the only thing I might have done differently was to build the window in the shop, as a two layer pane with weather sealing. Not a true insulated window, but significantly more insulated than a single pane. It looks like Tex is enjoying it, which is the end goal. So, good work.

[@venoltar]

I agree, this is certainly more than enough for one good boy :) I think you got all the main points of concern, about the only thing I would add, is to consider adding insulation in to the voids at the corners before adding the exterior, but it shouldn't make a huge difference.

[@HappyHazelKid]

I wish the inside was decorated but the outside is beautiful

[@hklover2179]

This is the best extravagant dog house I have ever seen! Tex is definitely living his best life!

[@Maximusrex4575]

I might have considered is two layers of insulation since it looks like it would have fit, and that would have upped the r-factor a good amount. I think I would have also placed an interior ceiling to prevent any possibility of foam getting chewed, or falling and getting chewed.

[@hollosphere]

As a four-times-per-week volunteer at our local animal shelter, can I just say WOW! Congratulations to Tex on winning the jackpot in doggo daddies! I hope Tex gets lots of use out of his swank pad. Are you at all concerned about cleaning the inside the doghouse, considering it's a bit difficult for a human-sized critter to get into? Maybe hinge the roof for easier access? Or perhaps Tex is a very clean gentleman and it's not a worry. #adoptdon'tshop #shelterdogs

[@Hansen710]

its on the top of a building. having a clean dog for a birdhouse is no help 😆 #birdhouse #adoptabird

[@W_-sr5pn]

3 of my 4 rescues came from really bad situations, the first 3 are so thankful. The 4th was deaf and pulled into an amazing shelter right away. I’m forever thankful she’s never known the hardship the other 3 have had to endure, but her attitude is completely different than the rest, takes everything for granted, not a problem, just amazing to see the difference. No, it’s not because she’s deaf, she’s my second deaf pup, one of the three was deaf, we use sign to communicate. Rescues forever.

[@thymebomber]

Like the @AriatIntl gear! No flashing on the window? Nothing ruins the dog days like a little seepage… 💧

[@pingbot261]

Amazing build. Tex is living the life.

[@LordBoZman]

Loved the design overall, I'm glad you could fit in there, otherwise for someone like me I'd have had to hinge/hatch the roof to open it up in case I had to clean up in there. Also glad to know this was a challenge for charity

[@hoguemr]

That's a great idea. I guess you could do some kind of deal along the top of the wall with latches to keep pressure on and keep water out.

[@Smoojer0Charles]

For sure cover the wiring on the inside so he doesn’t chew through it and a nice plush bed on the inside so he’s comfortable to sleep. This was a dope build.

[@FurnitureFan]

I noticed that during the summer, our dog ignores all his dog beds to sleep on the kitchen floor tiles.

[@AllGoodThings007]

Loving the care you give to your doggy

[@shyanfunny1596]

There’s nothing more attractive than a man that can build things but you upped that building such a place for your doggy❤❤Tex subscribing from Tx‼️

[@alexanderson2595]

This is an awesome idea. It's so nice to see how much you care about tex. Its great that you have lots of grass however on the decking and particularly in the penthouse, it's quite a slippery floor for dogs. This could result in Tex having quite significant joint pain in the future. Maybe some kind of memory foam mattress or carpet in the dog house to make it more comfortable for him and reduce that joint pain.

[@jillbritton2676]

I’m sure you painted the outside black for aesthetic reasons but white would keep the inside of the doghouse cooler.

[@jasangrey6729]

thought the same. Also the roof material will absorb the heat like crazy....

[@Berrylucy50]

Agree! On blk on inside, white on outside.

[@stevenoreilly4283]

Black keeps it warm during winter, white keeps cool inside during summer

[@angeni684]

@@stevenoreilly4283but they said the country’s in a heatwave rn so white would be more iseful

[@sofianime8330]

you give me such dad vibes and its relly comforting

[@BellaCaruana-ho8uy]

You’re the best. It’s so kind to build Tex that lovely penthouse ❤❤😊

[@lukekao8136]

Your doghouse build is sick!!! 5 star all day long!

[@modustrial]

thank you!

[@stevejohnson1685]

8:35 If you had wanted it to stay cool in the summer, you might have painted the outside a much lighter, reflective (i.e. white) color.

[@thomasleahy3767]

Diy neon sign would be awesome to see!!

[@S1Brody]

the dog is living the dream

[@Tuber-no.1]

im wondering if it would be handy to attach the roof on hinges so you can get to the inside if needed

[@TheStevedie]

That's a good idea.

[@elijahmthompson2313]

Who else wants someone that loves them as much as Modustrial Maker loves his dog?

[@alexisprojects]

I am ALL about seeing a DIY version of the sign. That would be awesome.

[@vojo8558]

What a great place for your dog. He can feel like the king of dogs. A great project and it was fun to watch. 🐕‍🦺

[@sniperstalker1538]

Hello there ! great video, you are really caring for your dog ! Nevertheless, I can't stop but wonder why you paint the interior white and not the exterior ! Black paint is absorbing all of the heat, unlike white. painting white inside will not change a lot I believe, isn't it ? Also, puting a small guter could be cool to do rainwater catchment, either to fil the tub or a small water funtain for your dog (after filtration maybe ? not a water expert). On whole other lever, you already put solar, why not adding a small box to put a cooling system for the tub ? you could cool the tub for your dog during the heat waves and use it to cool beverages when you intertain ! Good luck for the rest of your projects !

[@ivanshires1139]

This person has great ideas

[@modustrial]

Good idea for the tub! Regarding the black exterior... It's a balance of aesthetics and function. With the insulation I crawled inside on a 95° day and the inside of the dog house was at least 10 to 15° cooler with the fans moving air nicely through there

[@sniperstalker1538]

@@modustrial You are always fusing usefull with beautifull with your videos, so I understand ! The simplest way to know if the insulation is enough is to put a thermometer, you will know easily if it works as you intended. Just FYI, a french company is painting commercial roof white and the results are pretty amazing: the roof can be 59 fareinheit cooler and the interior 44, so it can be worth considering, maybe only for the roof. No mater what, I will follow the rest of your journey :) Thank you for the reply !

[@TinyTaco1342]

This man is so wholesome, and this is very creative and cool for him to take this much effort for his dog! You are amazing man.

[@Dephective1]

That doghouse looks very familiar???

[@AzureDrown]

Dog living better than all of us😭💯

[@kofffemancer]

I feel like either the roof or a wall should have been hinged, or slid in place on tracks. Would make getting a bed in/out easier, and should Tex ever get sick and hide, you could get him out.

[@modustrial]

I'm actually able to get myself fully inside the dog house... Not easy but doable, as I had to do it to install the LED controller and power supply inside the house

[@SuicideNeil]

Oh cool- you painted it black in order to cook the dog, put down fake grass so all his piss & shit has somewhere to soak in, a pool to use as an open cesspit and algae breeding ground, and exposed wiring and foam insulation for the dog to chew on inside the doghouse. What a thoughtful owner...

[@Quantumgaming-ChromeOS]

This show how much into the extremes people will go for there dogs, I would do this to

[@alexthepuppy6759]

This is true love for your dog

[@winterthedoll]

This is so cute we love to see these little creative builds throughout the house !

[@AJax2012]

The dog house looks awesome! I'm sure Tex will love it. Question though - won't the black paint make the doghouse hot? Maybe housing works different, but I thought a black box would just make it even hotter in there.

[@alexr4693]

Yep, and painting the inside white has zero effect on solar heat gain. I know he's going for a certain aesthetic, but the entire outside (including roof) should be white. Closing in the window will help get the space warmer in the winter (greenhouse effect), but it's going to make it hotter in summer. Creating a removable framed acrylic piece would've worked best for all seasons.

[@tynslyloki3491]

Tex said: I don't need LED but heating system in the shed. Nice job on the pool! But I feel it would turn into a hot zekusi in the summer sun and an icy tub in the winter.

[@txma.]

You can never spend too much on making a doggo happy

[@diabloajax9884]

Build my dogs a luxury doghouse under a tree that gives lots of shade. What do my dogs do… They dig holes in the dirt underneath bushes and chill there for hours 😅

[@FurnitureFan]

​@@diabloajax9884So true 😅 One Christmas we all bought coats and boots for my sister's dog. He was having none of it. This summer I bought him a whole gel bed to lie on to cool down. Wound up using it myself, the dog wouldn't go near it 😅😅

[@BRUHtf1]

Bro called me poor in 69 languages

[@egwene673]

Wdym

[@yorky2002]

Great job - I did a similar one, except for access I hinged the roof on high side to be able to easily get into it for getting the bedding out for cleaning. The roof was pretty heavy, but in case of high winds I put a small latch on the roof. Made things a lot easier...

[@lizthomas6347]

Seriously amazing and so much fun.

[@cuprite]

I was bummed out today because they oversold the cinema and I missed my spot to watch Oppenheimer. Got back home just in time for this and it cheered me right back up - couldn't ask for a better movie! 🥳

[@modustrial]

Whoo-hoo!!

[@pjbuma13]

Looks awesome. What a cool build. Also I think this could be scaled up to make a sauna and hot tub/ice bath. You could have matching rooftop houses. Again great build.

[@user-jj9oy2kl5h]

Tex living better than most of us!. Tex is going to be so happy this summer. .

[@Kevroa1]

This is so overbuilt.. I love it

[@braydennazarian6615]

Another awesome video as always. Love what you've done with the whole roof area. (Also, you're a great dog dad!)

[@modustrial]

Thanks!

[@WardenCraftOffical]

@@modustrialhi

[@DozIT]

I am not a home builder but I have spent considerable time in modular manufacturing and construction. The only things that stood out as "wrong" were the lack of flashing around the window. It has nowhere near the amount of weatherproofing it should have. Another thing a house would definitely need to have is a vapour barrier and more consideration of the building envelope. For a doghouse with a door that does not close, I do not think this is an issue, still way over-engineered!! Awesome work, if I tried this it would be no where near as well engineered :)

[@modustrial]

Thanks! I had a feeling I was missing stuff on the window, but as you said it is a dog house and I figured my audience would teach me :)

[@KryptoRed]

That's insane craftmanship, well done!

[@modustrial]

Thanks!

[@CoasterCountry.]

This is epic! Great job!

[@Malidictus]

Haven't seen the full video yet, but I'm a bit concerned about heat inside the doghouse. If you leave it out in the sun, it might heat up like a greenhouse. Especially if you paint it black. I'm a complete layman, though, so chances are I'm missing something important. *edit* Ah, I see. Solar-powered fans. That'll get some air circulation going, so it shouldn't be a greenhouse :)

[@atlasandhelena]

why don't you just bring the dog inside if its so hot?

[@Luca-rod]

Shhhhhh

[@Sisters4lifeofficial]

I am so happy for tex❤

[@Bloxly_7]

Your a good builder the dog house pool I gave it a 18/20

[@maradrake9792]

Pls put a deck umbrella by the pool so he can relax in the shade. 💗💗

[@gatita804]

Absolutely worth it! Tex is a lucky boy.

[@donavanmcelroy6263]

Wow! I hope you won the challenge!

[@kennedycotton]

Absolutely beautiful

[@modustrial]

Thank you!

[@romanahoch6288]

Absolutely fantastic!!🤩

[@thesandygamer3651]

best dog house I have ever seen I would live in there tbh

[@modustrial]

Thank you!

[@mariedmitrieff6829]

Beautiful, that cute dog has the best master.

[@modustrial]

thank you!

[@Gojothejunior]

Thanks mate I built one for my dog it worked really well🙏

[@Jackandsuzyschannle1]

I think everything what you did was perfect

[@modustrial]

Thank you!

[@Jackandsuzyschannle1]

@@modustrial np!

[@wz0hjd]

Awww. I wanted to see Tex in his pool ... lounging!!!

[@battlegnome8]

Flex-seal, it even works underwater!

[@Axelgamerpro46]

No haters aloud cause this man is a hero❤

[@RealiztRhiannon-iz3hf]

So beautiful and kind! You're Pup is Pimped!

[@kaylenesyberjedi9690]

Amazing doghouse for Tex. It looks great.

[@modustrial]

Thanks!

[@ZephyrLE]

love it!! looks so nice and modern, I’m sure your doggo loves it! 😂❤😊

[@JoelSilvaraci20-09-BH]

Beautiful and well build, I´m very happy for TEX. congratulations ! 🙏

[@modustrial]

Thank you!

[@MedicCamba]

Cool build with respect/shoot out to Drew

[@FlashbackFoodshack]

Wow, this is absolutely fantastic! Amazing job!

[@modustrial]

Thanks much!

[@SkellyOnTheMoon]

It is amazing!!

[@camothewhamo]

Those glases look really good on you and nice dog house btw love it

[@thetravelfeeed]

Drew’s doghouse is so amazing, yours too! 😊

[@modustrial]

Thanks much!

[@annastashiamonnot7322]

Your such a good man and owner

[@modustrial]

Thank you!

[@StephenLinhart]

The black looks good. I was little surprised about white on the inside for coolness in the summer when the outside is black though. I suppose it's really no issue with the fans and the open door.

[@r3yy4b48]

I woul love to see a DIY Neon Sign video!

[@biscuit2752]

the things people do for their dogs. i would build this for my dog if i had the money but i still love her all the same

[@ananunez8374]

Tex, your house and pool are awesome! ❤❤

[@aaronsk9services344]

Awesome build! I know a lot of dogs who would love one! 🎉❤

[@jimmymcgiggles5571]

working for this guy would be fun as hell

[@maximusytgames5449]

this is clean work

[@DMarcoLarios]

Your a good dog owner 😊

[@Ayslyn.]

This is soooooo cool! Great job! Also, your dog is adorable!!!!

[@IamMichika]

I love your work 😮 you are very talented 🎉

[@kierastrongman1678]

I like your glasses in the house looks amazing