"Almost Free" DIY Animal Shelter / Dog House / Shed Build for All Skill Levels using Pallets

My sisters dog, Lava, is an outside dog by choice. So with summer coming I decided she needed a nice shady place to lounge outside. An animal shelter where she could watch ducks on the left and rabbits on the right. But I'm broke.
Pallet wood offers the opportunity to build such a dog house / shed as the only cost are nails/screws and cosmetics. Also this simple design could be modified as a dog house or shelter for goats, chickens, ducks, Chupacabra's, or garden equipment. If you take your time you could likely finish it in 3-4 hours.
I used a jigsaw, miter saw, circular saw and nail gun but if you are limited in tools I promise you a hand saw and hammer is all you really need.
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Tools & Material Used in this video:
- Associate Links (they give a little on back end to wortheffort)
* Dewalt 10" Miter Saw - Mines several generations back
* Dewalt 20V Framing Nailer - amzn.to/3ZQEtvT
* Dewalt 20V Finish Nailer - amzn.to/3T1tVYM
* Dewalt 20V Brad Nailer - amzn.to/3LahVST
* Dewalt 20V JigSaw - amzn.to/42bbdlR
* Dewalt 60V Circular Saw - amzn.to/3F5QCFq
* Dewalt Battery Generator - amzn.to/3mE07p2
* Dewalt Stand - amzn.to/3ZNDfBy
* Dewalt Miter Saw Stand - amzn.to/3ZNDfBy
Associates Link of other items such as Tool, Book, etc.... I already own/use in woodworking craft that are available on Amazon - www.amazon.com/shop/wortheffort
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[@bdlii]

Down to earth guy building as you go, sharing it with us regular folks who don't have jointers and compound mitre saws. I like it.

[@lukelofgren4108]

Hands down the best doghouse video on RUclips! Keep it up!

[@zemoney954]

❤DEFINITELY

[@wakingupnow9324]

THAT LOOKS GREAT !!! I'm building first dog house and will use much of what you showed. THANK YOU SO MUCH !!!

[@tomdenny8507]

What a fun project. Should serve well for many years.

[@loucinci3922]

Not bad. Fun project. I'm sure Lava likes it. Thanks for sharing

[@rosiemayfield2113]

I recently became aware of your channel and I love the way you "teach". It's very understandable for beginners like myself. I just built my first workbench and it has turned out great. Will be joining and following!!!

[@qapla]

Nice simple design. The dog should really enjoy that house.

[@johnnyb95678]

Thank you, what a great project for almost free!

[@janinemoses5686]

Omgoodness. I am trying to learn some woodworking skills so I don't have to depend on hiring someone to help with projects- so happy I found you!
I would love to double the size (height and width) for a sheep run in.

[@montehyler]

Nice job on the doghouse and another enjoyable video!

[@markwest9225]

Nice design, layout, and build!

[@amelialehauli-matoto3437]

Awesome job, great idea for our dog

[@MitzpatrickFitzsimmons]

kool design!

[@jimcooney9019]

Good job

[@nadinefigueroabey5240]

Very nice ❤

[@internetmail3888]

Another very cheap option is to make a shelter out of shrink wrap surrounding an improvised cage and wood pallet floor.

[@douala3769]

Good stuff man!

[@dpmeyer4867]

cool

[@donscottvansandt4139]

Great build! I've made a couple palette doghouses but mine didn't look as good as yours! Lol

[@zemoney954]

❤

[@kennymartin379]

Think I would put tin or shingles on top

[@tacs_01]

Very cool. How long did it take you to put together?

[@librathegod8399]

I live a mile down from an Apple warehouse and they're always giving palettes away

[@tiffldavis2414]

Do you make these for purchasing or only learning purposes?

[@brennachapman9422]

Do you think there would be an affordable way to insulate these ? Rural dog shelter desperately need options fast with winter here .

[@wortheffort]

I talk about that in video.

[@jamesbrunk9817]

Is this the first project using your “portable workshop” that you talked about a few videos ago?

[@RobNorton]

Is their blueprints for a much larger one? Asking for a friend 😁🤣. Looks great though

[@wortheffort]

So~~omeone's in the doghouse again.

[@edwinrivas6853]

Can you use screws and a drill for this project or will it strip the pallet wood?

[@wortheffort]

Don't see why not. Just will take longer.

[@scannon90]

I made a really nice plywood meditation center for my cat complete with a heated blanket, and the animal has not gone in it once. Builders beware!

[@HoneyQuint]

This is not easy there are easier and more simple tutorials on fb😊

[@Brixx-kx2jf]

Not everyone has fb😊