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D.I.Y. dog kennel with porch

RubyCavoodle
Growing in Experience
RubyCavoodle
RubyCavoodle
Growing in Experience

 

Treated Pine and Colorbond sheeting used to make a dog house with a porch as a first-time D.I.Y. project.

 

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The project

 

I tackled my first solo D.I.Y. project whilst the hubby worked on the landscaping of our house. 

 

Basically, I started off sketching out what I wanted to build, explained it to my husband, and he came with me to Bunnings to help me pick all the right materials. 

 

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He showed me how to use the drop saw, and gave me his PPE (personal protective equipment) to use, and then I just went away and started to build it.

 

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Everything I tackled in this project was a first for me. But using the power tools - even though daunting - defiantly helped me speed things along and get a much cleaner finish on my cuts.

 

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Little Miss Ruby couldn't be any happier.

 

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Comments
Tyro
Becoming a Leader

Hi @RubyCavoodle 

That's one A1 job for your first project!  It looks a better construction job than my whole house!  The big question is ... will Ruby share it when your hubby is in trouble? 😂 

Congratulations.  All Ruby's pals at the park will want one!

Cheers 🤗

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