Puppy crate using upcycled TV cabinet

[havin_a_go]

An old TV unit upcycled to create a dog crate by removing glass and inserting mesh.

• The project
• How to build a dog kennel
• More inspiration for your dog kennel

 

The project

Upcycled and repaired an old TV unit to make a stylish puppy crate for my new fur baby. Using PVA Glue and some clamps to repair the split wood in the doors.

Some new hardware/screws to fix some failing and broken joins. I removed the glass and replaced with black mesh, took the wood beading from the glass, and used some silicone to hold the mesh in place.

To finish, some cabinet locks and a new key to keep it closed when needed. Now my puppy has a stylish new bed and I no longer have an unsightly dog crate in the lounge room.

 

How to build a dog kennel

Check out this Bunnings video and get the family involved in building your very own D.I.Y. dog kennel. 

More inspiration for your dog kennel

Community member SpencerGre built a recycled pallet timber dog kennel on castors with advice from the Workshop community.

Workshop member patrorodriguez built a dog kennel with ramp and rooftop, complete with its own synthetic turf.

Check out our D.I.Y. projects for pets and 10 ways to make your home pet friendly for more ideas.

[Dave-1]

Good Afternoon @havin_a_go 

Now thats a nice little house for a doggy. Love that first pic lol It says it all.

Its an idea I hadnt though of and really think it would work well.

Most important question is "Does your fur baby like it?"

Dave

[woodenwookie]

I'd like to give this a go myself actually.

I think I'll have a look at the local Hospice Shop and see what TV cabinets they have. It'll be much nicer than the cage she's got right now.