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Project 05: Do-It-Yourself Dog House
Build a 24" x 17" rectangular base. Secure one 2 x 4 in the center.
Cut and secure L-shaped corner boards.
Cut and install wall cladding.
Install plywood floor.
Sand the shingles until smooth and remove dust. Apply a light coat of Krylon ColorMaster primer.
Let dry 10 minutes, then paint the shingles with Krylon ColorMaster paint.
Measure and mark cut lines for roof.
Cut front and back of roof.
Measure and cut gable trim.
Install gable trim between corner boards and peak.
Measure, cut and attach plywood for roof.
Remove splinters and sand dog house until smooth; remove dust.
Apply a light coat of Krylon ColorMaster primer to wood.
Secure tar paper to roof.
Mask off trim and paint dog house with Krylon ColorMaster paint.
Spray surfaces evenly, using multiple light coats until you achieve the appearance you desire.
Fasten roof slats.
Attach shingles to one side of roof.
Cut shingle overhang.
Attach shingles to other side of roof.
Assemble and attach roof peak.
Mask off and paint trim and roof peak with Krylon ColorMaster paint. For a personalized touch, add a nameplate.
This Project Featured: Krylon ColorMaster Primer Gray #51318 Krylon ColorMaster paint: Satin Leather Brown #53566 Satin Italian Olive #53522 Gloss Ivory #51504 Metallic Gold #51510 Gloss Burgundy #52118 Krylon ColorMaster Acrylic Crystal Clear Gloss #51301
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