Things You'll Need
- Pallet
- Cinder blocks, 16 inches long x 8 inches wide x 6 inches high
- Measuring tape
- Lawn flags
- Bricks
Instructions
Examine the area where your doghouse will sit. Look for a flat, dry area away from ditches, ponds or spaces where rainwater often gathers.
Lay a pallet flat on the ground, oriented in the same direction that the doghouse will face. Pallets are made to hold up to 2,500 pounds each and provide a sturdy, even base for a doghouse. Place the doghouse directly onto the center of the pallet.
Lay cinder blocks to elevate a doghouse. Measure the length and width of the doghouse with a measuring tape. Use your measurements to mark the area where the doghouse will sit, using four small lawn flags to identify where each corner will be. Position cinder blocks solid side down with the holes facing outward within this area. Pack the cinder blocks tightly together in even rows, leaving no space in between. Make your cinder block base slightly longer and wider than the doghouse for extra support. Last, place the doghouse on the center of the blocks.
Prop the doghouse up on bricks. Measure the length and width of the doghouse with a measuring tape. Use your measurements to mark the area where the doghouse will sit, using four small lawn flags to identify each corner. Place bricks solid side down in rows within the area you've marked, making sure to cover the area evenly. Then, place the doghouse on the center of the bricks.