Build a Dog Kennel | |
You can hire a fence company to build a 6-foot-high, 10-foot-by-15-foot chainlink enclosure with a 3-foot-wide gate for $600. You can buy a kennel kit for $380 and build it yourself, pocketing almost 40% for your effort. Even if you're a first-time do-it-yourselfer, it's a doable project. The materials in the kit include everything you need: fencing fabric, posts, mounting hardware and gate. You'll find them at large home and garden centers or a fence company. To anchor the enclosure you can set the posts in cement or use post anchors; the cost is about the same. If you use cement, rent a post hole digger, and if you use anchors, rent a post driver. Also, rent a chain fabric stretcher, which runs about $25 a day. When selecting the site for kennel, look for a dry, level area that's shaded from the sun. Tip: Check with your local building department to learn about any requirements and if a permit is needed. |