Building a beautiful dog house doesn’t have to be complicated. This easy DIY project takes you through every step of creating a stylish and comfortable dog house that your pet will love.

(At our house, we made treads from artificial turf ... are helpful for pets with neck and back pain. Make sure your dog has easy access to water, too, adding bowls in a few favorite rooms.

“The simple rule of thumb is if you’re cold ... also chipped in — building and donating 100 dog houses. The Albuquerque Woodworkers Association also custom built dozens of dog houses.