Pet How To & DIY
Improve the value of your home by discovering our pet step-by-step tips & ideas.
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How To Keep Your Pet Safe During a Home Renovation
Home renovations can cause pets a great deal of distress. Learn how to keep your pet happy and healthy while your home is under construction.
Designing a Dog Washing Station
Add a canine cleaning station to make bath time more comfortable and convenient for both you and your pet.
How To Repair a Dog-Chewed Newel Post
Watch as This Old House general contractor Tom Silva explains how to bring a gnawed newel post back to its original splendor.
How to Create a Dog-Friendly Yard
Your yard is your happy place, and you want it to be your pet’s, too. Here’s how to protect your landscaping while giving her an ideal romping ground.
A Comprehensive Guide to Making a Cat Bed From a Basket
Need a place for your cat to nap? You can make an easy DIY cat bed for your feline using plywood, a basket, and some creativity.
How to Build a DIY Pet House
Build your dog or cat a stylish home using a half sheet of plywood. Download these plans and watch the video for instructions on how to build it.
How to Build a Perfect DIY Cat Tower in 8 Easy Steps
Here’s how to make a cat tower at home out of wood and PVC pipe to give your cat space to climb, play, and scratch.
How To Build a DIY Wood Dog Bowl Stand
Learn how to build your own DIY wood dog bowl stand from This Old House's Tom Silva with our informative step-by-step guide.
Pet-Safe Ice Prevention: How To Keep Your Furry Friends Safe in the Cold
Prevent ice on your sidewalks and steps by pretreating with pet-friendly options, and learn tips to keep your pet happy in wintry weather.
Stylish Gates to Safeguard Your Dog
You love your dog, but sometimes it shouldn’t have the run of the house. Fortunately, there are gate options that are as handsome as they are sturdy; many can be left in place all the time without creating an eyesore or obstacle
Why More Pets Go Missing on July 4th Than Any Other Day of the Year
Prep your dog for noisy fireworks on Independence Day
How To Install a Dog Door
Give your pet the freedom to come and go whenever it wishes by installing a dog door kit.
Create a Dog-Friendly Landscape Plan
Dogscaping 101. Here's everything you need to know before you get started planning your yard
How To Install a Storm Door with a Dog Door
Watch as Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner install a storm door with her active dog in mind.
A Step by Step Guide to Building a Perfect Catio
Use basic cedar lumber to create a screened-in patio space that gives cats a breath of fresh air while keeping them close to home.
Eight Great Renovations You and Your Dog Will Love
Planning a remodel? Don't forget about Rover. Today's special built-in features and custom designs go way beyond the doggie door.
How To Build an Outdoor Dog Bed
A smartly designed outdoor bed is a great place for your pooch to beat the heat. Learn how to build one with PVC pipe and durable fabric.
10 Ways To Build a Better Chicken Coop That is Safe and Secure
Transform your chicken coop with our 10 easy-to-follow tips for improved safety, ventilation, and comfort for your flock.
How to Build a Murphy Bed for Your Dog
A mutt-sized Murphy bed hides your dog's crash pad inside a fetching built-in cabinet
10 Pet-Friendly Home Projects
Here are 10 easy ways to create a pet-friendly home that's functional and stylish while catering to your pet's comfort and safety.
How to Build a Dog Ramp
Does your older dog need help with mobility or osteoarthritis pain? Learn how to build an accommodating, foldable dog ramp from our experts.
A Craftsman-Style Doghouse
A bungalow in miniature, complete with wood-shingle siding and a cedar-shake roof for a lucky dog named Gumpy From the popular magazine feature, ''A Doghouse Like Your House''
How To Build a DIY Dog Agility Course
Follow this easy-to-assemble guide to build a DIY dog agility course for your dog, and watch him become happier, healthier, and smarter.
How to Make Your Home Pet Friendly
Make your home just as safe and comfortable for your animal companion as it is for the other members of your family with this complete guide.