Conversion; First Step

The house is finished inside and out, so we began by measuring the opening, drilling a starter hole in the siding, then using a circular saw to cut through the first layer. Our next step was to pull out the yellow fiberglass insulation. After drilling yet another starter hole, we used a scroll saw to cut through the inner wall board. We had to guess where the 2x4's were located.

If I didn't mention earlier, the person who helped me with project was a dear friend. He is ninety-five years old and the best carpenter/woodworker I know. He spent sixty years as a scout master so makes an excellent teacher--very patient with me. I gave him the pictures and specs for the dog house and he drew up plans and pre-fabbed much of the work in his wood shop at home. Did I mention he is AMAZING? Due to age he is physically challenged yet mentally astute. For me, he is the gentle reminder of the wisdom we, as a culture, have yet to tap.