DIY Pet Gates Project: How to Make a Dog Gate at Home

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Diy pet gates project: how to make a dog gate at home

Supplies for your diy dog gate

Doggy gates can be really expensive, so why not take an afternoon and learn how to make a dog gate? It can be a fun way to spend a day and make your own custom design. Plus, you’ll be able to make a gate cheaply that will keep muddy paws away from certain rooms in your home.

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You can upcycle and use repurposed materials, often stuff that other people have thrown away, so you can get the majority of what you need totally free! You don’t need to be much of a DIY-er, as learning how to make a dog gate is a really easy project and doesn’t require many tools. Once it’s fitted, you can decorate it however you like so that it suits your hound and your home just perfectly.

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The first thing to do is look at the space where you want to put the gate. You’ll need to think about the type of dog gate that you want. A swing door is sturdy and the easiest to install, but if you don’t have much room it might get in the way.

If space is an issue, you can add an extra hinge or two and separate the wood into two or more panels. This will create a folding concertina-style door which is more work initially but perfect for smaller areas.

Next you’ll have to prep the area. You’ll need to tidy up, take away any furniture that will get in the way and perhaps sand and prime the walls if they need it. Measure the space the doggy gate will cover. Now you’re ready to get started!

DIY Pet Gates Project: How to Make a Dog Gate at Home

You don’t need many materials for this project, just wood for the gate itself, hinges, screws and a latch. Depending on the type of gate that you are interested in making, you may need a few extra supplies, but these are the basics.

Before you begin, if you’re interested in more DIY projects for your dog, here’s some advice from the DIY experts:

Supplies for your DIY dog gate

If you’re on a tight budget or looking to do the environment a favor, try upcycling. You can check your garage and around your house for any wooden furniture that’s not being used. You can also check out garage sales, thrift stores and sidewalks for sturdy things like pallets and even old furniture.

Think outside the box too! For example, moving out week on college campuses is a great time to pick up perfectly good things that are being left behind. Often they’re too big for students to lug back home, but still in perfectly good condition.

Or, you can buy the exact kind of material you want at a home store or DIY shop. Solid wood is a higher quality option while MDF panels and trellises are more reasonably priced and easy to find. Some places may even be able to cut them to size for you, so measure up the space first and bring the numbers along.

Just make sure you don’t pick a material that has gaps that your dog could get an inquisitive nose or paw caught in. If there are open areas – for example if you’re using a trellis or pallet – ensure the gaps are large, but still too small for heads to squeeze through.