How to build a dog house w/ air conditioning

Step 12 Silicone and Paint

Then the exterior was sealed with silicone and coated with paint.  This white paint was later deemed "unacceptable" and updated to pink with purple trim to match the neighboring birdhouse, a look I am sure the neighbors love...

and about $300 bucks and six non-consecutive hours later... that's it! 
a safe haven for the little ones

ps. slapped some steps together with left over plywood for sides and 2x4 steps, but its not touching structure because its not treated.