How to Build an Open Air Doghouse:The Doggy Retreat

Step 2 Safety, Tools, and Materials

Safety
Remember ear protection, eye protection, hand protection and idiot protection. Be aware of the hazards of the tools, materials and the environment you are working in.
I performed a lot of rip cuts with my table saw in this ible, which are dangerous if you are not watching what you are doing. Some people have a hissy fit when they see you do this, just remember to respect the tools, as soon as you don't you will get hurt.

Tools
10 Inch Ryobi table saw with 40 tooth blade. Ryobi Saw Ok this one is nicer than mine but both are 10 inches.
Ryobi 18 volt drill (Home Depot $159) Ryobi Buy the combo kit 18 + 1 You will love it
Ryobi 14 volt drill
Drill Bits
Pneumatic Staple/nail gun (Harbor freight $19.95) 18 GAUGE 2-IN-1 NAILER/STAPLER
Air Compressor (Harbor Freight $199) Compressor
Oh yeah and my brain (Home Grown)

Materials
2 x 4 x 8.5 Studs (Home Depot $2.60 ea.)
2.5 inch drywall screws (Home depot $4.74 a box) Screws
Some Staples for the pneumatic staple gun (Home Depot $14.79/Box of 5000 ) Staples
Redwood oil stain (Home Depot $7.98 per gallon) Stain
Paint brushes