Waterproof Your Doghouse

The Problem: Building a doghouse that will effectively seal out water and weather, keeping pets dry and comfortable.

The Solution: Construct a sturdy doghouse using quality materials and seal it with Flex Seal Clear and Flex Seal Liquid Black for complete weatherproofing.

Tools Needed:

  • Jig Saw
  • Circular Saw
  • Orbital Sander
  • Drill with Phillips Head Bit and 1/2" Drill Bit
  • Measuring Tape
  • Compass
  • Paint Roller
  • Painters Tape

Materials Needed:

  • (1) 4' x 8' Sheet Galvanized Steel (for weatherproof roofing)
  • (1) 4' x 8' - 1/2" Panel Board
  • (4) 2' x 4' x 8" Pine boards (frame structure)
  • (4) 2" x 2" x 8' Pine boards (additional framing)
  • (1) 1" x 4" x 12' Cedar board (trim and detail work)
  • (1) box 3" Deck Screws
  • (1) box 1 5/8" Deck Screws
  • (1) box Roofing Nails
  • (1) can Flex Seal Clear
  • (1) quart Flex Seal Liquid Black

Build and Waterproofing Process:

  1. Frame construction - Build the doghouse frame using the pine lumber, securing with deck screws
  2. Wall and floor installation - Attach panel board for walls and flooring
  3. Roof assembly - Install the galvanized steel roofing using roofing nails for a durable, weather-resistant top
  4. Finishing touches - Add cedar trim for aesthetics and additional protection
  5. Sand smooth - Use orbital sander to smooth all surfaces for pet safety
  6. Apply Flex Seal Clear - Use paint roller to apply Flex Seal Clear to seal seams, joints, and vulnerable areas
  7. Apply Flex Seal Liquid Black - Roll on Flex Seal Liquid Black for additional waterproofing and a finished appearance, focusing on the roof and exterior surfaces

Waterproofing Strategy:

  • Galvanized steel roof provides primary water barrier
  • (Optional) Use Flex Seal Clear, Flex Paste, or Flex Caulk to seals all gaps, seams, and joints
  • Flex Seal Liquid Black adds a thick protective coating to exterior surfaces
  • Multiple layers of protection ensure water stays out

Result: A sturdy, well-built doghouse with comprehensive weatherproofing that seals out water, moisture, and the elements, keeping your pet dry and comfortable in any weather.

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Fix Driveway Cracks

The Problem: A crack in the driveway, likely from settling, needs to be filled to stop it from eroding underneath.

The Solution: Use Flex Shot to fill the crack, then add sand for camouflage and blending.

Repair Process:

  1. Apply Flex Shot - Use Flex Shot to fill the crack in the driveway, getting it right down into the crack
  2. Add sand for blending - While the Flex Shot is still wet, add a little bit of sand and small rocks on top to match the driveway texture and create camouflage
  3. Allow to set - Let the Flex Shot cure with the sand embedded in it

Key Benefits:

  • Easy to apply
  • Gets right down into the crack
  • Sand blending technique makes it nearly invisible
  • Prevents further erosion underneath

Result: The crack is filled and sealed. The sand blending technique worked great - you can hardly tell the repair is there, and it will prevent erosion underneath the driveway.

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Refresh Your House Numbers

The Problem: The house numbers are looking a little dull and need to be brightened up.

The Solution: Use Flex Seal White spray to refresh the appearance of the house numbers.

Application Process:

  1. Mask the area - Use blue tape to mask off the house numbers, protecting surrounding areas
  2. Spray Flex Seal White - Apply Flex Seal White spray evenly over the masked numbers
  3. Let dry - Allow the Flex Seal to completely dry
  4. Remove masking - Take off the tape to reveal the refreshed numbers

Result: A little Flex Seal White goes a long way - the house numbers are now looking clean and bright, demonstrating a quick and effective refresh project.

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Fix Leaky Roof Sidewalls

Timmy from Astral Auto Repairs demonstrates how effective Flex Seal is for auto repairs, using a fabric reinforcement technique.

Product Performance: Flex Seal works great - the product really delivers on its promises for repair applications.

Application Technique - Fabric Reinforcement Method:

  1. First layer - Spray a layer of Flex Seal on the repair area
  2. Add fabric - Lay down fabric along the sprayed area while it's still wet
  3. Second layer - Apply a second layer of Flex Seal on top of the fabric
  4. Coverage - Ensure the application fills in all the damaged areas completely

Why This Works: The fabric provides structural reinforcement while the Flex Seal layers encapsulate it, creating a strong, sealed repair that fills in all the damage.

Conclusion: This fabric-reinforced Flex Seal technique is highly effective for auto repairs, providing both strength and waterproofing.

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Fix Your Rusty Hose Rack

The Problem: The hose rack has gotten old and rusty over the years and needs a refresh.

The Solution: Use Flex Seal Almond to restore the appearance and protect the hose rack.

Restoration Process:

  1. Clean the surface - Scrub off any old dirt from the hose rack to prepare for application
  2. Mask surrounding areas - Mask off any areas surrounding the hose rack to protect them from overspray
  3. Apply Flex Seal - Spray Flex Seal Almond over the cleaned and masked hose rack
  4. Allow to dry - Let the Flex Seal dry completely

Result: Flex Seal did an awesome job giving the hose rack a great refresh, transforming the old rusty fixture into a renewed, protected piece of hardware.

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Fix an Outdoor Solar Light

The Problem: A solar lantern was hit and broken by the lawn guy, damaging the stake or connection point.

The Solution: Use Flex Glue to repair and reattach the broken solar light.

Repair Process:

  1. Assess the damage - Identify where the solar lantern was broken
  2. Apply Flex Glue - Use Flex Glue to seal up the damaged area, applying it to the stake with a finger
  3. Allow to dry - Let the Flex Glue dry completely to form a strong bond
  4. Reinstall - Put the repaired lights back up

Result: The solar light is fixed and working perfectly. The path is now lit up for nighttime, demonstrating a successful repair with just a little Flex Glue.

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Seal an Outdoor Storage Box

The Problem: How to keep an outdoor solar powered box dry on the inside?

Products Used and Applications:

  1. Flex Seal Liquid (black) - Used to seal up the corners of the job box. This super water-resistant coating easily applies as a liquid with a paint brush
  2. Flex Paste - Used to waterproof the hole where the cable came through. Much thicker than Flex Seal Liquid, it provided a super easy way to seal up the half-inch diameter hole
  3. Flex Shot - Used for small applications. Comes in a can similar to cheese whiz and is great when you just need a little bit for targeted sealing
  4. Flex Glue - Used to glue the tracker case (from Tracker) inside the box. Acts as a super strong construction adhesive that also has great waterproofing abilities

Result: A fully waterproofed solar-powered job box that can safely charge and store tools, with sealed corners, waterproof cable entry, and a securely mounted tracker for security.

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Seal a Wooden Tree House

Flex Seal Tree House Leak Repair Video Summary

The video demonstrates using Flex Seal to repair leaks in a children's tree house by sealing gaps in the plywood.

The Problem: The tree house had leaks that needed to be sealed to keep it dry for the kids.

The Solution: Use Flex Seal to fill all the gaps in the plywood and stop the leaks.

Application Process:

  1. Identify leak areas - Locate where the tree house is leaking
  2. Apply Flex Seal - Apply the product to fill all the little gaps in the plywood
  3. Complete coverage - Ensure all gaps are sealed to prevent future leaks

Why It Works: Flex Seal is perfect for this application because it fills all the small gaps in the plywood construction that were allowing water to leak through.

Result: No more leaks - the tree house is now dry and ready for the kids to enjoy. The children approved of their newly sealed, leak-free tree house.

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Fix Your Patio Floor

The Problem: About a half inch of space exists between the wall and floor of the front porch. When it rains, water gets into this gap and weeds start to sprout up.

The Solution: Use Flex Shot to seal off the gap and prevent water and weeds from getting through.

Application Process:

  1. Identify the gap - Locate the space between the wall and floor that needs sealing
  2. Apply Flex Shot - Use Flex Shot to fill and seal the gap around the edges of the porch

Application Quality: Flex Shot went on nice and clean, providing smooth coverage.

Result: All the holes are covered up and sealed. No more water infiltration and no more weeds growing through the gap.

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Fix a Screen Door Frame

The Problem: The screen enclosure is separated from the roof line of the house, creating a big gap from the foundation. When it rains, everything on the inside keeps getting wet.

The Solution: Use Flex Glue to reattach the screen enclosure to the house and seal the gap.

Repair Process:

  1. Identify the gap - Locate where the screen enclosure has separated from the roof line
  2. Apply Flex Glue - Use Flex Glue to seal the gap and reattach the enclosure to the foundation
  3. Allow to set - Let the glue bond and secure the connection

Result: The screen enclosure is back in place and the gap is sealed. It looks perfect and will no longer let rain inside.

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Fix a Gutter Leak

The Problem: A crack in the gutter is causing water to drip out, even after the rain has finished.

The Solution: Use Flex Seal spray to seal the crack in the gutter.

Repair Process:

  1. Identify the leak - Locate the crack where water is dripping from the gutter
  2. Apply Flex Seal - Spray Flex Seal over the crack to seal it
  3. Allow to dry - Let the Flex Seal have enough time to fully dry
  4. Test the repair - Pour water into the gutter to verify the leak is sealed

Result: With just a few sprays of Flex Seal, the gutter is now leak-free and ready for rainy season. No more water dripping through the crack.

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