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The homeowner started with a sturdy metal exterior door, which previously served as part of a screened-in porch converted into an all-year room. Inside this space, a dog apartment was constructed to provide a cozy retreat for Lily, the family dog, especially during hot summer days when the air conditioner runs. The goal was to create a Dutch door—split horizontally into two halves—that allows the top portion to be open for ventilation or visibility, while the bottom remains closed for confinement or sleeping.
Additionally, this modification would optimize the existing air conditioning setup, ensuring the climate-controlled environment cooled both the main room and the dog apartment efficiently, without additional electrical work or window units.