Abstract: An improved indoor/outdoor doghouse having the improved connection of a top portion and a base portion of an animal housing using press-fit attachment members. Two types of press-fit attachment pairs are described with a first member of each pair being integral with the base portion and a second member of each pair being integral with the top portion. Another aspect of the present invention employs interior staking to secure the animal shelter to the ground. This feature employs a stake through an opening in an interior floor surface. In yet another aspect of the present invention, a floor channel is employed with a raised portion of the floor to hold water introduced by a wet animal occupying the shelter. The channel can be formed in any portion of the floor, or, alternatively, can follow a path between one or more walls of the enclosure and the raised portion. The present invention employs a louvered vent in a wall of the shelter to improve ventilation, but avoid the entry of rain therethrough.

Abstract: The present invention is a container for transportation and storage. It comprises a base and side panels for positioning on the base to form a universal storage container. The side panels have a panel structure for maintaining the structural integrity of the side panel, with at least one latch near a lower edge for securely attaching the panel to the base. The vertical edges of the side panels have universal joints to interconnect the panels. Also, a cover can be provided and the panels can include at least one latch near an upper edge for securely attaching the side panel to the cover. In another embodiment, plastic support braces extend between side panels to support articles, boxes, or shelves inside the container. The support braces are held in place by tether pins located in shelving recesses of the side panels.

Abstract: The present invention is a container for transportation and storage. It comprises a cover, a base, and side panels for positioning between the cover and base to form a universal storage container. The side panels have a panel structure for maintaining the structural integrity of the side panel, with at least one latch near an upper edge for securely attaching the side panel to the cover and at least one latch near a lower edge for securely attaching the panel to the base. The vertical edges of the side panels have universal joints to interconnect the panels.

Abstract: A structural support brace for supporting the deck and wall of a swimming pool or similar structure comprising a body including an upwardly facing support surface for the deck, a plurality of stake guides and a plurality of stakes. The stakes are slideably positioned within the stake guides and securable within the stake guides at selected points. A sleeve is positioned on the stake guides. The sleeve provides a form for a poured concrete pillar. The pillar both anchors the brace and provides structural support for the deck.