My brother in Kentucky just called and said he was out in his "dog house" with some of his buddies. And yes, it is called "Bill's Dog House" with an official sign, too.
It is his detached open garage on the farm, with a enclosed room added. He's fixed it up to suit himself with an huge old fridge for the beer, a wood stove, a card table and several old sofas. His wife refuses to set foot in there as its filthy and stinks. And that is the way he likes it.
In the winter time, they make a big fire in the wood stove, make a big pot of burgoo and play cards.
.....Westy.....
And burgoo is...?
Sounds like a mans dream house ...