gonna start using the 55gal plastic barrels for dog houses.i have noticed most people use em laying down.anybody use em rite side up.heard gary hammonds uses em this way as did al white.what are the pros n cons?i live in far west texas it gets up to 115 degrees in the summer,can drop to the teens in the winter,n the winds get up 65mph during the windy season.all info will b greatly appreciated.thanx