My love for DIY birdhouses began with my father (a master gardener) telling me about our local bluebirds’ plight. Their numbers were rapidly on the decline. He informed me about their need for a safe habitat for nesting.
I decided to share that bluebird information during my hosting garden club meeting. My father told me how particular bluebirds were about the specifications for their birdhouse. Unfortunately, it was too much to remember, so I typed out fact sheets to hand out information about creating a welcoming environment for bluebirds.
That did not seem like enough to get this bluebird campaign rolling. Therefore I decided we would build every member a bluebird house. I brought along paints, paintbrushes, and stencils to decorate the homes for some added fun. It was amazing to see all the gorgeous painted birdhouses.
These birdhouses will look great in my secret garden with our DIY Trellis, Obelisk, lanterns, Hanging Baskets, and window boxes; they remind me of my father.
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Birdhouses have a special place in a do-it-yourselfer’s project repertoire. It’s frequently the first thing a boy or girl constructs. When completed, they offer a pleasant haven for birds in addition to a solid foundation in woodworking and general tool proficiency. One of these projects might be perfect for you if you’re searching for a good project to try out for the first time, want to learn some basic skills, or just want to give one of our flying feathered friends a home!
Birdhouses have a special place in a do-it-yourselfer’s project repertoire. It’s frequently the first thing a boy or girl constructs. When completed, they offer a pleasant haven for birds in addition to a solid foundation in woodworking and general tool proficiency. One of these projects might be ideal for you if you’re searching for a good project to try out for the first time, want to learn some basic skills, or just want to give one of our flying feathered friends a place to live.
How to Build a DIY Birdhouse
Any wood can be used to build a wooden birdhouse, but pressure-treated wood should be avoided for the safety of the birds.
I have gathered all my garden/yard must-haves HERE.
- Trim two 1-by-6-by-8-inch boards for the front and rear.
- then cut two sides that measure 1 x 6 x 4¾ inches.
- For the bottom, cut one 1 x 6 x 4 inch piece.
- Cut one 1 x 6 x 9 inch piece for the roof’s right side next.
- Cut one 1×4 ¾ x 9″ for roof left side
Cutting Out the Pieces
Start by downloading and printing the template. Next, using the above list of cuts as a guide, make all the necessary cuts. Now, using a sheet of carbon transfer paper, trace the template on the front board.
You can mark the center top of your front and back if you are not using the template. To create a peak, cut at a 45-degree angle on both sides from the center mark.
Cut along the roofline and bottom using your graphite marks as a guide.
Now, trace the front of your cutout onto the board for the birdhouse’s back, then cut it out. Next, take a measurement of the front board’s cutout wall height. After cutting your wall board to the proper height, repeat the process with the other side board.
Next, drill out the hole on the front board.
FAQ
Can you put a bird house close to a bird feeder?
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