Birdhouses

With just some scrap wood, and about an hour of your time, you can build a wonderful birdhouse that you can enjoy all year round. You can create your birdhouses for specific types of birds, depending on the entrance hole size, the size of the birdhouse, and how high you mount or hang your birdhouse from the ground. In just a short while, you can be bird-watching right from your window!

At the link you will find the instructions to build a wooden birdhouse for your backyard. It is so easy even a child could build it with supervision.

This free craft pattern source is courtesy of the Country Corner Crafts web site.

Martin bird houses are built on the apartment plan to satisfy the social instinct so marked in purple martins but so conspicuously lacking in most other birds.

These tall and lanky birdhouses are perfect for not so deep shelves in your home and have a warm country look to them. These are crafted within a day and easy to make for novice sawers.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a birdhouse to be mounted on a wall or post. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a simple birdhouse you can build for less than $5. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

This shed-roof birdhouse, sized for small birds such as wrens, chickadees, and bluebirds, incorporates bird-friendly characteristics: the deep overhang, perchless entry, openings for air circulation, and easy access to the interior for cleaning.

These decorative birdhouses were created using a scroll saw. At the link are instructions as well as downloadable patterns.

This birdhouse is so easy to make from scraps, it would be a great afternoon project to make with the kiddos!

Building a three level home for birds from wood, including: materials list, diagrams, instructions.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a birdhouse. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

Follow the clear how-to photos and study the drawing and the cutting list to build our project exactly, or personalize it with the details you want: a stone chimney, some shutters or cedar shingles.

This article describes how to create a bluebird house kit that is easy to produce and costs very little. You can use the kits as a youth project, or you can assemble them yourself and put them around your property if you are interested in attracting bluebirds.

At the link you will find easy step-by-step instructions to build this backyard outhouse birdhouse.

At the link you can follow along and build your own birdhouse address plaque.

Build a whimsical birdhouse with these free instructions as well as a downloadable pattern.

Screw a hanging hook into the top, hang the birdfeeder outside, place a birdseed block in it, and enjoy!

Start with good, clean (no paint or stains or chemicals) real solid wood (aged exterior plywood seems to be ok), preferably old stuff that has had some use and is rough.

Build this fun license plate birdhouse using these free instructions. There is an access door on the side for easy clean out after nesting season is over.

Build a simple birdhouse from scrap wood using these free woodworking instructions.

This birdhouse was built using a single 6 foot 1 x 4 inch fence board. Just follow these instructions.

Build this birdhouse using a coffee can and scrap lumber you may already have on hand.

You do not have to be an expert woodworker to build this design. This one-board birdhouse has a lot going for it. It is quick to make uses minimal materials and tools and boasts a sleek look.

Here is a quick and easy birdhouse for you to build. you could be enjoying the birds in your backyard in no time.

For a birdhouse that is a little different, build this church birdhouse using these free plans.

Although duckling production from nest boxes represents only a small percentage of that produced from natural cavities, wood duck boxes provide an excellent opportunity for anyone to become involved in wildlife management. By building, installing and maintaining nest boxes, individuals can gain insight into the interesting aspects of wood duck nesting and reproduction, while helping to boost local populations.

Add a little whimsey to your backyard after you build this birdhouse wind chime, here is how...

Free pallet wood and birdhouses add up to big country dollars by Rick Brentlinger.

Build this wren birdhouse using these free instructions. This one has a hinged lid for easy access.