How to Build a Birdhouse: A Step-by-Step Guide Building a birdhouse is a fun and easy project. You only need a few tools and some wood. This guide will show you how to make a safe home for your backyard birds. What You Need Before you start, gather your supplies. Hand saw Drill Hammer Tape measure Wood board (1 inch thick, 6 inches wide, 4 feet long) Wood nails (1.5 inches long) Sandpaper Step-by-Step Instructions Follow these steps carefully to build your birdhouse. 1. Measure and Cut the Wood Measure the board with your tape measure. Mark the lines with a pencil.
Cut the board into six pieces: a roof, a base, a front, a back, and two sides. 2. Drill the Entry Hole Pick the front wood piece. Mark a spot near the top for the door. Drill a 1.5-inch hole on that spot. Smooth the edges of the hole with sandpaper. 3. Attach the Sides to the Back Stand the back piece flat on your table. Place the two side pieces against the back piece. Hammer three nails through the back into each side piece. 4. Add the Base and Front Slide the base piece into the bottom of the box. Nail the base to the sides and back. Place the front piece over the open box. Nail the front piece into the sides and base. 5. Put on the Roof Place the roof piece on top of your birdhouse. Line it up so it tilts forward to shed rain. Nail the roof securely into the back and sides. Tips for Success
Avoid paint on the inside of the house because it can hurt the birds.
Drill small holes in the bottom piece to let rainwater drain out. Hang the house five feet high on a tree or a pole.
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