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There are several tips for constructing aviaries: Allow enough time. take advantage of ready made boat templates. (I discovered about these and more on Aviary Magic Method website )
Hello! I'm trying to make the OPPOSITE of a bird house technically, you see I have a rat problem and am setting up traps. However, when I've done this before I always capture either a bird or a lizard in the rat traps which is very sad. I want to make a simple wooden box that no bird would dare wander into, and get trapped. The rats I'm dealing with are large. Could you make a little box project that might solve this problem?
It's crazy, when I was like 5 years old I built this same kind of birdhouse at Home Depot with my dad and now I'm 17 and I'm just getting into woodworking. I might build this with my 6 year old brother because he's been asking to build stuff with me🙃
Thank-You for this video! Your instructions are so clear and easy! I have never worked with wood before and wanted to build a birdhouse with my grandson, we are going to give this a try 😊😊
You need to drill 2 or 3 holes in the base for drainage - and as others have commented, use screws so you can take the top or side off when you clean it out (with boiling water) after chicks have gone.
if you nail the leftover triangles from the front and back to the inside of the roof, you create a roof that you can take on/ off for cleaning and doesn't need to be nailed to the rest of the house
I have done some woodworks in the past but this woodwork plan ruclips.net/user/postUgkxZF0EMnrujZvqHhGkxiz559uIABJWR9TG helps me do much in a far lesser time than i used to do i have already built several projects with this plan and i intend to do many more soon. Thank you so much!
Chalk is a type of soft, porous sedimentary rock that has been used for various purposes throughout history. It holds significance in several areas: Education: Chalk has played a vital role in education for centuries. It is commonly used on blackboards or chalkboards in classrooms to write and illustrate lessons. The ease of writing and erasing with chalk makes it a practical tool for teachers and students to communicate ideas, solve problems, and demonstrate concepts. Sports: Chalk is commonly used in various sports and recreational activities. In gymnastics, weightlifting, and rock climbing, athletes use chalk to improve grip and reduce sweat-induced slippage, thereby enhancing performance and safety. Chalk's drying properties help absorb moisture from the hands, increasing friction and preventing slips. Art: Chalk has been used as an art medium for centuries. Both traditional chalk (made from natural chalk rock) and modern manufactured chalk (such as pastels) offer a wide range of colors and textures. Artists use chalk to create drawings, sketches, and paintings, particularly in techniques like charcoal or soft pastel. Construction: Chalk is an essential material in construction and civil engineering. It is used as a component in cement production, as it provides the necessary calcium carbonate, which reacts with other substances to create cementitious compounds. Chalk is also employed as a filler or aggregate in concrete and as a base material for roads and foundations. Agriculture: Chalk is commonly used in agriculture to correct soil acidity and improve crop growth. Agricultural lime, which is primarily composed of finely ground chalk or limestone, is spread over acidic soils to raise their pH levels. This process, known as liming, neutralizes soil acidity, enhances nutrient availability, and promotes healthy plant growth. Paleontology: Chalk formations have a remarkable geological importance. They often contain well-preserved fossils and serve as valuable sites for paleontological research. Fossilized remains of marine organisms, including ancient microorganisms, shells, and skeletons, are commonly found in chalk deposits. These fossils provide insights into past ecosystems and contribute to our understanding of Earth's history. Overall, chalk's significance lies in its multifaceted applications across education, sports, art, construction, agriculture, and paleontology. Its versatility and unique properties make it an indispensable material in various fields.
Hi, thanks for the vid. Made one today using your blueprints, only difference is I put hinges on one side of the roof so I can clean the box out when the birds migrate.
i've been watching all your builds lately and this is the first video of yours i've seen where you're speaking and teaching. i have to say, you are really bloody good at it. you're very clear, informative and concise. you're a natural on camera. i love the builds but i would really love to see more of these kind of instructional vids.
Wow. I've looked at dozens of videos on making a simple birdhouse and yours is definitely the best one I've seen. You don't rush through it and explain so well. Not everyone is an ace at woodworking. Thank you for posting this. It was a big help.
I loved making these bird houses so much that I made 52 of them. I had a lot of spare pieces of wood from a fence that I put up and did not want want to throw good wood away. Thanks for the great idea on using scrap wood.
Bad design, can't clean/empty it! You should make 1 pannel (preferably the back) tiltable. that way birds can enjoy a clean fresh birdhouse. they dont like using dirty houses with shells or dead bird remains and other critters.
Today my daughter and I built a birdhouse to your specifications and it came out great and was a fun activity for us. The only change I made was rather than nailing the floor I used screws. Therefore, I can remove the floor and clean out the inside before putting in storage for the winter. Thanks for your video!
That's fantastic to hear Dan, I love comments like this. I'm so glad to have provided an outlet for you to spend time with your daughter. Great tip with using screws instead of nails on the floor!
My 9 year old grandson received his black belt and I was wondering what to do with the wood he needed for competition so I used them to make this birdhouse had to make some changes but it was GREAT and a memory of his accomplishment TY very much for instructions I could follow
Not really. Lowes & Home Depot (among others in the US) still carry cedar picket fences. Cost this week is about $2.50 per 6 ft board. Make sure you look in the fencing section not the finished boards section. Still cheap & good for simple projects like bird houses, bird feeders, trellises, etc.
I would like to thank you for your video It was the easiest DIY video I have seen and I was able to build the birdhouse without any problems I also fixed my old birdhouse with the remaining wood that was leftover, thank you again!
@Tyler Kuski I taught wood shop in High School for 4 years, some students got injured even after explaining the safety rules. I know where the fingers should be when sawing. We are both adults here and we can make choices. Thanks for letting me know where you stand. I did like your bird house, by the way. Keep up the good work. You do what you do.
Wow. I've looked at dozens of videos on making a simple birdhouse and yours is definitely the best one I've seen. You don't rush through it and explain so well. Not everyone is an ace at woodworking. Thank you for posting this. It was a big help.
These are just brad nails which are I think are about 1.5 inches long or so. It doesn't matter much, in fact brad nails aren't really the best choice. Any 1-2 inch nail should be fine for this.
I always use my speed square as a crosscut guide. It’s quick and handy, but never have I thought of using it as a guide for 45 degree cuts. I also like the extra care you’ve taken for tear out when drilling the door hole. I just assumed one might put the tear out on the inside, and then I thought of those poor birds having to look at the tear out on the inside. “My dear, I simply cannot believe the shoddy workmanship of home builders these days!” Followed by his little birdy monocle popping out in disgust. Another great video man.
Haha I love this comment. Thanks TK! Knowing I can count on long time viewers like you really cheers me up when a video I post gets below my average number of views
Yup, me too, never having been home much and waiting all my life to retire, I can now enjoy the birds and critters on my property, house is paid for now so I can start to use my tools for the benefit of these little birds. I'm 70 and also never built one. I can't wait to have fun doing this stuff for critters. I guess us older guys need to learn new stuff to keep boredom out of it.
Hello DK Builds! This is a fantastic tutorial! Thank You so Much I really liked the Ryobi Circular saw that you used. Would you please let me know the model? (I'd like to get one of those) Thank You!
Thanks for the comment Goober! I don't remember the exact model but it's a ryobi battery powered circular saw. I believe it's a 5 1/2" diameter blade. Hope that helps!
Do it! Recently in this bird house, several chicks were hatched. The mother kept going to get food, and the chicks would stick their heads out of the front hole in the house reaching for the food, and I would watch the mother feed them. Nature is beautiful!
Last year I built the same bird house , and now it is full with baby blue birds. Today I built a second one and hung it up about 50 feet away, hoping for more.
Thanks for the enjoyable video. As others have mentioned though, this design doesn't allow for the birdhouse to be cleaned, perhaps you were intending to only keep it for 1 season and then make another? As a minimum, you could use screws instead of nails so you could take it apart. I chose to make a housing/dado on the inside of the 2 sides and slid the floor in.
Great points Secoba. I definitely would recommend using screws (at least for either the roof or the bottom) to make it easy to clean out bird nests each year. A sliding dado like you did would be even better. Cheers!
You have probably got this question alot but is it big enough for a American house sparrow to fit in and law eggs, if I do it properly, will a bird come in to stay? Just built the house and it feels too small, but idk.. did birds actually use the bird house in your situation?
Thanks famousdude that’s a good question. I believe the house will be big enough. Birds did indeed move into my house. Don’t forget to clean out old nests after each year
Wow, this is exactly like the video I just watched. Same model, same tools, same instructions, same method. Someone copied someone else's video. Funny 😀
Love the birdhouse, but what type of bird is it good for? Looking for a good design that’s cute like this build but I want to build it for chickadees or such.
Good question Corben! I'm not sure what type of bird it's good for, but the birds I've seen move in to mine are approximately the same size as chickadees. I'm not a bird expert though, sorry!
I was surprised to see that you used the tape instead of the square to make your 4 1/4” mark but realized that you likely did so for those who don’t have a square.
I want to make these houses but could you share how will I be able to hang it up ? I am planning to use real trees - we have plenty of big trees here - what’s the best way I can hang them up do you have a video for it
That's a great question! I hung mine on a fence by screwing a string into the roof and looping the string around a fence post. Maybe you could attach it to a tree by first nailing a small block into the tree, then attaching the house onto the block
It can be true. That you measure once cut twice. As seen in the cutting of the first two walls. Trick of the trade. And always remember to, measure twice, cut once.
How do you hang the bird house permanently (not bird feeder) on a branch 20 feet high without a ladder or climbing the tree? I've looked all other on how to do this but can't find info.
Hmm that's tough, I'm not sure how. Maybe you could tie a string to the birdhouse roof, throw the other end of the string over the branch, then pull the string down to lift the house up? Really I'm not sure, I have always used a ladder. Sorry!
If you are going to make a lot of birdhouses (4) for your grand sons or whoever. Please Don't ever trust the dimensions (Width) of the planks, they are all different (5 1/4", 5 3/4" and 6") Use one plank for a bird house only. Do not try to cut one plank to make fast production of all the parts. In other word one plank for a birdhouse...Lesson learned.
Thanks Bob, no criticism taken! Gluing may work well but if you are using wood glue, you need to have a very clean connection between the two pieces of wood, and you need to clamp it while it dries, and you need to use a waterproof wood. Also you can't really glue endgrain to side grain (e.g. attaching the roof, or attaching the base). This is why I didn't use wood! For sure if it were a piece of furniture for my home or something I would do much more complicated and strong joinery but since it is a birdhouse, my vote is still for nails! That said, I *would* recommend screws for either the roof or the base, so that you can remove it each year to empty out the abandoned nest!
Simple and easy, but 1) the front door plate is very good for cat or marten to hold there 2) then they can reach a baby bird, because door hole is so close from inner bottom/nest 3) then the doorhole is not hardened with steel/alu plate from outter side, so wood-pie can break it 4) bird-house cannot be opened anymore, so you cannot clean it after season Manual is perfect, no offense... But such house can be a trap for birds in this way...
You made my day! Hello from New Hampshire. I am sheltering in place on our farm and wanted a straight forward project for a novice. Our cottage is in the woods and lots of birds are enjoying the feeders. So I just ordered a mid priced jig saw, two battery packs and the Audubon bird house book. You are helpful in what materials and other tools I need. My neighbor is the manager at the lumber department at our local hardware store. He will help me with getting seconds wood. Thank you for demonstrating and explaining every step. I will follow your channel with interest. Thanks again! ~ Diane
Only predators benefit from perches or ledges. Bluebirds, chickadees, wrens and other birds that build nests in manmade birdhouses do not need perches or ledges. I've built functional birdhouses for almost 4 decades and learned that early on. Ledges make it especially easy for squirrels, cats, and racoons to reach in and snatch eggs or babies. Please don't put perches or ledges on your birdhouses!
Why didn't u place the speed square on the other side of the saw and cut across from the other side safer than having to balance a speed square on the peice your cutting off
Yup that's correct. This year I simply pried off the roof to empty them out and reattached them. It worked this year but next year will probably the last for the bird house. I had to sacrifice the cleaning-out functionality in order to make the simplest possible birdhouse for my viewers to make. Thank you for watching and commenting!
I like to use screws to attach the bottom so you can remove the bottom and clean the house after the birds leave so it can be clean for the next season.
Thank you for the video. I just got done building my bird house and I am really proud of it however I did do a couple of things different as I used galvanized screws that I already have and a piece of plastic coated clothesline wire for a perch to make it easier for the birds to get in and out.
I have a lot of spare woods in my shed and have been thinking to involve my son to build a bird house togather. I wanted to as k if I can make one wall of glass instead of wood to be able to show my son inside of the birdhouse, will the glass wall make it cold and not suitable for birds?
Thanks for the comment Mem! To be honest I'm not sure if glass would work, but I would imagine that it would be fine. Just be careful when building it for the glass to not shatter!
Lose the perch it only benefits nest predators. The birds are able to fly directly into the hole with perfect aim, so no birdhouse should have a perch.
Thanks Sammie! I put two hooks in the roof and connected them with a piece of string that I tied around a tree. You could also screw it directly to a fence (from the other side of the fence), or screw it to the top of a post in the ground. Good luck!
Cut off the "step" on the front of any small birdhouse, all it does is give crows and other predators a platform from which to attack eggs and chicks. In order to make it easy to clean out small bird houses, such as those with small circular entrances, allow the base to be removed, just by sliding it out. This removes old nest material and also ensures there is no build up of pathogens or parasites inside the birdbox. HTH
Great ideas, Kieran! I've gotten a few comments about making the house disassemble-able (to remove old nests) and about removing the perch for predators. I'll definitely work those features into my next design!
Awesome!! I will be attempting this. Never used power tools before till recently. Found a used one for 50 bucks just to cut fence pickets which I use to paint pictures on, but that’s it. This looks very easy. I just bought a jigsaw do you think I could use that? I will be subscribing. Thanks again for such a great tutorial!!
That's great, Angela! A jigsaw will work great. You might want to buy a new blade if your current one is old/rusty/dull, they're very cheap. Have fun building and keep your fingers away from the blade!
i dont usually comment on videos that often, but this is superb! so simple, yet looks awesome once finished. i will be doing this with my 8 year old during lockdown, so be proud that youve inspired somebody :)
Awesome!! My hope for the video was to inspire people to make it, so do let me know how the bird house turns out if you make one with your son/daughter!
this is a simple house I make a lot of different kinds out of fence pickets Two rules to follow in all birdhouses No outside porch are perch, and always put a cleanout door.
Nice easy project. Just note that you do not want the overhang from the floor; it allows easy access to predators. Also you might to want to make it not so deep but and a bit taller.
@@p44v9n - No, not necessary. They fly right to the hole. On the inside wall where I drill the hole, I scratch it to make grooves so that the chicks have an easier time climbing out.
Excellent video! This is the best video I've seen on building a bird house (or similar). No annoying background music and you go through every step at a sensible pace. Can't wait to begin building my own. Thanks so much!
Thank you for your great tutorial. I have built 3 so far, wish someone built stuff like this with me when I was a kid, now I build these in kit form pre drill holes and hand them out as christmas presents to friend with kids
LOL!!! Get your kids involved??? With a CIRCULAR SAW?????? NOW THAT'S FUN!!!!!!!!! CALL 911!!!!! AND CHILD SERVICES!!!!!!!! Hahahahahahaha!!!! Only kidding!!! Haahaaahahaaahaaaa!!
I’ve never need good at much. Never really tried. Going through a bad break up and I said I need to pick up a hobby. I finished my first bird house today and it’s given me a new since of pride and self esteem. Thank you
Thank you Garrett. You can do this! Woodworking is a great hobby that can make you feel good about yourself and take your mind off of other stresses in your life. I wish you the best of luck!
Hola!! No le entiendo nada al precioso, pero es el unico que he visto que te indica como protegerse muy bien , y yo voy a hacer una a ver si me queda bien, gracias y Dios lo bendiga, cuidese
I did this but only watched 1/3rd the video and it was fairly obvious how to put together. The one thing I happened to have were some small hinges so I only nailed half the roof on the hinged the other roof piece to that it worked great!
Thanks so much for posting this video. Had lots of fun yesterday making one and hopefully will make of few more as presents for family. Read all the comment before making so did not leave the little porch at the front and also put a hinge on the roof for cleaning purposes. Very easy to follow instructions and well presented. Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. 😎🇦🇺🔨🔨
That's a good question! Wood glue really only works (well) when two very smooth pieces of wood come into contact. In my experience the rough cedar planks aren't great for that without some sanding first. Other glues which are more gap-filling like gorilla glue might work though. Overall, I didn't use glue because I didn't need any :)
I love this Video , my Mom is going through breast cancer and she staying at my house. I need a project to keep my anxiety down. I wish I had a lot of bird houses all ready pre-made to paint , but they are so expensive. Thank you for video!
Thank you for sharing Amy. So sorry to hear about your Mom's situation, sending thoughts and positive vibes her way. I'm glad this video was helpful for you. Take care!
Thanks! Good question. Screws are just as good, but you might have to pre-drill to avoid splitting the wood. I used nails just to make it as easy as possible for people to build.
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There are several tips for constructing aviaries:
Allow enough time.
take advantage of ready made boat templates.
(I discovered about these and more on Aviary Magic Method website )
dk builds there should be 1/4 inch opening on the side of bird house for the heat to escape
this guy really just pinned and loved his own comment
Love that little guy at the end. Great birdhouse!
Hello! I'm trying to make the OPPOSITE of a bird house technically, you see I have a rat problem and am setting up traps. However, when I've done this before I always capture either a bird or a lizard in the rat traps which is very sad. I want to make a simple wooden box that no bird would dare wander into, and get trapped. The rats I'm dealing with are large. Could you make a little box project that might solve this problem?
It's crazy, when I was like 5 years old I built this same kind of birdhouse at Home Depot with my dad and now I'm 17 and I'm just getting into woodworking. I might build this with my 6 year old brother because he's been asking to build stuff with me🙃
great idea!
I wished I had a big brother to do things with me. That's really commendable and great brother love.
Do it, those memories are priceless!!
You sound like a very nice brother to have Seth. Go for it
I wish my big brother spent time with me like that
Thank-You for this video! Your instructions are so clear and easy! I have never worked with wood before and wanted to build a birdhouse with my grandson, we are going to give this a try 😊😊
Thank you Emee! I'm glad it was helpful. After you build the house with your grandson I'd love to hear how it turned out!
You need to drill 2 or 3 holes in the base for drainage - and as others have commented, use screws so you can take the top or side off when you clean it out (with boiling water) after chicks have gone.
Great tip, Byron! Agreed about drainage. I'll add some holes in the next ones I build 👍
The "dog eared" end would be cool for the bottom of the bird house I suppose.....have it extended out a few inch for birds to sit on?????
Very cool idea Eric! I bet that would look really professional
Nice and super bro.....god bless you 👍👍👍👍👍👍😍😍😍😍😍😍👍👍👍
if you nail the leftover triangles from the front and back to the inside of the roof, you create a roof that you can take on/ off for cleaning and doesn't need to be nailed to the rest of the house
That's a great tip, JP. Thanks for sharing!
How can you clean that birdhouse? 🤔🤔🤔
I personally removed the roof to clean it out, then re-attached with screws to make it more easy to clean out in the future.
I thought about building bird houses as a side hustle and selling them on ebay but saws really freak me out.
That's a tough side hustle with a fear of saws. Have you tried making a birdhouse with a hand saw? Much safer and only a little bit slower.
I have done some woodworks in the past but this woodwork plan ruclips.net/user/postUgkxZF0EMnrujZvqHhGkxiz559uIABJWR9TG helps me do much in a far lesser time than i used to do i have already built several projects with this plan and i intend to do many more soon. Thank you so much!
Chalk is a type of soft, porous sedimentary rock that has been used for various purposes throughout history. It holds significance in several areas:
Education: Chalk has played a vital role in education for centuries. It is commonly used on blackboards or chalkboards in classrooms to write and illustrate lessons. The ease of writing and erasing with chalk makes it a practical tool for teachers and students to communicate ideas, solve problems, and demonstrate concepts.
Sports: Chalk is commonly used in various sports and recreational activities. In gymnastics, weightlifting, and rock climbing, athletes use chalk to improve grip and reduce sweat-induced slippage, thereby enhancing performance and safety. Chalk's drying properties help absorb moisture from the hands, increasing friction and preventing slips.
Art: Chalk has been used as an art medium for centuries. Both traditional chalk (made from natural chalk rock) and modern manufactured chalk (such as pastels) offer a wide range of colors and textures. Artists use chalk to create drawings, sketches, and paintings, particularly in techniques like charcoal or soft pastel.
Construction: Chalk is an essential material in construction and civil engineering. It is used as a component in cement production, as it provides the necessary calcium carbonate, which reacts with other substances to create cementitious compounds. Chalk is also employed as a filler or aggregate in concrete and as a base material for roads and foundations.
Agriculture: Chalk is commonly used in agriculture to correct soil acidity and improve crop growth. Agricultural lime, which is primarily composed of finely ground chalk or limestone, is spread over acidic soils to raise their pH levels. This process, known as liming, neutralizes soil acidity, enhances nutrient availability, and promotes healthy plant growth.
Paleontology: Chalk formations have a remarkable geological importance. They often contain well-preserved fossils and serve as valuable sites for paleontological research. Fossilized remains of marine organisms, including ancient microorganisms, shells, and skeletons, are commonly found in chalk deposits. These fossils provide insights into past ecosystems and contribute to our understanding of Earth's history.
Overall, chalk's significance lies in its multifaceted applications across education, sports, art, construction, agriculture, and paleontology. Its versatility and unique properties make it an indispensable material in various fields.
@@dkbuilds did you know limestone traces are found in concrete mixed back in Greece? that's why the concrete is so strong there.
Hi, thanks for the vid. Made one today using your blueprints, only difference is I put hinges on one side of the roof so I can clean the box out when the birds migrate.
Thanks.. I'm going to build our birds 🏠 because I hate homeless 🐦 🐦⬛ 🦃 🦉
Awesome! Let me know how your project turns out!
😂me too haha .. & must feed the birds and squirls!
Ever wondered that you cut a bird house to build a bird house? 🤔
Wow that's deep! haha :)
Can we all agree that this guy is awesome...
Haha thanks for the kind words!
Looking for something simple to build with my Grandkids and always forget about birdhouses. Thanks for reminding me, Dave.
Thanks for watching Don! Enjoy building with your grandkids!
His name is DAVE!?
@@MrRobustzgy Yeah, whats wrong with that?
i've been watching all your builds lately and this is the first video of yours i've seen where you're speaking and teaching. i have to say, you are really bloody good at it. you're very clear, informative and concise. you're a natural on camera. i love the builds but i would really love to see more of these kind of instructional vids.
Damn thanks Gleeson! I'll try to make some more instructional vids in the future!
Wow. I've looked at dozens of videos on making a simple birdhouse and yours is definitely the best one I've seen. You don't rush through it and explain so well. Not everyone is an ace at woodworking. Thank you for posting this. It was a big help.
Wow thank you so much. I'm glad the effort I put into making the video paid off. I'm so happy it was a helpful video for you!
I loved making these bird houses so much that I made 52 of them. I had a lot of spare pieces of wood from a fence that I put up and did not want want to throw good wood away. Thanks for the great idea on using scrap wood.
That is awesome! Nice, Andrew!
What would you do with 52 birdhouses lol
@@biggeelafan42069 I gave them all away. I was happy since I did not have to throw away the old wood from my fence
Wow 52
Bad design, can't clean/empty it! You should make 1 pannel (preferably the back) tiltable. that way birds can enjoy a clean fresh birdhouse. they dont like using dirty houses with shells or dead bird remains and other critters.
Thanks for the feedback! When I make these now I attach the roof with screws so it is easily removable.
Today my daughter and I built a birdhouse to your specifications and it came out great and was a fun activity for us. The only change I made was rather than nailing the floor I used screws. Therefore, I can remove the floor and clean out the inside before putting in storage for the winter. Thanks for your video!
That's fantastic to hear Dan, I love comments like this. I'm so glad to have provided an outlet for you to spend time with your daughter. Great tip with using screws instead of nails on the floor!
Birds still use birdhouses in the winter but use whatever material suits you but its meant for outside..
My 9 year old grandson received his black belt and I was wondering what to do with the wood he needed for competition so I used them to make this birdhouse had to make some changes but it was GREAT and a memory of his accomplishment TY very much for instructions I could follow
That’s great to hear Eugenia!! So glad you could find my video useful!
Black belt at 9 years old is a big accomplishment
Awesome! totally doing this with my boys. Too bad it was $2 worth of wood in 2019. $200 in 2021 😭
Awesome, let me know how your build goes! And, I know right?! Can't even afford to make a birdhouse anymore!
Not really. Lowes & Home Depot (among others in the US) still carry cedar picket fences. Cost this week is about $2.50 per 6 ft board. Make sure you look in the fencing section not the finished boards section. Still cheap & good for simple projects like bird houses, bird feeders, trellises, etc.
I would like to thank you for your video It was the easiest DIY video I have seen and I was able to build the birdhouse without any problems I also fixed my old birdhouse with the remaining wood that was leftover, thank you again!
Awesome!! Thanks Robert, glad this video was useful, and congrats on fixing your old birdhouse too!
Why everyone make this look so easy 😒
You can do it Malcolm!
DO NOT put your fingers near the saw. You did it several times. Otherwise instructions done well. George
@Tyler Kuski I taught wood shop in High School for 4 years, some students got injured even after explaining the safety rules. I know where the fingers should be when sawing. We are both adults here and we can make choices. Thanks for letting me know where you stand. I did like your bird house, by the way. Keep up the good work. You do what you do.
Hi, it is very simple! But I loved it... easy to do it. Nice! Thank you for sharing your ideas. From Walnut Creek, California
Hi from the other side of the tunnel in Oakland CA :)
Wow. I've looked at dozens of videos on making a simple birdhouse and yours is definitely the best one I've seen. You don't rush through it and explain so well. Not everyone is an ace at woodworking. Thank you for posting this. It was a big help.
Thanks Daisy! I’m so glad to hear that you enjoyed it, it makes the effort of creating the video worthwhile!
If I build this house, I would made it to where I could open the side to clean it out Or maybe use screws on the bottom...would work too....
That's a very good idea Dave! I would probably screw the roof, or the bottom on to make it removable. Thanks for sharing!
@@dkbuilds More then Welcome!
Hey I don’t think you will respond but I need to know for a woodworking project at school, but what type of nails are those and how long are they
These are just brad nails which are I think are about 1.5 inches long or so. It doesn't matter much, in fact brad nails aren't really the best choice. Any 1-2 inch nail should be fine for this.
@@dkbuilds ok now I know what to do. Thank you very much‼️
I always use my speed square as a crosscut guide. It’s quick and handy, but never have I thought of using it as a guide for 45 degree cuts. I also like the extra care you’ve taken for tear out when drilling the door hole. I just assumed one might put the tear out on the inside, and then I thought of those poor birds having to look at the tear out on the inside. “My dear, I simply cannot believe the shoddy workmanship of home builders these days!” Followed by his little birdy monocle popping out in disgust. Another great video man.
Haha I love this comment. Thanks TK! Knowing I can count on long time viewers like you really cheers me up when a video I post gets below my average number of views
Awesome tutorial!! So easy to follow you. Just made my first birdhouse at 60! Keep up the good work and thank you!
Awesome good job!! Congrats on building your first birdhouse!
Yup, me too, never having been home much and waiting all my life to retire, I can now enjoy the birds and critters on my property, house is paid for now so I can start to use my tools for the benefit of these little birds.
I'm 70 and also never built one. I can't wait to have fun doing this stuff for critters. I guess us older guys need to learn new stuff to keep boredom out of it.
so, this one doesn't need many equipment and materials. nice. I think I can do it too.
You can do it! Thank you for watching
Hello DK Builds!
This is a fantastic tutorial!
Thank You so Much
I really liked the Ryobi Circular saw that you used.
Would you please let me know the model?
(I'd like to get one of those)
Thank You!
Thanks for the comment Goober! I don't remember the exact model but it's a ryobi battery powered circular saw. I believe it's a 5 1/2" diameter blade. Hope that helps!
There's always little birds singing for me right outside my window by my tree and I wanna try make a birdhouse for them as lounge
Do it! Recently in this bird house, several chicks were hatched. The mother kept going to get food, and the chicks would stick their heads out of the front hole in the house reaching for the food, and I would watch the mother feed them. Nature is beautiful!
when you make a BIRD BOX ALWAYS MAKE A DOOR SO YOU CAN CLEAN THE BOX BEST TIME TO CLEAN IS AFTER AUGUST,
Ok dad
ken
Any videos on drawing an outline/plan?
Unfortunately no I don't have any. I usually use pencil and paper, or a program called Sketchup (the free online version) for more complicated stuff.
Last year I built the same bird house , and now it is full with baby blue birds. Today I built a second one and hung it up about 50 feet away, hoping for more.
That's awesome, thank you for sharing!
Thanks for the enjoyable video. As others have mentioned though, this design doesn't allow for the birdhouse to be cleaned, perhaps you were intending to only keep it for 1 season and then make another? As a minimum, you could use screws instead of nails so you could take it apart. I chose to make a housing/dado on the inside of the 2 sides and slid the floor in.
Great points Secoba. I definitely would recommend using screws (at least for either the roof or the bottom) to make it easy to clean out bird nests each year. A sliding dado like you did would be even better. Cheers!
2 bucks for a cedar plank of wood? That’s crazy cheap, even for 2 years ago.. In my country it would be roughly 15 pounds.
Damn!
You have probably got this question alot but is it big enough for a American house sparrow to fit in and law eggs, if I do it properly, will a bird come in to stay? Just built the house and it feels too small, but idk.. did birds actually use the bird house in your situation?
Thanks famousdude that’s a good question. I believe the house will be big enough. Birds did indeed move into my house. Don’t forget to clean out old nests after each year
Wow, this is exactly like the video I just watched. Same model, same tools, same instructions, same method. Someone copied someone else's video. Funny 😀
Yes, they copied my video shot for shot. I wish I could copyright strike them! I was first.
Love the birdhouse, but what type of bird is it good for? Looking for a good design that’s cute like this build but I want to build it for chickadees or such.
Good question Corben! I'm not sure what type of bird it's good for, but the birds I've seen move in to mine are approximately the same size as chickadees. I'm not a bird expert though, sorry!
Cut on the outside of your mark!! If you don’t your cutting away 1/8 of an inch on your measure and will make you short!!?!
Good tip Suzy!
I was surprised to see that you used the tape instead of the square to make your 4 1/4” mark but realized that you likely did so for those who don’t have a square.
Good catch! Square works just as well though 🙂
I want to make these houses but could you share how will I be able to hang it up ? I am planning to use real trees - we have plenty of big trees here - what’s the best way I can hang them up do you have a video for it
That's a great question! I hung mine on a fence by screwing a string into the roof and looping the string around a fence post. Maybe you could attach it to a tree by first nailing a small block into the tree, then attaching the house onto the block
Hi there. Just watched your excellently detailed birdhouse. However, how do you clean it out? Carol from Canada
Good question Gerald! When I build these now, I attach the roof with screws so I can remove it to clean it out. Good catch!
It can be true. That you measure once cut twice. As seen in the cutting of the first two walls. Trick of the trade. And always remember to, measure twice, cut once.
True that, Andrew. Thanks for watching!
How do you hang the bird house permanently (not bird feeder) on a branch 20 feet high without a ladder or climbing the tree? I've looked all other on how to do this but can't find info.
Hmm that's tough, I'm not sure how. Maybe you could tie a string to the birdhouse roof, throw the other end of the string over the branch, then pull the string down to lift the house up? Really I'm not sure, I have always used a ladder. Sorry!
If you are going to make a lot of birdhouses (4) for your grand sons or whoever.
Please Don't ever trust the dimensions (Width) of the planks, they are all different (5 1/4", 5 3/4" and 6")
Use one plank for a bird house only. Do not try to cut one plank to make fast production of all the parts.
In other word one plank for a birdhouse...Lesson learned.
Very good point Luis! I hadn't thought about that. Thanks for sharing your lesson learned!
no criticism intended, would gluing the parts be a better option with the nails? I like the way you explain what you are doing though. cheers!
Thanks Bob, no criticism taken! Gluing may work well but if you are using wood glue, you need to have a very clean connection between the two pieces of wood, and you need to clamp it while it dries, and you need to use a waterproof wood. Also you can't really glue endgrain to side grain (e.g. attaching the roof, or attaching the base). This is why I didn't use wood! For sure if it were a piece of furniture for my home or something I would do much more complicated and strong joinery but since it is a birdhouse, my vote is still for nails!
That said, I *would* recommend screws for either the roof or the base, so that you can remove it each year to empty out the abandoned nest!
All cedar boards available near me are PT. I'd prefer roughcut hemlock...
I'd love to make a bird house out of rough cut hemlock!
Simple and easy, but
1) the front door plate is very good for cat or marten to hold there
2) then they can reach a baby bird, because door hole is so close from inner bottom/nest
3) then the doorhole is not hardened with steel/alu plate from outter side, so wood-pie can break it
4) bird-house cannot be opened anymore, so you cannot clean it after season
Manual is perfect, no offense... But such house can be a trap for birds in this way...
What an informative comment! I agree, the house is far from perfect. I'll try to work some of these suggestions into my next design!
These are the same valid points of concern that I wanted to make. Ty
This was a really great video. You did a great job of explaining everything correctly and simple
I will definitely look for ward to more videos
Thank you so much Jonathan I'm glad this video was useful for you!
Personally I prefer not to have anything protruding at the front, which can make it easier for predators. Generally birds do not need this
Yes this is a very good point. Thanks for sharing Peter!
You made my day! Hello from New Hampshire. I am sheltering in place on our farm and wanted a straight forward project for a novice. Our cottage is in the woods and lots of birds are enjoying the feeders. So I just ordered a mid priced jig saw, two battery packs and the Audubon bird house book. You are helpful in what materials and other tools I need. My neighbor is the manager at the lumber department at our local hardware store. He will help me with getting seconds wood. Thank you for demonstrating and explaining every step. I will follow your channel with interest. Thanks again! ~ Diane
Thanks for sharing Diane! I'm glad this video was helpful. I'm so happy to have you as a viewer on my channel!
Only predators benefit from perches or ledges. Bluebirds, chickadees, wrens and other birds that build nests in manmade birdhouses do not need perches or ledges. I've built functional birdhouses for almost 4 decades and learned that early on. Ledges make it especially easy for squirrels, cats, and racoons to reach in and snatch eggs or babies. Please don't put perches or ledges on your birdhouses!
Good info, thanks for sharing B&B!
Why didn't u place the speed square on the other side of the saw and cut across from the other side safer than having to balance a speed square on the peice your cutting off
That's a great idea Jake -- much better than what I did. I'll use that method next time!
Unfortunately, this birdhouse is only for one brood, as you have to clean a birdhouse in autumn, which is not possible here.
Yup that's correct. This year I simply pried off the roof to empty them out and reattached them. It worked this year but next year will probably the last for the bird house. I had to sacrifice the cleaning-out functionality in order to make the simplest possible birdhouse for my viewers to make. Thank you for watching and commenting!
great video dk builds, that'll give me a good reason to go to my garage :)
2019. Just wait a until 2020. The price of that board will quadruple.
Lol true that!
You should sell this precut bird houses on Amazon. It's still a lot of cutting for super busy guy like me. Lol
Yes on line they are expensive, but it's because of the shipping .They make a good hobby and releases stress. 🙏
I like to use screws to attach the bottom so you can remove the bottom and clean the house after the birds leave so it can be clean for the next season.
That's a great tip, I totally agree. Thanks for sharing Elapid!
If you had a brad nailer would that work as well and be as sturdy? Also, is a hole that small enough for the birds to go inside?
It definitely would work, just be careful not to nail your fingers accidentally. And yes the hole is definitely a good size for birds.
Good video, but wood glueing the two roof pieces will help prevent any rain getting in through the roof.
Good point, thanks for sharing curly!
Thanks for the step-by-step instructions! I'm going to build my first birdhouse!!
Awesome Jennifer let me know how it turns out!!
Thank you for the video. I just got done building my bird house and I am really proud of it however I did do a couple of things different as I used galvanized screws that I already have and a piece of plastic coated clothesline wire for a perch to make it easier for the birds to get in and out.
I have a lot of spare woods in my shed and have been thinking to involve my son to build a bird house togather.
I wanted to as k if I can make one wall of glass instead of wood to be able to show my son inside of the birdhouse, will the glass wall make it cold and not suitable for birds?
Thanks for the comment Mem! To be honest I'm not sure if glass would work, but I would imagine that it would be fine. Just be careful when building it for the glass to not shatter!
If you put some exterior glue on edges of each piece it would have stopped the rain seeping in.
Good idea, thanks 19!
You're a very good instructor. Plus you gave lots of helpful tips! A lot of instructional videos are not simplified enough for beginners. Thank you!
Thank you so much for the kind words! I'm glad the effort I put into the video paid off for you!
Perfect! I would recommend screwing the last roof panel in. That way you can remove it and clean it out when the nest is abandoned.
That's a fantastic idea Richard. I will recommend that if I make a follow up video about this!
Lose the perch it only benefits nest predators. The birds are able to fly directly into the hole with perfect aim, so no birdhouse should have a perch.
Thanks for the feedback Kota!
Wait, didn't we cut down a tree making a bird homeless to get wood to make a bird a home?
😂 I never thought of it that way!
This is awesome. May I ask how do you hang it up? Say like the way you have it or on a tree? Thanks
Thanks Sammie! I put two hooks in the roof and connected them with a piece of string that I tied around a tree. You could also screw it directly to a fence (from the other side of the fence), or screw it to the top of a post in the ground. Good luck!
@@dkbuilds Oh, wonderful. Thanks so much for the quick reply. Cheers from Nova Scotia, Canada!~
Cut off the "step" on the front of any small birdhouse, all it does is give crows and other predators a platform from which to attack eggs and chicks.
In order to make it easy to clean out small bird houses, such as those with small circular entrances, allow the base to be removed, just by sliding it out. This removes old nest material and also ensures there is no build up of pathogens or parasites inside the birdbox. HTH
Great ideas, Kieran! I've gotten a few comments about making the house disassemble-able (to remove old nests) and about removing the perch for predators. I'll definitely work those features into my next design!
Can you give me the mesures in centimeters besouse i have no idea from inches
Thanks a lot
Sure! One inch equals 2.54 centimeters, so multiply inches by 2.54 to get centimeters :) For example 6 inches is 6*2.54 = 15.24 centimeters.
Awesome!! I will be attempting this. Never used power tools before till recently. Found a used one for 50 bucks just to cut fence pickets which I use to paint pictures on, but that’s it. This looks very easy. I just bought a jigsaw do you think I could use that? I will be subscribing. Thanks again for such a great tutorial!!
That's great, Angela! A jigsaw will work great. You might want to buy a new blade if your current one is old/rusty/dull, they're very cheap. Have fun building and keep your fingers away from the blade!
@@dkbuilds thanks so much and yes I will remember to just that. ☺️
i dont usually comment on videos that often, but this is superb! so simple, yet looks awesome once finished. i will be doing this with my 8 year old during lockdown, so be proud that youve inspired somebody :)
Awesome!! My hope for the video was to inspire people to make it, so do let me know how the bird house turns out if you make one with your son/daughter!
this is a simple house I make a lot of different kinds out of fence pickets Two rules to follow in all birdhouses No outside porch are perch, and always put a cleanout door.
you can check also my bird house tutorial video: ruclips.net/video/NMSGInrg9ew/видео.html
you drill the entry too fit the bird and the propper hight from the bottom
True!
Now 2022 the plank price is $12.00 at home depot in Canada.
Oof, tell me about it! Prices are crazy these days.
Nice easy project. Just note that you do not want the overhang from the floor; it allows easy access to predators. Also you might to want to make it not so deep but and a bit taller.
Is it worth putting a dowel in below the hole? or is that not necessary for small birds?
@@p44v9n - No, not necessary. They fly right to the hole. On the inside wall where I drill the hole, I scratch it to make grooves so that the chicks have an easier time climbing out.
I come from the future and these fence panels are about $4.50 now
😂 sounds about right!
Great video lots of birds in my area I need to make some homeless birds houses
Awesome, good luck with your builds!
Will this actually attract any specie of bird and what about clean out?
Yes it attracts many species! To clean out I recommend attaching the roof or the floor with screws so it can be removed and reassembled each year.
Excellent video! This is the best video I've seen on building a bird house (or similar). No annoying background music and you go through every step at a sensible pace. Can't wait to begin building my own. Thanks so much!
Thank you so much for the kind words Kish, I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
Nice, aren’t you suppose to have a drain and ventilation holes?
Yes! You can drill a few holes in the bottom. Also I would attach the roof with screws so you can remove it each year to clear out old nests.
Thank you for your great tutorial. I have built 3 so far, wish someone built stuff like this with me when I was a kid, now I build these in kit form pre drill holes and hand them out as christmas presents to friend with kids
Thanks for the kind words PP, I'm so glad this was useful for you. Those kids are lucky to get this as a present from you!
I learned something.. your speed square can be clamped as a fence 🤦🏻♂️
Glad I showed you something new!
@dkbuilds man I did a lot of hand cuts and sanding to fix my cuts lol
LOL!!! Get your kids involved??? With a CIRCULAR SAW?????? NOW THAT'S FUN!!!!!!!!! CALL 911!!!!! AND CHILD SERVICES!!!!!!!! Hahahahahahaha!!!! Only kidding!!! Haahaaahahaaahaaaa!!
Does anyone have a list of all of the measurements I need to cut?
I don't have them explicitly written down -- hopefully someone can response to your comment with them!
I’ve never need good at much. Never really tried. Going through a bad break up and I said I need to pick up a hobby. I finished my first bird house today and it’s given me a new since of pride and self esteem. Thank you
Thank you Garrett. You can do this! Woodworking is a great hobby that can make you feel good about yourself and take your mind off of other stresses in your life. I wish you the best of luck!
Hola!! No le entiendo nada al precioso, pero es el unico que he visto que te indica como protegerse muy bien , y yo voy a hacer una a ver si me queda bien, gracias y Dios lo bendiga, cuidese
¡Gracias por ver! ¡Buena suerte construyendo tu propia casa para pájaros!
Nice video! We swapped out some of the nails for screws to be able clean it out for the next season. All in all, well presented. Thanks!
That's a great idea! In general the roof should be removable, screws are a great way to do that. Thanks for sharing.
ericinthewild - I used small hinges, and a latch from Walmart. Only a couple of dollars, and easy access.
That’s great but a latch on the roof would make it easier to clean.
Yup I definitely agree. Or attaching the roof with screws instead of nails.
I did this but only watched 1/3rd the video and it was fairly obvious how to put together. The one thing I happened to have were some small hinges so I only nailed half the roof on the hinged the other roof piece to that it worked great!
@@brandonhooper7748 Sounds like a great idea. Thanks for sharing Brandon!
Thanks so much for posting this video. Had lots of fun yesterday making one and hopefully will make of few more as presents for family.
Read all the comment before making so did not leave the little porch at the front and also put a hinge on the roof for cleaning purposes.
Very easy to follow instructions and well presented.
Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. 😎🇦🇺🔨🔨
Love this comment!! So glad this video was helpful to you!
Just wondering, why didn't you use any wood glue?
That's a good question! Wood glue really only works (well) when two very smooth pieces of wood come into contact. In my experience the rough cedar planks aren't great for that without some sanding first. Other glues which are more gap-filling like gorilla glue might work though. Overall, I didn't use glue because I didn't need any :)
Could anyone write its patrs' sizes as cm? meter?
To convert inches to cm, multiply by 2.54 :)
I love this Video , my Mom is going through breast cancer and she staying at my house. I need a project to keep my anxiety down. I wish I had a lot of bird houses all ready pre-made to paint , but they are so expensive. Thank you for video!
Thank you for sharing Amy. So sorry to hear about your Mom's situation, sending thoughts and positive vibes her way. I'm glad this video was helpful for you. Take care!
Great video! Why nails and not screws?
Thanks! Good question. Screws are just as good, but you might have to pre-drill to avoid splitting the wood. I used nails just to make it as easy as possible for people to build.
Please tell me how much sqft use wood in one bird house
The plank I used is 6 foot long and 6 inches wide, so that is 3 square feet. I did not use the whole plank, so maybe 2 or 2.5 square feet.