Build a Birdhouse


Create a cozy birdhouse to attract wildlife to your garden.

Beginner 4 hours $20
Instructions

Steps: 1. Cut the 12x12 inch board into four equal-sized pieces to create the walls of the birdhouse. 2. Cut the 6x6 inch board into two equal-sized pieces to create the roof of the birdhouse. 3. Use the saw to create an entrance hole in one of the wall pieces. 4. Sand all the edges of the boards to ensure they are smooth. 5. Assemble the walls of the birdhouse using wood glue and nails. 6. Attach the roof pieces to the top of the walls using nails. 7. Drill a small hole near the top of one wall for the wooden dowel perch. 8. Insert the dowel through the hole and secure it in place with glue. 9. Paint or stain the birdhouse in your desired color. 10. Let the paint or stain dry completely. 11. Attach a rope or wire to the top of the birdhouse for hanging. 12. Hang the birdhouse in a suitable location in your garden.

Materials

Materials: - 1 wooden board (12x12 inches) - 1 wooden board (6x6 inches) - 1 wooden dowel (1/2 inch diameter, 6 inches long) - Wood glue - Nails - Hammer - Drill - Saw - Sandpaper - Paint or wood stain - Paintbrush - Rope or wire for hanging

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