Weekend Projects: 5 Creative Ways to Make Your Own Birdhouse

For many, the ideal backyard consists of comfortable seating, picturesque landscaping, and the sights and sounds of colorful, chirping songbirds. Of course, you can't control the comings and goings of robins, cardinals, and bluejays, but you can certainly make your property more appealing to them with a DIY birdhouse. Of course, there are as many ways of building a birdhouse as there are species of birds. But of all the different designs you might consider, these are some of our top favorites. Scroll down now to see five easy, inexpensive, and endlessly creative approaches to one of the most beloved family-friendly projects of all time. 1. LIGHT HOUSE

DIY Birdhouse - Globe
DIY Birdhouse - Globe



For this sleek, ultra-cheap DIY birdhouse, the starting point was a glass, globe-shaped lampshade. Making your own requires nothing more than $12 in supplies. That includes the drawer knob that helps anchor the rope used to hang the finished project from a sturdy tree branch. Go to Bower Power Blog for all the details. 2. MOD POD

DIY Birdhouse - Mod Pod
DIY Birdhouse - Mod Pod



With its clean, crisp lines, this non-traditional DIY birdhouse from Built for Kids would perfectly complement the architecture of a modern home. Though mostly made of 2x4 boards, the structure includes at least one striking little detail—the hinged door closes with a tiny swinging latch fashioned from a paint-stirring stick. 3. VINTAGE VILLA

DIY Birdhouse - Vintage Villa
DIY Birdhouse - Vintage Villa



Here's a DIY birdhouse cleverly adapted from an old-timey mantel clock that was found in a thrift store. Having removed the mechanical workings of the clock, Sadie SeasonGoods padded the interior with wine corks, narrowed the entryway with pre-cut wood, and glued on a small spool to serve as a perch. 4. COUNTRY COTTAGE

DIY Birdhouse - Roof Garden
DIY Birdhouse - Roof Garden



Available from Rebecca’s Bird Gardens, this DIY birdhouse kit purposely accommodates only small birds like wrens and chickadees. It stands out for a different reason, though. Topped with a layer of stapled-on chicken wire, the pitched roof holds a layer of potting soil and an overflowing bounty of decorative plantings. 5. CLASSIC CREATION

DIY Birdhouse - Log Cabin
DIY Birdhouse - Log Cabin



If you've got basic woodworking skills and these detailed step-by-step instructions from Instructables, you can assemble a log cabin-style DIY birdhouse like this one. Even more than the red-painted roof and mini front porch, what clinches its charm are the halved branches that clad the structure and form its unique look.

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