If you spend a lot of time in the yard or garden during the warm weather, then this do-it-yourself birdhouse will make a great summer project. Not only will the birds love it, but as it ages the wood (western cedar) will turn a soft silver color and the copper roof will acquire a handsome green patina.

 The project calls for just eight pieces and is easy enough for beginners. To build, simply cut the parts out of inexpensive cedar fencing (other wood may be substituted), cut out, sand and assemble everything using glue and finish nails. To finish, roof the projects using sheet copper and copper tacks. The project measures about 16 inches tall by 8 inches wide by 7 inches deep.

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93 Responses to “Cedar Birdhouse Plans”

  1. Kenneth

    I'm a member.

  2. Chris dekking

    None yet

  3. paul crowell

    cant see cant the birdhouse plans

  4. JOHN

    Nice looking but if you want birds to nest, don't put a dowel at the enterance hole. Aggressive birds will sit on it and not let the parents in to feed the chicks and they will die.

  5. Ron

    thanks

  6. Mike

    Am from Canada thank you

  7. Victor Nowrocki

    The ability to open this house is essential for birds to make their home in the birdhouse!! Good for you!!

  8. nelson cruz

    no

  9. Renee Davis

    Make a.birdhouse

  10. joe

    bird houses are cool