Birds don’t require fancy designs when they’re choosing a nesting site. This simple DIY birdhouse is made from a single pine board and requires only a few tools to assemble. Learn how to build a nest box yourself and save your money for bird seed!
Materials:
- One 5-foot 1- x 6-inch No. 2 pine board
- 1-5/8-inch galvanized deck screws
- 2-inch galvanized finishing nails
- Power drill
- Appropriate-size spade bit
- Hand saw
Step-By-Step Instructions:
Step 1
Using the full width of the 1-inch x 6-inch board, cut out the pieces as shown in the board layout diagram.
Step 2
Attach the front to the sides with 1-5/8-inch deck screws. Predrill the holes in the front piece to prevent the wood from splitting. After nesting season when it's time to clean out the birdhouse, remove these screws for easy access.
Step 3
Attach the back to the sides with 2-inch finishing nails. Predrill the holes, making sure each one is straight.
Step 4
Cut about 1/2 inch off each corner of the floor for drainage.
Step 5
Recess the floor 1/4 inch up from the bottom of the house, then attach it with 2-inch finishing nails from the sides and back. Do not nail the floor from the front or you won't be able to open it for cleaning.
Step 6
Attach the roof to the sides with 1-5/8-inch deck screws. That’s it!
David says
Nice plan! The fact it can be made from one piece of wood! Great project for kids…
Josh says
I’ll be trying this out with my 5 year old son this weekend. He can draw some pictures on the box as well.
Karen says
What size is the hole
Declan says
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Joe says
Really
woodenweiseguy says
Black capped chickadee 1 1/8 inch seven inches from bottom
William k crane says
What size is the entrance ?
Do you have different sizes for some
birds. Or is this box for a special flock ?
William k crane says
What size is the hole.
You should have a size for a type of bird ??
William k crane says
What size is the entrance to the bird house ??
Or do you make different sizes for difference
Flocks. In your area??
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Peter Krol says
If you make the back longer you can use the lower part for mounting it to a pole or building.
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brian says
for bluebirds 1.5″, wrens is 7/8″
smf3170 says
What is the roof pitch?
Randy Wallace says
10″ down to 8″. Probably around 25°
Joanne says
How do I attach it to the post? Thank you
luc says
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