Free Bird House Building Tutorial and Plans
There’s something quite satisfying about watching a bird take up residence in something you’ve made with your own hands. A simple birdhouse woodworking project brings nature closer and lets you enjoy the rhythmic pace of working with wood. These DYI bird house plans are ideal as a wood project for beginners. With a few basic tools and a little patience, you can use it to learn the essentials of cutting, joining and finishing.
A Well-Crafted Home for Your Avian Friends
In the US, there are approximately 85 species of birds that nest in cavities—in the wild this usually means holes in hollow or dead trees. Of those 85 species, about 30 will also nest in birdhouses. In our neighborhoods, naturally occurring dwellings can be few and far between. So why not give your winged neighbors a hand and build them a suitable place to nest and raise a family? They’ll repay you by being enjoyable to watch and may even cut down the mosquito population. The birdhouse woodworking project presented here was designed with the bluebird in mind, but by modifying a few of the key dimensions, you can easily adapt it for a different species.
Bring Your Birdhouse Woodworking Plans to Life
For anyone looking to learn how to build a birdhouse, this is a perfect place to start. The plans below provide a classic DIY birdhouse that welcomes color, song and a touch of life to your yard.
Once complete, you’ll have not only a charming backyard haven for your feathered friends, but skills and confidence to tackle more advanced woodworking projects.
