Easy to Build Birdhouses - A Natural Approach: Must Know Info to Attract and Keep the Birds You Want

Authors: Hamler, A.J.
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
BISAC/Subject: CRA042000, NAT043000, HOM001000
ISBN: 9781440310201, Related ISBNs: 1440302200, 1440310203, 9781440302206, 9781440310201
Classification: Non-Fiction
Number of pages: 144,
Audience: General/trade
Synopsis: A Nature-Friendly Way to Attract and House Birds

Birdhouses are a favorite project among woodworkers. Made of inexpensive materials, they are quick to build and a pleasure for the whole neighborhood. Easy to Build Birdhouses includes 26 fun projects for woodworkers of all skill levels.

   • Part 1 talks about construction basics, wood grain, doors and access, proper drainage and ventilation, interiors, materials and hardware, paint and stain, and house mounting and support methods. It also addresses birdhouse placement and how to attract birds.
   • Part 2 shows how to make birdhouses using natural materials to help them blend in with their surroundings.
   • Part 3 shows how to make bird feeders that help attract birds.
   • Part 4 provides examples of colorful and whimsical birdhouses, like a lighthouse and a Cape Cod bungalow, that are a little more advanced.
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