This is my version of the Peterson Bluebird House I found on the USGS site here.  I’ve had really good luck getting birds to nest in it and wanted to make a second one with a cooper roof. This one has a shingled roof. I first measured and marked the lumber for cutting using measurements [...]

Keg Birdhouse I found this drawing of a birdhouse made from two nail kegs in the August 1915 issue of Popular Mechanics magazine and had to share it with my readers.  It amazes me some of the materials that people have used for their birdhouses even in the early 1900′s.  I’ve seen birdhouses made of [...]

John is one of the most talented birdhouse builders that I’ve seen.  He creates bird houses that are massive in size and resemble some of the greatest hotels and castles from around the world.  You can take one look at his birdhouses and tell that he has a great passion for his work. Woodworking started [...]

Here is a church birdhouse that I made for my sister a couple years ago. I used plywood and the same copper flashing that I used on the temple birdhouse. The shingle pattern was engraved using a nail and was quite tedious.  She was very happy with the results.  The bottom is removable for easy [...]