How to Build a Birdhouse with a Stand

Are you a bird lover and enjoy watching them? These step-by-step instructions show you how to build a simple square birdhouse with a sturdy stand. You need a few carpentry tools, lumber, wood stain or paint of your choice and nails to accomplish this task.

Things You'll Need

  • A 2-foot square piece of 1/4-inch plywood
  • Measuring tape
  • Circular saw
  • Sander
  • Wood stain or paint
  • Water sealant
  • Hammer
  • 1-inch nails
  • Post hole digger
  • A 4-foot-long piece of 4-by-4 lumber
  • Industrial-strength glue
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Instructions

  1. Cutting the Pieces for Your Birdhouse

    • 1

      Cut two 6-inch square pieces for the top and bottom of the birdhouse with the circular saw.

    • 2

      Cut two 5 1/2-inch square pieces.

    • 3

      Cut two 6-inch-long by 3-inch wide pieces.

    • 4

      Sand all rough edges off the cut pieces. Apply wood stain or paint to them and the 4-by-4 and allow to dry.

    • 5

      Apply water sealant to all pieces including the 4-foot 4-by-4. Allow to dry.

    Constructing the Birdhouse

    • 6

      Gather the top, bottom and two side rectangular pieces. Stand a square piece on edge and lay a rectangular piece flat so the 6-inch edge is against the square. Line them up and drive four nails along the edge through the square piece into the side.

    • 7

      Repeat Step 1 and attach the remaining rectangular piece on the opposite side.

    • 8

      Attach a 5 1/2-inch square section between the rectangular pieces on each open side with nails. Drive nails through the bottom and through the rectangular pieces into them.

    • 9

      Nail the remaining 6-inch square piece across the top of the two 5 1/2-inch pieces for the roof. Make sure to line up the top with the bottom piece. You now have a 6-inch cube birdhouse with a 5-inch-long by 2 1/2-inch tall opening on two opposing sides for birds.

    • 10

      Use the post hole digger to dig a 1-foot-deep hole where you want the birdhouse. The hole needs to be wide enough for the 4-by-4. Once the hole is dug, stick the 4-by-4 in it and pack the open space around it with dirt so it stands vertical.

    • 11

      Attach the birdhouse on top of the 4-by-4 pole with the industrial-strength glue.