Download or read book The Birdhouse Book written by Margaret A. Barker and published by Voyageur Press. This book was released on 2021-06-15 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Birdhouse Book explains how to build and place functional bird homes that are safe and appropriate for more than 20 species.
Download or read book Easy to Build Birdhouses A Natural Approach written by A.J. Hamler and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-07-06 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Bird House Make and Makeover written by Alan Goodsell and published by GMC Publications. This book was released on 2019-03-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Turn your garden into a haven for your feathered friends with this book of simple and attractive bird houses to make and make over. Setting up a bird house in your garden will provide birds with a place to rest and raise their young, and will also add a touch of color and style. Only basic woodworking and crafting skills, materials and tools are needed. There are easy-to-follow step-by-step photography and instructions throughout, and diagrams where required to help ensure your measurements are accurate. Several variations are given for different parts of the bird house so that you have even more options to choose from. Chapters cover: building a basic box, roof styles, roof treatments, wall treatments, doors, windows and other features, painting and finishing, base treatment and mounting your bird house. One basic bird house can be made into something unique, depending on the combination of features you choose and how you paint and finish it.
Download or read book Designer Birdhouses written by Richard T. Banks and published by Sterling Publishing Company. This book was released on 2008 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Few woodworking projects are as popular and easy as building a birdhouse--and with just a dollop of creativity, plus this book, it’s simple to turn it into an amazing avian architectural wonder. Architect and commercial birdhouse builder Richard Banks reveals his savvy streamlined techniques for efficiently constructing a basic house, and then applying ingeniously doable methods for transforming its identity. All it takes are embellishments made of common off-the-shelf, home-store items: a touch of trim, a dab of dowel, a flourish of finial, and...presto! The birds can move right into a classic Victorian, exotic Casbah, A-frame cedar chalet, or bright bold blue home. The 20 projects also include techniques for special finishes such as stenciling and decoupage, along with informative sidebars.
Download or read book 30 Build Your Own Birdhouses written by Mary Maguire and published by Lorenz Books. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The presence of birds in the garden is a wonderful sight and great pleasure can be gained from learning how to recognize regular visitors and become familiar with their habits. For the birds, gardens are necessary for their survival as former areas of natural habitat are being taken over and sometimes, disappearing altogether. It is not difficult to make your garden an attractive and birdfriendly environment. Whether you decide to create a traditional, hand-painted bird box or opt for a different approach by turning an old boot into a birdhouse, this book will certainly provide you with plenty of beautiful and practical ideas.
Download or read book The Complete Book of Birdhouse Construction for Woodworkers written by Scott D. Campbell and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-06-11 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Detailed instructions, illustrations, and tables for building 7 attractive, sturdy, and genuinely inhabitable birdhouses. Also data on bird habitats and instinct patterns. Bibliography. 3 tables. 63 illustrations in 15 figures.
Download or read book Birdhouses written by Alison Jenkins and published by Reader's Digest Association. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Photographs and step-by-step instructions explain how to build twenty simple bird houses and feeders using various materials.
Download or read book Easy to Build Birdhouses A Natural Approach written by A.J. Hamler and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-06-08 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Build It Yourself Birdhouses written by Chris Peterson and published by Cool Springs Press. This book was released on 2019-12-10 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step-by-step instructions for 25+ unique birdhouses tailored for specific birds—pick the one that fits your neighborhood's birds and get building! Join home improvement pro Chris Peterson as he shares a variety of creative designs for birdhouses and bird feeders, from the classic bluebird house to a mid-century modern home. While all the designs are handsome, most are also approachable for beginning woodworkers. Squares, triangles, and simple joining are used throughout the book. For woodworkers with some experience, Peterson shares a variety of customization techniques that can enhance the designs. Every project contains a showstopping photo of the finished house and step-by-step instructions (with additional photos) to take any guesswork out of the assembly. You'll also find mounting instructions and tips, as well as information on the types of birds each birdhouse can accommodate. Designs include: Small birdhouses: Chickadee Shelter, Nuthatch Wedge, Songbird PVC Birdhouse, Flycatcher Cinderblock Motel, Purple Martin Boarding House, Tufted Titmouse Cabin, Finch's Pub, a Bat Cave, and more! Large birdhouses: Mourning Dove Monster Ledge, American Kestrel Lodge, Barn Owl A-Frame, Barred Owl Nest Box, Wood Duck Slat House, and a Woodpecker's Log House. Creative bird feeders: Telephone Platform Feeder, Porch Swing Bin Feeder, Hanging Man Suet Feeder, Squirrel Proof Feeder, and Zen Feeder.
Download or read book Super Simple Birdhouses You Can Make written by Charles R. Self and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 1995 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 40 super-simple projects, including some that look incredibly complex, with information on how to adapt them to suit the particular birds you wish to attract. There are basic nesting shelves and boxes, as well as whimsically decorated houses. Build a Nuthatch Caboose with wheels that move, or a colorful Heart-Front birdhouse. Capture the flavor of the Southwest in a cozy Adobe Martin House. Beginners will find guidance on basic woodworking techniques and tools.
Download or read book Birdhouses of the World written by Anne Schmauss and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2019-12-15 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: View a stunning collection of beautiful birdhouses, plus design specifications and tips to buy your own and what your future feathered tenants will need. Birds love houses as much as humans do. Well, not all birds—mainly the cavity nesters, which are just as comfortable inside a “house” hanging from a branch or mounted on a pole in someone’s backyard as they are inside the trunk of a tree. In Birdhouses of the World, author Anne Schmauss offers readers a collection of beautiful, whimsical, fantastical, stop-you-in-your-tracks-amazing birdhouses created by designers and bird lovers around the world. Schmauss starts off with a brief history of human-made birdhouses, then moved right into descriptions and photos of more than forty birdhouses found in the United States, Canada, England, Denmark, the Netherlands, Germany, Egypt, Turkey, Lebanon, and Japan. Most important in her selection is the wow factor. These birdhouses are spectacular in their creativity, ingenuity, and sheer originality. With styles ranging from sleek and modern to elaborate Victorian to hobbit style, they’re as varied as human houses and illustrate the variety of designs found throughout the world. Also included are specifications for each birdhouse, a nesting chart listing the most common cavity nesters in North America and their birdhouse needs, and a guide to what to look for when buying a good birdhouse. Birdhouses of the World offers a captivating look at the creativity that can result when a functional structure is infused with a love birds. Praise for Birdhouses of the World “[Author Anne] Schmauss searched the world to showcase the “coolest” birdhouses and tell their stories. And what birdhouses she has found.” —Los Angeles Times “A fascinating, “stop-you-in-your-tracks” tour of birdhouses crafted by designers and bird enthusiasts all around the world.” —Mother Nature Network “To judge from the imaginative birdhouses in Birdhouses of the World, some birds are inhabiting stylish architecture of the sort most of us can only dream about.” —The Santa Fe New Mexican
Download or read book Making Birdhouses written by Gladstone Califf and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-05-29 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Easy-to-follow instructions include diagrams for everything from a one-room house for bluebirds to a forty-two-room structure for purple martins. 56 plates; 4 figures.
Download or read book The Bird House Book written by Bruce Woods and published by . This book was released on 1996-06-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 30 fabulous birdhouses and feeders: a log cabin, a country cottage, a '50s diner, a San Francisco row house, and many others. Full-color photos, detailed patterns, grids, and instructions, plus charts on hole size, perch height, and feeding--and tips on attracting and protecting preferred species. "Some of these projects look so good, you hardly want to put them outside. None of them are difficult to build."--Booklist.
Download or read book Easy to Build Birdhouses written by Mary Twitchell and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 1999-01-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.
Download or read book The Book of Birdhouse Plans written by Phile Yates and published by Phil Yates. This book was released on 2021-04-20 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you wake up and stand by your window just to listen to songbirds brighten up your day with their melodious chirpings? Do you have a thing for birds and would love to know how you can attract them to a birdhouse? Then read on; this should spark your interest… Why birdhouse building? Everyone who has taken the time to pay attention to nature has come to appreciate the uniqueness of birds. They are essential factors of the ecosystem. To a large extent, they propagate good cropping systems; if you have a garden, this will be highly beneficial. Birds don’t only act as man’s companions; they also help serve man in many ways. This is why having a birdhouse is to your own great advantage even as it is to them. It is also an advantage to the society in general. The birdhouse serves as a safe house for birds to live in. Although it is quite easy to make, as it doesn’t really require too many skills; however, building a birdhouse is not as simple as making just any other thing. There are basic principles that must be followed when building a birdhouse; this is what this book is about and what it hopes to help you achieve. Asides from learning the principles, you will also get to learn and; • Understand the concept and history of birdhouses • Understand the importance of building a birdhouse • Familiarize with the common tips and tricks used in building a birdhouse • Become acquainted with the basics in constructing a birdhouse • Be educated on the essential tools and supplies needed in making a birdhouse • Know the possible ways of securing your birds from predators • Discover the appropriate height to place your birdhouse safely • Be guided on the steps to build 11 simple birdhouses that attract birds with pictorial illustrations included • Discover possible problems in building birdhouses and how to avoid them. And lots more! What more? This book will surely guide you on your journey to making a great birdhouse to attract birds. It isn’t one you should skip for any reason. Help make the ecosystem a safe place, and get a copy of this book RIGHT NOW
Download or read book Riki s Birdhouse written by Monica Wellington and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-08 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Riki builds a birdhouse for the beautiful birds that visit his garden. When spring comes, bluebirds move in. Soon there are eggs and babies! As the seasons change, Riki finds joy in helping and learning about his avian friends. Perfect introduction to the fun of backyard bird-watching.
Download or read book Easy to Build Birdhouses written by Charles Self and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-06-28 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illustrated with more than 175 photos, 12 elegant but uncomplicated projects come with diagrams as well as everything you need to know about construction, from dimensions to tools.
