| If you enjoy spending time around birds then you | | | | birdhouse for ventilation especially on hot days. The |
| may want to build a birdhouse or two. Building a | | | | house should be constructed with screws to make it |
| birdhouse is a great way to become a companion of | | | | easy to take apart when you clean it. On the inside |
| birds and add some attractiveness to your | | | | you want the walls to have grooves to help baby |
| landscaping as well. | | | | birds be able to climb to the opening of the house. |
| Birdhouses are fun to build and they are not | | | | When facing the opening keep in mind which direction |
| expensive at all. You will want to construct a | | | | the wind normally blows. To help keep it cooler place |
| birdhouse that is easy to clean. It should be sturdy, | | | | it in an area that does not get as much sunshine. If |
| cool, and rainproof as well. Because it is your | | | | your birdhouse is going to be in direct sunlight painting |
| birdhouse you can use your imagination and build one | | | | it white will help reflect the sun. |
| or more any way that you want. This could include | | | | Otherwise you can use lighter colors or whatever |
| different sizes, shapes, and colors. | | | | you feel blends into the surroundings more |
| Stay away from using metal to build your birdhouse. | | | | naturally.One other thing to consider is predators such |
| Metal can become very hot when the sun is beating | | | | as squirrels or cats. When placing a birdhouse you |
| down on it. Wood is the best material to build it from. | | | | want to keep it away from the jumping range of |
| You want the roof to have enough pitch to shed | | | | these animals. You can do this by suspending it |
| water. By giving it at least 3 inches of overhang you | | | | suspended from wires. Mounting the house on iron |
| will keep water out of the entrance. | | | | poles or wooden poles with sheet metal to guard it |
| You should add several holes near the top of the | | | | will help protect birds as well. |