Make Your Own Birdhouse

Birds need some trees and shrubs to hide from predators, food to eat, and water to drink, as well as a cute house.
Make Your Own Birdhouse
The size of the hole will determine the kind of bird that will live inside. Heather L. Hubbard/Shutterstock
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Dear James: I am fairly handy with woodworking tools, so I would like to build a unique birdhouse. What are some design tips?—Adam K.

Dear Adam: There are several things you must provide in addition to the birdhouse to attract birds to your yard. Birds need some trees and shrubs to hide from predators, food to eat, and water to drink, as well as a cute house. But who doesn’t want a unique house?

James Dulley
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