{"id":2938,"date":"2015-07-02T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-07-02T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/birdhousesupply.com\/?p=2938"},"modified":"2017-05-19T19:37:01","modified_gmt":"2017-05-19T19:37:01","slug":"birdhouse-kits-build-your-own-diy-birdhouses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/birdhousesupply.com\/blog\/birdhouse-kits-build-your-own-diy-birdhouses\/","title":{"rendered":"Birdhouse kits: Build your own DIY birdhouses"},"content":{"rendered":"

Birdhouses<\/span><\/a><\/span> are designed to suit different varieties of bird. Purple Martins won\u2019t nest in a house made for Wrens and vice versa. So what happens when you can\u2019t find the house you\u2019re looking for?<\/p>\n

Build your own!<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t worry. As long as you can use a hammer, you can build a birdhouse with a birdhouse kit<\/span><\/a><\/span>. It\u2019s an easy and fun adventure that will satisfy family members of all ages. Many different kits are available, for amateur builders of all ages and skill levels. In fact, many of you probably remember constructing a basic birdhouse at summer camp or in a scouts program.<\/p>\n

What will be in a birdhouse kit<\/h2>\n

Your birdhouse kit will include pre-cut boards that have been designed to the specifications of one type of birdhouse. Usually, this wood will come unfinished. The kit will also contain everything you need to assemble the kit. More advanced kits will usually have screws or nails, but beginner sets\u2014for children or those that are carpentry challenged\u2014will often simply have grooves in the wood for fitting the house together.<\/p>\n

What won\u2019t be in a birdhouse<\/strong> kit<\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/a>The assembly tools and adhesives will not come with most kits. In addition to the kit itself, you\u2019ll typically want a hammer and wood adhesive on hand for the project. Sandpaper is helpful as well; to smooth any rough edges.<\/p>\n

Unless the kit is designed for children or unusually elaborate, it will not contain paint or stain for decorating the birdhouse. These extras can be purchased at most big box stores and will help you make your new birdhouse more pleasant to look at.<\/p>\n

Keep in mind, that the inside of the nesting box\u2014where the birds will actually build their nest\u2014should never be painted. Paint can contain harmful chemicals that will hurt bird\u2019s lungs or clog the eggs, causing them not receive enough oxygen to develop properly.<\/p>\n

Choosing the best kit<\/h2>\n

Kits with poor instructions or ones designed for a skill level higher than your own can create a frustrating experience out of something meant to be fun. Follow these tips when choosing your kit:<\/p>\n