How to build a Birdhouse

Lets do another easy project that is fun for kids to build. This was the second project I built as a kid.

Some of the materials and tools will need are:
One 8' long 1"x8" cedar board (You might have enough to build 2)
Waterproof wood glue (Example: Titebond III)
Bar Clamps
1-1/4" decking or galvanized screws
1/2" galvanized pipe flange and short screws
1/2" galvanized pipe
Screwdriver

Directions
Step 1.
Before cutting remember to make sure your board is nice, dry, and straight. You will need to cut your cedar board to the following sizes.

Sides - 2 pieces @ 4" x 1-1/2".
Floor - 1 piece @ 5" x 3-1/4"
Right Side Roof - 1 piece @ 4-3/4" x 7"
Left Side Roof - 1 piece @ 5-1/2 x 7"
Front and Back Faces - 2 pieces @ 5" x 8"

You should a total of 7 pieces. Set aside the leftover wood that way you have a clear work space so you can begin building your bird house.

Step 2.
Take the front and back faces you just cut and make a traditional angled-roof house shape by making a mark down the center and make a 45 degree cut to make a polygon shape.

After making the angled cuts, drill a 1" hole in the front and 2/3 away from the floor. Placement on exactly where you want them is up to you.

Step 3.
Begin assembly by placing the floor on a flat surface, with the rough side facing up. You always want the smoothest side on the outside. Add the front side (smooth side facing you) and back side (rough side facing inward). Add some glue and use a clamp to keep the sides together until they are dry.

Step 4.
After the glue has dried, screw the pipe flange into the bottom using the shorter screws. Attach the roof pieces by making a butt joint and screwing them at 90 degrees. Center the roof on the house and screw it down. Use pilot holes on the front and back sides to make attaching the roof easier. It will also make it easy to remove the roof so you can clean your birdhouse when needed.

With that your birdhouse is finished. Don't forget to put the "Sold" sign out on the front side once you get your new friends.