Creating a Birdhouse with Avary: A DIY Project

Hello and welcome to Decor it yourself Nera! I am excited to share with you my latest project, which is taking my love for everything Avary to the next level. As some of you may know, I have recently started feeding birds on a regular basis, and I take that responsibility very seriously. Today, I'm going to make my beloved friends a birdhouse, and I'll be sharing all the details with you.

When I first picked up my birdhouse, I imagined it would look like a mid-century masterpiece, reminiscent of Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater. However, upon further thought and planning, I decided to go for a simpler design. I started by sketching out the design on paper, which gave me a clearer idea of what I wanted to achieve. Next, I replicated the design using a recycled cardboard box and a saw. This was an essential step in creating my birdhouse.

To cut out the base piece for the sides, I needed one piece measuring 7 1/4 inches x 12 inches. For the front, I cut out another piece measuring 7 1/4 inches x 3 inches. The back required a piece measuring 10 3/4 inches x 5 1/2 inches, while the roof consisted of two pieces: one measuring 7 1/4 inches x 1 3/4 inches and another measuring 13 1/2 inches x 1 3/4 inches. The Ledges also needed to be cut, which required two pieces measuring 7 1/4 inches x 1 3/4 inches.

Once I had all the necessary pieces cut out, it was time to assemble the birdhouse. I took the house front and located the exact center, where I used a drill bit measuring 1 1/8 inches to cut a hole for the birds. Next, I placed the roof piece on top of the birdhouse, ensuring that it was centered and secure. The sides required some adjustments, so I measured around them to make sure they were equidistant from the Edge (presumably, the edge of the birdhouse).

To assemble the birdhouse, I removed all but the back piece and used a pencil to trace the edges. I then hammered in three nails through the holes, making sure they were flush with the baseboard. This technique ensured that the walls would be secure and sturdy.

After assembling the sides and back, it was time to add some finishing touches. I placed the bottom of the back wall onto the nails where the tracings were, ensuring a snug fit. Then, I hammered the back wall down to the baseboard until the nails were flush with the surface. This gave me a smooth, even finish.

To secure the birdhouse and give it some extra stability, I added some nylon nautical rope to the roof, creating a hanger piece that I could tie off both ends of. Finally, I cut off any excess rope and nailed the center of the roof into place. The Ledges were also secured by nailing them into all four sides.

The final step was to add a coat or two of waterproof polyurethane sealant. This gave my birdhouse a protective finish that would keep it dry and secure. After letting it dry, I had completed my DIY project!

In the next section, I'd like to take a moment to talk about why this project is important. As someone who's passionate about Avary, I believe that creating something with your own hands can be incredibly rewarding. Not only does it give you a sense of accomplishment, but it also allows you to connect with nature in a meaningful way.

If you're inspired to create your own birdhouse or DIY project, I encourage you to check out some amazing resources online. One such resource is Chris Job's video on making an Uber modern birdhouse, which can be found on the DIY Network. Another great source of inspiration is the work of New York designer J Shatz, who creates stunning egg-shaped ceramic birdhouses.

For endless inspiration and ideas, I recommend checking out the Modern Bird design commission gallery on Flickr. This community of designers and makers shares their creative projects and ideas, providing a wealth of information and motivation for anyone looking to start a new DIY project.

As we wrap up this article, I'd like to leave you with a final thought: remember that your nest needs you! Whether you're creating a birdhouse or simply taking care of your home, it's essential to prioritize the needs of those around you. By doing so, you'll not only be building something beautiful but also contributing to a sense of community and connection.

Thanks for joining me on this DIY journey, and I look forward to sharing more projects with you in the future!

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three Nails sticking up carefully place the bottom of your back wall onto the nails where your tracings are proceed to hammer the back wall down to the baseboard until the nails are flush tap the ends of the reverse side until the wall is secure do this technique to all four walls once all walls are up take some nylon nautical rope and add a hanger piece the length you want to the roof tie off both ends and cut off the excess take the Roof Center it and nail it into place take your Ledges and nail them into all four sides now add two to three three thin coats of waterproof polyurethane sealant let dry and voila you've made your birds a new home we'll be right back want to do something good for the planet this Earth Day vote for threadbanger to win a People's Choice Webby threadbanger good for the planet welcome back to connect more with our flying friends you can make them a home out of a gourd as seen on the DIY Network watch Chris jobs video to learn how to make an Uber modern birdhouse here's another cool modern Avary home as seen on HGTV one of my favorite designs are these egg ceramic bird houses by New York designer J shatz and for Endless inspiration check out the modern bird at design commission gallery on Flickr thanks so much for watching be sure to subscribe to the show leave a comment below and I'll see you next week until then remember your nest needs youhello and welcome to Decor it yourself nerama that I am I not only have embraced my love for everything Avary but I now feed birds on a regular basis and I take the responsibility very seriously today I'm taking it to the next level and I'm making my beloved friends a birdh house when I first picked Ed how my birdhouse would look I imagined a mid-century Masterpiece on par with Frank lyd wri's falling water upon further thought and planning I resorted to a more simple design I first sketch it out on paper and then I replicated it with a recycled cardboard box with a saw you'll need to cut out One base piece that measures 7 and 1/4 of an in x 12 in for your sides take one piece of wood measuring 7 and a/4 of an in x 4 in and measure in 3 in in on either sides and cut diagonally along that line cut one piece that is 7 and 1/4 of an in x 3 in for the front one piece that is 7 and 1/4 of an in x 4 and 1/4 of an inch for the back one piece that is 10 and 3/4 of an in x 5 1/2 in for the roof two pieces that are 7 and 1/4 of an in x 1 and 3/4 of an inch and two that are 13 1/2 in by 1 and 3/4 of an inch for The Ledges take the house front and locate the exact center you are going to use a drill bit that measures 1 and 1/8 of an inch to cut a hole for the birdies now take the roof piece and locate the center of the top of the roof measure down a little over an inch and make marks 48 of an inch out from the center drill two holes for a rope hanger and sand any rough patches take the base piece and put up the front and back and sides where you want them measure around to make sure all sides are equidistant from The Edge remove all but the back piece and with a pencil trace the edges Mark three x's in between your lines where the nails will go and Hammer in the nails all the way through pull out the nails flip over your board onto the reverse side and nail three Nails in where the holes are flip it over again to the right side and you'll have three Nails sticking up carefully place the bottom of your back wall onto the nails where your tracings are proceed to hammer the back wall down to the baseboard until the nails are flush tap the ends of the reverse side until the wall is secure do this technique to all four walls once all walls are up take some nylon nautical rope and add a hanger piece the length you want to the roof tie off both ends and cut off the excess take the Roof Center it and nail it into place take your Ledges and nail them into all four sides now add two to three three thin coats of waterproof polyurethane sealant let dry and voila you've made your birds a new home we'll be right back want to do something good for the planet this Earth Day vote for threadbanger to win a People's Choice Webby threadbanger good for the planet welcome back to connect more with our flying friends you can make them a home out of a gourd as seen on the DIY Network watch Chris jobs video to learn how to make an Uber modern birdhouse here's another cool modern Avary home as seen on HGTV one of my favorite designs are these egg ceramic bird houses by New York designer J shatz and for Endless inspiration check out the modern bird at design commission gallery on Flickr thanks so much for watching be sure to subscribe to the show leave a comment below and I'll see you next week until then remember your nest needs you\n"