# Features of a Good Birdhouse – Give a Bird a Home

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2018/01/features-of-a-good-birdhouse-give-a-bird-a-home/
- Published: 2018-01-02T05:21:01-05:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

A birdhouse is a great addition to any garden but constructing a good one is not
an easy task. This infographic from [Capital Garden Services](https://www.capitalgardenservices.ie/landscape-gardeners-dublin.html)
takes you through what to remember when building one. A birdhouse is such a fun 
DIY project to tackle, and they are great places for our feathered friends to relax.

![A birdhouse is a great addition to any garden but constructing a good one is not
an easy task.](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/jongsun-
lee-PCePq9JDxXE-unsplash.jpg?resize=420%2C280&quality=52&ssl=1)

However, there are some important things to keep in mind when building a [birdhouse](https://greenlivingguy.com/2017/11/how-your-company-can-start-being-greener/),
so you don’t attract predators and to make it as comfortable as possible for birds.
There are also many things other things you can do to make your garden [bird friendly](https://greenlivingguy.com/2016/06/youtube-star-joey-graceffa-releases-new-baby-bird-video-w-natl-audubon-society/)
if you don’t want to build a birdhouse.

## Building a Birdhouse

If you’re doing it, do it right – so ensure it’s constructed. The last thing you
want to do is build a low-quality birdhouse as you want to ensure the birds are 
comfortable with it. Use untreated wood such as cedar and pine and use galvanized
screws to get the best seal.

Another incredibly important aspect of a birdbhouse is that it keeps [birds](https://greenlivingguy.com/2014/01/get-geared-up-for-the-great-backyard-bird-count/)
dry. A sloped roof made to overhang the front by a few inches will stop heavy rain
from entering the birdhouse. If a birdhouse is too much of a take-on, there are 
some other options. Doing things like placing a feeder in your garden will also 
encourage birds to visit your garden. You can even inspire birds to build their 
own nests by providing hedging with cover.

### Finally, to Keep it Green, use Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified wood.

Check out the full infographic for everything you need to know about creating a 
birdhouse.

![A birdhouse is a great addition to any garden but constructing a good one is not
an easy task.](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/68AC1E2B-
CD3E-4071-B3D2-BD1A89EAD355.png?resize=226%2C1024&quality=50&ssl=1)

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